Oct 22nd 2010 12:43PM
It's not an exaggeration to say that the Brooklyn Flea -- an immense artisan market at the crossroads of Ft. Greene and Clinton Hill in Brooklyn, N.Y. -- has transformed Saturday mornings in the neighborhood. "For one thing, I've been told we've changed the primary brunch day from Sunday to Saturday," jokes Eric Demby, who... Continue Reading »
Jun 8th 2010 4:38PM
We're suckers for modular, multipurpose furniture and interior design. When we saw architect and designer Jakub Szczęsny's take on a table for his apartment, we knew we had to speak with him. In the middle of his living room, Szczęsny built what appears to be a white-painted closet. But, when the door swings open, a... Continue Reading »
May 3rd 2010 4:00PM
The arts are now becoming a housing trend in California. First we saw a Burbank senior housing complex with an arts focus and now a mixed-use, mixed-income artists' complex in Ventura. Downtown Ventura recently welcomed artists with a unique live/work complex called WAV (Working Artists Ventura). It offers 69 affordable... Continue Reading »
Jan 7th 2010 4:00PM
Manhattan's art scene is epic, but the island is still too expensive for most struggling artists. Brooklyn's art collective has long emerged and is also pricing out the up-and-coming set. Newark, however, is equal parts affordable, gritty and authentic. That is if you don't mind getting inspiration from a higher crime rate... Continue Reading »
