Episode #94: Creating a Home in the Catskills + How to Handle Unsolicited Advice

In today's episode, Stacy and Daniel talk about handling unsolicited advice on social media and from friends and family in real life.  

And later, you'll meet architectural designer Christienne Dobson. Christienne and her husband and baby moved from Harlem to the Catskills full-time during the pandemic. They are building a home and community in rural New York and couldn't be happier. Christienne uses her training and talent to bring life to their vernacular farmhouse.

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Mentioned in this Episode

• Email chair@KCLB.org to learn more about becoming a volunteer designer for the Kingston City Land Bank.
• deVol Kitchens
• Follow Christienne Dobson on Instagram.

Thank you for listening to True Tales From Old Houses.

Until next time,