[From the 2025 Spring Magazine]
Let’s start right at the corner of Phila and Broadway where we find Impressions of Saratoga. They always seem to have just the right Saratoga-Themed goodies I need to brighten my home and add a nod of our historic town to any room! Take for instance this Watercolor Jockey Silks Glass Cutting Board detailed with colors of yellow, blue, green and a variety of red hues. Perfectly suited for a bar, indoor or out, or a small charcuterie board for festive Saratoga gatherings. I’d even rest it up against a backsplash layered with a rustic natural wood cutting board to add a colorful Spring pop in any kitchen! Need a new travel mug for hot or cold beverages? The 12 oz. Thermal Watercolor Jockey Silks Travel Mug is perfectly suited for taking your favorite beverage to your front porch for a morning sip or tagging along at work to keep you hydrated. Whichever your fancy, this colorful mug is sure to bring smiles as you know our track season is just ahead with warmer days! And one of my fav’s is the artwork by Emily MacDougall depicting our local Historical Saratoga Springs (frame not included) which brought travelers from all over the world to find healing. Here, Emily used historic photographs and illustrations to showcase our local pavilions of architectural antiquity; none of which are in existence today. This print is a stunning peak into our past and just may entice your guests to visit each current site and experience the waters of old for themselves!
Continuing up Broadway, you’ll find
Celtic Treasures, one of the largest importers of Irish Gifts in Upstate NY! They have a spectacular assortment of glassware for all your special moments, including this Galway Irish Crystal Gift Set. Inside the beautifully crafted oak box is a neat collection for any celebration including two cut glass whiskey tumblers and slate coasters, eight granite “ice-cubes” which will never dilute your whiskey, only chill it to perfection, an oak tray to conveniently freeze your cubes and tongs. A fabulous gift for a bachelor or a birthday gift for that friend who’s hard to shop for.
Across the street, The Dark Horse Mercantile has some new goodies worth bragging about! For the junior shoppers, this Equestrian Baby Blanket is a perfect wrap crafted of 100% cotton. Its jockey motif is adorable, cantering amid the woven threads. A perfect complement to any Saratoga baby carriage! Now for the more adult consumer…Be on the lookout for a new brand of coffee by Saratoga Cool Beans! Always crafted in Binghamton NY, the home and resting place of 1918 Kentucky Derby Winner; Exterminator! With beans sourced from the world’s finest regions, your sure to find one (if not more!) favorite flavors to brew daily! My pick is Top Of The Stretch crafted from Tanzanian beans from the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro…a trifecta of flavor pairing black tea, grapefruit and papaya…a winning combination! For the cigar loving individual in your life, pick up this distinguished Glencairn Saratoga Cigar/Bourbon Set. Let him, or her, sip & puff the night away in style… on the porch, around a firepit or by the lake. New to bourbon? Here’s a tip...The Glencairn glass is shaped to enhance “the nose” and your ability to smell the aroma. Don’t rush the experience, savor it!
Speaking of cigars and bourbon, I want to give a shout out to the Bourbon Room Saratoga, located at 8 Caroline Street. They just hosted their first bi-annual Bourbon and Cigar Pairing Event which was a huge success! Follow them on Facebook to keep up with all the details on their fall event before it’s sold out!
And wait ‘til you see the 36" Hestan Outdoor Deluxe Grill with Double Side Burner at Earl B. Feiden’s for all your grilling! Where do I start…The design is spectacular and finally breaks the mold of a rectangular box! Notice the fabulous color? That can be changed out easily to offer different décor schemes in your yard or just for the seasons…pick from 12 different hues including this Bora Bora option! The exterior doesn’t stop there… be sure to check out their commercial-grade end caps of their Marquise Accented™ control panel and hood handle…Cooking outdoors never looked so good! So, let’s talk grilling with this beauty. Hestan is world renowned for their cookware and has brought their expertise to the outdoor market. Some of the top features include their heavy-duty Horizon Hood™ which opens easily with spring-assisted hinges and holds the hood in place at a desired height for easy access. DiamondCut™ grates create a superior grilling surface with greater heat distribution while high-performance variable ceramic infrared sear burners offer 25,000 BTUs each! Having a party? Hestan’s grill offers 647 square inches for grilling and 236 square inches for a warming surface including a concealed whisper-quiet rotisserie motor system. Looks like Hestan has done it again!!
Let’s head into Malta where we find Accents at Allerdice! A gem of a stop tucked into the rear of Allerdice Hardware …just follow the footsteps as you enter the store! There are the most delightful, whimsical finds here, like this 12” Grass Cut Bunny. Such a sweet addition to any Spring décor which adds a rustic texture juxtaposed by an adorable expression. Pair him with these 8 ct. Jute Colorful Eggs in a variety of colors to brighten an Easter Basket or table centerpiece. And what would Spring be without a few Metal Chicks to liven up your day. Available in white, yellow and black (not shown), these playful peeps would bring a smile to anyone’s face!
Heading to the lake is always a picturesque drive, where I love to stop in at The Furniture House this time of year to search for new options in outdoor furniture. Now is the time to order your furniture so it arrives in time for your Memorial Day Celebration! Take a look at the new Summer Classics Como Collection. With inspiration from the 1960’s minimalist European designs, the lines are clean and functional. Crafted from their N-Dura™ resin wicker, each piece stands sturdy with aluminum frames and offers true comfort with or without cushions. If you’re looking to add a few sitting chairs or updating your dining area, try looking at the new Summer Classics Bari Arm Chair. Another N-Dura™ resin wicker collection with intricately woven chevron texture, adding a sense of sophistication to your outdoor vignettes. These too can be used with or without cushions. Don’t delay ordering…Now is the time!
I’m so excited for this Spring Season…The warmth of the sun, opening the pool and seeing all my flowers pop up after a long winter’s nap. Downtown, we begin to see signs as well with Congress Park bursting of blossoms, the fountains spouting in joy and patios appearing once again in front of our cafés and eateries. Ahhh…Saratoga in Spring…What a spectacular place to call home!!
Until next time my friends,
Colleen Coleman of CMC Design Studio LLC
Certified Kitchen & Bath Designer
Certified Aging in Place
True Color Expert
Contributing Interior Design Editor, Saratoga Publishing
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