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Brooklyn or Bust

As much as I love our new home in Marin County, California, I still get homesick for NYC.  Especially when I’m reminded of the Brooklyn Flea Market, which opened after I moved out West.  So I’ve never experienced it, but I’m jealous of you New Yorkers who can go.

This is no ordinary flea market, however…some of the coolest handmade vendors and design companies have booths at the Brooklyn Flea.  It’s held in Ft. Greene every Sunday and in Dumbo on June 14.  For directions, click here.

a3_021e1_122I could spend forever on the vendor list, but I’ve selected a few that are particularly interesting to me.  For example, a jewelry vendor named Citibitz — all sorts of accessories accented with photographs of New York.  Sounds simple, but so intriguing.  A whole mirror devoted to Veneiros?  So cool. Makes me want a cannoli, stat.  I need to peruse the necklaces immediately as well.bd4bb537d0e3756dd1625358ddd023191

Aren’t these delicious earrings from Bonbon Oiseau? The colors are awesome, and I need to use this color palette for something.  llamawomenslarge1

Cute llama tee from SheepsheadNYC.picture-41picture-32

Are you not in love with the clean and modern ceramics from Perch?  The hanging planter is going to be a “must” above my desk and can’t you see this initial pendant lamp hanging in a baby’s nursery?

il_fullxfull72804644And finally, I heart this pillow from a Brooklyn company, Coral and Tusk.

Maker Faire, Chapter 1

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My favorite spot, of course was the Bazaar Bizarre. This is the pavilion dedicated to crafts and homemade goods. I found a lot of good dibs in this area, and my entry is about Tiny Sparks Design based in San Francisco.

Tiny Sparks started only back in January, when owner Bradley decided he was growing tired of building furniture. Even with no past art instruction, he has developed some beautiful pieces. And such a nice guy….you want him to succeed!

He offered pieces of wooden art, silkscreened with natural, modern graphics. Check him out.img_11342img_1137img_11401img_11351

Maker Faire tomorrow!

If you haven’t yet been to the Maker Faire, you’re missing out.  What an interesting gathering of inventors and crafters.  I can’t wait to wander around the Faire in the 2 pavillions this year.

If you’re not familiar with the Maker Faire, it’s produced by O’Reilly’s Make Magazine and Craft Magazine.  Pictures to come!

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