Finding the Rustic in Brooklyn

I am on my feet all day, walking around my neighborhood of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill. I am fortunate to live in such a wonderful and historic area of Brooklyn, since there is much to be inspired by for someone of my sensibilities. Every once and a while I come across a wonderful scene that looks like it was plucked out of history or out of the rustic Adirondacks. Surrounding Fort Greene Park is this old stone wall. A few days ago, after some heavy rains I noticed a wonderful bloom of moss covering the surface of the wall. I guess at times I am torn between where I eventually want to live... Brooklyn or the Backwoods... then I  find a reason to be in both.

Ideas for Flea Market Finds

At a friends house I saw this wonderful idea for an old wagon... use it near the fireplace to store

wood. These old wagons like Radio Flyers, etc  are really collectable, but since they are sort of large, they are hard to place in small Brooklyn apartments. But putting a wonderful find like this to good use gives this much loved childhood toy a second life.

All mixed up !

Since I don't bake a display of vintage hand mixers is a great idea !

Vintage Planters

Planters Planters Planters !!!!

We are adding a ton of new vintage kitsch planters to our Undestination store in celebration of spring.  Every year at this time I like to buy Hyacinth and let their perfume fill up my home. There are some wonderful farmer's markets in Brooklyn where I get them, but I have seen them in Home Depot and Lowe's also. I think these planters would be a great way to display these bulbs and bring some much needed springtime indoors.

These planters tend to not be too deep and a vigorous growing house plant might easily out grow them. But a small succulent or cactus which has it's own unique scultural element is a fun solution. Just be sure to place them in a  sunny window !

Been A long time !

Some new changes to Undestination have occured of late. The Etsy store has now been revamped and new items are going to be added  several times of week. I have a new partner in my venture and hope that this means doubling our efforts to make this adventure into the world of vintage and rustic more lucritive.

We have one more month till the Brooklyn Flea season begins.... so far no too happy about the weather since right now it is snowing heavily in NYC. Will mother nature cooperate this flea season? We'll see. 

And on a sad note, my best friend and avatar, Dora the pitbull died suddenly last week at age 12 of a sudden heart attack. She was a great companion on my journeys around stoop sales and garage sales in Brooklyn. She waited patiently in the car, with the AC on of course, guarding my precious loot. Her reward was a trip to Prospect Park and a stuffed toy we would find at a sale.

I will miss her terribly.

Fact and Fancy to carry Undestination !

It is with much sadness to announce that Fact and Fancy closed. A store dedicated to all things home-made and wonderfully crafted was a pleasure to have around. But how does one compete with people's superficial desire for "new, manufactured and cheap" goods. That break in a month to boot. No wonder we are in a fiscal crisis.
I was contacted by this wonderful new store about to open in Boerum Hill called Fact and Fancy about being in their opening show. Of course I said yes.... and have three rustic plaques for purchase there.

They are located at 75b Hoyt Street, near Atlantic Ave. and plan to open as of June 1st. They are also on the map for the Atlantic Ave. Artwalk  June 7th and 8th.

http://atlanticaavenueartwalk.com

So check them out !

http://factandfancy.blogspot.com/

Brooklyn Flea Pictures

I have been so overwhelmed (gratefully) with the Brooklyn Flea, I haven't had much time to update this blog. But last week the NY Times did an article on food at the Brooklyn Flea and they snapped a photo of a woman eating waffles right in front of our stand. So here it is ! You can see how wonderful our booth is and clearly see the plaque of my dog Dora ! Now I can say I made it (accidently) into the NY Times !