i love this idea…every sunday from 11am-6pm a one-of-a-kind diy market takes place at the old american can factory in brooklyn. each sunday a different “maker” creates their product live, giving visitors the chance to see how it is made. the makers specialize in a variety of crafts including jewelry, clothing, food and home décor. (…) Read more »
tunesday
Oct 13, 2009welcome to another new feature on the fp blog! each week we will review a new album coming out that we think you all might enjoy. this week…brooklyn band grooms with rejoicer. grooms (formerly known as muggabears) is a trio consisting of emily ambruso, travis johnson and jim sykes. grooms might be another indie band (…) Read more »
yer fave bands!
Oct 13, 2009a few weeks ago, i shared my love of the cure from way back when… well, a couple of you emailed me with your faves…here’s a sampling. i love all these guys (and gals) too! guns and roses nirvana pearl jam pink floyd sonic youth babes in toyland (…) Read more »
all you need is love…
Oct 13, 2009artist stephen powers grew up in west philadelphia, where walls and rooftops were a blank canvas for the former graffiti artist. now, with the help of the philadelphia mural arts program, he has put a spin on the traditional notions of graffiti with love letter. the project is literally his love letter to the city (…) Read more »
children of the corn
Oct 12, 2009i’m stealing some of the warmth of this pic for my brisk monday morning… :) sorry…not sure from where this photo came. (…) Read more »
monday quote
Oct 12, 2009“sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” thich nhat hanh smiling is good to remember on mondays… (…) Read more »
apple dumplins
Oct 11, 2009hi all, one of our planners thought you may like to try your hand at making her apple dumplings! here’s the recipe below… dumpling pastry: 4 cups flour 2 cups shortening 1 cup ice cold water 1 teaspoon salt 4 large apples, peeled and cored 4 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon **NOTE: she indicates (…) Read more »
think pink
Oct 10, 2009did a scavenger hunt of sorts around the office recently, trying to find hot pink things. it wasn’t really all that hard, but…maybe a fun project for you? just pick a random color/object, and spend a day trying to find it. :) (…) Read more »
attention students!
Oct 09, 2009if you live in jersey, and you’re a student of some sort, come out and visit our short hills store! come out this saturday, from 5 to 8pm, and with a valid student id you receive 10% off your entire purchase! snacks and refreshments, too…how can you pass it up? p.s. this is not a (…) Read more »
killer joss
Oct 09, 2009one of our ny showroom ladies told us that joss stone was wearing the dreaming in paradise dress on regis & kelly this morning… thanks, joss! (…) Read more »
tgif
Oct 09, 2009sorry so few posts today… :( just a view from the blue ridge mountains in north carolina for your viewing pleasure… be well. show a little love this weekend. :) (…) Read more »
