Perfect Summer Sandals...

Have you been looking for the perfect summer flip flops? Tkees makes perfectly simple sandals in shades designed to flatter every skin tone, and they're sold out or back ordered at all the online shops! We have them in Sable, Charcoal, Coco Butter, Beach Pearl and Frosty Grey. Come into the store to grab a pair in your size...



while you still can!

Summer Sale....!

Summer is here...
And we're celebrating in the store this weekend with ice cream cone-shaped cookies, lemonade, and seriously discounted prices on tons of your favorite designers. Some of the treasures include gossamer lace open cardigans by John Patrick for Organic, whimsical printed tops, dresses and scarves by Virginia Johnson; and unique pieces from local designer Ellen Astrachan and her beautiful BatSugar collection. In addition, swimsuits from Lisa Curran, Vix and Le Truc are half price, and beautiful airy slips by Erica Tanov!

Most items in the sale bins have been further marked down to 50%-80% of the original price, and there are lots of sale items scattered throughout the store (Matta dresses, Steven Alan tops, etc.). This sale is in store only, so come down and celebrate summer with us!

Yummm...

I realize I haven't put up any recipes in ages, so here is my latest obsession: Banana Bread.
Our family went on a much needed vacation to Mexico over winter break, and discovered some magical local banana bread at the little grocery store in town. It was universally adored, and inspired me to find a good recipe when I got home. Turns out this is easy... and seriously delicious. This recipe is also forgiving, which is unusual in baking. I found that reducing the sugar to about 3/4 of a cup suited me better, as does using four bananas, and adding chopped walnuts and a scattering of semisweet chocolate chips (Chunky Monkey Bread!!). Very very good stuff.

Speaking of good stuff, the store is really truly stuffed with good stuff right about now. Giant shipments from Prairie Underground, including the famous Cloak Hoodie back in black, have come in. Tender tissue silks and Japanese cotton eyelet dresses have floated in from Erica Tanov, lovely and amazing printed swimsuits are in from the Spanish designers at Siyu, iconic flats and lovely coppery dancing heels are in from Repetto, Cydwoq's cult-worthy sandals are in, and so many many more items that our shelves are overflowing and our racks are bursting. Come in and see!

color and community

color: new scarves from LemLem, fine cotton gauze made with love and fair trade in Ethiopia

Today I find myself with the unenviable task of hitting up my friends and neighbors to contribute items, gift certificates or services to my son's school's Spring Silent Auction.
I am on the receiving end of countless of these local solicitations as well, of course.
All of this leads to ruminations on community... what it means, and ours here in Park Slope in particular. For me, community is knowing my neighbors, friends and customers, the pleasure of sharing our local stories, our favorite places, our pet peeves and our colorful eccentrics. It's watching our kids grow up.
Lately, sadly, it has also meant seeing some fantastic stores throw in the towel and bow to the current economic climate, which is touching even our amazing little enclave of local support and fervor. I can see the stores here, mine included, tightening our collective belts, and looking for creative ways to keep our spirits up. It's a time of re-dedication, and as Spring always inspires, a time to refresh both our stock and our mindsets.
In that vein, I invite you to recognize anew what our local mom and pop shops offer to the fabric of your community... how they enhance your life, how these finely edited collections of everything from greeting cards to killer dresses to superhero capes make our community the amazing, diverse and desirable home to us that it is.
And, happily, every single establishment I have approached today has given its support to our excellent public school... further proof that through it all our community is as dedicated as ever to pulling together, and keeping us great.

Be Mine

Happy Valentine's Day!!

I admit, Valentine's Day can feel like a made up holiday to me... but somehow this year it feels like a good time to reflect on the people in our lives whom we love. Yes, our sweethearts, but also the people whose friendships and support make our lives fun and fulfilling.
And I'm happy to have figured out how to offer special discounts on the web, as well as in the store. So, now through Valentine's Day, take 20% off all our lovely jewelry, both in the store, and online. Send out some love! Enter "bemine" at checkout.

Spring Tease...

Yesterdays balmy mid 50's inspired me to brighten up our window...

Matta silk cotton Puja dress, Hartford turquoise linen tunic, Aki Kano Mari Hobo in pewter..
Sunny yellow Havaianas

and refresh some sale prices as well! Stop in to see what's been further reduced...
Of course the day has gone a little icy again, but here's to dreaming of Spring, or maybe that tropical vacation.

Sale! Sale! Sale!

Yes, it's that time... The store is full of great deals on splendid things. Had your eye on one of Armand Dirdourian's cashmere scarves? Or maybe it's a last lucky find Steven Alan reverse seam shirt. Or could it be the shrunken wool blazer from Hartford? Come in and see for yourself!
10-70% off thru the end of January.

Additionally, the spring trickle has begun. With the longer days we have started to receive some new choice goodies. New linen from Hartford in crisp white and bright turquoise, French striped tees from Velvet, and sweet silk-cotton wrap dresses from Matta are leading the pack.

And a little local shout out- A nice profile of me, and the ever excellent Alice Cheng.
Thanks, Park Slope Reader, your magazine is truly an incredible local resource, and a great read.