Archive for May, 2010:
Treasure Chest Discovered on Governors Island!
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Set sail for adventure this summer with a unique day trip to historic Governors Island, where a crew of {NewNew} artists and craftspeople will be commandeering one of the locale’s original dwellings and transforming it into a one-of-a-kind boutique of handmade treasures. Landlubbers can shop for original artwork, jewelry, [...]
i HEART you
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Handcut hanging paper heart ornaments recycled from old comic books. This particular one is an old Wonder Woman book
Each ornament is approximately 5in x 4in (15cm x 10cm).
Each one is strung on pale gold alcazar metallic cotton and stapled together with green aluminium staples. Each ornament is unique.
These objects are bright [...]
rustic wood cake stand
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This cake stand is made from reclaimed wood right from the artist’s farm.
It is 7 3/4 inches tall and the plate is a bit over 15 inches wide. The base has been treated with all natural tung oil to preserve the wood. The plate is coated with a food safe coat, the [...]
tree & owl wedding topper
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This personalized tree and owl pair are are made out of local sustainable poplar wood. They have been drawn, sawed, sanded, details burned (on the front and back), sanded again, painted with US made non-toxic water colors and then finished with bees wax and jojoba oil. The tree is about 4″ [...]
poppy flowers
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while i know the flowers outside are blooming, i am still a sucker for these organza poppies.
too cute.
peoples garden NYC
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fresh & healthy food–”of and for the people”.
for me, a veggie garden at city hall represents our city’s commitment to making nutritious foods available to all of our citizens. we need to be using our open spaces more effectively–wisely. plus, the sense of community created as we grow together, is something we can all dig.
if [...]
greenpoint artist studio tour
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Please join us for second tour to see 5 Greenpoint-based artists. We will take you into each artist’s studio where they will talk about their work and why they make it. You will be seeing new art works being created and also finished pieces. This is an insider’s opportunity to [...]
NYC wildflower week
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it’s back!
NYC wildflower week is here, in full-force!
and today is of all days, truly one of the prettiest days at the market that i can remember.
all of the nurseries have beautiful plants, pansies, daisies, coleus out. the herbs are hearty and well-loved. breads & baked sweets. and the warm sun releases the fragrance of the [...]
wild project green roof
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as part of the awesomeness of NYC wildflower week, the wild project will open its doors (and rooftop) to the public. i’ve been wanting to do an event here for a while….check it.
Wild Project Green Roof Tour- Manhattan
The Wild Project Theater, 195 East 3rd Street (between Avenues A and B)
Sun. May 2, [...]
liz christy garden hat party
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wear a hat, win a prize!
so the invite for NYC’s first community garden’s–liz christy–summer party says. created in 1973 by the green guerillas, this garden pioneered the urban community garden in NYC. nestled on the corner of bowery & houston, liz christy garden had to put up a fight to remain the serene haven it [...]
