Friday, May 30, 2014

I.M. Pastry Studio Kickstarter Community Event


I.M. Pastry Studio Kickstarter Community Event
Sunday June 1, 2014
12:00pm – 5:00pm
1133 Nostrand Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11225

(between Midwood St. and Rutland Rd.)


I.M. Pastry Studio is looking forward to joining
the Prospect Lefferts Garden Community in 2014! 
Join Brooklyn's own,
pastry designer, Tiffany Washington and
dessert stylist, Jo-Laine Duke-Collins


at
I.M. Pastry Studio
for an afternoon of Music, Raffles Giveaways, Family Friendly Activities and
Free Cupcakes!
Kids can design their own cupcakes! 

The dessert duo is looking forward to giving back to their community and can’t wait for you all to visit in their new location!
There are only a few days left to contribute the
Kickstarter campaign
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/988804510/im-pastry-studio-is-coming-to-brooklyn-ny




Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Local Garden Stroll: Kings County Nurseries

Spring was long awaited this year and I plan to enjoy every moment of it.  Neighborhood walks are one of the joys of living in Brooklyn and this year, my 2 year old son, Sage can finally partake in the joy.  We started our day talking about seasons and the type of weather that we experience in the spring.  We read, Zinnia’s Flower Garden by, Monica Wellington and then headed out for our afternoon walk.






















Our main stop today was King County Nurseries.  My mother used to take me to Kings CountyNurseries after school on Fridays in the spring. She rewarded me for a good week by allowing me to choose a flowering plant, of which I always chose tulips.  Here I am, decades later, relishing the same tradition with my son.  We walked up and down the verdant aisles learning about, herbs, flowers and plants and reflected on the springtime story that we read earlier today.



























I introduced my little one to the fabulous couple, Joe and Lisa Merola who are the owners of the family landscaping company.  Kings County Nurseries was founded almost 60 years ago.   This husband and wife team continues to serve Prospect Lefferts Gardens and beyond with providing everything you want and need for your household gardening.  Additionally, they provide landscaping services throughout the city.



























It was a wonderful outing for Sage to see a family legacy in action and interact with Joe and Lisa.  This visit, he chose to take home a Melissa and Doug Blaze Firefly Kid’s Flashlight.  Apparently one of the chief buyers is the couple’s 2 year old granddaughter who decided that they should carry the full line of Melissa and Doug gardening supplies.


























Stop by Kings County Nurseries when you get a chance.  It’s a great place to visit with your family and get the supplies to grow your family garden together.  If you are new to gardening, the staff is knowledgeable and patient in helping you through the process.  It is a powerful feeling to know that you have grown the food that your family eats, or at least some of it anyway.  Have fun, Creating Legacies.    

Kings County Nurseries, Inc.
625 New York Ave. (bet. Rutland Rd. and Fenimore St.)
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 493-2363