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Mark & Sunny at “Dark Waters” premiere.

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More larger versions of my Instagram posts.  All of these can be opened into even larger images.  Just right-click and open in new tab.

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Larger versions of some of the Instagram posts I’ve made recently.  (Vertical shots can be opened into a larger size, after right-clicking and opening in a new tab).

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Mark & Sunrise at the London premiere of “In the Cut.”

Big pic- Open in New Tab 

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Happy 17th Wedding Anniversary (according to WhosDatedWho.com) to Mark and Sunrise!

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Mark & Sunny at the Met’s annual Costume Gala in 2012.

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Callicoon and Beyond: Sunrise Ruffalo’s Guide to the Catskills

MAY 21, 2017 10:00 AM by MADELEINE LUCKEL “I love the community that the store represents.” Those are the words of Sunrise Ruffalo, wife of actor Mark Ruffalo, and owner of Sunny’s Callicoon Pop. The store, which is situated in New York’s Catskills region, has quickly become a local source for design goods. In the words of Sunrise, it sells everything from a simple notebook to a piece of embroidery that took 50 hours to create. “I like showing people how they can live cohesively with both modern design and items that have generations of stories within them. At my store, I’ve curated a collection of one-of a-kind pieces that achieve this balance of old and new.” But for Sunrise, her life in Callicoon goes far beyond her business. “I moved to Callicoon because of its pristine beauty, untouched natural resources, open landscape, and clear water. It has such a sense of balance between nature and the contemporary world; I wanted to instill that value in my children,” she explains. Below, Sunrise shares 11 of her favorite local gems. “For such a rural area, these restaurants, shops, and attractions are all part of what make this such a wonderful community. Our geographical connection is not the only thing that ties us together; it’s also our mutual appreciation for the outstanding beauty of the environment.” 1. The Western Hotel in Callicoon Step back in time and experience Callicoon’s hospitality with a sunset meal overlooking the Delaware River. My favorite entrée is the trout, a true local delicacy. 2. Catskill Brewery in Livingston Manor For the over-21 audience, experience great locally brewed beer here. As water protectors, we love that this brewery uses natural ingredients and focuses on not leaving a trace behind after production. 3. The Heron in Narrowsburg Delicious biscuits and buttermilk fried chicken. In other words, it’s great comfort food with a special touch. They also have amazing service. The staff greets you with such warm, welcoming smiles, and the tunes are always spot-on. Their balcony overlooks the big eddy, the deepest part of the Delaware River, which is ideal for summer. 4. 9 River Road Hotel in Callicoon This beautifully appointed bed and breakfast in town has cozy nooks and crannies in which you can read a book or watch the river flow by. Their breakfast is made from all locally sourced foods, and they provide bike rentals for guests. 5. MayerWasner in Narrowsburg A gorgeous collection of designer clothing. The owner of the store has chosen to create a business around a collection that is sustainable, locally made, and supportive to the community. She makes the most beautiful limited-edition Liberty print shirts in her avant-garde, minimalist style. She also carries amazing brands such as Ace & Jig, Raquel Allegra, and CB I Hate Perfume. 6. Lazy Fox New York in Callicoon For beautiful sleepwear that you won’t find anywhere else, this has been a wonderful new addition to our community. I’ve never been much of a lingerie girl before, but the proprietor, Susan, turned me. I got the most beautiful sets of underwear and bras. Trust me, my husband was not complaining. 7. Callicoon Theater in Callicoon This theater is an original one-room movie theater with the best popcorn I have ever had. (I’m a connoisseur of popcorn.) The theater was built in 1948, and still has Art Deco accouterments and lighting. I have rented out the entire theater at a reasonable price for private parties, and my guests always have a blast! 8. One Grand Books in Narrowsburg This bookstore has an incredible collection of 1,000 books between two separate stores, and we are lucky enough to have one of them in our community. The books are selected by celebrated creative minds who choose their top 10 reads to take to a “metaphorical desert island.” You could get lost in this little jewel of a space for hours. 9. Lander’s River trips in Callicoon Callicoon is a perfect location to take advantage of Lander’s kayaking, tubing, and canoeing down the river. The quiet water and surrounding beautiful mountain views make this the perfect place to find peace. Bald eagles have nests all along the scenic landscape, so you are sure to get a sighting. 10. H. Smith & Co in Narrowsburg H. Smith is an amazing party planner with a personal touch. She knows the area in and out and understands just how to create the perfect environment, whether it’s for a wedding, Fourth of July bash, or other summer festivity. She has such impeccable taste—I wouldn’t trust anyone else. 11. Buck Brook Alpaca Farm in Roscoe A beautiful hilltop farm full of extremely soft alpacas. It is a great place to take the kids when you have a moment. I have even fallen in love with their extremely friendly cats that roam the farm. Above, take a look at some of the items for sale at Sunrise Ruffalo’s store. Link to online article & photos: http://www.vogue.com/article/sunrise-ruffalo-callicoon-guide

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Sunrise Ruffalo Channels Love of Things Into a Retail Project

Ruffalo, a former model and shop owner who is married to actor Mark Ruffalo, explains her love for the Callicoon community and craft artisans. By Leigh Nordstrom on May 19, 2017 “I had a woman once tell me, ‘You know, Sunrise, you’ll always get a second chance at your career, but you’ll never get a second chance with your children,’” Sunrise Ruffalo says over the phone on a recent morning, having driven back into Manhattan late the previous night. “And now is the right time for me to dive back into that world. Putting my creative energy into more places besides being a mother.” The 45-year-old former model and shop owner, who is married to actor Mark Ruffalo, is embracing that next step with a summer boutique in Callicoon, N.Y., called Sunny’s Callicoon Pop. The store, which opens June 1 and will operate through August, will be stocked with a selection of artisan items all hand-selected by Ruffalo over many years. “I always knew I’d sort of find my way to retail — it’s where I find my joy: being surrounded by beautiful things,” says Ruffalo, who owned a store called Kaviar and Kind in Los Angeles 10 years ago. “There are things that people can find scary or sad that I find quite beautiful. I can appreciate a cobweb.” The mother of three is a natural explorer, and has culminated a collection of curiosities for the boutique. “I meet people and wander into studios and little nooks and crannies in different little towns that I visit, and I’ve just discovered so many different people,” she says. “I really am drawn to an artist. There’s something vulnerable about them at times, and at times innocent, and maybe a little damaged even. But it’s that vulnerability I think that I’m drawn to, and that I find beautiful. Being around that creativity feeds me. [The pop-up is] a collection of things from people in my life that have just titillated me along the way.” The key to her selection is a personal love, she stresses. “I wouldn’t put one thing in my store that I wouldn’t want for myself. I have to love things — and I do have enough love in my heart for a lot of things. My taste is pretty wide-ranging and eclectic, but I also know how to bring everything together so it’s cohesive.” Goods stocked include hostess gifts, things like pumice stones, art, antique furniture and ceramics; games like dominoes and dart boards, and clothing pieces by Gary Graham, part of a custom collection he did for Ruffalo called the Ophelia collection. “I have to be honest, my ceramists right now are blowing my mind,” Ruffalo says of a favorite artisan she carries. “I’m working with a young girl named Bridget Ann Clark, who is based in Kentucky. I met her when she was a young shop girl in Manhattan. [Another one is] Kelly Cain — a timid little thing, she lives in the middle of the Catskills in the most incredible home I’ve ever seen, and makes beautiful day-to-day stoneware.” The Ruffalos have been homeowners in upstate New York since 1999. “Mark and I met in ’97, so we pretty much bought a home there right away,” she says. “We were young, Mark was doing theater, we had no money. Mark’s from Wisconsin, I’m from New Orleans, we both grew up around a lot of trees — mine were big oak trees, his were more like forests.” When their kids were young, they abandoned L.A. to live in Callicoon full-time. “When we lived up there, Michelle Williams came to visit us and ended up buying a house up there. Matilda [Williams’ daughter] and our kids all went to the Montessori school.” The initial appeal of Callicoon was the affordability, but they’ve stayed for the community. “I’ve traveled all around the world — by the time I was 18 I’d been around the world three times — and when I got to Callicoon it ticked off all the boxes for me,” Ruffalo says. “The community of people — people mean a lot to me. If you want to get there, you have to really want to get there — there’s no train, it definitely keeps it very pristine. It’s a more primal way to live, which is to enjoy, I guess. To be enjoyed. To be looking for joy, to be attune with nature.” Link to online article with photos: http://wwd.com/eye/lifestyle/sunrise-ruffalo-retail-project-calliccoon-new-york-10890393/