Muji is a Japanese retail company famous for its minimalist designs and no-brand strategy. Their only US stores are in NYC. Strand Bookstore is famous among New Yorkers for its giant collection of publishers’ overstock, used, rare, and out-of-print books.
Shopping
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NYC: To Shop
Pearl River Mart is the real Chinatown experience, all within a 3 level shop on Broadway two blocks north of Canal Street. They sell kimonos, cutlery, dishes, teas, Asian candies, furniture, and lots of other Chinese kitsch. With their prices and selection it’s impossible to leave empty handed. We just…
Food
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NYC: To Eat
NYC is such an amazing city and has so many interesting places to see that it was very hard to select only a few for these posts. But as I’m planning a trip to show the city to my cousin, I decided to share with you all the must-see things…
Fashion
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Melissa Shoes
Melissa Shoes are made from MELFLEX plastic, a patented, hypo-allergenic, recyclable, and extremely flexible PVC. The shoes are totally cruelty free. The Brazilian-based company is amazing in its recycling of 99.9% of factory water and waste, and they also go the distance by recycling overstock styles into next season’s collection. …
Uncategorized
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[ DIY ] Google Map Envelope
I was inspired by The Google Maps Envelope concept by Rahul Mahtani and Yofred Moik, of Syracuse University’s Industrial Design program. This is so easy and fun to make. Go to Google Maps and add the return address. Click Get Directions and add the recipient address. Copy the map. For…
Home Decor
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ReStore: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
Habitat for Humanity is a Christian non-profit organization that builds homes around the world for those who can’t afford them. They take donations of time, money, materials, and manpower to build homes. When they have extra materials from construction or donations they sell them at ReStore locations across the country. …
Fashion
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Hermes Silk Scarves
Ever since my teens I’ve been in love with silk scarves. They make me think of a classic and elegant afternoon in the French Riviera. If you buy a scarf from Hermes it comes with a card that shows a few ways to tie it. For me, an orange box…
Home Decor
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{Lighting} Splurge & Steal
Overstock.com is a great source for lighting. In my recent chandelier research for our living room, I found amazing deals there. And your first entire order always ships for FREE. Great price + free shipping + designer styled chandeliers for MUCH less = happy deal shoppers. a: Cellula Chandelier splurge…
Inspiration
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Inspiration: Monogram
Monograms done right are elegant and sophisticated. How classy is a monogrammed LL Bean tote at the beach or for running errands around town ? Anything monogrammed makes a great hostess gift, or a nice splurge for yourself. Paper Goods: TinyPrints (notecards), DaisyDays (cupcake wrapper). Totes & Bags: LL Bean…
DIY
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Old Dressers Get a New Look
At Craigslist, Ebay, Goodwill or at any other thrift store you can always find a good deal on old furniture. A can of blue paint, a few accessories, some casters on the legs, and a Carrara marble top transformed this old dresser in a new and lovely kitchen island. Budget-friendly…