tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post1387110309110869057..comments2024-03-26T00:10:40.751-04:00Comments on Reggie Darling: Reggie Recommends: Rural ResidenceReggie Darlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04044215790585354363noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-31760358069467192942010-12-21T16:10:04.985-05:002010-12-21T16:10:04.985-05:00I, too, love and use my RR porcelain mug. That Ch...I, too, love and use my RR porcelain mug. That Christmas you sent the BEST presents! Alas, the incense paper strips are only an olfactory memory now...<br /><br />oxo,<br />HermioneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-27746469184243696872010-12-20T22:59:46.536-05:002010-12-20T22:59:46.536-05:00Thanks for the reminder of one of the many things ...Thanks for the reminder of one of the many things I love about the town we share, Reggie. The photos are dazzling and your commentary is just what I would say if I were as eloquent as you in matters of taste and style!Alysonhttp://hudsonvalleyestates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-79410591837524187832010-12-20T18:41:57.744-05:002010-12-20T18:41:57.744-05:00A highlight of any visit to Darlington House is th...A highlight of any visit to Darlington House is the expedition to Hudson and time spent giving in to temptation at Rural Residence.The mug you bought for me there is one of my favorite possessions. I use it for my coffee every morning. Thanks for the reminder of one of my very favorite stores.<br />love & kisses, CamillaCate Fitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12835720513248934609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-35048359075816175162010-12-20T13:31:02.113-05:002010-12-20T13:31:02.113-05:00Dear Mr. Darling,
What a visual delight! Quality...Dear Mr. Darling,<br /><br />What a visual delight! Quality merchandise displayed in an artful manner (the displays remind me somewhat of Fortnum & Mason's offerings found amid their housewares and personal accessories floors, which are also displayed on antique tables). Rural Residence is the type of business that excites me for all the reasons that you cover in your excellent<br />post. Unfortunately, these establishments are a rare thing nowadays. Alas, the blight of big box store mania is probably why.LizaEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17324813392045814368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-86283119172993285722010-12-20T13:03:38.933-05:002010-12-20T13:03:38.933-05:00Oh, and that chandelier! What a looker, in an age...Oh, and that chandelier! What a looker, in an age when so many ugly wannabes are out there hanging from McMansion ceilings..The Down East Dilettantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950254669198151850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-56761110428986930032010-12-20T10:31:46.075-05:002010-12-20T10:31:46.075-05:00Hudson...that's where Carrie Haddad Gallery is...Hudson...that's where Carrie Haddad Gallery is too right? She has all the great Richard Merkin images.ADGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16612897500610475937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-33808031997722982622010-12-20T06:59:26.940-05:002010-12-20T06:59:26.940-05:00Awesome post Reggie. Thanks, BCAwesome post Reggie. Thanks, BCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-47836988979435449582010-12-19T23:55:04.361-05:002010-12-19T23:55:04.361-05:00But Reggie, I never need encouragement to visit Hu...But Reggie, I never need encouragement to visit Hudson. One of the most luscious towns anywhere, for those of us who love early 19th century architecture, in one of the most interesting parts of the country (except for the eastern Maine coast, of course :-) ).<br /><br />And when I'm finished jealously perusing the wares of the antiques dealers, Rural Residence is my reward. Made to order for my sensibilities. You nailed it.The Down East Dilettantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950254669198151850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-49318543971547549682010-12-19T22:27:34.609-05:002010-12-19T22:27:34.609-05:00Reggie just the type of store I would love to have...Reggie just the type of store I would love to have in my neighborhood!<br /><br />Joyeaux Noel!<br /><br />I have a new giveaway from My Sparrow, do come and enter!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-91664251826375441722010-12-19T22:17:50.419-05:002010-12-19T22:17:50.419-05:00What an interesting, beautiful posting! I am absol...What an interesting, beautiful posting! I am absolutely done with malls, but I can imagine traveling a great distance to frequent such a shop. Lucky you!Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-50729400440335253752010-12-19T22:16:51.552-05:002010-12-19T22:16:51.552-05:00Before I decamped New York for Washington, I was t...Before I decamped New York for Washington, I was thisclose to purchasing a weekend home in Hudson. I still dream, as only a romantic can, about what might have been. Thank you for sharing this lovely establishment with us all. <br /><br />MTJessica Thor-Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05211160900016806861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-53179931667116404632010-12-19T21:26:00.611-05:002010-12-19T21:26:00.611-05:00That note of authenticity can't be beat. I to...That note of authenticity can't be beat. I too prefer to patronize locally owned, family operations in my retailers and restaurants, and get a triple benefit from being their customer. One not only receives a superior experience, but also gives support to their business venture AND to their creativity, while at the same time tangibly encouraging through supporting their success, similar businesses to open.<br />On a local note, my first "antiques pusher", sadly no longer in business, had such a place, a mixture of antiques and new-old-style products for the individual and the home. She is a genius at putting together what people like to see when they shop. Her initiative led to the revival of the failing downtown area of the small SC town where I grew up. 19th century facades re-emerged from 1950s "atom-age" cover-ups, empty buildings were again occupied, and a remarkable architectural heritage was once more revealed.<br />I am looking forward to RR's retail website coming online, and I'll certainly visit Hudson next time I am in New York and have some time on my hands.<br />Best -<br />- MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-61455806232239650362010-12-19T20:17:49.306-05:002010-12-19T20:17:49.306-05:00It looks like a really wonderful store! Especiall...It looks like a really wonderful store! Especially in this current economic climate, I have concerns about the survival of independent retailers more than ever. All too often, holiday sales provide the only profit for the store owner and expenses are just met during the rest of the year. (Generally speaking, of course I know nothing of the particular circumstances in this case). Bravo, Reggie, for spreading The Good Word.The Devoted Classicisthttp://tdclassicist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-71603018851094640222010-12-19T19:54:35.606-05:002010-12-19T19:54:35.606-05:00What a wonderful shop! I'm sure I could spend...What a wonderful shop! I'm sure I could spend hours browsing through Tim's wonderful things, and I will definitely add this to my (I'll get there someday) Hudson River itinerary. In the meantime, I'll check the website. Very kind of you to share.Town and Country Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00842299632895569707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-83755356397462923822010-12-19T19:41:22.644-05:002010-12-19T19:41:22.644-05:00So attractive! As mother Privilege would say. Oh j...So attractive! As mother Privilege would say. Oh just come to California and scout resource. Please? We don't care if it's North or South:).LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8044541580633294348.post-62598945312343209892010-12-19T18:46:46.866-05:002010-12-19T18:46:46.866-05:00Your wonderful photographs made me feel like I was...Your wonderful photographs made me feel like I was there. Such a lovely shop.Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.com