Nobody did boho-chic better than Mara Hoffman. The Brooklyn, NY native practically invented the term. Over a quarter century—at least three lifetimes in fashion years—Hoffman built her eponymous fashion label into one of the most recognizable, beloved independent brands in the industry. But in 2023, she made the difficult decision to put it all on pause. While she still owns a townhome in Williamsburg, the designer now spends the bulk of her time in Stormville, a hamlet tucked in the woods between Beacon, NY and the Connecticut border. I caught up with Hoffman to learn more about what she’s been…
The Berkshires are universally known for being a hub of cultural attractions and outdoor recreation. As we all experience, from Tanglewood to Mount Greylock, Berkshire County nurtures some of the…
1. Pink Tourmaline Cabochon Necklace You’ll stand out day or night in this gorgeous black organic tourmaline bead necklace, with soft pink tourmaline cabochon center stone. Features diamond pavé spacer…
Managing the moment—that’s what I’ve always called it. The moment, you know, is when the circumstances in front of you teeter on the overwhelming and the stress meter is careening…
I’ve always marveled at talented people who elevate their craft into something from another world. I’ve been so fortunate to be in the presence of sheer masters who far exceed…
I’m not an architect—but my ex was. My former partner taught me more about cantilevers, concrete and, er, collecting fees than I ever expected to know as he interpreted his…
When I first moved Upstate years ago, I marveled at how much creativity and arts flowed up the Hudson from New York City into these charming little towns. Each felt…
If the phrase “Catskills ranch resort” makes you think of city slickers wearing kitschy cowboy hats taking hayrides, think again. At Driftwood Ranch Resort, a new boutique property set on…
Photography by Mike Ruiz There’s this thing that Taylor Schilling does when she hears an interesting question or agrees wholeheartedly with something someone is saying that’s quite revealing and refreshing.…












