DUMBO COOL

WASHINGTON STREET in Dumbo, Brooklyn.

I visited 13th Annual Dumbo, ART UNDER THE BRIDGE FESTIVAL. This was an event which celebrated new artists and the local community which supports and preserves the Dumbo's unique art scene.
Although I am not an expert in art, I was at least able to consume the energy of the new artists as well as the art community.

But, what really caught my attention was, (of course!), the streets of Dumbo.

Streams of industrial, rusty buildings kept captivating my eyes. The scene-appropriate, hip crowds filled the streets to add extra coolness to the district. To me, walking through and observing these elements were cultural and design indulgence. The whole scenery was too rich for me. It was too overwhelming or challenging to throughly recap the experience of the visit to Dumbo.

There is definitely an one-of-a-kind coolness to the district of Dumbo. Let me call it, DUMBO COOL from now on.




Info:
D.U.M.B.O. Arts Center (DAC)
30 Washington Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-694-0831
Hours: Wednesday - Sunday 12 - 6pm
Admission: $2 Suggested Donation

IKEALIZED!

BEARD ST, Brooklyn.

I went to IKEA Brooklyn today. It was a mayhem there. Oh, yes, it was Saturday, which I should have realized before I left home. But it was all good, because I LOVE observing energetic consumers and their behaviors. So, today's trip to IKEA was very much productive.

I can name at least 10 of my friends whose favorite line is "I LOVE IKEA!" So, as I was walking through aisles, I was trying to figure out what exactly it is that makes them say that. And, I came up with my own understanding of it.


IKEA democratizes the idea of upgrading life. Owning and living with stylish and beautiful furniture means, to a lot of us, certain degree of accomplishment in life and IKEA has made it easier for wider range of people to feel the accomplishment.

By the time I was walking out of IKEA, I realized this;

IKEA does not simply sell home furnishing goods.
IKEA sells everyone a ticket to their ideal life at a discounted price.


And, I will call it IKEAlization. ha!






Biz Info:
IKEA Brooklyn
1 Beard Street
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Store Hours: 10am - 9pm daily
Restaurant Hours: 9:30am - 8:30pm daily
Phone: 718.246.IKEA (4532)