Go the F**k to Sleep

Children's book by Adam Mansbach, narrated by Samuel L. Jackson. Hilaaaaaarious.

Playtime at Governor's Island

If you find yourself in New York City on a Friday, then I recommend heading to Governor's Island for a day of free/cheap fun! Take the free ferry to the island (1, Whitehall/South Ferry). It's right next to the Staten Island Ferry. Last ferry leaving the city is at 3pm so plan for a morning voyage to take full advantage!

The beauty of going on a Friday as opposed to the weekend (it's only open Friday-Sunday) is it's FREE BIKE FRIDAY! You can rent a bike for free for an hour. It's about all you need really to circle around the island a few times. It's lovely. You get views of the Statue of Liberty, Battery Park, Brooklyn, etc. It's just a great time. Then, there are art exhibits, installations, DJs, performances scattered throughout. It's like a scavenger hunt to find the sweet activities! Here's what I found:

A treehouse of recycled/repurposed materials.

shipping crates turned into lounges

Eataly. Just kidding. Not on the island but I did go here to buy my picnic food. PRICEY!!! Delicious but pricey. I don't think I'd do it again.

Me in a giant hammock. Yes, there are hammocks with a view of...

A BLUE MARBLE ICE CREAM CART!!! Oh, and the waterfront.

inflatable & mulch-y playground

my favorite part: swings with a view

The Couches of NYC: Pavithra, Bob & Zach

It's been hella days since I blogged. So long that I'm already back in the bay area. But here's some catch up!

So, I spent day 4 at Bob's in Chelsea. This is the view:

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang, right??

Then day 5 & 6 at Pavithra's in East Village.

Her place is so charming and sweet. On my last night at her place, we watched game 4 of the playoffs over hard cider, levain cookies, high fives & high pitched screams. One of my favorite moments of the trip! Then it was back to Bob's for two nights and then to Park Slope for one night at Zach's. I'd like to give a special shout to every kind gentleman who carried my giant suitcase of craft fair supplies up the subway station stairs :)
We went to see Andrew Bird for free to kick off the summer concert series at Prospect Park and had some delicious pizza. The folks went out drinking while I was a good, responsible lady and went to bed by 1am to prep for my second round of Brooklyn Flea.

The Couches of NYC: The Biggers

The next two nights in NYC were spent at Kevin's parent's home in Wayne, New Jersey. Kevin sold me with the big backyard, my own room aka his childhood room, baby pictures galore, car ride to the fair, and of course & most importantly, I absolutely love his parents. I definitely got all that & more.

Kevin's parents & Kevin united for the first time. He was the only baby on the plane who was laughing and smiling :)

Kevin & his cousin.

My dinner after the craft fair on a plate designed by a young Kevin.

His plush duck collection at the foot of his bed.

Teehee!!

PORK ROLL! I finally had it. It tastes so good for you/so bad for you.

daaaaaaaaaaaaaawww...

MONSTERRRRR truck!

All in all, I had a lovely time with his parents. They drove me around the town and showed me his schools, the soccer fields where Kevin coached & played, the restaurant where Kevin ate after he bought his first car, and the lake near their house. The sentimentality, love, calm and sightseeing perfectly complimented the anxiety and worry of a craft fair. I couldn't have asked for a better (re)treat.

Oh brother what a Brookly Flea!!

What a wonderful day!!

got up early at the Biggers home and packed up the inventory

drove into the city from new jersey with kevin's wonderfully helpful parents and set up the booth with their & bina's help. hey sissy face!!
My sister took a majority of the pictures. these are just the ones off my phone. Overall it was a wonderful day. I had many surprise appearances from friends... Special shout to Angela, David, Brian & Candice, Zach, Matthew for the good intentions, Loretta & Gayathri for the love. & my sissy. It was just so lovely seeing my old new york friends. it almost felt like a fair in LA with all the folks gathered in the back laughing and telling stories. It felt like New York was home again. I duno.. It & everyone was just so nice. I also met a lot of foreigners and visitors so that was really exciting.

I emailed BK Flea about doing next Saturday's fair too but haven't heard back yet. I'm a little low on inventory but dang, it was just too good to not do again :)

BROOKLYN FLEA!!

banner borrowed from brooklynflea.com

Get ready for Le Petit Elefant's big voyage across the US of A. Destination: NEW YORK CITY!

The plush are packed & awaiting their return to where it all started. I'm thrilled to see old & meet new friends! So come on down to Brooklyn Flea & say hello to me and the neighboring 150+ vendors. & you can meet my little sister!! It'll be a good time :) Oh, and I'll be showing off the NEW CARD that has something to do with hearts and boogers. BOOGERS!

Brooklyn Flea
June 4, Saturday
10am-5pm, Rain or Shine
176 Lafayette Ave. (btw. Clermont + Vanderbilt Ave.)
Subway:
C to Lafayette Ave.
G to Clinton-Washington Ave.
B/D/Q/N/R/2/3/4/5 to Atlantic Ave.-Pacific St.
Map

Parks & Recreation

Manolo suggested we collaborate on a comic and collaborate we did! His bears + my elephantThe finished product! All done in a few hours of passing back & forth :)

Afterwards I rushed to Michael's to get a few supplies for a sign: paint, brush and I swiped a cardboard box from the store. I was about to buy a piece of foamcore but then I noticed the lovely box the foamcore was supposed to be sitting in so I took the empty one. They would have thrown it out anyway...

I rushed to the park & raced the sun!

30 mins later.

another 30 mins later :) Now you all can find me at Brooklyn Flea. Look for the happy lady!