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wild project green roof

Published on May 1st, 2010
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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, [...]

labor day BBQ at the queens farm museum

Published on September 5th, 2009
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LABOR DAY  CHICKEN BBQ & CAMP OUTSEPT 6th and 7th, 2009
Buy a ticket now.
Want to sleep out under the stars without leaving New York City?
Want to enjoy some Brooklyn Brewery’s finest suds while chowing down on a BBQ pulled [...]

clean plates

Published on July 24th, 2009
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what happens when food critic & an integrative nutritionist write a guide for healthy foods in nyc?
well, if you have not done so already,  pick up a clean plates ny and see!
it picks up where zagat’s leaves off–by focusing solely on eco-friendly restaurants in the five boroughs.
use it to plan your next dinner date, or [...]

looking for an outdoor wedding location?

Published on July 7th, 2009
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jefferson market garden, just might be the answer.
strolling along the other day, i happened into this quiet little gem of a garden. it has never been open when i previously walked by–being the sucker i am for garden spaces, upon seeing the open gates, i had to go in.
you are greeted by a central [...]

queens county farm museum

Published on May 14th, 2009
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it is my secret (ok–not so secret) fantasy, to someday have a commitment ceremony in a barn or some farm. i blame it on my texas roots as i also want a live band to call a square dance so we can have a proper hoedown. i digress.

problem is, i live in nyc so when [...]

destination wedding: the maldives

Published on April 10th, 2009
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ahhhh, the maldives.
a grouping of 26 atolls–1,192 islets–in the indian ocean, this beauty is what one thinks of when you say “island getaway”. the white sand beaches are smack on the equator, ensuring blue skies & equally blue waters. and tourism is booming–44 of the islands are exclusive resort hotels.
swank.
yes, this [...]

wave hill: perfect palisades

Published on March 26th, 2009
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wave hill, once home to samuel clemens & theodore roosevelt, is a beautifully romantic setting for an unforgettable wedding with its intimate gardens & spectacular views of the palisades. exchange vows under the lushly planted pergola overlooking the hudson, and dine & dance in the dramatic armor hall. built in 1843 in the style of [...]

hands-on at the cleaver co.

Published on January 28th, 2009
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looking for a way to warm up?
take the chill off with mary cleaver over at the green table. roll up your sleeves & get down to business in her chelsea market kitchen. learn how to stretch your budget with meatless cuisine using the slow food tradition. you will prepare a yummy dinner [...]

woodstock farm animal sanctuary: ink+wit

Published on October 30th, 2008
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love tara hogan of ink+wit?
well, get one of her animal inspired prints & support a great cause all in one!
50 bucks will get you this wonderfully fun poster–which is an awesome deal, as hogan has become a darling in the blog-o-sphere as well as being featured in this month’s yoga journal–hot damn!
definitely get it while [...]

venue: center for the urban environment

Published on October 3rd, 2008
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you might have known them previously as BCUE–headquartered in prospect park’s beautiful picnic house–well, this 30 year old non profit has some new award-winning digs worth checking out. the EPA and Building Brooklyn Awards have both recognized the center’s focus on adaptive re-use. so that eco-warrior client of yours, throwing their party here makes [...]

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