+ Pool = Cool!

Have you heard of Kickstarter? I look at it from time to time because it is a really cool idea, however, I never see anything Id like to actually contribute my hard earned money for. That was until I saw the +Pool about a year prior and was instantly obsessed with it and signed up for email updates, when and if they ever had any. When I then read they went to Kickstarter to collect funds to make the +Pool happen, I jumped at what I could do to help! Well, it looks like they reached their goal and the +Pool is actually happening in the East River in NYC/Brooklyn! How cool does this look?

 

Well, I contributed and if this epic pool does get made, I will have my name on a tile for as long as its there. I think that's pretty cool. So, if you ever go, try to find my name! OK, that doesn't sound too fun, but, I am super excited for this because of two things... 1. I LOVE POOLS and 2. I can brag that my tiny contribution helped. 

Blurb from Thrillist.com: 

 That fact that it's able to push as far as the fifth spot despite not exactly being real yet should let you know just how awesome this thing COULD be. It's a floating pool in the East River that cleans all the dead dolphins and mobsters out by way of a science-y filtration system, and lets you frolic unencumbered by pollution in a way that hasn't been possible in like 100yrs.

Fire Lemon Kick

This lemonade recipe is so so so yummy. I got the idea from Southern Living magazine then put my own spin on it with alcohol. Enjoy!!

Ingredients: 
16 Lemons
Sugar
Water
Rosemary
Vodka 

Directions: 

1. Slice Lemons in half.

 2. Dip halves of lemons into sugar on a plate face down.

3. Place lemons (face down) on grill on med high heat for 8-10 min. Make sure you are able to see grill marks and they are very soft.

 4. While waiting for the lemons to get their perfect grill marks, mix equal parts sugar and water to make a simple syrup. Once sugar granules have disappeared place a sprig of rosemary in and let cool. 

5. Once BOTH the simple syrup AND lemons have cooled, place a mesh strainer over your pitcher and squeeze all the lemony goodness out of your lemons.

6. Mix in your simple syrup and 2 cups of vodka (you can add more... lots more if you want) add ice cubes and stir.

7. DRINK UP and ENJOY! I loved how you could taste the grilled sugary lemons, it added such a summery taste!

Relaxation Week with (almost) No Phones

This weekend I totally just relaxed down south, wore over-sized sunglasses and annoyed my husband and dog. It was pretty perfect. I didn't even have my phone on me 90% of the time -- love that! I also totally beat Scottie in our usual wiffle ball game against each other. When he does connect though, it flys over the roof and I get mad because like, I'm a major league pitcher and total try to strike him out! :)

ooooh, I made the BEST vodka infused lemonade EVER this past weekend. I'll share recipe tomorrow.

Saturday in Coney Island

Since it is nearing the 4th of July there is only ONE thing I look forward to besides celebrating our country's independence -- NATHAN'S HOTDOG EATING CONTEST! So, we took our Saturday and got on the subway out to Coney Island. Those dogs are GOOD! I won't tell you how many we ate.

take the F back to Brooklyn -- its almost all above ground and awesome.

Friday Tunes

OMG.
I'm not even a Kanye fan, but, this song...

Is this the beginning to Industrial Rap!?

Williamsburg - Brooklyn

If you come to NYC this summer -- make sure you come to the neighborhood of Williamsburg in Brooklyn for an afternoon. :)

New Article in NY Times. 

Maybe you can see me and Mack too!

Our Personal Gallery

A few of our favorite pieces of art hanging in our tiny NYC apartment.

(we have a few more, but, these are our favorites)

 

From top left to right: 

Most were gifts! I just realized this and how awesome and lucky we are! 

1. Print from Sayulita, Mexico from our amazing friends John and Sandra. Its one of my favorites because of the design and message. It will be with me forever. :) 

2.  We all know the Obey poster that we've seen on most street corners in major cities across the world, but, the one I have, is one of Shepard Fairey's first drafts if you will. Long story short, I got it from a friend of his down in South Carolina in 1997 and it's signed by the man himself! I had it framed and the giant will look over us always. 

3. Bill Murray. One of Scott's family friends painted this and I think its such a perfect conversation piece as it prompts many of Murray's classic movie quotes.

4. These are hand painted scrap pieces of discarded wood from an artist in Columbia, South Carolina named Ernest Lee. I always saw him selling his work on the side of the road and stopped one day to ask him about his craft and learn about his art. He called himself The Chicken Man. His classic piece is the "funky chicken" which I bought 4 of and also the palm tree for $100.00 total in '00. After doing a quick google search, you can now buy his art at this gallery store! And, you can read an article about him here, in Southern Living Magazine. FASCINATING! GO CHICKEN MAN!!

5. Our picture corner. Love You, Mean It is a letter press piece I had custom made. The Brooklyn Bridge couple is a gift. The Warhol of our Dog, Mack, was an X-Mas gift from my brother that he made and the smaller pictures are random photographs we love. 

6. The Turquoise Cow Head is near and dear to my heart as it too was a gift from Scott's parents and I'm in LOOOOOVE with it. Its beyond unique and gorgeously made. 

I love our art and hope our collection or odd and interesting pieces continues to grow and grow.

"Be what you are, don't be what you ain't. Because if you be what you ain't, then you ain't what you are." - Ernest Lee. - See more at: http://www.columbiacvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&listingID=17501&menuID=131#sthash.hZf7VUVb.dpuf

"Be what you are, don't be what you ain't. Because if you be what you ain't, then you ain't what you are." - Ernest Lee. - See more at: http://www.columbiacvb.com/listings/index.cfm?action=display&listingID=17501&menuID=131#sthash.hZf7VUVb.dpuf

HodgePodge Of A Weekend

Bands play in the middle of the road on Saturday's in the 'burg.

Kirby's in the sun

Seriously, Mac - you're getting to be a little diva'ish.

Yarn Bomb went off on 6th street for the Absolut Open Canvas Art Show. Follow me on Instagram to see the video I made of the entire show.  (CKirbs) Click here to read more about the show.

Renegade Art Fair purchase. Williamsburg coasters. Can you tell I love my hood?

Just some good ole Brooklyn hipster fashion. (that's a dude, btw)

They finished the movie theater wall of super hero's. Its AMAZING!

i try.