I’d heard the name but admittedly didn’t know who Taylor Swift is and somehow managed not to knowingly listen to her music. Are you a fan? Aside from Lena Dunham, […]
Posts by Author Archives: Jen G
After living in NYC my entire life, I found the strongest sense of community in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Running this blog is truly an honor and the best part is meeting its readers in real life. Everyday I am energized by smiles and inspiring conversations with fellow Greenpointers who tirelessly do and create incredible things that are good for our community and share the same love I have for life here. If you see me walking with my little dog "D" - please say hi!
Posted inEvents
Baby Is Not In A Corner at Our Spring Market (4/13)
When we first started these markets, there weren’t any baby vendors in site… oh how we have grown in just a few years. There will be plenty of cute baby […]
Posted inClasses, Events
DIY Herb Planting & Pot Decorating Class this Sunday (4/13) at our Spring Market!
Nothing feels more like Spring than fresh herbs from your garden. Plant some basil for summer pesto or sage to season your roasted chicken! This Sunday our Terrarium guru Claire […]
Posted inCulture, Shopping
Spring Market – Bringing World Travel To Greenpoint!
You don’t need to travel far because you will find exotically inspired wares at our Spring Market on 4/13/14! Mmm…relishes, relaxing herbal oil, beach cover-ups and cozy pillows are all […]
Posted inArt, Culture
Our Lady Libby V! Fish Eye Series
I was super honored that Libby V asked me to take her portrait for a post about her on Design Sponge. Aside from being a super talented illustrator (she does […]
Posted inCommunity, News
All Your Shipping & Printing & Film Developing Needs on Manhattan Ave!
It seems like everyday another business is closing in Greenpoint – especially on Manhattan Ave. But great new businesses are also opening, like P&P Shipping & Stationers (746 Manhattan). In […]
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Spring Market is Getting All Knitty On Yo Ass!
Now here is a lost (on me) art form. Our featured market vendors are way beyond ill fitting Grandma socks. At our Spring Market on 4/13/14, they will bring knit pieces […]
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Welcome Our Newest Sponsor – Greenpoint Landing Associates!
Dear Greenpointers readers, It’s important that I write to you today to let you know about our newest sponsor Greenpoint Landing Associates, the development group building the towers on the […]
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DOMINO Community Meeting Tonight (3/31) & City Council Hearing Tomorrow (4/1)
This isn’t a joke. TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 1st, 2014, the NYC Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING on the Domino Sugar redevelopment proposal by […]
Posted inCulture
Spring Cleaning: Donate Instruments to Kids!
If you’re rummaging through your closets, getting down and dirty on some Spring cleaning this weekend and you happen to find a dusty old instrument that you will likely never […]