On Sunday LA and I spent the afternoon exploring a rarely glorified area of Brooklyn that should receive way more publicity than it does: Red Hook. Granted, it probably wasn't as booming before Ikea opened up there last summer, but this is one of the most beautiful places in NYC I've been to. We had lunch on a waterfront porch of Fairway Market, ate key lime pies-yes, covered in dark chocolate- at a terrific place that is apparently one of Al Roker's faves, nonetheless. Then we spent the afternoon scouring Ikea for good deals and the perfect furniture for a still-in-progress apartment. Success! And in addition to finding great deals, we were also able to squeeze our entire week's worth of workout(s) into a single Sunday afternoon just by carrying the furniture in cumbersome and odd-shaped Ikea bags back to Manhattan. But, somehow... we made it back!
the view from our lunch table
I love the small American flag in this little boat with Lady Liberty in the distance.
GGMa, you would LOVE this place!
Thanks LA for recognizing this great photo opp! Ikea should thank you too.
This is the rug I really wanted, but it doesn't look quite as fab in person. But isn't it great in pictures?!
the pie place looks neat Pentene--What kind of pie did you get--think of me next time you go--surely hope you and Mom have fun--wish we could be there--lotsa love and hugs GG's
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