For Derrick Cowit, owner of Uplyft, creating extraordinary moments for families and friends isn’t just a business model — it’s a legacy rooted in the heart of New York City. Long before he launched one of the city’s most premium tourism focused, experience-driven event brands, Derrick’s connection to NYC’s iconic attractions began as a child, woven into family traditions that shaped his passion for bringing people together. Continue reading Derrick Cowit: Crafting Unforgettable New York Experiences and Beyond Through Uplyft→
If you’re going to shop in a Pink Store you might as well do it using a Pink Shopping Cart, amiright? These visually delightful shopping carts (in the UK: shopping trolleys) were spotted inside Sweet Cats Cafe, located at 21 East 17th Street near Union Square!
Festive Pride Balloons Outside an East Village Restaurant (All Photos by Gail)
Happy Pride Month, NYC! We’re almost halfway into this favorite month of mine and it’s time for me to show enthusiastic support for the all LGBTQ-inclined friends of the ‘Gig! I love you! Here are some ways we can all get behind equality for our brothers and sisters, illustrated by a selection of my photos celebrating the beautify of diversity in NYC and beyond! Continue reading Celebrating NYC Pride Month 2024!→
On the hunt for the “oh wow” moment of the recent BDNYdesign show at Javits Center, I knew I had found the star of the show when I entered the booth for Lladró; a legendary company now in its 70th year. Introducing a captivating fusion of artistic elegance and functional brilliance, Lladró breaks-free from its traditional identity as a renowned creator of collectible porcelain figurines to unveil Soft Blown, a groundbreaking venture into the realm of interior lighting. Continue reading Eye On Design: Lladró Soft Blown Lighting Collection→
For his contribution to 200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries — an immersive exhibit celebrating Louis Vuitton’s 200th Birthday — artist and founder of Brooklyn Balloon CompanyRobert Moy molded ordinary rubber balloons into a sculpture that reveals the pliability and shape-shifting capabilities of the colorful birthday party decorations. Continue reading Eye On Design: Brooklyn Balloon Company-Designed Louis Vuitton Trunk→
