Intimidated by all the bulky exercise machines and huge, mean-looking buffed bods at the big-box gyms? If so, you are definitely not alone. This is one of the main reasons […]
Category: Lifestyle
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Archestratus Turns One: Our Very Own Foodie Heaven Bookstore Celebrates Its Anniversary
Sunday will be the one-year anniversary of Archestratus, Greenpoint’s very own cookbook shop/cafe/place of food-related treats and events at 160 Huron Street. Archestratus will be celebrating by having a day of […]
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VENDOR CALL!! Join our Fall Market Urban Frightfest (Oct 30)!
Fall is teetering upon us and its fresh crisp air is a welcome change from our mellow Greenpoint summer. We are so excited to get some of the most talented local […]
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People of 2morrow Shutters, Shifts Focus To New Label
Local bohemian vintage fashion, lifestyle and home goods boutique People of 2morrow (65 Franklin St.) has closed, with plans to expand their retail offerings online. People of 2morrow, which opened in 2013, […]
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Four of Wands Wellness Collective: Self-Care and Community
Four of Wands Wellness Collective (349 Leonard Street) is a self-care studio in Williamsburg, where people can find different kinds of holistic treatments, classes, handmade gifts, and a community space. Owner […]
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Thursday Spotlight: Michelle McLaughlin of Calyer Ceramics
If you’ve ever sought out quality ceramics in our nabe, you’ve no doubt discovered a crowded market. And yet Calyer Ceramics has managed to break through and shine. Founder Michelle McLaughlin grew this independent, […]
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Flying Squirrel: A Grown-Up Children’s Store in Greenpoint
Flying Squirrel (87 Oak Street) got its start more then a decade ago by filling a void. Its owner, Kate Schmitz, was schlepping in and out of Manhattan with things for […]
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Trying Out Reiki at Maha Rose
I tried Reiki for the first time at a donation-driven community event at Maha Rose (97 Green Street). The event listing described Reiki as “a high vibration energy that transmutes […]
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See Snaps from Line & Label’s DIY Dreamcatchers Workshop
Manhattan Avenue’s hip boutique Line & Label held a successful first Dreamcatchers Workshop at the end of last month, and we stalked around the work table to snap pics of […]
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SATURDAY: Free Clothing Swap At Moore Street Market
Hey guys and dolls, let’s be eco-friendly, mindful, and wallet-friendly. So, why not get your fine selves over to a clothing swap tomorrow on Moore Street?