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Brooklyn Lights

Brooklyn Lights

Dyker Heights is a neighborhood in south Brooklyn. I had never heard of it before, but the other night we were in the car and I googled "Christmas lights in...
How Do You Deck The Halls?

How Do You Deck The Halls?

As I mentioned before the twinkling lights of Christmas are really the only things that sustain me during the viciously grey months of a NYC winter. There is something about...
I Spotted a 2rd

I Spotted a 2rd

One of my all-time favorite typos is the 2rd (say it out loud). Until now, the 2rd has been quite elusive –mythical really. I stumbled upon it one day completely...
“Pacs” from Ice Breakers

“Pacs” from Ice Breakers

A new experience from Ice Breakers – "Pacs" are sugar-free and overwhelmingly orange flavored. Translucent xylitol pouches hold the flavor powder which contains vitamin A, C, E & Zinc. The...
The Alvin Ailey Ballet

The Alvin Ailey Ballet

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is a New York classic. Ailey is considered one of the most famous and celebrated ambassadors of American culture promoting black cultural expression. In...
Melts My Heart

Melts My Heart

I love this illustration from New York Magazine by Robert Vargas.
More Eco-friendly Than a Tree?

More Eco-friendly Than a Tree?

I came across this eco-friendly wooden Christmas tree on a few blogs this weekend. Apparently this tree is 80% more eco-friendly than real trees and it is made from environmentally...
Hiring a Designer is Like Finding a Good Hairdresser

Hiring a Designer is Like Finding a Good Hairdresser

Because we live and breathe design, sometimes it is hard for MSLK to remember what it feels like to be a client experiencing our services for the first time. It...
Some things you CAN take with you…

Some things you CAN take with you…

While doing a little research on repurposing materials, I stumbled across this bookshelf designed to carry you into the great hereafter. With a little rearrangement of the pieces, the shelves...
MINI ME

MINI ME

The other day I was sent the handy little "Field guide to Good Motoring" in the mail (yes, this is another MINI-related post). Yet again MINI created an absolutely clever...