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.

I 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.

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

Cute llama tee from SheepsheadNYC.

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?

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

Maker Faire, Chapter 2

I’m adding a new category specifically for this post.  “Dibs on Green.” Or sustainable. Or recycled.

Recycling is exactly what Celeste Christie specializes in for her etsy store and website, CC Accessories.  By deconstructing old mens’ neckties, she can re-introduce them to a new generation - in the form of cuffs, coin purses and buttons.

She has many styles and colors, so zoom over to her store.  No need to tie one on, just snap it.