With its Bubblegum Pink storefront and cheerful, candy-colored vibe, a small West Village boutique call Colorful Natalie has quietly become a social media darling. It’s the kind of place people stop to photograph first, and then realize they actually want to go inside.
While browsing the ultra-chic Tribeca boutique A Little Pink, my eye went straight to this towering display of candy-floss–colored feathers exploding from a sculptural glass vase. Part décor object, part couture fantasy, it floats in the space like a glamorous pink cloud. Continue reading Pink Thing of The Day: Feather Plume Perfection→
If you happened to visit the LEGO Store at Fifth Avenue and 23rd Street last year, you might remember their spectacular tie-in display for the movie Wicked — complete with life-size LEGO sculptures of both Glinda and Elphaba. Earlier this year, I shared Glinda as a Pink Thing of the Day, but with the release of the new film Wicked: For Good (full disclosure: I haven’t seen either movie yet), it only seems right to give Elphaba her moment in the spotlight as well. Continue reading Life-Size LEGO Sculpture of Elphaba From Wicked→
Candle lovers know the disappointment of lighting a favorite candle, only to find the scent faded or the wax discolored. The reality is, how you store candles has a direct impact on their fragrance, burn quality, and even safety. At the Willis Candle Shop, candle care is just as important as candle crafting. Whether you collect autumn candles for every season or enjoy a single wood wick candle in your living room, knowing the right way to store candles can extend their life and keep every burn as satisfying as the first. Even the best non-toxic candles deserve a little attention when they’re not in use, ensuring your home always smells like Texas comfort and style. Continue reading Store Candles the Right Way: Willis Candle Shop Tips for Freshness→
If you’ve wandered along the gritty stretch of Canal Street where the LES meets Chinatown, you’ve probably passed right by a storefront that feels like a glitch in the matrix. Nestled among cell phone kiosks and dollar stores is New Hi-Tech Corp, a longstanding electronics repair shop at 47 Canal Street (founded in 1983) whose hypnotic display window turns more heads than any shiny gadget inside ever could.
