Good Karma Sale 11/25-11/30

Here we go. This weekend, we're participating in it all: Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. But this time, we're wrapping them all in a Good Karma bow. Introducing the Good Karma Sale. This is how it's going to go: 15% off on all regularly priced merch for all of you all weekend long; we appreciate your business so so much.
And 5% of our weekend gross will go to a charity I have chosen: Gilda's Club.

This year Cancer is on my mind. It hasn't touched my nearest and dearest, but goddamn it's in my peripheral vision a lot lately.

Gilda's Club, founded in honor of comedian Gilda Radner who died of ovarian cancer in 1989, provides a place where cancer patients find support, resources, and a community that cares. After a cancer diagnosis, the medical community will assess and plan a course of treatment – but cancer affects more than just the body. It can affect the well-being of the cancer patient as well as those around them. Gilda's Club provides support and networking groups, educational lectures, workshops and social activities for cancer patients, their loved ones, and those who are bereft. They wear White Hats.

Online Coupon: GOODKARMA

Perfect Pair

Winter is coming. Luckily, we've got so many great & cozy socks in the store right now!

If James Franco's face isn't your cup of tea (wait...really?), we've got luxe cashmere stripes & solids from ilux & organic cotton beauties from Little River Sock Mill.

They'll make wonderful holiday gifts (even for yourself)!

Make it really special..

This holiday get something special:

For yourself or someone else.

Diana is available to do custom jewelry work,

utilizing beads or stones you already have, or creating something entirely new.

Place your orders early!

Call or write to set up an appointment:

718-638-6520

dianakaneenglish@gmail.com

hot for teachers

Teachers are unsung (& underpaid!) heroes & we wanna show them a little extra love.

Use the code 'HOTFORTEACHER' when shopping online & receive 10% off your order. Always.

Shopping in person? We love you there too. Just tell us you're a teacher, and where you teach, and we'll happily extend the discount at the counter.

xo DK

wear it loud, wear it proud

Clashist, and especially this awesome blanket, may be my favorite things in the store right now.
People are complex, no? One day we need sophisticated and luxurious textiles, and the next we need socks with James Franco's face on them.
From their own description, Clashist is a cult brand that allows individuals to express their bold and humorous perspective on culture. The brand immediately found success with its progressive prints and nostalgic motifs. It is designed and made in Los Angeles.

I've been getting complements and comments (and deep pleasure) wearing their tees (Ryan Gosling!!) and leggings for months now, and finally got them into the store. Some come get your fun on too.

Here's a sampling:

Roseanne Blanket, a delicious printed fleece granny square afghan, named for Roseanne Barr

Illustrated Lena Dunham in her birthday suit

James Franco socks (squee!)

A little love from our friends..

Just thought I'd share a review or two. Thanks for the warm fuzzies, ya'll.

Great local business. Diana and the girls that work for her are so lovely. I never feel pressure to buy something like I do in other small boutiques. The atmosphere is great. Lets talk about the stuff! Everything in this store is so detailed and luxurious. She carries Prairie Underground, Sven, Velvet, and Matta just to name a few. Diana also makes most of the jewelry, the rose gold rings are my favorite I'm a huge fan of this place and am always looking in the window when I pass by to see whats new. One of the best shops in Park Slope. 

And another...

This shop is lovely for a truly stylish gift for yourself or the woman you love. It is beautifully curated and has a top-notch collection of handbags, jewelry and accessories. You "get what you pay for" here (really top-notch quality and design). I also love that this shop continues as one of the first independent stores to make this neighborhood great. I hope people keep discovering it!

9/16/2015

And one more..

My favorite boutique for many years because I wear the things I buy on a daily basis, especially accessories, jewelry and loungewear.  I wear Diana Kane earnings every day, regularly get compliments and give them as gifts!  The value is excellent because the cost per use is so low!! 

Spotlight: Marquet Fair-Trade

Looking for a simple accessory or gift idea for fall? Marquet's Binh Minh shawl/scarf might be just what you need. Handmade in Vietnam of cotton & silk, these lightweight beauties are perfect for adding an accent to any outfit. Marquet is a certified Fair Trade company - there's nothing better than mindful & sustainable fashion you can feel good about supporting! And at just $30, your wallet will feel good, too!

                               Available in Ice, Smoke, Black, Teal, Cream, & Moonstone.

See you soon!

XOXO

Spotlight: Verre by Julie Burton

We just got in a bunch of new stock from one of our favorite brands, Verre by Julie Burton. Verre earrings are delicate & elegant, with every pair handcrafted by Julie herself. Glass droplets in fun seasonal colors with an art deco feel - the perfect final detail for any fall outfit.

Fall Favorites

This crisp morning air is among the first clues a new season is approaching (a new DK window display is another ;D). Stop in & pick up some autumn staples - our favorites can soon be yours!

Faux Fur Jacket in Forest Green

Velvet by Graham & Spencer

Perennial love Dupatta silk scarf by Matta is back!

See you soon!

Off they go!

School's in! As much as I'm sorry to see the days shortening and our carefree hours slip away, I for one, am happy to reclaim some time for myself.

A rainbow blessing the school bus this morning

And I admit it: I'm happy to see the rich warm colors and textures of fall infiltrating our summer lightweights.

One of a kind Bolivian frasadas add color to your floors, or drape beautifully over beds and couches

Velvet-Tees' cotton gauze plaid top, the perfect transitional piece

Matta's saari silk blouse, and the silk-cotton crowd pleaser: dupatta scarf

Come in and see all the new goodness.

xx Diana

Xirena Summer Essentials

It's so not too late. These beauties came in this past week. Gauzy cotton perfect as a beach cover up, and adding easy elegance to your #ootd. (hahaha, but it's true). Come see the pants and dress too.

I love Xirena, a collection made up of only sexy colorful intimates/swim and pure cotton relaxed elegance. 

Bluma Project for the Win

I've been feeling the love for Bluma Project for a while now. Beth Schaeffer's lovely project utilizes artisans in many countries with strong handicraft traditions while encouraging women-run collectives and fair trade practices. Her design sensibility provides a consistent through line, bringing us gorgeous, chic pieces from all over the world that we can feel great about sporting.

The Capri bag is just the latest offering to land in the store.

It can be yours.

x Diana

Local Swag

I am a little obsessed with procuring the excellent swag from my favorite local joints. It pleases me to support local businesses, but also I have a measure of neighborhood pride. It's a little hard to justify now, since we are so clearly on the map.. and I don't want to be unseemly when I brag about how awesome our neighborhood is. But still.

I distinctly remember our "718" t-shirts from Refinery about 15 years ago (yes, it was).
I've been sporing elementary school gear for a while now, but I'm branching out.

In case you want to know, here are a few good ones:

Superhero Supply: Dave Eggers 826 Valencia project is an inspiration and a joy to behold. Superhero Supply is clever, funny, and totally sincere in its mission to help kids find a love of writing and succeed at school. Good stuff. I love my sweatshirt.

Gorilla Coffee makes great swag. Wanna bring someone a piece of Park Slope? Their graphics are excellent, and the coffee is strong.

Body Reserve Gym: On the corner of 5th Avenue and Union, and housed in a former bank has a swell shirt- an eagle lifting a barbell. Who wouldn't love that?? Apparently, I do.

Cafe Martin's coffee colored shirt with a proud "CAFE MARTIN" emblazoned across the chest.

And of course, ours: Discharge printed on organic cotton, $32:
Get 'em at DK.

xo DK

cute niece modeling and my little brother...

Welcome Eliza Gran

Eliza Gran's beautiful baskets are fun, colorful, and embody the New Bohemian spirit. Natural Morrocan baskets festooned with her handmade pompons brighten every space. I use them for housing soft toys, and linens, but you can use them for anything you want.

Eliza is a former Brooklynite now based in Venice California, and we're happy to represent her on her former home turf. 

Baskets come in assorted color combinations. Come see for yourself.

x Diana

Summer Sale

We've been busy celebrating the season by marking down merchandise from some of your favorite designers! Come snag 30% off a hemp-blend tunic from Prairie Underground, a magnificently soft silk/cotton t-shirt from Majestic, or a crisp & classic button down from California Tailor (pictured below)!

Southern comforts

There are so many pretty new things in the store, but I'm going to take this moment to introduce the Little River Sock Mill. Based in Fort Payne, Alabama, they've been around for over twenty years.
The socks are soft, pretty, and organic cotton. Come refresh your sock drawer this Spring.

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

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 Like us on Facebook for news, bargains, and because we like you too! Keep up with us on social media for special offers, news, and pretty pictures. www.dianakane.com Facebook.com/TheDianaKaneBoutique Instagram.com/dianakane

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.

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.