Artsy Fartsy Cold Spring

Last weekend Sam and I visited Cold Spring, a nice Hudson River waterfront town in Putnam County. We visit often since Sam's parents live nearby - he's also obsessed with a retail store by the name of Hudson Valley Outfitters.  Main Street, which leads you to a lovely waterfront park, stretches for several blocks - all of which have beautiful architecture, great restaurants/cafes and awesome art galleries and antique shops.  Below are a few photos from our visit. I think they do an adequate job of capturing the essence of Cold Spring.

The entrance to Archipelago at Home - one of my favorite boutiques along Main Street

Interior shot of Archipelago at Home

Did I mention there are several baby/children themed shops? This one had a nice collection of the UglyDoll - made famous by the Obama girls. Liam received one as a gift for his birthday and I find them so darn cute - why the "ugly" title? I guess it is catchy!

A photo that requires no caption - every little girl has owned one of these....I remember decorating my doll with markers, glitter and mom's make-up.

interior shot at one of the thrift stores we visited

"I want this bike!!" was the first thing I said when my eyes caught this beauty just chillin outside of this antique shop.  Two years ago Sam purchased a bike very similar to this one for me, took it apart, spray painted it that same exact 50's mint green, and put it back together. A few months later, I gave it away for free. Reason being - it was single speed and I just couldn't manage the uphill battles - what's a girl to do? Well, stay away from cruiser bikes. I left this one for someone else to enjoy.

Interior shot of antique shop - chairs hanging from ceiling. 

I just love vegetated facades (ivy growth) - although as an architect in training, I know they are nothing but trouble...and the honeycomb slate roof shingles - fabulous!

KEEP PUTNAM BEAUTIFUL!! 

Thanks for reading! - Alby