Each winter Essex residents celebrate the holidays early during a weekend-long event called Christmas in Essex. It was this tradition which connected me to Mary Wade, a folk artist who lives in Willsboro but runs a seasonal gallery in Essex each summer. She creates painted wooden … [Read more...] about Mary Wade’s Essex Folk Art
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The Pink Petal in Essex, NY
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
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
Depot Theatre Annual Rummage Sale
The Depot Theatre's Annual Rummage Sale will be held over Memorial Day Weekend. That is May 25, 26, & 27. The event will be held at 6309 S Main Street (Rt 22), Westport, NY. If you want to donate to the sale rummage volunteers will welcome donated items from 10am - 4pm on … [Read more...] about Depot Theatre Annual Rummage Sale
Pok-O Yard Sale
"It's our last week of work project days for the spring season. Starting Monday we have day and overnight groups every weekday for the remainder of the season- and some weekends! But this week, we are focusing on animals and cleaning and preparing for the rest of the season. … [Read more...] about Pok-O Yard Sale