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My first apartment was on the top floor of a brownstone on the fringes of Brooklyn Heights. There were two on each floor, and mine faced the back of the building, with Rear Window-esque views. It was tiny, maybe 500 square feet on a good day, but I adored it. It felt special—a small, calm […]

Last Tuesday morning, hundreds of horticultural professionals gathered at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden for the 29th annual Plant-O-Rama, a symposium, trade show, and career fair hosted by Metro Hort Group. A member-based organization of horticulture professionals in the tri-state area, the group plans meet-ups, lectures, and field trips, but Plant-O-Rama is their biggest event by […]

Friendship is one of the most wonderful things in life. It brings so much joy and memorable moments. It brings support when times are tough. And it simply makes life more fun and meaningful. So in today’s post I’d like to share 125 of the most powerful, funny, heartwarming and true short friendship quotes.   […]

See where it makes sense to invest in durable essentials and focal pieces, and where to economize on other things There are some fundamental areas of the home where it makes sense to invest more on certain pieces — or to hold back in lieu of something more rewarding. To help you create a balanced […]