Tuesday, March 20, 2012

New Places

The other day I showed you the pictures of my little trip to Milk Bar but the adventure didn't end there... The original trip started as we embarked on a mission to visit the Brooklyn Flea Market, but somehow failed to realize that because of the weather this time of the year they hold it indoors.. UGH!


Since we were already there we decided to head over to the Williamsburg area {where Milk Bar is} and realized that it's not just full of great stores, restaurants and coffee places but also a great place to live if you want to live close to the city but far enough from it too.



Places like this have always appealed to me because they are the perfect combination of modern living within a vintage environment, all of which is quite foreign to me. As I walked around it enticed me more than ever to one day move to a real city {Miami is still a pretty small town} and take advantage everything that urban living has to offer {I'd love to get rid of my car, BTW}.



There is something I've always envied of places where you have your neighborhood bars, restaurant, stores and the like, so you can walk into any of those places and just be there comfortably. I love the characters you can find here, the original ways in which people go by their everyday lives, and how entertaining people watching can be.

Have a great day and enjoy your neighborhood... who knows what you might find there!
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35 comments:

  1. HannahMarch 20, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    Love the milk sign! It is fun exploring your neighbourhood!

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  2. OMarch 20, 2012 at 4:04 AM

    Williamsburg is amazing: it is so different across the bridge and only a bridge away! Looks like you had the best of times :)

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  3. Carole Poirot March 20, 2012 at 4:05 AM

    Ah yes, people watching and drinking coffee: I could do that for hours. Great pics and - as you mentioned - the combination of vintage and modern makes it very appealing. xo

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  4. jMarch 20, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    People watching is one of my favorite sports! I've been to some parts of Brooklyn, but not Williamsburg. Somehow it always seems so far away even though it totally isn't. It looks like you had fun!

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  5. UnknownMarch 20, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    looks great
    as does your blog
    love the new design
    and also love
    people watching
    best free activity ever
    cheers
    x
    ...

    ***

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  6. SamMarch 20, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    Thanks for sharing these snippets from this quaint neighborhood. It looks warm and welcoming with old school charm.

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  7. Jalon BurtonMarch 20, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    Love these images (and yes, the new blog design) Thanks so much for sharing the trip with us - enjoy your Tuesday! Jalon

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  8. MariaMarch 20, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Looks like you had a great time!

    Maria @ Orchard Bloom

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  9. jeanette from everton terraceMarch 20, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    I've always wanted to go to the Brooklyn flea when it's indoors - the building looks amazing. I've been to the outdoor one but it was so hot I was miserable (and I'm from Phoenix!).
    I remember having an amazing breakfast on the walk there but silly me didn't take note of the name of the little cafe.

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  10. roothMarch 20, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Oh fun pics! I love the coffee picture - that's literally the only way I've seen coffee done for the past week here!

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  11. A Very Sweet BlogMarch 20, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    i know what you mean. i have a neighborhood breakfast place. so much charm.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  12. AnonymousMarch 20, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Oh looks like so much fun! Such a cute neighborhood!
    Much love,
    B

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  13. JessicaMarch 20, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    I love the pictures. Everything looks amazing. I would love to attend the Brooklyn Flea Market. And I love people watching.

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  14. HOGGER + Co.March 20, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Places like these are a photographer's dream..and I agree, a neighbourhood has such great quirks. I need to visit one day!

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  15. Tiffany KadaniMarch 20, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    How fun! I love Williamsburg for all the wonderful and eclectic things it attracts.

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  16. awhiteMarch 20, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Great post- I love a good mix of modern and vintage, too. :)

    -Ashley
    http://lerougestylo.blog.com

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  17. DeborahMarch 20, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    I love this place! And the pics are greats!

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  18. art nouveauMarch 20, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Thank you for your visit and your comment!!!what a nice neighbourhood!!I think you had a great time there!!I'm following your beutiful blog!!!xx
    Stay in touch!

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  19. A Crimson KissMarch 20, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    I was just walking through SF's South Park and thinking how lucky I was to be surrounded by some many innovators and creative thinkers–it's true, you never know what you'll stumble on!

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  20. Kathy March 20, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Oh, how cool! xoxo
    http://www.hellohellofriday.com/

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  21. BrandiMarch 20, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    I haven't been to their indoor space in Williamsburg. Was it awesome? Somehow, I typically end up at the one in downtown Brooklyn in the old bank. There's just something so cool about eating in an old bank vault.

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  22. Bravoe RunwayMarch 20, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    I've not been to a flea market ever! I really do want to go because I know there's a lot of unique one of a kind items out there!

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  23. JohannaMarch 20, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    I love the We Don't Serve Coffee sign. Classic.

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  24. Barbara von EngerMarch 20, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    I love the idea of a Milk Bar!;-)
    And one of the things I adore most is visiting the local flea market.

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  25. UnknownMarch 20, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    The Brooklyn Flea is my favorite!

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  26. TanMarch 20, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Fantastic! So much of New York I didn't get to see on my first visit. Must go again!

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  27. LinnMarch 20, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    I can't live without coffee:)
    One big problem ...

    Have a great week!

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  28. GiovannaMarch 20, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Thank you for your lovely comment! Super fun photos! Looks like a great day!

    xx
    Giovanna
    www.oliveandanarrow.com

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  29. PatriceMarch 20, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    What an adventure. There's nothing like discovering wonderful, new places and sharing those moments with people you care about.

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  30. UnknownMarch 20, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    LOVE the Brooklyn Flea!!! I did some serious damage there when I visited last October...one of the coolest flea markets I have been to :) XO brynn

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  31. AnnMarch 21, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    You live in a cool neighborhood...
    Love the vintage items.

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  32. Frances O@TheFashionHiveMarch 21, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    Going local love it!!

    http://thefashionhive.com

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  33. UnknownMarch 21, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    I can see you being very happy there. My good friend Ron, who passed away this year had a studio there since the 80s, it's pretty great.

    xo Mary Jo

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  34. Fabrizia SpinelliMarch 21, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Such a great post, I really like it, these pics are so nice!Sounds like a relaxing moment!
    Take a look and if you want we can follow each others: Cosa mi metto???
    Last day to win your favourite jewels from Les Jumelles

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  35. FASHION TALESMarch 22, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    I'm always intrigued in places such as this because I love vintage items, especially unique art pieces. Yes, people watching is so much fun to do. :-)

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