Over the holiday weekend I made my way up to Millbrook, NY and visted the Innisfree Garden. A 150-acre public garden–once privately owned from 1930 to 1960 by Walter and Marion Beck–Innisfree reinterprets the ancient art of Chinese landscape design and the concept of the “cup garden.” The idea is to walk from one three-dimensional [...]

You, me, & A.P.C.  We couldn’t resist the his and hers pairing this time around! a.p.c. cotton gingham retro t-shirt dress $280.00 a.p.c. men’s new gingham button down shirt $180.00 a.p.c. button sleeve jersey dress $150.00 a.p.c. long sleeve mariner stripe cotton tee $85.00 a.p.c. men’s short sleeve cotton boy t-shirt $70.00 a.p.c. men’s long [...]

New arrivals from Christophe Lemaire now available at www.shopbird.com. C’est magnifique! christophe lemaire cotton ikat print maxi tee $308.00 christophe lemaire zouave washed silk pants $384.00 christophe lemaire double collar printed cotton shirt $282.00 christophe lemaire cotton seersucker kimono blouse $488.00 christophe lemaire folded cotton seersucker shorts $230.00 christophe lemaire off-balance printed seersucker tee $256.00 [...]

…with new arrivals from No.6 shoes! no. 6 3-strap high heel clogs $260.00 no. 6 t-strap high heel clogs $245.00 no. 6 lace-up corset clogs $255.00 no. 6 woven open-toe high heel clogs $245.00 no. 6 huarache high heel sandal clogs $275.00 no. 6 woven open-toe high heel clogs $245.00 www.shopbird.com

Coming up —  Sunday evening, May 15th, I have a video piece showing as part of this event that pairs film and video art with live music.  Come see me, be visually inspired, and hear some music (including a reprise of the amazing Wrest) at 7pm, Cameo Gallery in Williamsburg.   I can’t wait!

The light has been awesome in Brooklyn lately.  Crisp spring mornings give way to bright, warm afternoons where the trees and flowers are glowing for the first time in months.  At Bird Williamsburg we’re lucky to have windows and skylights to let the sun’s glow on the merchandise highlight some of our favorite spring colors.  [...]

Undecorate Inspiration – Jen Mankins By Crissie | Posted in Interiors |May 10, 2011 10:15:01 AM The owner of Brooklyn’s Bird boutiques, Jen Mankins, was featured in the spring issue of Brooklyn Magazine. Her three shops are know for their eclectic, almost curated, selections of clothing. Jen’s home reflects the same sensibility – a collection [...]

Show your bones in dapper duds from Rag & Bone.  We couldn’t resist that rhyme.  Forgive us.  It’s the spring fever. rag & bone men’s cotton gedling blazer $395.00 rag & bone men’s linen & silk single slub tie $125.00 rag & bone men’s cotton blade shorts $175.00 rag & bone men’s 3/4 placket stripe [...]

It is grey and raining and not particularly pleasant.  So. What better place than rain-soaked doldrums to access the melancholy of your favorite albums.  For Bird in Williamsburg that means indulging our serious weakness for Dylan-referencing post-Grunge indie Rock.  Or whatever. The tour begins with 1998′s critically lauded and publicly “un-cool” narrative piece from Neutral [...]