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
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
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
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. I love this holiday because it means that I usually get to spend some quality time with my mom. In the past we’ve spent an afternoon at Roger’s Gardens and followed up with a watermelon lemonade from Milk & Honey just down the street. My Continue reading
Originally from New Hampshire, Kimberly moved to Brooklyn nine years ago to study industrial design at Pratt Institute. One summer she had the opportunity to study fabric design and silk-screening at the Danish Design School in Copenhagen. It was her time abroad that inspired her to apply herself to a Continue reading
Goose Grease was born out of a mom’s desire to create a few wooden toys for her little gosling at home. Alongside with custom painted wooden miniatures, Goose Grease evolved to offer a large variety of undone supplies for the artists/crafters who want to do-it-themselves. Goose Grease‘s Artistic Director is Continue reading
On a recent trip to the City Reliquary (you can read the post here), I stumbled upon Studio Joo ceramics. The cups they had on display were artfully stacked on one another, like an elegant mountain of clay. I immediately was drawn to the delicacy of them. After some brief Continue reading
On a wintery day in January, 2012, there was a chance meeting between Chelsea Miller and knife making when her brother purchased a small and humble DIY book and began trying his own hand at making a few hobby knives. Chelsea asked him to show her how and immediately took Continue reading
Today it is my pleasure to introduce to you Christina Love, a dear friend of bkstyled and a whirlwind of talent sitting atop that window seat looking ravishing and comfortable in her sun-drenched home. Christina is the owner and designer behind Love Design, an interior design company that she founded back in 2003. After living and working in Paris Continue reading