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Archive for the Getaways Category

Erie Basin

Nothing beats a trip down to Red Hook Brooklyn on an almost-spring type of day. After brunching at Hope & Anchor, Key Lime Pie-ing it at Steve’s Authentic and grabbing a brew at Ice House, I came across Erie Basin, the best curiosities shop that side of the BQE. Great antique and unique jewelry, furniture [...]

Tags: antiques, brooklyn, brunch, day trips, erie basin, jewelry, pie, red hook
Posted in Food, Getaways, Gifts, Mmmm, brooklyn on February 15, 2009 | There are currently 1 Comment

wejetset

The lust for travel is a universal yearning – but I think it’s particularly magnified for the New Yorker, stuck right in the middle of the most traveled-to city, but hardly able to break away from the grind that is New York living. The smart people over at wejetset feel the same way – but [...]

Tags: accessories, city living, travel
Posted in Getaways, Gifts, Videos on February 5, 2009 | There are currently No Comments

Breathe Inn

When Winter hits NYC, I often think how nice it would be to have a little house somewhere just to get away. Breathe Inn seems like the next best thing – it’s like going to your fabulously stylish friend’s house in the country + room service and no hostess gift required. Interestingly enough, it was [...]

Tags: Getaways, Hotel, Small Businesses
Posted in Getaways on December 17, 2008 | There are currently 2 Comments