Basilica Farm + Flea 2014

A Black Friday alternative in Hudson Valley is a three-day weekend fair dedicated to the region's bounty and wares

If Black Friday is synonymous with all that is wrong with capitalism, then the worthy antithesis to this unofficial sale-worshipping holiday is the Basilica Farm + Flea: an annual gathering of regional makers, farmers, food vendors and vintage collectors who show off what Hudson Valley and its surrounding areas have to offer. Under the roof of the 19th century factory-turned-event space Basilica Hudson, the juried …

Stress-Free Holiday Cards by Artifact Uprising

Simple, customizable cards printed on recycled paper are easy to produce and easy on the eyes

‘Tis that season, when a large number of friends, but really, mostly blood relatives, expect an update on what you’ve been up to the last year—or two, or three, depending on when you last sent out a holiday card. One option to ease this unfortunate pain is Artifact Uprising, a Colorado-based company founded by sister photographers Jenna Walker and Katie Thurmes that’s become well-known for …

GL NYC Hats by Gabriel Liberty

The young NYC label introduces their eye-catching holiday collection, inspired by the Patagonian gaucho hat

While Pharrell may be able to pull off vintage Vivienne Westwood hats—no matter how Smokey the Bear they look—those just warming up to headwear beyond baseball caps and beanies are in need of something that’s contemporary yet wearable. Enter GL NYC, a new brand that’s helping fill this void, with top quality hats made in Manhattan’s Garment District. “I always thought people looked good in …