It’s hard to believe that ten years have passed since we embarked on the journey of transforming our 1839 farmhouse along the Hudson River into the cozy, memory-filled home it is today. This milestone gives us a chance to reflect on the countless hours, challenges, and joys that come with breathing life back into aContinue reading “10 Years in Our Home: A Decade of Love, Memories, and Renovation”
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Fighting for #FairPay4HomeCare in New York State
Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases are debilitating for every party involved. Yet, outside of our own families and if lucky enough, paid caregivers, the support is limited. My own struggles with the disease have been two-fold, watching my paternal grandparents suffer for 10+ years and fall victim to this disease and currently supporting my maternalContinue reading “Fighting for #FairPay4HomeCare in New York State”
Life Along the Shores of the Hudson River
When we moved to a quaint hamlet in New York, we never imagined becoming part of such an amazing community and building such an amazing life! Our life here in New York has far exceeded our expectations and brought about new and exciting adventures. In the years prior to moving to New York, we wereContinue reading “Life Along the Shores of the Hudson River”
Demolition Weekend
January 2015 The first few days of the renovation consisted of the second-best part of buying fixer-uppers – DEMOLITION! In moving to New York, we were lucky to have been surrounded by family and friends who helped throughout the renovation. For the first stages of renovation, we stayed with family who lived in the area.Continue reading “Demolition Weekend”
Previewing Our Fixer-Upper and Imagining the Possibilities
JANUARY 10, 2015 In October of 2014, we put an offer on a major fixer-upper in New York, receiving the deed and keys in early January of 2015. The house is an 1839 farmhouse that was converted into a three-family apartment. We paid $28,000 for the house, so you can imagine the work that neededContinue reading “Previewing Our Fixer-Upper and Imagining the Possibilities”
Upstate Vintage Living 