Thursday, November 13, 2014

Love letters (aka I'll show you mine)

Walking home a few days ago I ran into a neighbor on my block.
"You look so happy and relaxed," he said.  It's true; I was walking up the block enjoying the crisp kiss of the Fall air, savoring a cup of coffee, a little blissed out from the yoga class I'd just left.
I was feeling grateful and lucky to live here in Park Slope, and to have found these places that so enrich my life.

And thus, I think I ought to share them with you.  I figure this is an ever evolving list, and there are so many places that I love that "love letters" will become a recurring tag, because if I don't break it up it'll be a huge list, and you won't think I'm discerning at all.

It's businesses like these and the people who own and run them that make this place so damn great.


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The yoga studio I'd just left is Bend & Bloom on Sackett street. It's a warm, welcoming, non-competitive studio where I run into friends and acquaintances, and always, always leave feeling loved.

The coffee had come from Konditori on 5th Ave, whose barristas are invariably efficient and sunny, the coffee is yummy, and the place is often playing music that makes me happy. Plus, donuts from Dough.

On the subject of cafe's though… there are so many great places in the nabe that I'll just call out a couple more:
Colson Patisserie on the corner of 9th Street and 6th Avenue is bright, with delicious baked goods (the chocolate financiers are addictive), friendly, and fosters a marvelous community vibe. People talk to each other here.
Café Martin is a gem. If you've been there more than once Martin will remember you by your regular order. There is something deeply pleasing about being recognized, and watching him greet customers by their order is a thing of beauty. "Large green tea?" he'll ask the guy coming in, and "double cappuccino?" he says to the man with the baby strapped to his chest. Both men brighten and nod. It's good.

Ok. That's what I'm giving you today. Show me yours! Who/ what are your favorites?
I look forward to continuing this list…

And as far as the store goes. Stop in! There are warm, beautiful, original, great things filling our shelves. Things made with love to please you and yours.

xx Diana



Tuesday, March 11, 2014

SAVE THE DATE

EVENT WITH JOHANNA GOODMAN AND THEO KOGAN!


On Thursday, March 27th we will be celebrating the collage work of artist Johanna Goodman, and playing with beautiful (lip)glossy color with Armour Beauty chief Theo Kogan.

I adore them both.

Come out and join us.  There will be nibbles and drinks; raffles; discounts and fun!

Deets to follow.


Here are a couple of Johanna's pieces 
In the meantime, new beauties are arriving in the store daily… New in TODAY from MODASPIA
Shop Spring, shop beautiful, shop local…in the store, and online.

xx Diana
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Auntie Oti


Along with Spring, Diana Kane is happy to welcome the arrival of Auntie Oti! These handmade, multi-purpose textiles are what every kitchen/bathroom/closet needs. 







Auntie Oti searches India for domestic articles essential to the everyday life of this rich and multi-cultural society. Ordinary consumer items are often produced on a local level. This results in commodities that differ not only region to region, but also village to village. Many goods are made at home on a lone loom and each piece is personified by the individual hand of a skilled artisan. While no two lots are alike, each is beautiful in its unique way.
Each piece can delight in its own singular way. Humble and practical items are often multi-purposed in their functions.  A gent’s woolen shawl becomes an impromptu blanket. The utilitarian gamcha is a towel, a neck scarf, or a head wrap to keep the sun out.  Unadorned simplicity and versatility is why they continue to endure in the pragmatic culture of India today.  A seemingly infinite variety exists within a single category. Plain weave towels with their ever-changing borders, patterns, sizes and color combinations still serve the simple purpose of drying oneself after a bath or doing the dishes after dinner. Even mill woven and machine made goods differ according to the nuances of time, the availability of materials and the area where they are made. All are beautiful.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

OLO fragrance




OLO has been a favorite of Diana Kane for a long time. Founded in 2009 by Heather Sielaff, OLO is a fragrance that is hand blended fractionated coconut oil, essential oils, key accords, and absolutes.  Our latest shipment of these bottled to order beauties are....




Lightening Paw
made with Bergamot, Jasmine, Patchouli, and Vanilla
Heather Sielaff describes Lightening Paw as "free-spirited and feminine without even trying to be."



Nationale 6/7
made with Jasmine, Lemon, Rose, and Sandalwood
Nationale is a gallery/shop in Portland, OR. This scent was created in collaboration with the owner, May Barruel. "Nationale smells like a perfume from another time and place."

Victory Wolf
made with cade, and woo
It's the scent that has lingered on your clothes after a night by fire.