Yesterday I visited the Museum at FIT and saw two great exhibits. Elsa Schiaparelli, Fall 1935 Fashion, A-Z: Highlights from the Collection of the Museum at FIT, Part OneThe first of two exhibitions that highlight modern and contemporary pieces from the Museum’s permanent collection. More than fifty garments and accessories are featured by designers from…
Month: December 2011
New York Cares Coat Drive
The New York Cares Coat Drive is still going on. You may not know it but there are a lot of New Yorkers who have to choose between putting food on the table or purchasing a coat each winter; 18.7 percent of New York City families living in poverty. From November 15th to December 31st,…
Advertising in Manhattan
One of the best things about living in Manhattan is the advertising that is written and designed especially for New Yorkers. It has an irreverence that would never fly in other cities, but lands perfectly here. This city has a unique sense of humor. One of my favorite advertisers is Manhattan Mini Storage. They advertise…
Advertising in Manhattan
One of the best things about living in Manhattan is the advertising that is written and designed especially for New Yorkers. It has an irreverence that would never fly in other cities, but lands perfectly here. This city has a unique sense of humor. One of my favorite advertisers is Manhattan Mini Storage. They advertise…
NYCreates Craft Fair on UWS
NYCreates is hosting a Holiday Craft Fair this weekend featuring goods from New York City’s fine handcraft artisans. Location:West-Park Church, northeast corner of Amsterdam and 86th St. Times:Friday and Saturday 11 AM – 7 PMSunday 12 PM – 5 PM
Wireless Emergency Alert Test
This just in….. Tomorrow between 10AM-3PM, New York City OEM and the federal government (FEMA) will test the Wireless Emergency Alert System, a new system that allows authorized officials to send alerts to enabled mobile phones. Depending on the model of your phone and carrier you may receive TEST messages. These messages will look similar…
Breakfast with Santa at the Staten Island Zoo
Breakfast With Santa At The Staten Island Zoo Saturday December 17,2011 8:30am-10:30am 614 Broadway, Staten Island Ever wonder what the zoo animals do during the holidays? Visit the Staten Island Zoo for a hot breakfast buffet, a tour throughout the zoo exhibits and a picture with a special guest — Santa! Pricing & Ticket Info:…
Breakfast with Santa at the Staten Island Zoo
Breakfast With Santa At The Staten Island Zoo Saturday December 17,2011 8:30am-10:30am 614 Broadway, Staten Island Ever wonder what the zoo animals do during the holidays? Visit the Staten Island Zoo for a hot breakfast buffet, a tour throughout the zoo exhibits and a picture with a special guest — Santa! Pricing & Ticket Info:…
The Cardinal’s Poinsettia
Part of decorating the home for the holidays includes floral arrangements. My florist of choice is Academy Floral, near my home, on Broadway and 107th. On a recent trip, my daughter and I purchased a few red kalanchoe – not Christmasy, I know, but they add nice color – two poinsettia and paper whites. While we were…
Flu Shot
I just spent the last 5 days miserable with the flu. I have one thing to say to anyone reading this post… get a flu shot. This is what I went through…. fever, chills, aches, cough and sore throat, and nausea. Yuck. AND, I was taking care of 3 kids while feeling this way. Yuck,…