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first came love
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This blog was born on the idea that it could create engaging conversation around urban parenting, art/design and brooklyn culture.
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back from the dead

Well, it was a little over two months from this weekend that I last wrote a post. I never thought I would be away for that long but things have recently changed in my life. News that I'm finally...

2 days ago

sunday files

19 mar 12

atlas quarterly

Yesterday I received the premier issue of Atlas Quarterly; a magazine focusing on the craft makers and curio collectors of America. Small publications hold a sweet spot in my heart. I hold huge adm...

14 mar 12

sunday files

We enjoyed a breezy weekend exploring the neighborhood in areas we typically don't pass through. The first two photos are from a beautiful boutique that's opened two doors down from two jak...

27 feb 12 1 person likes this

lately

Someone looks spiffy for Valentine's Day... I know this space is quiet for the time being. So many things are happening at the moment. I hope to be posting more in the next few weeks. Here�...

14 feb 12

brooklyn spot // le barricou

I had brunch at one of my "go to" sp...

01 feb 12

sunday files

Lately, weekends have been full of brunches, naps and boardwalk empire. I made a quiche for the first time from a recipe found on smitten kitchen.. so good. The weather has been wonderfully mild a...

30 jan 12

featured artist // CTRLZAK

The Hybrid Collection from the Italian company Seletti is a series of plates, bowls, mugs and cups and saucers designed by CTRLZAK that show the juxtaposition of Eastern and Western porcelain in ...

23 jan 12

etsy finds

my favorite etsy finds this week 1. 2012 calendar $12 Cathy McMurray 2. brown oversized clutch $120 Rib and Hull 3. short stories of Mark Twain $5 Indian vs Indian 4. flock mobile ...

17 jan 12

lately

It's been very quiet in these parts! The temperature has dropped which has me surrendered under piles of blankets. This is the hardest part of the year for me. January through March is the lon...

17 jan 12

featured artist // jane hambleton

Jane Hambleton is an mixed media artist out of Berkley, California. Jane takes old Red Cross life saving illustrations and brings them into a new context. The result is a mysterious dialogue betwee...

10 jan 12 1 person likes this

best of tunes

I really wanted to compile a "best of" list for 2011. The problem is I don't tend to ingest large amounts of any specific media or have the chops to filter it down to a list. So I ha...

09 jan 12

coney island plunge

Music: Generator (Second Floor) by Freelance Whales So in the spirit of being a beginner, here is some footage I took on new year's day that I've spliced together. Ignore the roughness a...

06 jan 12

new year // new perspective

I hadn't planned to take a week off from the blog but then a chest cold wiped me out for the greater part of the holidays. It gave me a lot of time to reflect on this past year; try to find the...

03 jan 12

very merry

We are enjoying our little tree this morning and exchanging gifts before traveling to see our families. The city is always at it's quietest christmas eve and tomorrow things finally come to a h...

24 dec 11

etsy finds

{my favorite etsy finds this week} 1. shabby rose pattern set $60 Rhett Didn't Give a Damn 2. ten thank you cards $11.50 Quill and Fox 3. leather/brass braided bracelet $26 Son of a ...

22 dec 11

brooklyn spot // strawser and smith

Strawser and Smith is a gorgeous furniture shop located in Williamsburg on Driggs Avenue. I would be lying if I implied that we've purchased furniture here as it's about two tiers above our...

20 dec 11

sunday files

It's hard to believe that I planted those bulbs about a week and a half ago and they are already just short of blooming! Winter here is rather bleak and lifeless outside so I'm over the mo...

18 dec 11

featured artist // elisa strozyk

Elisa Strozyk is a german textile designer who was recently awarded textile designer of the year by Elle Deco. She studied both at Central Saint Martins and KHB Berlin where she began to explore t...

16 dec 11

really good tidings

The holidays are nearing, if you are still looking for a gift that can be enjoyed the whole year round consider giving a subscription to Kinfolk magazine. Volume 2 debuted this Monday and it does n...

15 dec 11

brooklyn spot // millers tavern

Over the weekend the mister and I walked across the neighborhood towards a french place I remembered enjoying only to find that it had actually closed its doors over a year ago. What replaced it wa...

13 dec 11

sunday files

This weekend was spent exploring our neighborhood. It's so incredible how much can change in this area over two months. I feel like I'm playing catch up so often. We planted paper whites...

12 dec 11

featured artist // jenny brown

Jenny Brown is an American artist based in Providence, Rhode Island. My initial reaction was that these are sea creatures submerged in water and that the flora and fauna are under attack. I love t...

04 dec 11

etsy finds

(etsy finds this week) 1. custom rose pillows $35 each that funky boutique 2. gold dipped amethyst earrings $48 debbie kuo 3. handmade fox ornaments $25 for 5 one eye dog 4. dirty projec...

04 dec 11

lately

I read this post this morning and it changed my outlook today. I noticed things on my routine commute that made me grateful. I floated through some situations that would normally send me spinning. ...

01 dec 11

24 karas

I've been back to the Dekalb Market recently to celebrate my dear friend Liz's pop up shop opening. It's really incredible what you can make out of a shipping container. Together wit...

29 nov 11

holly

Holly pickin' has become one of our annual traditions. Long before I was aware of it's various folklore, I was always enchanted by it's strength in color.

27 nov 11

featured artist // saana ja olli

I discovered this finnish textile design company today: Saana ja Olli. Their newest design feels very festive in a very modest way. They give each collection their own story and this one is yö mets...

18 nov 11

brooklyn spot // marlow and sons

Marlow and Sons has a deceiving exterior with a bright green awning fit for a grocery store. Walk into the backroom, however, and rustic enchantment begins. The small room is covered in worn wood, ...

16 nov 11

sunday files

The past couple weeks have been hectic. I did get to fit in some wonderful days with people I care very much about. No complaints here.

14 nov 11

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