Editor's letter

Dear Readers, After a lively summer and a fantastic fall, it’s chilly again. Now’s the time to cozy up inside (but do get outside, at least a little bit every day. The fresh air will …

Fill your home with comforting color

(Family Features) In the world of design, what’s old inevitably becomes new again, and a similar pattern is inspiring today’s on-trend color palettes for home decor. The latest styles …

Kitchen trends

The kitchen is often thought of as the heart of the home. It’s a multifunctional space that hosts a full spectrum of experiences, from quiet morning coffee and contemplation to boisterous …
The food out here

Lasagna by Dad

It’s October, and all anyone thinks about is scary food. Food that looks scary, food that sounds scary, and food that might be scary to prepare. As it turns out, there’s something …
In 1976, when I was liberating myself from my parent’s home and hunting for an apartment in Greenwich Village, I found the choices dismal. Some buildings, particularly those on MacDougal …
The simplest changes can refresh any kitchen without the hassle of a major remodel. Paint, tiles, wallpaper and other interesting accents can add a new look to any dated kitchen. The best part is …
NARROWSBURG, NY — If you love to cook, a well-designed kitchen is the piece de resistance in your home. A gas-fired range; farmhouse sink; modern, roomy fridge; and plenty of space to prep are …
By BRANDPOINT If you love entertaining friends and family outdoors, you’re not alone. Transforming outdoor areas into extended living spaces continues to be a huge trend, as anything and …
HONESDALE, PA — Front-porch living is the star attraction of this home, along with a multitude of other gorgeous details that beg you to sit and stay awhile. The house was listed by Davis …
From farm to formal, your porch can be transformed quickly just by using container plants. Breathe life into your newly constructed contemporary, Victorian wrap-around, or small front porches with …
REGION — Food always tastes better alfresco, especially if you’re sitting on a front porch with a view. Here are just a handful of lovely places in our area that will satisfy that …
My sister Janet and I were first introduced to our little house in the Beechwood section of Callicoon over 25 years ago. The first thing I noted was the front porch. We walked through the house, and …
Warm weather invites us to get out and enjoy the natural world—and what better way to appreciate the balmy days of late summer than spending them on a porch? No matter what the style, a …
Dear readers, As summer winds down, what better way to chill out than on a breezy front porch? We are lucky, in our neck of the woods, to have tons of lovely homes with traditional porches on …
MILFORD, PA — The Festival of Wood, a celebration of our natural and cultural heritage of wood, returns to Grey Towers National Historic Site on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25. …
HONESDALE, PA — Nearly 200 woodcarvers, from novices to experienced carvers, are expected to gather this summer for the 20th annual Northeast Woodcarvers Roundup at Cherry Ridge Campsites & …
I’ve cooked over wood maybe a dozen times. Each of these experiences took place when I was around eight or nine years old, spending the summer—along with my sister, Janet—at …
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