Painting Interiors: A Primer

Finally, spring is in the air! Time to open the windows, clear out the winter cobwebs and, if your spring cleaning is truly ambitious, put on a fresh coat of […] Read more »
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Around The House, Making the Most of a Small Masterbath

The Bigger Bathroom In new construction, I see it a lot: a masterbath as big as the masterbedroom itself. Once viewed as strictly a utilitarian space, only large enough to […] Read more »
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Service Above Self, Donations Enable Rotary To Buy Truck For Katrina Cleanup

Top: Salvation Army worker with New Orleans resident. Bottom: Chevrolet pickup truck being loaded with tools and supplies bound for New Orleans to aid in reconstruction efforts. The effects of […] Read more »
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So Close Yet So Very Far Away

There’s so much to say about the Castle in Tarrytown, and those who visit its magnificent grounds on a hilltop overlooking the Hudson River, find descriptive adjectives most useful. Read more »

Pre-School Development

This month I am writing about the period when parents prepare for pre-k school admissions, which is approximately ages three to six. In keeping with the theme of this series, […] Read more »
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The Artist’s Eye, Paintings at Kykuit

The dining room at Kykuit, including the portrait of “Junior;” in the distance are the Okada and the Stuart. Driving up the long, winding road on a foggy winter day, […] Read more »

Take Advantage of Tax Law Changes

It may seem far off still, but it’s not too early to begin preparing for tax season. In fact, a number of significant tax laws passed by Congress this year […] Read more »
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Around the House, New Year’s Resolution: Clutter Clearing with help from Feng Shui

Maybe Feng Shui is not at the top of your list for New Year’s Resolutions this year, but it can help get you motivated if one of your resolutions is […] Read more »
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The Locals Take Center Stage

David Bromberg Three events at the Music Hall within a month will feature local performers. First, the Fred Astaire Dance Studio’s annual ballroom showcase on January 28, called Mystery Theater, […] Read more »
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A Brief History of Tarrytown, Part One

Situated on the eastern shore of the Hudson River, in an area called the Tappan Zee (Tappan for the Tappan Indians who once lived in what is now Rockland County, […] Read more »