Treasures from the deep: Gowanus Souvenir Shop
For that urban explorer in your life, the one who is drawn to places like the Gowanus Canal for its ability to spawn three-eyed catfish, there is now the Gowanus Souvenir Shop. Many of the artworks...
View ArticleEmbrace winter with warm scents from Good Candle
Lighting a Good Candle is excellent protection against winter dreariness. When we head outside in the winter we bundle on the layers–hats, coats, scarves, gloves and sweaters–to keep the cold bite at...
View ArticleSend a Cake in a Crate this holiday season
Yes, your holiday baking projects can be delicious, creative crowd-pleasers that are also vegan, gluten-free, and made from healthy ingredients without refined sugar. How? Thank Cake in a Crate, a new...
View ArticleSend gifts from the heart, and your home turf with By Brooklyn
When Gaia DiLoreto opened the first By Brooklyn in Carroll Gardens 2011—the only shop that exclusively stocks its shelves with borough-made goods—she expected a few things to sell well, namely food,...
View ArticleGet 2-for-1 drinks all over Kings County with the Brooklyn Cocktail Book
What’s a better holiday gift than free drinks until summer? Just in time for gifting season, our friends at Brokelyn are out with the holiday edition of their Brooklyn Cocktail Book, a pocket-sized...
View ArticleGifts from Smallhome that literally light up your world
Smallhome makes custom animal diorama lamps that deliver whimsy and warmth year round. Photo: Smallhome Smallhome’s original housewares have the ability to turn ordinary corners into artful,...
View ArticleBy-Hand Culinary–expand your idea of the home-cooked meal
Expand your skill set in the kitchen–and have a little fun. Foodie friends who love culinary experimentation. An experience you’ll remember long after the dishes have dried. New techniques to bring...
View Article13 ways to re-up on that resolution
In January, yoginis are packed in the studio like Lululemon-clad sardines, with resolutions dancing in their hearts. Wrenching myself into prasarita padottanasana isn’t about flexibility, but trying to...
View ArticleValentine’s Day is a sham, but these Brooklyn-made chocolate treats are for real
At its worst, Valentine’s Day is a sheerly commercial holiday designed to mine your insecurities so that you’ll buy overpriced prix fixe dinners and mediocre Champagne. At its best though, it’s an...
View ArticleA Valentine’s Day gift guide from Owl & Thistle
If you were planning on waiting till the last minute to get your Valentine a sweet token of your love, you’re in luck, because Jimena Rose Jewelry will be bringing beautifully handcrafted jewelry to...
View Article10 updates for your urban everyday carry, #EDC
You don’t have to be a total paranoid survivalist to see the upside of preparation. Your Everyday Carry–it’s enough of a thing that The New York Times is on it, and take a look at #EDC on Instagram if...
View ArticleSpace-saving furniture makes the NYC dream a reality
Have you had that dream? You know, the one where you discover another entire room you had never noticed before in your apartment? It’s a weird, but true, NYC rite of passage, even for those of us who...
View ArticleEmbrace winter with warm scents from Good Candle
Lighting a Good Candle is excellent protection against winter dreariness. When we head outside in the winter we bundle on the layers–hats, coats, scarves, gloves and sweaters–to keep the cold bite at...
View ArticleWhich fanny pack is right for you?
Fanny packs are back, but they aren’t the same one The Rock rocked in the ’90s. They’re cooler. Trust us. Photo: Buzzfeed Trends come and go, and then come back around. We may not have thought that the...
View ArticleA novel way to choose your new favorite sunglasses
Find sunglasses that fit the shape of the beach where you bask. Photo: Meredith Craig de Pietro Everyone knows you need sunglasses at the beach. Which pair is best for you though, depends on which...
View ArticleWear your beliefs: political gear for every cause except one
As Artist Hansky’s LES mural proves, a picture is worth a thousand words. This election year, showcase your favorite causes in creative ways–use consumerism as a canvas. Photo: Meredith Craig de...
View ArticleThe story behind the store: smallhome
Julia Small O’Kelly will welcome you into smallhome and share the stories behind all her treasures. Photos: Meredith Craig de Pietro Walking into smallhome, a matchbox-sized storefront on Metropolitan...
View ArticleDark days: 10 ways to feel better this winter
Learn to make home remedies. Photo: Remedies Herb Shop This time of year germs run wild, sailing from cubicle to classroom, plaguing even the strongest among us. Add airborne viruses, existential and...
View ArticleYour Go-To Shop for Bold Jewelry, Indie Apparel and More: Lady J +1
The true gems in your life deserve something stunning, and Lady J +1 is filled with bold, beautiful gifts. The trendiest indie fashion and accessories boutique in Prospect Heights/Crown Heights is...
View ArticleSomething for every special snowflake: 2016 gift guide
Although it is tempting to just make donations to the ACLU on behalf of all your friends and family this year, sometimes you really need a physical gift. This year, let Brooklyn Based take the planning...
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