I hear Essex residents joke about "what's really missing" in our fair town by the lake. A laundromat. A car wash. A drive-though movie theater. It's usually a tongue-in-cheek conversation hinging upon our collective good fortune of living in Essex. Sure, some … [Read more...] about The Pink Petal in Essex, NY
Pink Pig
Bling Up Your Garden
The Pink Pig is the place to go to satisfy your design needs. Full of antiques and other vintage items the boutique on Main Street in Essex, NY, is a wonderful little shop that takes you on a journey back in time. Search through clothes, jewelry, and unique interior design … [Read more...] about Bling Up Your Garden
Cupola House Brings Essex Notice
Rochelle Lash of the Montreal Gazette recently published an article entitled, "On Lake Champlain, a homey slice of Americana" that features the Cupola House located on Main Street in Essex, NY. It gives readers a delightful glimpse into life in the picturesque Essex village. Lash … [Read more...] about Cupola House Brings Essex Notice
Turtle Crossing
Jen Zahorchak's essay "Turtle Crossing" is a humorous, informative and entertaining entry in the Champlain Area Trails Travel Writing Contest. Zahorchak and her family moved to the Champlain Valley to get away from the negatives of city life and get closer to nature. She remarks … [Read more...] about Turtle Crossing
This Could Be Montmartre
Elizabeth Lee wrote a wonderful essay extolling the similarities between Montmartre in Paris and the Champlain Valley for the Champlain Area Trails Travel Writing Contest. Lee's "This Could Be Montmartre" gives a beautiful comparison between the park and staircase of Montmartre … [Read more...] about This Could Be Montmartre