Andrew Kline, Design Director, Sr. Associate: “Let’s talk about Sullivan County in New York’s Catskills. There are so many cool, lesser-known towns along the Delaware River to explore!”

TO DO:

Nonneta and Friends Pottery Studio –  My friend and teacher runs this wonderful gift shop/gallery in Barryville

Visit the Narrowsburg Farmers Market at the Union on Saturdays

Shop Catskills Curated for local goods – Narrowsburg

Great gourmet foodstuffs and housewares at Spruce – Callicoon

Shop chic, artisanal clothing at Mayer Wasner – Narrowsburgh

Peruse the antiques at Maison Bergogne – Narrowsburg

1 Grand Books‘ selection is curated by celebs who answered “what 10 books would you take to a deserted island?”

If you can’t escape the heat – we’re talking Alaska, Iceland or Arcadia National Park, Maine – Product Designer Ruoxi Wang recommends a NYC staycation (or a quick overnight) that will truly transport you:

TO EAT:

Take a tour of Asia with these authentic NYC restaurants – Uluh (China); Yakiniku Futago (Japan); Hao Noodle (China) Pinto Garden (Thailand), Laut (Malaysia)

TO DO:

Head to a nearby cultural center like Dia:Beacon; The Parrish Art Museum; Clark Art Institute; Noguchi Museum; and Four Freedoms Park/ Roosevelt Island

Pick fruit at its peak at Kelder’s Farm, Kerhonksen, NY

The Hudson Valley has incredible hiking. Try Breakneck Ridge, Anthony’s Nose, Giant Ledge, or Bonticou Crag