New Year’s Resolutions 101
*Christi Shingara* Ohh those good old New Year’s resolutions. Even if you hate to admit it, we’ve all done them! Maybe some were successful and others not so much. Whatever the case, we thought it would be fun to go beyond the actual resolutions themselves and dive a little deeper into the tradition and how…
NYE Fashion Feature: Fancy & Festive Looks to Ring in 2022!
*By: Fit Fancy Food* 2021 will soon be behind us and whether that’s music to your ears or not, it’s always exciting to think about the new year ahead! NYE is the best time to break out over-the-top statement pieces that you’d probably only wear this time of year. Classic black formal wear, faux furs,…
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Holiday Gingerbread Houses
*By: Megan Deppen* Over the past few years, our family has made an annual tradition of decorating gingerbread houses with my niece and nephew. It’s such a great way to bring everyone together, and I love seeing how excited the kids get for these memorable and fun holiday traditions. This year we created Santa unicorns,…
Fashion Edit – Fall Fabrics and Textures
*By: Fit Fancy Food* We are well into the fall season and many of us have already transitioned our wardrobes to reflect the shorter and cooler days upon us. With the chillier weather brings heavier textures and warmer fabrics. Here are some of the most essential fall fabrics and textures to wear this season and…
Megan’s No Frills Baby Shower
By: Fit Fancy Food We recently celebrated our sister, Megan’s, marvelous news that she’ll be expecting a baby boy in January 2022! With the help of the fam, we put together a no-frills baby shower at our family’s cabin on the creek. Since it was at a rustic venue, we opted for a casual menu…
October Fashion Feature: Fall Colors and Patterns
*By: Fit Fancy Food* With the fall season comes fashion that reflects the beautiful landscape of colors that surround us. Mustard-toned yellows, fiery reds, burnt oranges as well as patterns such as plaids and dark florals are all trending this time of year. Other popular color trends you’ll see this season are shades of brown,…
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Danny Clinch – Transparent Clinch Gallery
*By: Christi Shingara* *Edited By: Linz Bordner * Danny Clinch is one of my favorite photographers and has shot a plethora of musical greats from Bob Dylan and Tupac Shakur to Bruce Springsteen and Johnny Cash, not to mention some of my favorite rock bands, Pearl Jam and Radiohead. He began his career as an…
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Managing a Farmers Market: An Insider’s Story
*By: Christi Shingara* We all love our local farmers market, but did you ever want to know what it takes to manage one? I got a chance to sit down with Jackie Wood who manages the Saugerties Farmers Market in the Hudson River Valley. She talks about how she became a manager, some of her…
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Destination…Key West, Florida
*By: Megan Deppen* In mid-July, after a long year and a half without being able to travel due to the pandemic, I was very excited we were finally going on vacation! A group of friends invited us to go to Key West, Florida. Neither my husband or I have ever been there, so we were…
The Real Roadrunner
*By: Christi Shingara* I first learned about Anthony Bourdain years ago in New York City when I was working at a bar on the Lower East Side and my manager at the time would talk endlessly about the show No Reservations on the Travel Channel. I never saw the show and soon forgot about our…
July Fashion Feature: Red, White & Blue
By: Linz Bordner, Megan Deppen and Christi Shingara Tis the season for red, white, and blue fashion to show off your patriotic side. Sure, the Fourth of July has passed, but this classic color combination can be worn all summer long!
The Greenhouse at Tarry Hall
*By: Linz Bordner* My wonderful mother-in-law, Lois, agreed to let us film her awe-inspiring greenhouse and answer some questions about what influenced the design along with providing us some tips and tricks on how she grows and maintains a plentiful array of herbs. If that wasn’t enough, she even prepared several herb-infused dishes and drinks…
Food is Life: The Culinary Institute of America
*By: Megan Deppen and Christi Shingara* Recently we had the pleasure of experiencing The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, NY and it was a real treat! CIA was founded in 1946 in New Haven, Connecticut by the New Haven Restaurant Association and was led by Frances Roth and Katharine Angell to lead…
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Exclusive Interview: Nina Weller – Weller Event Designs
*By: Megan Deppen* For our May interview feature, I had the opportunity to talk with my beautiful friend, Nina Weller, about her event and design planning business, Weller Event Designs. We discussed everything from how she got started to how the business has had to pivot during the pandemic and so much more. Check out…
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Exclusive Interview: Shantell Robertson – Get Your Chic On
*By: Christi Shingara* I recently had the opportunity to talk with Shantell Robertson, who is the creator of the popular fashion blog Get Your Chic On. She shares with us the inspiration behind her blog and her must have pieces for spring. We also touch on topics from the Royals to spring trends according to Vogue’s fashion guru Anna…
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Exclusive Interview: Lynann Escatel – Pilates and ELODA Instructor
*By: Christi Shingara* I recently had the opportunity to interview Lynann Escatel who is a certified Pilates and ELDOA instructor. We discuss the specifics of these exercise methods, the health benefits they provide and how they compare to other exercise disciplines. We also dive into the history of these methods. I certainly learned a lot…
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It’s a Love Game! 💕
*By: Linz Bordner* Ahhh Valentine’s Day…It seems to be one of those love or hate kind of holidays and, of course, true American commercialism at its finest. Based on your romantic status, it’s a day you either immensely enjoy or would like to forget about altogether. If you have a significant other, you probably look…
Exclusive Interview: Cat Pierce and The Wandering Star Tarot Card Deck
*By: Christi Shingara* I recently got the chance to interview the very lovely and talented Cat Pierce who is an accomplished singer/songwriter and half of the sister duo, The Pierces. Their music has been featured on numerous TV shows, most notably the song “Secret”, which is the theme song for the popular TV series Pretty…
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Top Ten Reasons You’re Over 2020
*By: Linz Bordner* It was one of the most terrible and memorable years of all time. Are we ready for it to be in the books? HELL YES! Here are the Top Ten reasons we are absolutely over 2020… TOP TEN REASONS YOU’RE OVER 2020 10. YOU HAVE MORE MASKS THAN UNDERWEAR. 9. IF YOU…
Exclusive Interview: Lindsay Nathanson, Sprinkles For Breakfast
*By: Megan Deppen* I’m very excited to announce our first video interview with Lindsay Nathanson, who is the creator of the popular baking blog, Sprinkles for Breakfast! I first discovered Lindsay a few years ago when she was featured on Lauren Conrad’s blog. Her beautiful desserts definitely caught my eye, so I decided to make her…
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Happy Halloween!
Here’s a throwback to when Christi and Lindsey appeared in independent horror film Slashed. It stars Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Johnny Buckland as Detectives Sherbet Bones and Datsun Ford. The film was also the music video for single “Binary” from the Northern Irish rock band Ash, who starred in and directed the film. Check us…
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