We just said goodbye to the first heatwave of the summer. 

The interesting thing about heatwaves in New York is that you will find open spraying fire hydrants widely throughout the city, making it the perfect effect for photographers over the years to capture street life.   So pretty, and cooling if you dare jumping right in them !

WE  ♥ NY

 

A summer standard: Renegade!

Last weekend was the annual Renegade Craft Fair taking place right by the East River waterfront.

Those of you who attended know how HOT it was!  But it was great to meet artisans from all over the country, mingle with the crowd while enjoying delicious local food and finally cool off by the lemonade stands.

We had a great time.

Aki is now back in Brooklyn from her home trip to Japan, and snapped just before jumping in the plane these pretty images of Tokyo by night. We definitely feel the eye of the wandering traveler...
Happy to have you back!

hot springs haven

Aki, our owner is currently taking a -well deserved- vacation back home and has been traveling east of Tokyo to the country side.  She sent us yesterday these beautiful pictures of lush nature from her hot-spring spa trip to Yugawara (Kanagawa). 

The resort is known to be one of the oldest in the country and its water to have ancient healing properties...
We want to go!!!

Next,  pictures of her city: Tokyo. 

Have fun Aki and keep documenting your trip!

Play time

We have spectacular weather for Memorial Day this year!

Rooftop barbecues and backyard frozen-dring-parties are in full swing in Brooklyn.

Days like this remind us of the iconic Coney Island beach crowd on a hot & humid holiday weekend!

A slice of America and a landmark of new York city's people and free spirit!

Below is a small collection of great pictures from Coney Island.

Enjoy your gathering with friends, wherever you are,  an have a great long weekend! 

hand written notes

We are super happy to carry the fun and creative designs of company Rifle paper Co, a talented team of young illustrators from the south.

 They just remind us that sometimes life feels better with a handwritten note.

Come by our store to find out what styles we have in stock.

Keep on writing and sharing! ... the old fashion way.

Six days left until Mother's day,  always timely in sync on the calendar with the spectacular colors of spring.   The peonies season is in full swing and we thought we would pay tribute to all the awesome moms out there by posting some beautiful spring compositions designed by the skillful hands of floral designer Nicolette Camille and by the talented Saipua team. 

Both floral studios are based in Brooklyn.

Happy Mother's day! Celebrate and share the love!

♡