Preview: Hudson River Exchange’s 2015 Summer Market

Four favorite vendors from the seasonal craft epicenter taking place this weekend

People don’t really need an excuse to visit New York’s Hudson Valley. It’s convenient to reach by car or train; restaurants often feature the best locally grown, seasonal foods; and whether or not you are in range of the river, the landscapes are beautiful and the towns are quaint. If that isn’t enough, this weekend marks the third installment of Hudson River Exchange‘s Summer Market. …

Matchstick Earring

Palomarie’s “Matchstick” single earring is a silver or gold-plated bar with a princess-cut semi-precious stone; options include smoky quartz, black tourmaline, silver topaz or garnet. Katia Davidson Ferrara’s brand is based in NYC, with all pieces handmade there—and this thoughtfully made single earring makes for a potentially fiery statement.

Limited Edition March Caps

NYC-designed, USA-made snap-backs that are anything but traditional

Founded in September last year by Barclay Douglas, March Caps has just introduced its first collection. With five designs, made in an edition of 150, the caps are classic six-panel baseball-style, but boast bright, minimal and design-forward motifs in fairly non-traditional colorways. Douglas says his childhood passion for caps inspired the brand. He remembers how a cap’s logo could create a bond or rivalry between …