NYC - Part VIII - The Met

The Met is overwhelming.  There is so much to see and each room opens up into the next in the fashion of a labyrinth.

I totally geeked out looking at all the furniture.  I was reading all about the in-lay, pietre dure, japanning and ogling the Duncan Fife exhibits. 

 They have a wonderful exhibition which is an actual re-creation of the living room from Northome by Frank Lloyd Wright.  Eveyone that walked in just stood in absolute silence taking it all in.  It was such a gorgeous space.



Off to one side in the archives, there was a workbench, tools and templates from the Tiffany studio.  There was also piece after piece of Tiffany glass throughout the American Wing.

A couple of pieces from the modern furniture room.



NYC - Part VII - John Derian

John Derian (6 East 2nd Street) has some of the most beautiful decoupage plates, vases, trays and paperweights I've ever seen.  It's a bit pricey but worth every penny for a handmade keepsake.

NYC - Part VI - Williamsburg

I visited the very hip Brooklyn neighbourhood of Williamsburg and stopped by two fantastic shops - The Future Perfect (115 North 6th Street) and A&G Merch (111 North 6th Street).  Both shops were recommended in the Design*Sponge Brooklyn Guide.

I have been smitten with the David Trubridge light fixtures for some time and previously blogged about the Piet Hein Eek scrapwood wallpaper and it was great seeing them together at The Future Perfect.

A&G Merch had equally great pieces and is right next door.

The accessories all had a wonderful sense of whimsy to them and most were in brillantly bright colours.

NYC - Part V - Brooklyn Flea

I visited the Brooklyn Flea on the last weekend it was being held indoors - so thankful of that as the weather was not conducive to being outdoors plus I got a chance to see the former Williamsburgh Savings Bank (now an event space called Skylight One Hanson).

There are tables throughout all three levels, including inside the old bank vault.  You can pick up vintage clothing, artwork, reclaimed typewriters, old toys, jewellery and even some fantastic coffee.  

I really liked the Hunters and Gatherers booth with its many natural curiosities (mixes well with the current tribal trend).