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The First Windpowered Vehicle, Sailboats

The First Windpowered Vehicle, Sailboats

When I moved from St. Louis to NYC I came for three reasons: 1. the art, 2. the people, and 3. the water. Finally, I'm able to say that I...
ChikaLicious

ChikaLicious

After going there a couple of times, disappointed by the long wait, my friends and I finally got in to ChikaLicious. If you love food and design, here is your...
London is Calling

London is Calling

This is a post about two things. The Telectroscope that you must rush to see before it is gone on June 15th and the new design movement called Steampunk that...
Art instead of Ads

Art instead of Ads

Reading the news online can be very annoying. There are so many ads, pop-up windows and banners on the screen that you can hardly focus on the copy. So why...
I Love You Green Bike Lanes

I Love You Green Bike Lanes

About eight years ago my friend Macha got a ticket on the way to work for not riding her bike in the bike lane. "What bike lane?", she asked, because...
The Arm Sock

The Arm Sock

While visiting my parents' farm just south of Syracuse, New York this weekend, I noticed my neighbor sporting a fashionable new trend: arm socks. Harry, who's lived on the farm...
Spring Fun

Spring Fun

I went to "Sakura Matsuri" the Cherry Blossoms Festival at the Brooklyn Botanical garden a few weeks ago. This weekend- long event also known as the New York City's "Rite...
Hot Shop

Hot Shop

I'm in love with a "new" store in Soho. No it's not another flashy storefront like you might be expecting, but rather a humble second floor shop just off Broadway...
Dumpster Diving, Part II

Dumpster Diving, Part II

Can you believe that we found yet another Eames shell chair on the streets of Brooklyn?? Seriously, Williamsburg must be the place where these things retire. This one is in...
Red Velvet Birthday Surprise

Red Velvet Birthday Surprise

Today MSLK surprised me with a sweet little birthday celebration. Ellen made the most delicious and beautiful cupcakes I've ever had. Keeping in line with MSLK's motto Design with Style...