NYC wildflower week
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 bunches of lilacs. life is good.
so, make your way to the union square market…not just for these treats, but because NYC wildflower week is handing out plants (one per please) while supplies last.
wild project green roof
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, 12pm-2pm
The Wild Project Green Roof is a relatively low roofdeck on top of a one-story building, Lower East Side funky block. No sweeping views of the city, being surrounded by taller buildings on two sides, but from a gardening perspective, an interesting project. Contains a mix of native wildflowers, including marsh marigolds and wild columbine. The 15,000 square foot space is one of the few green roofs in NYC that includes native species.
liz christy garden hat party
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 has been for 40 years. development on bowery is booming, and only an outpouring of public support saved the sweet little corner of green goodness from destruction.
luckily, all worries have passed, as in 2002 an agreement between the city and NYS attorney general secured the preservation of the garden. hell yes!
so, come support green guerillas, the liz christy garden and all the work they do keeping our city beautiful. put on your best party hat & get down to bowery!
saturday. may 8th
2 PM- 6PM
bowery & houston
kate’s paperie–paper heart flower workshop
need a last minute craft for the valentine’s day?
hit kate’s paperie in 13th street for a super cute, super fun & super easy crafty bouquet.
he loves me.
he loves me not.
he loves me…
i want my MOMA!
MOMA has been on my mind lately.
for one–my dear, sweet friend (and fullbright scholar) dara worked on the bauhaus exhibit,
two–the recent yoga at MOMA. (for those who don’t know, i am big into yoga!)
and now 3. for valentine’s day.
i had been avoiding this “holiday”. while not newly single–newly embracing single–i just didn’t have the stomach or heart for it. but, MOMA has turned it around for me. they’ve put a nice twist on the generic offerings this day comes with.
check it out.
get in the spirit of Valentine’s Day with MoMA’s romantic Tours for Two! these private group tours occur after the Museum galleries are closed to the public and offer a truly unforgettable experience. highlights of the tour include such beloved masterworks as Henri Matisse’s Dance (I), Claude Monet’s Reflections of Clouds on the Water-Lily Pond, and Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night.
$200 per couple ($175 for members). some restrictions apply. call MoMA Group Services at (212) 708-9685 or e-mail groupservices@moma.org for information and reservations.
too pricey? no worries. you can still WOW with their e-card collection. miro, de kooning, klee, munch–your sweetie will be so impressed with your cool, hip, artiness it won’t matter that it was free (tree-free too!!)
world nutella day 2010
http://bit.ly/bJBWJo
yes, you read it right!
why didn’t i know about this sooner? not that it would have mattered, i mean, everyday is nutella day for me!
forever i have resisted the temptation to buy the humongo jar (6.6 pounds, no joke) at the italian shop in chelsea market. i worry i am just one pre-menstrual cycle, heartbreaking romantic comedy away from devouring the whole thing in one sitting. would that be so bad?
anyway, i share this with you because things are tough in the world right now. everyone is doing what they can to make things better, but you also need to remember to practice self-care.
yes, self-care.
and no, losing your head down a ginormous jar of nutella is not what i mean. but, i do think any excuse to assemble your best buds, have some laughter, give some hugs & yes, a slather of nutella–well, that’s good enough for me.
maybe you need a quick 10 minute chair massage, or buy that fancy olive oil you love, or a nice scented candle or whatever you need to do for you. reprioritizing things, recognizing boundaries that need to be renegotiated, learning to say “no”–taking CARE of yourSELF.
for me, come february 5th, i hope to be surrounded by my nearest & dearest with a nutella moustache on my face! life is too short, hard, complicated. create opportunities to re/connect with people in your life–have a party just ’cause.
PS
be sure to check out the world nutella day website…the recipe list is phenomenal–although, i am a purist!
hudson valley seed library
looking for last minute stocking stuffers???
found these adorable seed packets from the hudson valley seed library at the new amsterdam market yesterday!
with provocative names like sugar baby watermelon, dragon’s tongue bean, ruby queen beet–you will want at least one of each for all the good little boys & girls on your list.
there are 16 different seeds to choose from, and choosing is difficult, as each packet is beautifully designed by a different artist–so just screw it and get the full-set for 52 bucks. novice to expert gardeners alike will delight in this great-green gift.
every year they plan on growing additional varieties on the seed library farm and contracting with organic and certified naturally grown farmers in the Hudson Valley to grow even more varieties.
By 2014, it should be 100% New York grown.
pretty images from new amsterdam market
enjoy!
new amsterdam market will be open tomorrow!
it’s on!
blizzard smizzard. the wassail will be flowing, the bells will be ringing. seriously, 120 market bells rung on the hour.
it’s an awesome NYC experience, with good foods & treats to keep spirits merry & bright!
new amsterdam always brings it, so bring your sweet self on down to south street. see you there!
xo
solar santa
growing up in texas has its perks.
i love the mythology of the place.
i love the way the slogan “don’t mess with texas” from our anti-litter campaign, was perceived as bravado (we do have tons of bravado, it’s true) instead of pure genius.
i love that “bring me a tea” means pre-sweetened & ICED!
it also means, true to “everything’s bigger in texas”, that the festival christmas lights goes bigger than big.
every neighborhood street plans months in advance for the spectacle of lights. usually there is a theme–disney, a fairytale. but, for some, the theme is quite literally, cover everything that doesn’t move in blinking lights. literally.
as a kid we would drive around at night in awe. the wonderment of it all, the decadence was brilliant. and i still can’t remember those times without a joyful smile on my face that can make a girl feel guilty about all that wasted energy.
no more! enter solarsanta.com
these solar string lights keep your holidays merry & bright sans guilt. YIPPPEEE! not cheap, but consider the investment a gift that keeps on giving to the planet.
they also have some cute solar toys for under the christmas tree!
