Camping in Brooklyn

Somehow I missed this New York Times article on camping in Floyd Bennett Field. I have been there many times (mainly on the way to Fort Tilden for a beach day) but I was unaware that you could sleep over there!  And according to this article, the National Park Service is apparently turning the space into America's largest urban campground. It would be fun to try...maybe?

MANIMAL

MANIMAL has some really cool Native-American inspired necklaces, moccasins and even baby booties. Everything is handmade in Brooklyn by designer Kristen Lombardi (who started the line after a trip to the Southwest). They also have some vegan pieces, how thoughtful!

Mociun

One of my favorite designers, MOCIUN, is holding a pop-up shop until May 31st. I hope to check it out this weekend!

MOCIUN Pop Up Shop

200 Livingston Street, between Smith and Hoyt, Brooklyn, NY

May 5-31, Wed to Sun 12-7PM

(Images via Lena Corwin)

The Weekend

On Sunday we visited some open houses around Brooklyn Heights, and fell in love with an apartment that was just too small. Then we saw a few that were not quite right.  So the search continues...
Then we went to have a late lunch at Eat in Greenpoint.  If you have not been, go! They have wonderful local, organic food that is sooooo fresh. The menu changes daily so you will want to go back often.
Then we came home and I made vegan golden vanilla cupcakes with vanilla frosting (modified with vegan butter and almond milk), and sprinkled them with coconut and red sugar. For valentine's day, of course.

(Eat images via New York Magazine and Eat)

Eagle Street Rooftop Farm

The Eagle Street Rooftop in Greenpoint, Brooklyn is the best idea ever, we just wish we had thought of it. It's been around for a few years now, but we still haven't visited it (even though its only a few blocks away)! These images from The Selby are going to change that!