Have You Seen the Artwork Along Purchase Street? April 30, 2012

Have you noticed the interesting figures sitting on wooden poles along along Purchase Street lately? They’re works of art from Joan Benefiel and Jeremy Leichman’s Hudson River Pilings Project, and they’ll be displayed along Purchase Street and the Village Green through the end of May. This installation is part of Beyond Rodin: New Directions in [...]

Rye Derby in Town This Weekend April 26, 2012

Come downtown on Sunday, April 29th, to enjoy the Rye Derby and Healthy Kids Day organized by the Rye Y! This fun annual event always draws a great crowd, as you can see from last year’s video below. The event starts at 10am with active fun and games for kids in addition to a 5 mile [...]

5 Questions for the Local Expert: Landscape Design March 20, 2012

With the warm weather and spring buds appearing this week, I’ve received a number of requests for landscaping referrals. I highly recommend Mary Beth’s work and want to stress the importance of quality landscape design when preparing your home for sale. I’ve seen Mary Beth transform even the simplest yard with a few well-chosen plantings [...]

Local St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations March 14, 2012

No matter what your heritage, this weekend everyone’s Irish!  Take part in local St. Patrick’s Day celebrations featuring live music, great food, shopping, kids activities and the Sound Shore’s first ever St. Patrick’s Day Parade — sure to become an annual tradition!   SATURDAY, March 17th: 11am – 4pm • Brigit, 323 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck [...]

Time to Register for Summer Camp! February 21, 2012

It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year already, but summer camp programs are beginning to pop up like daffodils to announce the first signs of spring. Below is a selection of the wide range of fun local programs available for all ages — from computer camps to music/drama camps to sport camps. Don’t [...]

Don’t Miss This Fun Night of Dinner and Dancing! January 18, 2012

Tickets are still available for the much-anticipated Rye Youth Council Annual Gala on January 28th at 7pm. This year’s Gala will be held at the Westchester Country Club in Harrison, and features an elegant dinner followed by live music and dancing. Participants will also enjoy taking part in the silent auction with all proceeds to benefit the [...]

5 Questions for the Local Expert: Home Staging December 31, 2011

I’m often asked for referrals from clients who are looking for local amenities or help with home repairs. So, with the new year, I’m adding a new feature to my blog called “5 Questions.” Throughout the year I’ll ask local experts I frequently recommend five questions about the work they do so as to better [...]

The 12 Doors of Christmas December 25, 2011

  Driving around Rye and Harrison during the holidays, I love seeing all the different ways the front doors of homes are decorated. So, this year thought I would share a few (12 to be exact!) of my favorites with you! I’ll post one photo each day for twelve days on my Facebook page starting [...]

Fun for Kids During the Holiday Break December 19, 2011

Looking for things to do with the kids during vacation next week? Here are some local suggestions, whether you’re looking for fun day trips or all day camps: VACATION CAMPS (Register soon, only a few spots left in each) RYE YMCA (December 26-30 and January 1-2) Choose from half day basketball, Mix It Up, Gymnastics Camp [...]

Local Retailers Ensure You Don’t Arrive Empty Handed December 16, 2011

The only thing nicer than spending the holidays with family and friends is being hosted by them! Show your gratitude with this list of lovely hostess gifts I found while doing some holiday shopping around town last weekend— WISH (3 Purdy Avenue, Rye, 914-967-2910) features a wide assortment of candles, soaps, artisanal food items and [...]