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When the weekend is approaching and the weather report is stellar, I become anxious about spending enough quality time outdoors. Well, I can sleep easier now knowing that the <a href="http://northbrooklynboatclub.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #7f6000;">North Brooklyn Boat Club</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">exists</span>. </div>
<a name='more'></a>It's run by a group of fun-loving, earth-loving, water-loving volunteers. They run a variety of public boating events during the summer months. Today, I took a walk to to the tip of Greenpoint with Christina and Jay to check out the summer kickoff celebration, have some beignets, and hop in a canoe. Our guide led us out into the East River towards the Williamsburg Bridge. We had great views of Manhattan and got to see some hidden away areas of the Brooklyn and LIC coastlines. What a privilege to spend some time on the water, in a city that historically prohibited access to the public. Makes me want to read this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Waterfront-A-Walk-Around-Manhattan/dp/0385497148"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #7f6000;">book</span></a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">and buy a kayak. Are you excited about the recent waterfront revitalization? What would you like to see on the coast in the years to come?</span><br />
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When the barista at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.starbucks.com/">Starbucks</a> </span>described the new vanilla spice latte as having an "herbal, lavender taste," I couldn't shove my phone app in his face quick enough to pay. Ahhh, lavender. It may taste like soap to some, but it transports me to Provence (even though I've never been...that's how powerful it is) with its sweet, floral scent. Lavender <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/lavender-simple-syrup-385609"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">simple syrup</span></a>, <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/gale-gand/lavender-shortbread-recipe/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">shortbread</span></a>, honey, cocktails, cheese...the possibilities are endless!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01908304856361940078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369279594178298629.post-83500820746671647092013-01-09T18:02:00.001-05:002013-01-09T18:02:36.164-05:00Lunch Hour NYC<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2369279594178298629" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; color: black;"></span></a>Did you know that the concept of <i>lunch</i> can be traced back to New York City? <a href="http://exhibitions.nypl.org/lunchhour/exhibits/show/lunchhour"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Lunch Hour NYC</span></a> at the <a href="http://www.nypl.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">New York Public Library</span></a> explores the rich history of our midday meal. Displays range from school lunches to the Automat, and cover every possible topic in between. The exhibit is free and it's the perfect size for some lunchtime culture.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">I like the menswear influence and editing your closet...no thank you to white jeans. What are your styleutions?</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01908304856361940078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369279594178298629.post-41847159293220229562012-12-30T19:12:00.002-05:002012-12-30T19:15:07.895-05:00the event of a threadJay snagged a pair of tickets to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.armoryonpark.org/programs_events/detail/ann_hamilton"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">event of a thread</span></a> </span>by visual artist <a href="http://www.annhamiltonstudio.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Ann Hamilton</span></a>. It was our first time at the <a href="http://www.armoryonpark.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Park Avenue Armory</span></a>, which is a destination in its own right. The interactive exhibit consists of 42 swings spread throughout the hall, each attached to a large white curtain at the center of the room. There are actors reading from various texts, which are broadcast throughout the hall in 42 brown paper bag speakers. Oh, and there are also lots of caged pigeons. Go see for yourself, or at least watch the video.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01908304856361940078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369279594178298629.post-48836194316601050442012-12-23T18:43:00.000-05:002012-12-23T18:44:11.060-05:00Happy Holidays<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
One of the best parts of Christmas in the city are the ubiquitous tree vendors that camp out on street corners during December. The one nearest our apartment has a vintage camper decorated with lights. Very charming. The friendly fir salesman allowed me to grab a handful of tree trimmings on the house. Our place is slightly overrun with branches but you can never have too much nature in a Brooklyn walk-up!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01908304856361940078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369279594178298629.post-41893275105906914842012-12-22T17:33:00.001-05:002012-12-22T19:00:11.296-05:00West Elm Market<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Finally made it to the <a href="http://www.westelm.com/shop/market-general-store/?cm_type=gnav"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">West Elm Market</span></a> in Dumbo, just in time for some Christmas shopping. The new store features plenty of beautiful utilitarian home goods and personal care items. <a href="http://www.westelm.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">West Elm</span></a> managed to create a quasi general store that exemplifies the <a href="http://www.theatlanticwire.com/entertainment/2010/12/brian-williams-mocks-nyt-over-coverage-of-brooklyn/18116/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">artisanal Brooklyn</span></a> look that's wildly popular now. The store also includes a cafe, test kitchen with tastings, and free magazines to read! </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01908304856361940078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369279594178298629.post-28334162719124085942012-12-04T09:00:00.000-05:002012-12-23T14:54:11.734-05:00December<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here are some pictures of one such morning at <a href="http://wythehotel.com/dining/restaurant/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Reynards</span></a>, in the beautifully industrial <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><a href="http://wythehotel.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Wythe Hotel</span></a>.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01908304856361940078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369279594178298629.post-21485107300491961802012-11-23T11:41:00.001-05:002012-11-24T11:23:40.837-05:00Warby Parker<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Jay and I popped into the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.warbyparker.com/showrooms#warbyparker">Warby Parker</a> </span>showroom in Soho last weekend to continue on our quest to find the perfect pair of glasses for him. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.warbyparker.com/">Warby Parker</a> </span>is a great, innovative company that sells affordable prescription glasses online. For each pair you purchase, they provide a pair of eyeglasses to someone in need. They will even mail you 5 pairs to try on for a week at no charge.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01908304856361940078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369279594178298629.post-17620685630268966292012-11-19T10:00:00.000-05:002012-11-19T10:00:01.197-05:00Gender and Kids Have you read about the<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/14/world/europe/swedish-school-de-emphasizes-gender-lines.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Swedish school</span></a> </span></span>that has almost eliminated all references to gender? Boys and girls are encouraged to play with the same toys and teachers are mindful to treat each student equally. While it does seem extreme to avoid all pronouns that refer to gender, I was intrigued by the idea of blurring sex roles for young children. While working with children for the past few years, I'm often shocked by how strong gender roles are linked to their identity. Everyone knows about pink and blue, but when a little boy says, "I don't want the yellow one, that's a girl color!" you can't help but think that this has gone too far.<br />
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After years of pizza parties, sleepovers, and endless wish lists, I figured it was time to return the favor and throw my parents a soiree they'd never forget. For their 30th wedding anniversary, I attempted to surprise them by having an intimate lunch with close family and friends. </div>
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The party was held at <a href="http://www.brookvin.com/brookvin.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Brook-vin</span></a> in Park Slope, where the whole restaurant was closed for our 3 hour party. It's a sweet wine bar with a delicious menu and a great backyard. On the menu for the party were tartines, mac and cheese, and mini pulled pork sliders, in addition to more yummies. </div>
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Take home treat bags from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thefavorbox?utm_source=convo&utm_medium=trans_email&utm_campaign=convo_htmlhttp://www.etsy.com/shop/thefavorbox?utm_source=convo&utm_medium=trans_email&utm_campaign=convo_html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">the favor box</span></a> on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/?ref=so_home"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Etsy</span></a> were filled with <a href="http://www.traderjoes.com/fearless-flyer/article.asp?article_id=109"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Trader Joe's lemon heart cookies</span></a>.</div>
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My favorite picture was the first attempt at a group photo. We couldn't stop chatting!</div>
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Each time fall rolls around, I develop the need to see some colorful leaves and pretend I live in a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stars_Hollow"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">small town</span></a>. So, on a warm Saturday morning in October, we raced through Grand Central to catch the train to Cold Spring and load up on autumn! </div>
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We went for a "hike" in beautiful <a href="http://nysparks.com/parks/9/details.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Hudson Highlands State Park</span></a>. My fear of being lost in the woods forever was alleviated when we stumbled upon a scenic cliff overlooking the Hudson River.<br />
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Have you ever heard of Maho Beach in St. Maarten? The airport is just a few feet away from the beach. When we arrived, a plane flew right by our hotel room window giving us quit the thrill! It was exciting to watch the landings each day from my lounge chair, but pretty scary when I got too close. </div>
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The weekend was full of sunshine and farmers markets. I always want to buy more squash than I can carry. </div>
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Jay and I recently checked out Tatzu Nishi's <a href="http://www.publicartfund.org/view/exhibitions/5495_discovering_columbus"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Discovering Columbus</span></a> in Columbus Circle. The <a href="http://www.publicartfund.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Public Art Fund</span></a> project allows you to climb 70 feet up and relax in a living room with the 13-foot-tall marble statue, overlooking Central Park. The exhibit is free but you have to reserve timed tickets.<br />
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Print your <a href="http://www.publicartfund.org/view/exhibitions/5495_discovering_columbus"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">passes</span></a> now before the exhibit ends on November 18th and Columbus gets a face lift from the Department of Parks and Recreation.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01908304856361940078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369279594178298629.post-30543495319924968662012-10-07T15:59:00.001-04:002012-11-12T21:50:22.427-05:00Pesto<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
As summer came to an end, we had so much basil leftover in the garden that the only logical thing to do was make lots of beautifully simple pesto. The hardest part is picking, cleaning and tearing off the leaves. </div>
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We celebrated Jay's birthday at <a href="http://www.abckitchennyc.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">ABC Kitchen</span></a> and enjoyed lots of farm-to-table goodness! The waitstaff was lovely and the candlelit, modern farmhouse look was inviting. We started out with roasted squash (good, but not exciting) and pretzel dusted calamari (yummy). I had the sea bass, which was simple and satisfying, while Jay had the well portioned and tasty bbq chicken. I savored my refreshing and expensive watermelon-jalepeno cocktail. Worth the splurge for a celebration!<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01908304856361940078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369279594178298629.post-45332250040696924462012-04-29T21:29:00.000-04:002012-04-29T21:30:12.466-04:00Keith HaringWe checked out the <a href="http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/keith_haring/#"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Keith Haring exhibit</span></a> at the <a href="http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Brooklyn Museum</span></a> recently. The exhibit focuses on the street artist's early work. Since it was a <a href="http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/visit/first_saturdays.php"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Target First Saturday</span></a> event, the place was packed with partygoers. It's worth checking out a First Saturday if you haven't yet. It's one of those great New York City experiences combining music, art, and people watching.<br />
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For dinner, we popped into the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><a href="http://moolifegroup.com/">Sunburnt Calf</a> </span>on Vanderbilt Avenue for some Australasian cuisine. Great service and a delicious, innovative menu!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01908304856361940078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369279594178298629.post-4709801319316473562012-04-19T21:02:00.006-04:002012-04-19T21:04:46.761-04:00Glow padsThe sun has been shining all week in NYC. All of this <a href="http://nutrition.about.com/od/askyournutritionist/f/sunlight.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">vitamin D</span></a> has my insides glowing but my outsides have not caught up. Luckily I received some <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Dennis-Gross-Skincare-Alpha/dp/B004MPZLVC"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Alpha Beta Glow Pads</span></a> at a recent <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.sephora.com/profile/MyAccount/beautyInsider/beautyInsider.jsp"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Sephora Beauty Insider</span></a> </span>event at <a href="http://www.dennisgrossmd.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Dr. Gross Dermatology</span></a>. I'm not into the fake tan look but these pads give your skin that perfect sun-kissed glow. There's rain in the weekend forecast, so try one out so you can show up at work and seem like you spent Sunday on a boat instead of watching <a href="http://www.amctv.com/shows/mad-men"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Mad Men</span></a> reruns.<br />
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The warm weather has us thinking about summer and what says summer more than s'mores martinis?! Inspired by the delicious <a href="http://antoinettesneed.blogspot.com/2012/02/smores-cookies.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">s'mores cookies</span></a>, a friend passed along a recipe for a <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/smores-martini-recipe/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">s'mores martini</span></a> from the <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">Food Network</span></a>. </div>
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My friends, Luisa and Melissa, came by with all the ingredients and we got to work. This is definitely a special occasion, as most of the ingredients would not be stocked in your basic home bar. It was our first time using a kitchen torch and it was both frightening and invigorating. </div>
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The drinks were delicious and potent. All of our hard work paid off and we were able to toast to campfires and late nights under the stars.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01908304856361940078noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369279594178298629.post-39234279814165814912012-04-01T20:37:00.001-04:002012-04-01T20:37:29.930-04:00Cunningham and Petit: Wildly Obsessed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I recently saw two fascinating documentaries, <a href="http://manonwire.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Man on Wire</span></a> and <a href="http://www.zeitgeistfilms.com/billcunninghamnewyork/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Bill Cunningham New York</span></a>. Both films are about people who are so committed to their life passion, that it borders on obsessive behavior. </div>
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Bill Cunningham is a street style photographer for the <a href="http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/c/bill_cunningham/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">New York Times</span></a>. For over fifty years, he has been snapping photos while riding his bike around the city. Mr. Cunningham wears the same blue smock each day while he documents the latest fashions. </div>
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippe_Petit"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Philippe Petit</span></a> is a high-wire artist who walked across the Twin Towers in 1974 after years of planning the illegal feat. The film is magical and Mr. Petit's enthusiasm will rub off on you.<br />
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Have you seen the films? At what point does a passion become an obsession?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01908304856361940078noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2369279594178298629.post-3179731756895343312012-03-31T16:10:00.000-04:002012-03-31T16:10:43.196-04:00Mad Men returns!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 15px;"></span><br />
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The highly anticipated return of <a href="http://www.amctv.com/shows/mad-men"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Mad Men</span></a> seemed like the perfect excuse to throw a theme party. We donned our classiest attire and headed over to our friend Melissa's soirée.<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222;"> I made a plate of deviled eggs from a recipe in </span><a href="http://www.thejoykitchen.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Joy of Cooking</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222;">, the same cookbook Betty...or her maid...would have used. I added some curry powder to the mayo, mustard, salt, and pepper to spice things up!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222;">In honor of Don, we mixed up his favorite drink, the </span><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/21/dining/the-old-fashioned-don-drapers-cocktail-of-choice.html?_r=1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">old-fashioned</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222;">. It was like sipping on Jon Hamm himself. </span><a href="http://gothamist.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Gothamist's</span></a> <a href="http://gothamist.com/2012/03/24/the_mad_men_season_5_premiere_drink.php"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">drinking game</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222;"> was attempted. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Since reading </span><a href="http://www.eatinganimals.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Eating Animals</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> and every </span><a href="http://michaelpollan.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Michael Pollan</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> book, I've become obsessed with learning more about plant-based diets. There are plenty of reasons to be in favor of this lifestyle. It's better for your health and the planet. I've been trying to up my intake of fresh, local produce while decreasing my consumption of processed foods and animal products for the past few years. When you start to introduce more delicious veggies into your meals, there's no room for the junk...well except for chocolate and wine of course. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">I recently watched the documentary </span><a href="http://www.forksoverknives.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Forks over Knives</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> and it's a great film to see if your beginning to reevaluate the way you eat. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Well, that's enough of me ranting for now...check out the trailer!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">What do you think? Do you think it's a fad or a revolution? </span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01908304856361940078noreply@blogger.com0