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.
Flowers in February
A visit to some of our favorite florists and flower farms in the Hudson Valley.
What Comics Can Teach Us About Black History…
We pick the (Mega)Brain behind Megabrain Comics and ask what Comics can teach us about Black History.
Rate Expectations
The ups and downs of mortgage rates. We sit down with our favorite lender, Christopher Albanese to talk percentage points.
Our Favorite Things in January 2023
Our Favorite Things in January 2023 - New Year, New Me Edition
A (Holiday) Weekend in…Rhinebeck
How to spend a Holiday weekend in Rhinebeck, our home base in the Hudson Valley. Hotels, restaurants, and activities for a very festive get away.
Seasonal Switch Out
Our techniques for making the season cozier, brighter, and full of warmth - from the inside out!
Our Favorite Things *Holiday Edition*
Our Favorite Things in December 2022 - Holiday Edition
This Year’s Tabletop: Pure Gratitude
This year we’re thankful for the good, the bad, and the tiny.
Sharing the Bounty
In conversation with Emily Eder, Farm Production Director at The Poughkeepsie Farm Project, on soil health, community farming, and eggplants.
Tricks Of The Trade
We’re bad at gatekeeping, take a look at some of our favorite design hacks.
