Wednesday August 19, 2009

august abundance

I recently started a habit of popping over to Union Square Farmers Market midweek after witnessing the great abundance on a whim a couple weeks back. I’ve been missing out on my own little neighborhood market

Categories: agriculture blog community food/drink Tags: eating farming nyc shopping

Saturday June 13, 2009

nothing over $30 sale at the greenloop

You read that right. The Nothing Over $30 sale is on at the Greenloop, online eco-boutique. What better time to introduce some low-impact, high-style items into your wardrobe?

You can get adorable duds like this Stewart &

Categories: blog fashion Tags: sale shopping

Friday May 29, 2009

house of organic sale

Ekovaruhuset (aka, House of Organic), purveyor of premium organic fashion is having a huge sale next week.

House of Organic is an itsy-bitsy boutique at 123 Ludlow St (just south of Rivington), but it’s jam packed with

Categories: blog fashion Tags: nyc organic sale shopping

Thursday May 28, 2009

a whole lotta stuff going on this weekend

Oh man, this is what I live for. Stuff swapping, supporting local arts, enjoying the great outdoors of the urban jungle. Unfortunately I won’t be around for the fun this weekend. Hopefully you’ll get to enjoy

Categories: blog events recycling Tags: biking brooklyn/nyc entertainment fun shopping

Friday May 8, 2009

buy handmade and local in brooklyn

This weekend, support local artisans peddling their handmade goods.

@ The Brooklyn Flea[Map]

Bonbon OiseauGreat Brooklyn-based jeweler who has a penchant for vintage baubles and beadsCheck ‘em out at the Brooklyn Flea (Fort Greene)This Saturday, May 9th, 10am-5pm(just

Categories: art/craft blog Tags: brooklyn/nyc handmade jewelry local shopping

Tuesday May 5, 2009

freemeet this saturday!

Does your home look like this? [not my shot, image: smoke & mirrors]

Have you been decluttering and Spring cleaning like I have? If so, you probably have a pile of stuff that needs a new home.

Categories: blog home recycling Tags: cleaning shopping

Friday May 1, 2009

loomstate sale at greenloop

This Swan’s for You!

These days, I’m trying to focus on buying less, especially new things. But there are a few things I’ll buy new – underwear and Loomstate 100% organic cotton t-shirts. They might be the

Categories: blog fashion Tags: organic sale shopping

Wednesday April 22, 2009

earth day ideas from the brooklyn green team

Some more ways to get involved this Earth Day (and every other day of the year) from the Brooklyn Green Team:

In honor of Earth Day 2009, the Brooklyn Green Team would like to suggest some ways

Categories: blog events holidays Tags: earth day local shopping

Wednesday April 22, 2009

grand opening: green in brooklyn

Live in Brooklyn and not sure where to get things like biodegradable trash bags or organic linens? Now there’s one shop that carries it all, Green in BKLYN and they’re having an Earth Day grand opening

Categories: blog events home Tags: brooklyn/nyc local shopping

Friday April 17, 2009

afternoon thrift shop find

On my way back from lunch at the Christopher Street pier, I decided to pop up into St Luke’s Thrift Shop on Hudson St (South of Christopher) when I saw the sign out front announcing “dresses

Categories: blog fashion recycling Tags: nyc shopping