Archive for November, 2009:

happy america recycles day

Published on November 15th, 2009
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Recycling 101
The Basics, The Benefits
With the involvement and enthusiasm of people like you, recycling is back! And so are thousands upon thousands of recycled products made from materials that would otherwise be piling up in our nation’s landfills. It doesn’t just make sense. It makes a huge difference to our environment, our quality of life [...]

going to the chapel…

Published on November 14th, 2009
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ok, you’re really going to the storefront.
but if you’re getting married, remarried or pretend-married, this is the place to do it!

“wedding chapel” is NYC’s most fun and affordable wedding spot, offering couples the chance to have long lasting memories sans church or city hall.
head over to  the Grand Opening storefront on 139 Norfolk street [...]

3rd ward

Published on November 3rd, 2009
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membership has its privileges.
truly, it does.
especially at the 3rd ward in brooklyn.  this wonderfully great space has been featured on CNN for its progressive collective take on space for creative types.  they offer membership in a photo studio, wood/metal shop, media lab & office space–so there really is no excuse for not getting your art-on!
you [...]

fall baby shower-owl theme

Published on November 3rd, 2009
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ok.  i admit it.
i am on an owl kick.
forgive me.
love this owl mobile from pink perch/etsy.  suspend it over the table as a centerpiece, then give it to the mommy to be.  or choose one or both of these vintage ceramic planters as decoration instead.  give these adorable owl onesies from ressicajachel/etsy as presents, wrapped [...]

give a hoot!

Published on November 3rd, 2009
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owls were my favorite creatures as a kid.
well, owls and ducks and mr. squirrel.  and my dog.  i loved my hamsters & goldfish too.
but owls really were up there, high on my list of favorite things.
now, so are these, as they have started the romance all over again.
these machine embroidered colorful little bitties  are made [...]

sock monkeys

Published on November 3rd, 2009
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i love a good sock monkey.
but really, who doesn’t ?  my aunt clara made me many as a child.  hers were very traditional and fill me with fond memories.  i’ve always thought a “sock monkey baby shower” was a great idea.  and now, feel even more compelled to do it since finding these cutie-pies via [...]

bags for the people

Published on November 3rd, 2009
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if you are looking for a cool goodie bag to send your guests home with, search no further.
bags for the people is a super cool group of super sweet people working to counter the use of plastic bags.  the journey started with three friends simply handing out their free totess at union square weekly green [...]