Piece By Piece

Piece By Piece

By Cathy Deutsch Seventeen years ago, when Katonah resident Ali Voron was a newlywed, she began collecting unusual odds, ends and furniture she found interesting.  “We were just starting out, and we didn’t have the funds or the desire for typical mass manufactured furnishings,” says Voron, who opened Piece Revival in Cross River in March 2023. “I've always been artistic ...
Think You're Too Busy to Green Your Home?

Think You’re Too Busy to Green Your Home?

Here's how start, while barely lifting a finger. By Gia Miller When it comes to making your home more environmentally friendly, the lengthy (and potentially expensive) “to do” list can be paralyzing. Do I install a heat pump first? Invest in solar panels? Buy new appliances or get a “smart” thermostat? The answer to all these questions is “no.” Instead, ...
The Next Chapter

The Next Chapter

A comprehensive guide to empty nesting, downsizing and retiring in Westchester and beyond By Josephine D'Ippolito Stepping into the next chapter of life, which is usually triggered by kids leaving home or a transformative decision to retire, can feel both freeing and elusive. It’s not just about moving to a smaller home; it's about strategically moving towards a lifestyle that ...
Sugar Rush

Sugar Rush

Writing  by Cathy Deutsch Artwork by Elizabeth Gourlay Photography by Justin Negard Holidays – especially Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas – are often where we gather with family and friends around the dining table in celebration of honored customs and traditions. For this Connecting in the Kitchen, we’ve skipped all the boring stuff (the turkey and ham, infinite variations of potatoes, ...
Prescriptions for the Winter Gardener

Prescriptions for the Winter Gardener

Writing by Leslie Dock Whether you are an avid gardener or brand new to plant parenting, facing the shorter cold days ahead and grieving the loss of warmer growing days can be rough. Fret not – you have options to continue your gardening adventures indoors. Here are some indoor plant care prescriptions to help ease you into winter.  To choose ...
Cracking the Cooking Code

Cracking the Cooking Code

Writing by Oliver Berke Artwork by Erin Nazzaro It’s a kitchen nightmare that has haunted all of us. A canvas of sauces and spices blanketing the floor tiles, smoke billowing out from a crazed assortment of pots and pans on the stovetop, and the fire alarm ringing through your ears. Your hands streak across the cookbook’s pages, eyes scanning each ...
Tapping into the Land-- An Essay

Tapping into the Land– An Essay

Writing by Leslie Dock Artwork by Greg Muenzen For this Connecting with the Land, we take a slight detour from the typical advice-driven article to provide you with a glimpse into how our expert gardener first became enthralled with growing food. Join her inspiring journey from next-door-neighbor-who-eats-all-the-raspberries to gardener-for-hire-who-is-truly-tapped-in-to-what-our-earth-needs. I love farmers, gardeners, growers – those who feel called to ...
More Than the Objects Inside

More Than the Objects Inside

By Kaitlyn Hardy Photos courtesy of California Closets Need a new podcast? “Ideas of Order” will make you ponder the meaning of home What makes a house a home? What does my space say about me? How do I make a room reflect my personality? Who knew four walls could hold such splendid possibilities?  They may not be the deepest ...
Happiness is the Best Medicine For You and Your Dog

Happiness is the Best Medicine For You and Your Dog

by Dr. Sarah J. Cutler Dogs have evolved alongside humans for thousands of years.  We’ve bred them to work for us: herding, hunting, guarding, policing, sniffing out drugs and disease, working in search and rescue, and serving people with physical or mental health conditions.  However, most dogs in the United States are companions and treated like family members.   Some dogs ...
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