Spotted this on my walk home recently.
As I knelt down to get a closer pic, some dude walked by and accidentally kicked it. With shoes that could be clown shoes.
And it sort of made me laugh.
Note: On this very same walk, I also spied a half-deflated, unidentifiable balloon animal in a garbage can. (It was just too sad to photograph.) What is the message here, Brooklyn?
There are lots of things I like about being friends with my girl (and neighbor) Kristin. And this summer, one of the things I PARTICULARLY like is the fact that, because she is at the helm of a delicious monthlong ice-cream blog over at RealSimple.com, when you are her friend (and neighbor), you get to taste all the magic she's brewing up in her amazing kitchen. Here's just a small peek.
P.S. Go over and visit her blog ASAP--tell her I sent you!
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So dairy and I are having a moment. And that's sort of a dangerous thing when you're lactose intolerant.
Nevertheless, I ventured out to the Ice Cream Takedown yesterday at The Bell House in Brooklyn's Gowanus section to cheer on my girl Kristin. Around 30 people competed for prizes and love, offering up icy-fun concoctions ranging from Amazonian fruit-magic something-ish to absinthe-infused chocolate chip. (I know! Creative AND buzzy.)
"Coffee and Donuts in the Morning" ice cream from a Brooklynauts team:
The winning Audience's Choice scoop? The "Caprese Freezee" by Tony Santora. Tony's competition, his son Antony, came in third. After the news, I think Tony even teared up a bit--and it all ended with a big happy family hug. Because that is what ice cream can do, folks.
Thanks to all the ice-creamers themselves: magical, wonderful people who I hope will feed me again very, very soon. Just don't let me forget the lactose pills, ya'll.
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1. Made In Design - They've got everything, and everything is cute.
2. Alder & Co. - Sweet Frenchy-like home and style items.
3. Design Delicatessan - Can't read a thing on the site, but the wares look wonderful.
4. The Vitrine - Another shop dedicated to small production and handmade products. (I never get tired of these!)
5. Warby Parker - SO inspired by the mission of this company. For every pair of glasses + lenses they sell (all are just $95 each), they deliver one pair of glasses to someone in need. (Plus, their vintage-inspired frames are super-hot.) Go go go!
Image sources: Artecnica - Themis Quintet Mobile from Design Delicatessan; Felt Key Chains from Alder & Co.; OMHU Canes from The Vitrine
