Essex, New York Guide and Community Blog
“As the trees display their vibrant colors and the air turns crisp and cool, fall can be a season of change for the inside of your home as well. Whether it’s a matter of adding some throw pillows, finally having the time to do some repairs, or painting an entire room, we found this article with [...]
Want to know more about the wildlife in your woods? Learn in the field. Interpret tracks and signs. Collect scientific data. Help us connect habitat. Wildlife needs room to roam. To give wildlife the space it needs, wild habitats are being protected and linked across the landscape. Two teams of citizen scientists, sponsored by Northeast [...]
“You don’t need a home in the country to crave a rustic country appeal. Whether you’re partial to antiqued wood finishes, subdued prints or well-worn accessories with an antiqued-aesthetic, there’s always a certain charm that comes with this design scheme. Bring that casual elegance into your home with our unique collection of furniture, accessories and [...]
“Hi all! I’m Jennifer and I write for Arcadian Home Decor, a site that chronicles the work of top interior designers and home decor trends around the world. I’ve been writing about home decor since graduating university and have loved it ever since. I’m addicted to patterned fabrics, Jonathan Adler, chaise lounges, old doors, milk [...]
Market Mania! We are busy harvesting antiques, veggies, gourds, mums and more for our Market in the Meadow. Join us Sunday, September 18th from 10-4 in the meadow just north of the Lakeside Cemetery. Browse the wildly wonderful and overgrown collections from The Pink Pig, The Neighborhood Nest, The Gallery Shop, ReNew, Linda’s Great Junk, [...]
Essex Chocolate and Wine Walk! Saturday, October 1st, 2pm-6pm. Essex area business owners and organizations will have a decadent chocolate treat or wine tasting at various stop points for ticket holders. Participating businesses and organizations are also running additional special promotions and services in conjunction with the event: including dining, shopping, wellness treatments, romance packages, [...]
The week has passed quickly and quietly. Emily and Tyler are away on vacation, so James and I have been balancing the morning chores, milking and this early morning, harvest. Despite the lengthening nighttime, we’ve been steadily moving up our own starting time. This morning I went out to open the chickens up well before [...]
The Whallonsburg Grange will be hosting a performance of Agnes of God on September 14 &15 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets $12. Between A&B Productions presents Agnes of God by John Pielmeier. Dr. Martha Livingstone, a court-appointed psychiatrist, is locked in a battle of wills, wit and dogma with Mother Superior Miriam Ruth for the life and soul [...]
“Imagine plush romantic bedding atop an antique wrought-iron bed, soft light glowing from a vintage style lamp. Decorative pillows and country antiques tastefully decorate the room. A quiet country breeze moving gently through the room. An oasis in an otherwise extremely busy life. It’s always so nice to get away from reality and stress and [...]
Come to the first annual Essex poetry slam on Friday, September 23. This exciting announcement was dropped off the other day, but no contact information was included. If you have any additional information to share, please post it in the comments below. Thanks! Who: Anyone who wants to read their own poetry, someone else’s poetry [...]
