Wanted – New Sources of Inspiration
Thinking about places of inspiration to visit this summer. I started forming a mental list of places in Manhattan. Whenever I go into the city, I almost always try to stop in at ABC Carpet and Home. I love to just look around. This summer, however, I would like to find some new sources of inspiration.
Looking forward to visiting a couple of creative businesses I discovered like MAKE which offers a wide array of creative classes and re-visit Knit New York, a combination knitting store and café. And maybe, I will check out Amy’s Bread or Magnolia Bakery, known for their cupcakes. Yes, I have a thing for cupcakes too. I look at them as edible sources of inspiration. The only problem is they come with calories. And just in case I happen to be in one of those “it’s not worth the calories” mood, I’ll just head over to BabyCakes NYC instead, a vegan alternative which is more my style. Although I am neither a vegan or a vegetarian, I prefer to go that route whenever I can. Since I usually cover a lot of territory on foot (at a very brisk pace, I don’t know how to walk slow) during each excursion, in the end, I can rationalize any caloric indulgence.
I would like to find some new inspiration and explore the east end of Long Island as well. Curious to see what they have to offer in the way of home fashion, vintage shops, fabric stores and creative/design businesses. Suggestions anyone?
What places inspire you and put you in that DIY zone?
Well if you do not have an entire day to dedicate to heading all the way out east -may I suggest a few places that I find inspiring that you may want to check out? Westbury Gardens The grounds have been used in many a movie. I think if you don’t walk out of there calmer and with the desire to get a “greenthumb” then your eyes must have been closed! Great place for a picnic! While in Nassau county -check out Crumbs Cupcakes (in Woodbury) -also a well known NYC establishment who have thankfully now branched out for all of us Long Islanders who crave DELISH baked goods! Or head over to the village of Huntington where all your senses can get hit -a lovely old village meant to be seen by foot with lots of “finds” -including the homegoods store Bens’s Garden (who can make the claim that they were O-listed!) and there are several restaurants who are on spot with not only their food but with their decor…check out Honu (great scene for dinner and drinks) and Besito (nice place whether you are having brunch,lunch or dinner). And heck it does not hurt that a Crumbs can now be found in the village as well! : )
Karen, I finally got a chance to check out Ben’s Garden last weekend and it was a nice experience. I especially like the inclusion of beautiful quotes on many of his products. Unfortunately, I wish I could share the experience with everyone but pictures weren’t permitted. Afterward I went to Crumbs and had a Red Velvet cupcake. I was prepared to stop halfway due to its jumbo size, but I couldn’t stop eating it. All I can say is Yummmmmm! I have been dreaming of it ever since. Can’t wait to go back. Thanks for the great suggestions.