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    Required Reading: ‘Country Life: Homes of the Catskill Mountains and Hudson Valley,’ by William Abranowicz

    October 6, 2023 - By 

    Veteran architectural photographer William Abranowicz’s latest book, Country Life: Homes of the Catskill Mountains and Hudson Valley (Vendome), explores 20 distinctive period and contemporary residences located amid the natural beauty of Upstate New York. Featured projects range from the historic houses of Thomas Cole and Frederic Church—quintessential landscape painters of the Hudson River School— to the characterful dwellings of local artists, architects, writers, museum curators, dancers, photographers, antiques dealers, and more. Abranowicz opens the book with the home of celebrated architect Alan Wanzenberg, a friend and colleague, and his partner, landscape architect Peter Kelly. Join us for a tour: Above:…

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    Artist’s insta-worthy Kangaroo Valley cottage is up for sale

    July 26, 2023 - By 

    Nestled in Kangaroo Valley on the NSW South Coast, lies the cosy country abode that was so lovingly restored by artist, stylist and creative director Lisa Madigan. It’s just gone on the market and its interiors are as gorgeous as you’d expect, so let’s take a peek. Lisa purchased the two-bedroom property in 2006 and has a treasure trove of memories from years spent in this special place. But the time has now come for the home, known simply as The Cottage, to find a lucky new owner. Lisa and her husband fell in love with the idea of quaint…