Style Susan Schneider Perfects The Art Of The Lampshade (And More) Susan Schneider creates lamps and shades out of just about anything you want. By Lisa Green
Real Estate Farm On This spacious home in Williamstown is located on 21 acres of farmland and has a huge barn/stable. Positioned high on a hill with 360-degree views, the house has a welcoming foyer, living room with fireplace, office, kitchen, and dining room with access to a deck. There are six bedrooms, By Editor
Real Estate Fox Chase Farm Fox Chase Farm is an elegant estate in Litchfield and includes a four-bedroom main house, one-bedroom guest apartment, and a four-stall horse barn on nine acres. The main house has a formal living room, formal dining room, cherry-paneled library, eat-in kitchen, and a first-floor master suite with his-and-hers bathroom, walk-in By Editor
Real Estate A Revolutionary Home The Revolutionary style is alive and well in Claverack at this circa-1780 stagecoach house that was restored with an eye for authenticity. French tiles and custom cabinetry are just a few of the period details in the kitchen and living room, while the formal dining room has wide-board floors, moldings By Editor
Real Estate Custom In Sheffield In Sheffield, this open-plan timber frame home is loaded with custom finishes. It features yellow pine timber, reclaimed chestnut floors, a dramatic stone fireplace, radiant heat on the main floor and iron works railings that lead to second-floor loft area. The kitchen has cherry cabinets and flows to the great By Editor
Real Estate Historic Renovation Built in 1860, this historic Colonial recalls Rhinebeck's rich past. Upgraded and expanded by a local master craftsman, the main level offers a kitchen with breakfast bar, living room with marble fireplace, a music room, and a cherry-paneled den. The second floor has a light-filled sitting area, master By Editor
Real Estate Alone On The Lake This unique home in Craryville offers privacy from neighbors and the road, yet it is directly across from Copake Lake and a dock. Trees have been strategically placed and trimmed to allow lake views while maintaining concealment. The house has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a full basement, and an open By Editor
Community The RuraList: Ways To Sweeten Your Valentine's Day You don’t have to be part of a traditional twosome to take advantage of these special Valentine’s Day meals, deals and ideas. Treat your best friend to a swanky dinner and a show, or invite your mom to a wine and chocolate tasting or a love-inspired lecture. Since By Editor
Food Recipe: Mini Apple Turnovers One of our favorite events every summer is The Sylvia Center’s Farm-to-Table dinner, hosted by Great Performances in the fields of Katchkie Farm in Kinderhook, N.Y. The mission of The Sylvia Center is to inspire young people and their families to eat well through hands-on learning experiences on By Editor
Parties A Race In The Makers' Space At '100 Hours In The Woodshed' Amy Krzanik reports from North Adams.100 Hours in the Woodshed, a collage marathon and exhibition co-founded by local artist Danny O, celebrated its fifth year when it kicked off with a reception on Thursday, Jan. 26. The marathon itself followed, beginning at 6 p.m. and lasting 100 hours By Editor
Community The Rural We: Maria Nation Photo: Andre Baranowski of MDN. Maria Nation is a prolific screenwriter who lives in Ashley Falls, Mass. Born and raised in California, she moved to New York in 1984, where she first started selling scripts. She moved to the Berkshires in 1997, and has been able to sustain her career By Editor
Arts Sharon Playhouse Plans A Director-Driven Season By CB Wismar The barn red buildings of Sharon Playhouse in winter are a stark reminder that cold weather and snow have replaced the drama that inhabits the campus from June to September. Opening night at the Sharon, Conn. Equity theater seems many months away. But recently, in the warm By Editor
