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Rita Catinella Orrell

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Versatile vintage: Surface and Shape opens in Barryville

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By Rita Catinella Orrell Verified
| The River Reporter Verified
Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:03 am Located in a former record shop across from the Barryville Farmers’ Market, Surface & Shape offers a collection of vintage items—from wire egg baskets to large statement pieces—curated by Feng Shui practitioner and interior designer Julia Sarasola. The River Reporter recently sat down with Julia in her new space to chat about design, the value of editing the objects in your home and what drew her to open her shop in Barryville.
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A Community Runs Through It: Riverfest 2026

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By Rita Catinella Orrell Verified
| Sullivan County Democrat Verified
Posted 7/31/26 A dog parade, live performances, local handcrafted goods, and great weather drew approximately 3,000 visitors to the 36th annual Riverfest last Sunday. Held along Main Street in Narrowsburg, the … This item is available in full to subscribers. E-mail Password Print and web subscribers If you're a print and web subscriber, but do not yet have an online account, click here to create one. Non-subscribers Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber.
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Exterior Lighting is a Design Decision, Not an Add-On

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By Rita Catinella Orrell Verified
| Custom Builder Magazine Verified
Whether exterior lighting is requested for night swimming, dining al fresco, or to highlight architectural details, trees, or a pathway, homeowners are beginning to expect the same level of control, flexibility, and ease of use from their outdoor systems as they have inside the home. Meeting that expectation now comes with constraints that didn't apply a decade ago.
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