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Autumn in New York… or at Least in Queens
The ides of October brings forth a beautiful sunny day and the Socrates Sculpture Park Greenmarket. I was happy to see that the market is still going strong every Saturday through November 19th with all of your favorite Autumn necessities. Grab a gallon of apple cider, some pumpkins for carving (or experimenting in the kitchen) and potatoes [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Celebrate Fashion’s Night Out in Queens
Celebrate Queens fashion in Queens at Kristee’s Boutique in Astoria!
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Makers Market: Art in the Park Benefit Celebration June 4-6
The Socrates Sculpture Park kicks off the summer with the Makers Market, a fundraising event with local artists’ works that you can purchase. Be one of the first to attend this special event and have your pick at the selected displayed works. The preview event starts Friday June 4th at 5pm for a ticket donation [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Stray Vintage Found in Sunnyside
Some neighborhoods have stray dogs, Sunnyside has Stray Vintage. Similar to small furry animals, you will want to scoop these cute and unusual vintage items up in your arms and whisk them away to a good home. Sure they can’t take the place of man’s best friend, but you will want to go out on [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Little Soap Shop Cupcakes Keep Astoria Clean
Passersby will note that The Little Soap Shop in Astoria is not little, it’s tiny! I must have strolled by this place dozens of times before I noticed the closet-sized shop. Little did I know, I was stepping into not only a store, but also a soap factory. I was astonished as the kind sales [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Out of Site Design in Astoria
Sifting through the inventory at Site Design in Astoria will have customers left with little to be desired. In the heart of a neighborhood that takes pride in its tacky decor, I found this little shop to be a pleasant detour from the dollar store galore. This place has unique handmade jewelry, colorful wall hangings, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Around the World in One Borough
Why travel to around the world when you can pick-up some great souvenirs right here in the neighborhood? Here are three shops that caught my eyes with their displays of fabulously unique goods. Colorful lamps imported from Turkey, eclectic jewelry from Nepal, cute dolls and spectacular wall hangings from India. CLOSED First stop: Turkey- Grand [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Craft Market at Waltz Astoria
Last minute shoppers- there is a still time to get a unique hand-made gift at Waltz!
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