CUBIC♥LOVE

@ EAST VILLAGE. I loved their street sign at first (how it is messily stenciled, and that was why I went into the store.
I felt in love with the store's concept; their selection, store decor, and the mood they create.
Next thing I realized, I was leaving the store with a white tee. Well-done cube!





info:
cube.
104 E7th Street (b/w 1st & A ave)
New York, NY 10009
Phone & Fax: 212.674.7649

DESIGN INSPIRATION OS THE DAY

@ TRIBECA. Full of inspiration.

CLASSIC-FAB

@ EAST VILLAGE. CLASSIC-FAB.

DEAR MY ANDY

@ SPRIN STREET STATION. I MUST see this. I am the Andy-folic.

CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF THIS CITY'S SENSE OF HUMOR

@ 6 TRAIN SPRING ST STATION. I just can't get enough of this. I love this city. And this city loves me and everyone.

LOVELY CHAIR (I want!)

@ PRINCE AND GREENE IN SOHO. Loved this chair @ FACE Stockholm.

RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE

@ NOLITA. Anyone?

I JUST LOVE THIS

@ DUMBO. I love. Another design indulgence. What do I need to do to be able to create something as cool as this. This is way too cool.

THE LIQUOR ALWAYS GETS ME...

@ THE LIQUOR STORE @ TRIBECA. Design indulgence. My inspiration. SEX!

GREENE STREET between Canal and Grand.
A-MAZAING store front. The best I have seen lately.

LOVE WITTY

GREENE STREET between Spring and Broome.

READ:

Wake up America.

It's time to go to bed...



LOooOOOooOve the wit.



Biz Info:
Hastens Beds
www.hastens.com
80 Greene Street
New York, NY 10012
(212) 219-8022

VALENTINE

GREENE STREET between Spring and Broome.

My favorite store had an amazing window display for Valentine's Day.

BTW, how was your Valentine's Day?



Biz Info:
Jack Spade
56 Greene St
New York, NY 10012-4301
(212) 625-1820
www.jackspade.com

AN AVERAGE PIZZA PLACE BUT...

MERCER STREET between Waverly and 8th.


It's just an average pizza place, but I was in love with this photogenic combination of the brick wall and the sidewalk.
Any brick walls always amaze me.



Biz Info:
Pizza Mercato
(212) 420-8432
11 Waverly Pl
New York, NY 10003

VERY LUCKY STRIKE

GRAND STREET between West Broadway and Wooster.

If you are shopping in Soho and looking for a place to sit down for a bit to have something to eat and drink, I highly recommend Lucky Strike.
First and for most, I love the inside decor. Its style of classic French bistoro (my favorite!) really sets its coolness.
And of course, the food is delicious. My favorite is French onion soup and egg benedict (yummmy!).

Unlike any other restaurants in this area, this place is more low-key and less chaotic. Although Soho is over commercialized, this place still manage to maintain neigborhood atmosphere. I think it is all due to its location. Grand Street is somehow blind spot for tourists and New Yorkers alike. I think it is one of these streets you sometime encounter in New York, which you never visit unless you have a specific reason.



Lucky Strike
59 Grand St
New York, NY 10013
(212) 941-0479
www.luckystrikeny.com

DEITCH "COOL" PROJECT

GRAND STREET between Greene and Wooster.

I love Deitch Project because, well... I love its logo and its store front. They are just so cool and every time I pass by this place, I can't help but to stop to observe this building. Very very inspirationally indulgent.

NY art galleries sometimes get authoritative and intimidating (and thus boring!). But Deitch Project has a fun spirit and down-town cool, which creates the welcoming atmosphere. And the logo and the store front surely reflect the feel. Very well-orchestrated.


Deitch Projects LLC
18 Wooster Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 941-9475
www.deitch.com

PHOTOGENIC

SPRING STREET between Broadway and Crosby.

Balthazar is just so photogenic.



Biz Info:
Balthazar Restaurant
80 Spring St
New York, NY 10012
(212) 965-1414
www.balthazarny.com

PORTO RICO IMPORTING CO.

BLEEKER STREET between McDougal and 6th Ave.


Very classic store front. I love its industrial feel.
Their website is also interesting.



Biz Info:
PORTO RICO IMPORTING CO.
201 BLEECKER ST.
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10012
212-477-5421
1-800-453-5908
www.portorico.com

HOLIDAY@CAFECAFE

GREENE STREET between Spring and Broome.

@ Cafe Cafe.

Lovely.

BTW, I LOVE the people who work at Cafe Cafe, They are VERY fun and welcoming. I used to go to THE famous and ubiquitous, tall-grande-vinte coffee mega-chain every morning to get my daily pick-me-up. But I got so tired of their poor customer service. So, my morning stop is now at Cafe Cafe. Just to be served by fun and cheerful people makes your day get going!! Thank you, Cafe Cafe!


Biz Info:
Cafe Cafe
470 Broome St # 2
New York, NY 10013-5309
(212) 226-9295

THE NEW YORK'S POST

PRINCE STREET between B'way and Mercer.

LooOOoooVE this font.

Very very retro, like 70's old-school style.

Reminds me of "GOTHAM CITY" from one of these comic books.

ADOREABLE

LAFAYETTE STREET between Bleeker and Houston.

Totally ADORE-able!

This flower shop is as cute as it sounds!

Amazing selection of gorgeous flowers and their great presentation.

Awesome!


Biz info:
Adore Floral Inc.
323 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10012
212.925.8182
http://adorenyc.com/