(Anything I find swell. Posted on Sundays. Real scientific, I know…)
What my balcony currently looks like:
In other words, it’s not swell whatsoever. (That’s one very dead shrub — I’m no green thumb).
What I want my balcony to look like:
Pretty candleholders, trays, pillows and such, all from Indigo. The shades of calming blue and white have me dreaming of the trip I will make to Santorini one day (If I put it out there in the universe, it’ll come true, right? So there. It’s out there.)
May 27, 2012
(Anything I find swell. Posted on Sundays. Real scientific, I know…)
(Salvor Fauna Raccoon mini cushion, Greener Grass Design)
Over the past few months I’ve been experimenting with various eyeliners. This new one from Mary Kay ($12) goes on smoothly without dragging (making it much easier for someone like me who doesn’t have the steadiest or most confident hand for putting on liner) and even better, it doesn’t end up smudging beneath my eyes. Because that raccoon look is good on no one.
Other than actual raccoons.
(I own two Salvor Fauna pillows btw — but not this raccoon one; too many angry memories of them spilling our garbage EVERYwhere, those mother&%*% — erm, sweet, sweet animals, I mean).
December 19, 2011
A few month’s ago, you may recall that I hit up NYC with a girlfriend and we had one very straightforward agenda: Eat. Shop. Repeat.
One of the trip’s highlights–besides scoring a gorge Foley & Corinna purse, on sale no less–was spending our entire Saturday in Brooklyn. Here, Health & Swellness’s roundup of Brooklyn’s bestest uncovered during our 12-hour tour:
(1) We started with a delicious brunch at The General Greene in Fort Greene (have the mac n’ cheese!) and then walked over to the Brooklyn Flea. Amongst the vendors selling quirky knick knacks and vintage clothes was jewelry line Elma Blint. The gold pieces she had at the Flea have a clean, unfussy aesthetic that is so hard to find at an affordable price point (take my word for it, I’m always on the lookout). This ring (sans diamond) at the Flea was $125. Am kicking myself for not having picked it up; alas, I let my Amex take a break this time around (remember that Foley & Corinna handbag purchase I’d already made?).
(2) Nearly every little stylish boutique we entered in Brooklyn smelled oh-so-dreamy, which we soon discovered was thanks to these stunning and deliciously fragrant soaps from Brooklyn’s Saipua. Almost too pretty to rip into and actually use.
(3) My belly was full from cheesy/carby deliciousness from brunch at The General Greene, so I didn’t get a chance to try any of the gourmet food offerings at the Flea, but I did indulge in an delectable soda from Brooklyn Soda Works. These handmade, artisanal carbonated juices are what happens when a visual artist and chemist couple with an interest in food come together and make bevvies. My pick: raspberry and pink peppercorn–the pepper has a spicier kick than you might expected, and it quickly becomes addictive.
(4) We trekked over to Greenpoint to check out Fred Flare. I thought I’d found the bacon-product mothership: a whole section devoted to bacon products–wallets, pancake mix, you name it. There I also discovered Gold Teeth Brooklyn, a line of jewelry and stationary from two Brooklynites who are inspired by “the wacky, mostly inanimate objects” they’re surrounded by. It was their bacon card that caught my eye that day, but their tooth pendant makes me smile for some strange reason.
(4) In the afternoon, we made our way over to Williamsburg, where I was hoping to pick up a jar of Bacon Marmalade (alas, we didn’t make it to the shop in time). Sigh. But I cheered up quickly: To tide us over until our late dinner at Grimaldi’s, we popped into Blackbird, a restaurant that caught our eye thanks to its comfortable vibe and rustic, cozy decor.
I expected typical pub fare…and ended up having the BEST BURGER, EVAH. A deliciously spiced mediterranean burger served with beet tzatziki and roasted red pepper on a brioche bun. We couldn’t help but mmmmmm over every single juicy bite. I’m salivating just thinking about it. And wouldja believe it only cost $9.50?
Do you have fave spots in Brooklyn? Do share.
November 19, 2010
