I remember my first taste of Raaka Chocolate’s blueberry lavender bar. It was at the 2010 Columbus Circle Holiday Market. And it was amazing. Raaka Virgin Chocolate is a Brooklyn based company that uses cocoa purchased through direct and fair agreements with individual producers in the Dominican Republic and Bolivia.
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Many things caught my eye, but I was absolutely delighted by these handmade gloves by Lamia Akar. Lamia makes fingerless leather gloves in bright colors, black, white, and every combination thereof. The gloves come in a variety of sizes and lengths, all fingerless, some with big snaps that make a satisfying sound when you squeeze them together. They are all wonderfully designed and made. She makes these tiny mini gloves, the ones in the photo, that are sweet and fun, and quite sexy. Lamia’s designs offer a tasteful way to a dose of color and whimsy to any outfit!
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My mom recently made a wise, wonderful, and brave choice to move into a senior community. (Some of you may have met her at the book launch party at Posman Books or at “Celebrate Handmade Brooklyn” at the Brooklyn Indie Market) She had been living in a huge condo in
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Last week we launched Markets of New York City at Posman Books in Chelsea Market. It was exactly what I hoped my Big Fat New York Book Launch Party would be, which is to say, lovely, intimate, delicious, and full of my nearests and dearests. Starting with my mom, Haydee
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The book launch party in Chelsea Market was a wonderful success! We had a huge crowd enjoying great snacks from several shops in the market. Posman Books was a gracious host, and I am thrilled to report that they sold out of “Markets of New York City”! (Don’t worry –
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