Looking for something to do this Thursday? Fort Greene’s Thistle & Clover is hosting a trunk show with the girls behind Dusen Dusen and Eayrslee. They will be there to walk you through their collections and the shop will be offering deep discounts on past seasons. Wine and yummy treats will Continue reading
When I first came across the Hartland Brooklyn Card Co.‘s website, there was Larry, the company owner, Emily’s cat, greeting me. I knew right away that I was going to be a fan of hers. I mean, who can resist that sweet, furry face and those adorable pointed ears? And, if Continue reading
Just about a year ago, on May 25th, Agatha Kulaga and Erin Patinkin opened what has now become a neighborhood staple for Greenpoint. Ovenly, the sweetest little bakery with treats for every taste, is a creative kitchen that explores culinary traditions with an unexpected twist. Agatha and Erin met at Continue reading
Last weekend, St. Anne’s Warehouse in DUMBO hosted BKLYN Designs, a stellar lineup of creative interior design vendors local to Brooklyn. Rima and I popped in for a little bit on this rainy day to be creatively inspired. Here are some of my favorite vendors and the products that especially Continue reading
Southern-raised, Brooklyn-living, and Vietnam-visiting, Chef Rob Newton brings all three locations into his latest restaurant venture, Nightingale 9 on Smith Street. He’s serving up Vietnamese street food with a Southern twist in a Brooklyn setting… and it’s now one of the best places to grab a bahn mi sandwich in Continue reading
For SW Basics, it is not enough to only use organic, fair trade ingredients in their products. They are committed to sourcing their ingredients from small farms whenever possible because they want to work directly with people who are just as passionate about sustainability as they are. Their team believes Continue reading
Next Tuesday I embark on my first ever trip abroad! I’m meeting my boyfriend, John and his brother, Eric in Zurich, Switzerland and then we are making our way to Paris, France and finally Nuremberg, Germany to visit good friends and attend a beer festival in a castle moat. I’m beyond thrilled! Continue reading
Park Slope’s Washington Park will be filled with vendors selling used bikes as well as new and used bike accessories. This is the perfect place to find a summer ride or to stock up on the parts that you need to complete the one you have. The event is free Continue reading
One doesn’t have to look hard to find a Brooklyn-based jewelry designer these days. The city is literally spilling over with designers working with beads, gems, metals, hemp, chains, leather, wood, and just about every material you can name. So understand that when I decided to write a spotlight on Continue reading
After spending a lovely sunny spring Saturday at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden during their annual Sakura Matsuri cherry blossom festival (you can read all about my visit here), I’ve definitely got cherry blossoms on the brain. Everything about those blooms–the vibrant color, the delicacy, the girlishness–has got me thinking about how I can Continue reading