Let’s face it: when someone invites us to a party “in the city” we wince and say, “I think I’m going to stay in Brooklyn tonight.” You don’t need to […]
Category: Shopping
Jewelry Sale at In God We Trust: Saturday 8/25
In God We Trust (70 Greenpoint Ave) is having a serious jewelry sale this weekend, which starts… Now, but officially it’s open to the public on Saturday 8/25 from 12-8pm.
BK Etsy Find: PinkBabyMouse
This Etsy store not only caught my eye because it features a cat in a cone; if you’re a cat owner you can relate, but the story behind the store’s […]
BK Etsy Find: Brooklyn Vantiques
I could browse Brooklyn Etsy stores all day. Check out this great new vintage seller called – wait for it – Brooklyn Vantiques! I can’t get over the logo and they […]
Oak Open On Nassau Ave
I popped my head into the newly opened Oak, a clothing store for men and women that recently moved from Williamsburg to 55 Nassau Ave in Greenpoint. The sign outside […]
Design Ideas: Nook Shelves
Many old houses in Greenpoint have an old chimney shaft sticking out into the room leaving little nooks on each side. My apartment has one closet and not much cabinet […]
Nails Did: Lilysa Nails
Finding the next nail spa for my mani-pedi tour is as easy as taking a stroll down Manhattan Ave. There are two for every block. It was on the early […]
Greenpoint Designer: Alexandra Weiss
7:30am on the G train is no fun. I barely rolled out of bed and somehow managed to put on clothes. My hair is still a mess but I don’t […]
The Look: McCarren Park Pool
Here are some looks we put together from local shops so you look HOT at McCarren Park Pool, which opens Thursday, June 28, 2012. Remember, they won’t let you in unless […]
So Addicted: Gel Nails (Not for Worried Upper West Side Jewish Ladies)
Right next to White Dream, the storefront on Manhattan Ave that gives me the giggles every time, is another awning that simply says Nails. I walked in and knew this […]