For those of you who’ve been in the shop or simply passed by our windows, you’re probably already familiar with the Fobots….
Fobots are “found object robots” made by my dear friend, and very accomplished artist, Amy Flynn.
You may have seen the ‘bots in an Anthropologie catalog or on Ugly Betty (3/10/10). Other than Green in [...]
Pangea Organics are some of my very favorite skin & body care products.
I use their facial cleanser & cream every day as well as their scrub, toner & body lotion when I’ve got time, need or am just in the mood. It works great & helps me look & feel better.
This week, Pangea’s Education Coordinator – [...]
Sitting here in the shop – when I’m not shoveling (again) – enjoying the seasons… every single one of them that blows through our ‘hood.
It seems we’ve been moving back & forth between Winter & hints of Spring amidst many, many falling snowflakes. And it’s gotten me thinking about the Spring that will, inevitably, come.
The [...]
Since Green in BKLYN has opened, I’ve become obsessed with the Priti nail polishes that we carry in the shop. Priti is the name of the company. Very pretty is how said nail polishes appear on one’s fingers & toes.
Priti nail polishes contain no toluene, formaldahyde or BDPs. Their extraordinary soy polish remover moisturizes [...]
This is an old (one month old) Green Tips blog that a friend asked us to publish on the blog… So here it is. Just in case you’re missing the holiday season already or missed these great products… Happy holidays & a very merry Chrismahanakwansakah!
With the holidays upon us, many people are stopping in the [...]
Who wouldathunkit? Green in BKLYN is on the cutting edge… of tea!
This month we incorporated SerendipiTea’s USDA organic & fair trade loose leaf teas into the shop. With a lovely assortment of black, green, chai & herbal teas, Green in BKLYN unknowingly became a proud supporter of National Hot Tea Month (as deemed by the [...]
Bless those folks over at Brokelyn.com, teaching us all how to “live large on small change”. And now, featuring Green in BKLYN in their 25 part series… 25 Brooklyn Gifts, $25 & Under. We’re #3 in the series. We’ve reprinted the story below but you should totally go to their site (www.brokelyn.com) & check out [...]
This week, Joshua Onysk (the president & founder of Pangea Organics), came to Green in BKLYN to talk about Pangea’s amazing facial & body products, as well as beauty products in general…
It got me thinking about the “Dirty Dozen,” twelve ingredients to avoid in personal care products (courtesy of the Green Guide). None of the [...]
Just a reminder…
This Sunday (September 20th) a host from Pangea Organics will be at Green in BKLYN.
She’ll be answering questions & sharing all kinds of info about their amazing products:
• 5x Award Winning Face Mask
• Fabulous Facial Toner
• Serious Scrub
• Sensational Soap
• Luxurious Lip Balms & more…
If you don’t already know, Pangea Organics products do [...]
Every Sunday in September Myrtle Avenue becomes an active, pedestrian-friendly public space…
In other words, from 11am to 7pm every Sunday in September, Myrtle Avenue is closed to car traffic (between Clinton & Emerson Avenues) . Very green, indeed!
There are all sorts of events & happenings on the Avenue hosted by local businesses & organizations. For [...]