Hey Everybody,
One of my GF's (girl friend according to my 10 yr old) will be on TV tonight. Paulette of Sugarlovingfashionista:
is making her TV debut tonight. She will be appearing as a contributing hostess with the mostess on The Cooking Channel's spinoff called "Unique Sweets" at 10:30PM EST. Try to catch her - she's an amazing pastry chef and has a wicked sense of humor!!! You can see some of her fine work on my post about Laura's Alice in Wonderland Birthday Party She is the queen of Barbie cakes in this part of the city!!!
so TUNE IN SISTA's .....
xo CP
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
A New Fabric Store in NYC. You Should be On Pins and Needles!!
Last week I posted a list of my favorite fabric, ribbon, button, notions and yarn stores in New York. A big thanks to Monica at Monica Lee Studios! After reading my post she suggested I check out a new store that had somehow slipped my radar Pins and Needles.
Here's a quick view:
Here's a quick view:
The website is packed with photos of a simple, white, (and dare I say cheerful) new store that opened on the Upper East Side in December 2010. By luck and/or coincidence the store was hosting a book signing party the next day for the new Oliver +s book. I couldn't wait to run up there and check it out!
At the door, I was greeted by Rachel Low , the store owner and expert. The space was even better "in person" and it was filled with a lovely crowd of her clientele. I knew nobody there but instantly felt welcome and comfortable. A sure sign is when you bring a 6 yr old with you and she instantly has a few playmates to hang with while I went through all the gorgeous merchandise!! I could already sense a budding community of DIY'ers in the store.
To give you an idea of what is offered, here are just some of the fabrics :
And another color story:
Rachel has created an assortment with a ready-to-wear slant as well as notions by Clover and wonderful, creative books.
An array of Sewing Classes that covers everything from sewing, embroidery, needlepoint and quilting to re-purposing a tired sweater is offered. Equally as impressive and exciting is that a lot of her clientele reflects the new trend in handmade.... The average age of her students is 7 yrs to 13 yrs old! I'm not sure if that was in the business plan, but that's something everyone would wish for in their first 4 months of business!
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Thank you Rachel for providing such a beautiful space, sumptuous merchandise and a friendly atmosphere where all will feel welcome. I look forward to visiting again soon!
For more information be sure to visit the Pins and Needles website and blog.
If you think I am missing any other stores feel free to comment and send suggestions. I love the hunt!!
xo CP
Pins and Needles
1045 Lexington Ave., at E. 75th St.
2nd floor
phone: 212.535.6222
- Mondays: 1-5pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 11 - 6pm
- Thursdays: 11- 7 pm
- Saturdays: 10:30- 5pm
- Sundays: By appointment only
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Papa Stour: Scottish Online Design Shop
Contemporary Craft & Design from Papa Stour.
I just discovered this Scottish online store. Nothing but the best and most beautiful contemporary craft and design objects including a beautiful Scottish cottage you can rent in the northwest highlands of Scotland.
Go to their holiday cottage link for a quick glimpse of the beauty and story- book quality vacation you can add to your bucket list!
More later,
xo CP
I just discovered this Scottish online store. Nothing but the best and most beautiful contemporary craft and design objects including a beautiful Scottish cottage you can rent in the northwest highlands of Scotland.
Go to their holiday cottage link for a quick glimpse of the beauty and story- book quality vacation you can add to your bucket list!
More later,
xo CP
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Love Handmade and Plan to Visit NYC ? Fabric, Yarn, Ribbon and other Resources.
If you love making things, using beautiful fabrics, yarns, ribbons and findings then New York City is probably the best resource in the US for all of those things! I was recently asked by one of my bloggy friends at Charlotte and Stewart to come up with a list of good places to visit on her trip to New York in April.
Contrary to my usual shtuff there will be few (if any) photos in this post.
In the Fabric District:
Mood Fabrics Beautiful Fabrics of all kinds. Including over runs from Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein and the like.
B and J Fabrics Super organized and has EVERYTHING. They carry probably the whole Liberty line of fabric in every fabrication- corduroy, cotton,etc. , Japanese printed cottons, metallic linen to name a few. This fits in the "gotta go" category!
Steinlauf and Stoller This is the place to get all the tools you need to sew. All kinds of muslin, needles, pins, thread etc.
M+J Trimming The best button, ribbon and trim.
Hyman & Hendler Sons Around since the early 1900's . beautiful ribbon of all kinds.
Sil Thread Every YKK zipper and tons of Clover notions.
Tinsel Trading Pretty sparkly place. Marthat Stewart loves it.
Mokuba All ribbon. Designed and produced by the Japanese. Nothing like it!
Kinokuniya If you love Japanese Craft Books the way I do this is the place to browse. I love flipping through all of their perfectly executed and photographed craft and interior design books. They also have wonderful Japanese Art and Office Supplies.
Of course there are lots more stores in the Fashion District but these are the highlights and the first places I go .
As far as the rest of the City :
Purl in Soho The best of the best. Beautiful yarn, fabric, books, design- everything. There are other yarn stores in the city but this is truly the BEST.
Now, in no particular order some other things you might enjoy:
Visit the FIT Gallery at the Fashion Institute of Technology Museum. Always beautiful costumes and clothing.
If your interest is in toys the Museum of the City of New York has a wonderful collection of antique toys. It's uptown but worth the trip.
On the Lower East Side I always send people to the Tenement Museum (108 Orchard Street). Docents take you through a guided tour of the museum explaining and showing how people lived at the turn of the Century in NYC. They have a wonderful gift shop and the tour is great for inspiration.
After that, a trip to Economy Candy is lots of fun. The store is full to the rafters with candy, chocolate, nuts and chocolates. (i'm a former candy/chocaholic and have the dental bills to prove it) All the classics like Necco candy and Beemans gum are there. and practically anything else you'd want.
Next have lunch at Katz's Delicatessen. ( Remember the scene in the movie When Harry Met Sally) A real New York experience. Just don't take the rudeness personally-- it's part of the fun. The corned beef is Excellent.
You can also visit Belraf Fabrics. It's a bit messy but there are treasures to be found. Vintage fabric can be hidden in the stacks!
You should save time and room for one of these:
DONUTS from the Doughnut Plant on Grand St in the same hood. These are the real thing people!! Flavors are incredible. My personal favorites are the creme brulee and the blackout donuts... and the square jelly donut and ..... Oh- and no transfats so go to town!!
I have yet to go but I hear the Brooklyn Flea Market is great. Check out their blog.
If you can get to the High Line you won't be disappointed: Formerly the elevated rail that was scheduled for demolition. Read below and check out the website to find out more. It is a good example of Grass Roots volunteers getting together to preserve the historical integrity of the city and it is now a beautifully designed park.
The High Line was built in the 1930s, as part of a massive public-private infrastructure project called the West Side Improvement. It lifted freight traffic 30 feet in the air, removing dangerous trains from the streets of Manhattan's largest industrial district. No trains have run on the High Line since 1980. Friends of the High Line, a community-based non-profit group, formed in 1999 when the historic structure was under threat of demolition. Friends of the High Line works in partnership with the City of New York to preserve and maintain the structure as an elevated public park. *
* This last paragraph from the High Line website.
Lastly, a couple good restaurants downtown:
Pulino's Pizzeria - excellent fancy pizza. new restaurant by Keith McNally, known for Pastis in the MeatPacking District and Balthazar's in Soho (Downtown)
Prune Restaurant- check out the recent write-up in the NYTimes. (lower east side )
inoteca - excellent italian food and wine, hipster and loud but delicious! (lower east side)
Cafe Habana- cuban sandwiches and spicy corn on the cob (in NoLiTa)
So I'm blogged and linked out now. If you have any other places you could recommend please include them in your comments! And I'm happy to answer any questions too.
ps. one more place to look is the Fashion Center Directory . Tons of resources there.
PSS. Just thought I should finish with one of Johanna's dolls from Charlotte and Stewart
So cute!!
Contrary to my usual shtuff there will be few (if any) photos in this post.
In the Fabric District:
Mood Fabrics Beautiful Fabrics of all kinds. Including over runs from Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein and the like.
B and J Fabrics Super organized and has EVERYTHING. They carry probably the whole Liberty line of fabric in every fabrication- corduroy, cotton,etc. , Japanese printed cottons, metallic linen to name a few. This fits in the "gotta go" category!
Steinlauf and Stoller This is the place to get all the tools you need to sew. All kinds of muslin, needles, pins, thread etc.
M+J Trimming The best button, ribbon and trim.
Hyman & Hendler Sons Around since the early 1900's . beautiful ribbon of all kinds.
Sil Thread Every YKK zipper and tons of Clover notions.
Tinsel Trading Pretty sparkly place. Marthat Stewart loves it.
Mokuba All ribbon. Designed and produced by the Japanese. Nothing like it!
Kinokuniya If you love Japanese Craft Books the way I do this is the place to browse. I love flipping through all of their perfectly executed and photographed craft and interior design books. They also have wonderful Japanese Art and Office Supplies.
Of course there are lots more stores in the Fashion District but these are the highlights and the first places I go .
As far as the rest of the City :
Purl in Soho The best of the best. Beautiful yarn, fabric, books, design- everything. There are other yarn stores in the city but this is truly the BEST.
Now, in no particular order some other things you might enjoy:
Visit the FIT Gallery at the Fashion Institute of Technology Museum. Always beautiful costumes and clothing.
If your interest is in toys the Museum of the City of New York has a wonderful collection of antique toys. It's uptown but worth the trip.
On the Lower East Side I always send people to the Tenement Museum (108 Orchard Street). Docents take you through a guided tour of the museum explaining and showing how people lived at the turn of the Century in NYC. They have a wonderful gift shop and the tour is great for inspiration.
After that, a trip to Economy Candy is lots of fun. The store is full to the rafters with candy, chocolate, nuts and chocolates. (i'm a former candy/chocaholic and have the dental bills to prove it) All the classics like Necco candy and Beemans gum are there. and practically anything else you'd want.
Next have lunch at Katz's Delicatessen. ( Remember the scene in the movie When Harry Met Sally) A real New York experience. Just don't take the rudeness personally-- it's part of the fun. The corned beef is Excellent.
You can also visit Belraf Fabrics. It's a bit messy but there are treasures to be found. Vintage fabric can be hidden in the stacks!
You should save time and room for one of these:
DONUTS from the Doughnut Plant on Grand St in the same hood. These are the real thing people!! Flavors are incredible. My personal favorites are the creme brulee and the blackout donuts... and the square jelly donut and ..... Oh- and no transfats so go to town!!
photo from www.hauteliving.com |
I have yet to go but I hear the Brooklyn Flea Market is great. Check out their blog.
If you can get to the High Line you won't be disappointed: Formerly the elevated rail that was scheduled for demolition. Read below and check out the website to find out more. It is a good example of Grass Roots volunteers getting together to preserve the historical integrity of the city and it is now a beautifully designed park.
High Line History
* This last paragraph from the High Line website.
Lastly, a couple good restaurants downtown:
Pulino's Pizzeria - excellent fancy pizza. new restaurant by Keith McNally, known for Pastis in the MeatPacking District and Balthazar's in Soho (Downtown)
Prune Restaurant- check out the recent write-up in the NYTimes. (lower east side )
inoteca - excellent italian food and wine, hipster and loud but delicious! (lower east side)
Cafe Habana- cuban sandwiches and spicy corn on the cob (in NoLiTa)
So I'm blogged and linked out now. If you have any other places you could recommend please include them in your comments! And I'm happy to answer any questions too.
ps. one more place to look is the Fashion Center Directory . Tons of resources there.
PSS. Just thought I should finish with one of Johanna's dolls from Charlotte and Stewart
So cute!!
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