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Movement: This was my first time this past week going to the adult lap swim at one of the NYC pools (a few of them have it on offer), a really energizing way to start the day.Phrases: How many of t...

Current Finds 41, 07.25

Design Object: This German egg cracker is getting a lot of use in my kitchen recently. Florals: Currently on display at Demisch Danant, Naturalia by Field Studies Flora, with arrangements in the ...

Current Finds No. 40, 06.25

Video: A newly released video from Talking Heads for the 50th Anniversary of Psycho Killer, featuring Saoirse Ronan directed by Mike Mills. Flower: I saw a big bunch of Queen Anne’s Lace while bik...

Current Finds No. 39, 05.25

Music: The song of the summer according to Jon Caramanica. Article: I enjoyed this article with four female photographers on the visual legacy of The Virgin Suicides.Cake: We have a lot of birthday...

Current Finds No. 38, 04.25

Food: I wish I could say I have tried this but I have not, but my curiosity about it is so strong.Newsletter: I love this newsletter from the editors of The Strategist, with fun ramblings on what t...

Current Finds 37, 03.25

Talk: I have been using Audio Messages with two of my oldest friends recently. It is proving to be a great way to communicate between time zones and busy schedules. Exhibition: I want to see this e...

Current Finds 36, 02.25

Article: I love Cathy Horyn and will gladly read what she thinks anytime, especially when speaking on the last 10 years in fashion. Recipe: I have said this here before that I am really not a great...

Current Finds No. 35, 01.25

Alternative Flowers: With Valentine’s Day approaching I like these two ideas for an alternative to a typical bouquet, a paper flower arrangement from Livia of The Green Vase, or Natoora’s case for...

Current Finds 34, 12.24

Community: I have run by Anthony Johnson in Prospect Park countless times and it always makes me so happy. Nice to know a little more of his story now. Kitchen: A very small, very well appointed ...

Please Join us for a book signing with JJ Manford

The Brooklyn based painter will be signing his new monograph, published by Derek Eller Gallery / Harper's Sunday December 8th, 4-6pmThe Primary Essentials372 Atlantic AvenueBrooklyn NY 11217