Face Stockholm makes Rhinebeck blush

Swedish cosmetics company Face Stockholm, which operates its United States headquarters in Hudson in Columbia County, has opened one of its antique-filled boutiques in Rhinebeck.

Face Stockholm's NYC locations feature professional makeup artists to assist buyers.

The Rhinebeck store is located in the former Rhinebeck Hardware on East Market Street.

Hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. I can't wait to check it out.

For more info, call 845-876-2200.

My first valley haircut

I skipped my usual trip to Williamsburg and booked an appointment with Jen at Le Shag.

See my previous post about the best places to get a cool cut in the Hudson Valley here.

Jen has a lot of musician clients whom she met through her fiance, Grasshopper, of the band Mercury Rev. She is also the makeup artist/hair stylist for Bard College's SummerScape festival.

This haircut cost me $30, $20 less than what I usually pay in the city. I really like it and whole heartedly recommend Le Shag. If you go, tell Jen an exiled hipster sent you.