ud / journal
ud / journal is a window into our world—where design, lifestyle, and the rhythms of upstate living converge. Here, we share stories behind the spaces we create, our favorite local finds, thoughtful guides for slower living, and the inspiration that shapes our point of view. Think of it as a quiet moment to pause, wander, and get to know Upstate Down a little better.
Room to Breathe: Designing with a Sense of Place in the Hudson Valley
In the Hudson Valley, space feels different. Time slows a bit. The landscape—the stillness of the mountains, the shifting light on the river—has a way of settling into your bones. It’s no surprise that interiors shaped here often carry that same quiet clarity: a softness in the palette, a groundedness in the materials, a certain calm in the way rooms unfold.
This Year’s Holiday Table? A Mood.
We’re looking back to the paintings of Dutch Realism in the spirit of Holidays in the (previously Dutch) Hudson Valley. Mood, shadow, layers, and embracing the chaos is what we love on the table (& lots of food!)
