There’s a nip in the breeze, and the critters are growing their coats thick. It’s time to make your wardrobe, surroundings, and mindset comfy and snug. At indie shops throughout the Hudson Valley you can find uniquely useful, beautiful things. The welcome and the service are generally stellar. Shopping the local scene elevates the whole community, keeping it fun, fed, and flowing, and it’s very much appreciated. Here are some local provisioning centers for keeping life cozy as the mercury falls and the days get shorter.
1. Check KENCO OUTFITTERS in Kingston for the latest in woolen long underwear (it’s gotten a lot less itchy since Grandma’s day) and toasty boots. atkenco.com
2. For snuggly 100% cotton hoodies with local flair, check out HAMILTON & ADAMS in Uptown Kingston. hamiltonandadams.com
3. Also in Uptown Kingston, peruse BOP TO TOTTOM’S local Kingston Neighborhoodies. boptotottom.com
4. There are sleek anoraks amd trucker jackets at RIVER MINT FINERY in Uptown Kingston. rivermintfinery.com
5. Visit POTTER BROTHERS Ski and Snowboard Equipment in Kingston and Fishkill for high-tech marvels made with Gore-Tex and Merino-blend ninja suits. potterbrothers.com
6. At MOOSE CROSSING in Shokan, you can keep warm with a full line of Pendleton and Woolrich products.. rustic-cabin.com
7. SALIX INTIMATES in New Paltz is your source for snuggly pajamas, robes, tights, and leggings. salixintimates.com
8. Stop in at MAGLYN’S DREAM in New Paltz for gorgeous one-of-a-kind handmade ponchos, hats, and scarves to keep you super cozy. maglynsdream.com
9. RITUALIST in New Paltz is a modern witch shop offering goods crafted with intention and care by individuals and small brands who share a vision for a brighter future. ritualistshop.com
10. Scarves—fluffy, bulky, silky, classic, artistic, all sorts—can be found at HANDMADE AND MORE in New Paltz. handmadeandmore.com
11. At Water Street Market in New Paltz is HIMALAYAN ARTS, with gorgeous wool scarves, sweaters, and jackets to keep you warm through the colder months. himalayanartsnp.com
12. Get yourself a pretty journal, a crystal to gaze at for inspiration, and a pack of Lotus Love Beauty Bath Salts from DREAMING GODDESS in Poughkeepsie. dreaminggoddess.com
13. TIBETAN ARTS AND CRAFTS in Woodstock will snug up your life with winter woolen sweaters, stunning rugs, flowy clothing and jewelry, and Tibetan ritual crafts. tibetanartsncrafts.com
14. Go snoop around KINGSTON CONSIGNMENTS, where you’ll find a wealth of antique and vintage treasures alongside gently used consignment items. kingstonconsignments.com
15. THE NEST EGG in Phoenicia is dedicated to a mix of all things practical, fun, and hard to find, in a country store setting. Come for the cozy slippers and moccasins, and don’t leave without trying the fresh fudge. nesteggshop.com
