Our Love Alex and Alexa Sale has been so popular we're continuing it!!
 Here are just some examples of these great sale prices. (You can
check out all the various sizes and pieces in the Alex and Alexa
collections at www.mitchellgold.com)
93" Alexa and 89" Alex - Sugg. Retail $2290
SALE PRICE: $1475
83" Alexa and 79" Alex - Sugg. Retail $2010
SALE PRICE: $1295
Queen Sleeper Alexa & Alex - Sugg. Retail: $2700 SALE PRICE: $1745
Alex or Alexa Chair - Sugg. Retail: $1250
SALE PRICE: $795
Alex or Alexa Sectional Example:
A one-arm loveseat and one-arm chaise - Sugg. Retail $3630
SALE PRICE: $2350Click here for more information.... |
Joan's pick this week: Red Shearling Booties
 Aren't these just the cutest things?
Tiny feet snuggle right into these cozy red cocoons. Beautifully made - Crafted of natural shearling, with whipstitch trim
and adjustable laces keep them secure.
Size 6-12 months - a perfect Baby Shower Gift!!
Click here for more...
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Design Master vs. Design Disaster - Part 2: Who's Camilla?This was a redux?  |
So, let me backup for a second.
My tenure as Mr. Hammertown began in 2004. For the last 6 years, I,
along with a rotating band of my best friends, have been the primary
residents of the stoic Greek Revival at Hammertown.
The house had been pretty much unoccupied since my parents moved to
Ancramdale in 1999, becoming an impromptu purgatory for unused displays,
awkwardly-sized antiques, merchandise that just would not sell no
matter the price and a surprisingly large backlog of slipcovers from
Joan's grayish-brownish period.
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A recommendation from Joan: "What do I do with
all those books?"
 Like me, I'm sure a lot of you love buying books. All kinds of books.
No surprise...my design and cook book library is pretty extensive so when I
saw this post on one of my favorite blog sites, Design Sponge, about book storage ideas, it got my
attention.
Books can make a home feel warm and lived in but if they're unorganized
and just stacked anywhere without any thought, they can make a room look
just plain messy. Read more...
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New Hammertown Cooking Class: Sushi for Kids
Join Chef Cymone and learn the art of making sushi in a fun and
interactive environment. You'll learn each step from how to make
perfect rice to rolling like a pro. You will be taught how to make your
own veggie roll with dipping sauce, as well as dessert sushi with
fresh fruit and chocolate.
Saturday, August 21
10:30 to 12:30
Class limited to 10 students
Age: 5 to 10 years old
Fee: $45.00
Parents Welcome
Click here to make your reservation now.
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What is "Country Chic"?
 Pooja Desai, a recent visitor to Ancramdale, pondered that very question
with her roommate and host, Amy (Schneeberger) Sommerhoff and Amy's
father, Mark Schneeberger, during her stay here last weekend (when all
of America's TV news cameras were focused on Rhinebeck.) Apparently,
the dress code for Chelsea's wedding was described as "Country Chic" so
it begged a definition. More...
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Imposters in the Garden
 Danielle thought she was lucky enough to find a Monarch caterpillar eating the
parsley in our Hammertown garden but soon found out that Monarch
caterpillars only feed on milkweed.
So what was this caterpillar? Click here to find out |
Join the Stissing House for a Provencial evening
of Pentaque & Pastis
 If you think a high lob is something for tennis players, it's time
to hit the Petanque courts at The Stissing House. Every Thursday night we will be playing Boules
beginning at 6pm and continuing on into the
night. Form a team, or come and join a team here.
Instruction available.
Rosé and Pastis optional.
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This Week's Seasonal Recipe: Creamy Cucumber Salad
 We were inspired by Margaret Roach's Summer
Fest cross blog food event. Each week she's asking readers to post
their favorite seasonal recipes using a specific veggie. Last week was
Cuke 'n Zuke week so we're bringing back this favorite Creamy Cucumber
Salad recipe from our Hammertown archives. Enjoy!
Click here to get it!
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Hope to see you soon!
Joan
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