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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
Good Eggs Is Bringing The Heat (In The Form of Hot Chocolate) to our Valentine’s Market!
If you LOVE local produce and hot chocolate – then you will LOVE Good Eggs, a featured Valentine’s Market vendor that works with 125+ farmers and foodmakers to bring the […]
Posted inArt, Culture, Events
Greenpoint Gallery Night Friday (2/7) – New Gallery Preview
The first Greenpoint Gallery Night of 2014 is taking place on Friday, February 7th from 6-9pm and there is a lot of great artwork to see in the neighborhood. As an […]
Posted inArt, Culture
Instagram Takeover @roblomblad
We are getting a little moody this week as @roblomblad takes over @Greenpointers Instagram feed and I’m liking it. Rob Lomblad got into photography because, “it’s a good excuse to stare […]
Posted inCulture
3 Ways To Green Your Party (Just in Time for The Super Bowl!)
(sponsored) Did you know that parties and events generate the second largest amount of waste in the USA, just behind the construction industry? That’s a bummer. But, before you cancel […]
Posted inCulture, Shopping
Snapdragon’s Mexican Folk Inspired Creations
If you’re into bold colors, intricate hand made creations and Frida Kahlo (who isn’t?) – then you’re going to love Snapdragon, a featured Valentine’s Market vendor. Shop owner Nina Shope tells […]
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TedX Gowanus Recap
After attending TedXGowanus yesterday, I can honestly say I now know more about that superfund site, its history and the clean-up effort – than our very own superfund site near […]
Posted inShopping
Hanky Blanky’s “Flower Freak” Tendencies
Even baby clothing in Brooklyn has to have a vintage look! Hanky Blanky, our featured Valentine’s Market vendor, uses vintage handkerchiefs, fabric & trims from her collections of over 20 years of […]
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Be My Bee’s Quirky Little Sculptures A Nod To Jim Henson
Marcia Terry of Be My Bee will be bringing her hand stitched pocket journals, greeting cards, stationary and paper garlands to the Valentine’s Market on 2/9. She also makes quirky little […]
Posted inEvents
Beer Pairings + Tips for Mac n’ Cheese Perfection – PLUS SKI TRIP! Only at The Diamond (1/25)
Every year The Diamond (43 Franklin St) – the Greenpoint bar with the gondola in the yard – organizes a ski trip to Plattekill Mountain in upstate New York, followed […]