My favorite tree just outside my bedroom window upstate is about to bloom. It marks the start of spring and the time of year we bought our place two years ago. Sadly, it’s only in full bloom for about a week so I try not to miss it. It’s buds are starting to burst despite [...]

Excited to get upstate this past weekend for just one night to see everything start to bloom, instead we were greeted with 8 inches of snow! So much for early spring. Just as beautiful though. I took these photos in Kerhonkson, just south of the Ashokan reservoir.

Another post from our weekend upstate… I’m starting to appreciate this place (we now call home) more and more. It seems like there’s endless treasures to be found with each new step off the  beaten path. Just a few miles from our place, Vernooy Kill Falls splinters into endless streams and waterfalls that can be [...]

I can get used to these late summer sunsets when the magic hour seems to linger longer than usual. Especially here at the Zoo Cafe in Stone Ridge, NY where Mackenzie met her twin Tango. This place is worth a visit if your in the area, if not for the pet-friendly shop and cafe, for [...]

This past weekend was packed with sun, relaxation and plenty of wine – a great way celebrate a 32nd birthday if you ask me! Chris and I stayed at Shinn Estate Vineyards which I’ve been wanting to do for a while now. This place is hands down the best winery on the North Fork of [...]

Wow, the interiors of these barns are stunning. You almost forget that you’re looking at a farm! I came across these images of Esther Dormer’s property in a NY Times article last month entitled “The Decorated Shed.” The story is pretty interesting to me and I’m not sure exactly how to respond to it. Ms. [...]

Happy 4th of July everyone! I’m so excited to be back upstate this weekend for some rest and relaxation. Summer up here is in full swing – the waterfalls are gushing, the farm stands are plentiful and the smell of BBQ is in the air. We stopped by Slow Roots Farm to visit our friend [...]

More gorgeous photos from Saipua. Now selling candles along with their flowers and soap. Crossing my fingers that Spring is around the corner. Can’t wait to see some green again at our place upstate.

During freezing cold months such as the one we’re having right now in NYC, I think about other places enjoying beautiful weather. Like summer time in Austrailia. Country Style magazine consistently publishes beautiful content and photography that celebrates the diversity of modern country living from inspirational people and places from around Australia. Taking a peek [...]

My friend Tara Donne just brought to my attention another great floral designer here in Brooklyn- Nicolette Camille. I’ve come across her website before and love her arrangements. Beautiful work.

Beautiful prop styling and flowers by Ana Last with photographer Anson Smart for Inside Out magazine, Australia.