This week’s Instagram Takeover is by @Gittlebass and we absolutely love this remarkable photo of the power plant across the East River, with barren winter trees and the old cobblestone […]
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 inEat & Drink
Valentine’s Dinner + Bouquets at Adelina’s (2/14)
(sponsored) This Valentine’s Day Adelina’s will offer a prix fixe menu culling from some historical Roman aphrodisiac ingredients + gorgeous bouquets! (This is called killing two birds with one stone […]
Posted inArt, Events
Greenpoint Gallery Night Map (2/7)
Greenpoint Gallery Night is this Friday 2/7 from 6-9pm. While in the past this map has only been available online for download, the Gallery Night HQ Galleries at 67 West […]
Posted inShopping
Warm Your Home With DIY Project Ideas from Suite Pieces
Making your space your own isn’t just about the furniture, but also warming it up with things that tell your personal story. Suite Pieces, a local vintage furniture and DIY […]
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SEL¥AK // “For Beach, For The Bedroom.”
“Does one fall in love in the Moroccan desert, or fall in love with the Moroccan desert? I couldn’t tell, and maybe I didn’t need to know the difference!” Karina […]
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Brooklyn Maker’s Anniversary Giveway + Valentine’s Gift Ideas!
(sponsored) Local goods online shop Brooklyn Makers Shop is turning 1 this month! Since their launch on Valentine’s Day last year, Brooklyn Makers has grown to showcase the work of […]
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Deep Sea Creatures By Jess Switaj
Featured Valentine’s Market Vendor Jess Switaj is inspired by her love of creatures from the depths of the seas. I’ve drawn a good deal of the inspiration for my designs […]
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Thumb Cookies’ Love For The Ladies
Especially with crafts like cooking and baking, our teachers are often those near and dear to us and the process takes us back to warm and happy days. Robyn Frank, […]
Posted inCulture, Shopping
Brooklyn Heavy Metal is Badass Like Stevie Nicks
Featured vendor at our Valentine’s Market, Brooklyn Heavy Metal – with its in your face jewelry designs – embodies the essence of Stevie Nicks, “unique, independent, down to earth, free spirited, bad […]
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Cool Geek Madness’ “Out Of The Box” Fashion Icons Literally Kiss Their Art
Featured Valentine’s Market vendor Cool Geek Madness‘ Melissa Baptiste tells us all about the fashion icons she adores: