Sculptor and visionary Steve Thompson of Junk Lab Design makes beautiful things out of castoffs and other random objects. His ephemeral boutique at the Springle Pop Up features magical tableaux of colorful birds under glass domes, live plants, ceramic birds and tableware, and even vintage laboratory glass. Steve’s sculptures are whimsical and wonderful too, and often practical. The grandfather clock featured below has a fascinating story behind every piece of it. (Can you fin

LazyLooz is the brainchild of Rakan Ammouri, based on a snack his mother used to make for her kids. LazyLooz are no-bake snack cakes made essentially from biscuits and chocolate, along with other ingredients as desired, such as coconut, peanut butter, coffee or orange zest. One package of LazyLooz includes six satisfying bite-sized pieces. I brought home a chocolate chip LazyLooz and placed it in the fridge. After a dinner, I brought out a lovely pot of tea and the cold Looz.

It’s almost Ramp Season! Be the first person to send me a tweet (@MarketsNYC) with a picture of the first ramps, I’ll give you a pound of ramp butter! You can freeze it and use it all year long! And, with no further ado, here are the Weekend Market Picks! Saturday, April 13, 2013: Greenpointers Spring Market: The twinkly lights are strung! If this event is anything like the Greenpointers Valentine’s Day Market, then it’s going to be a wonderful event with crafts, food, and ot