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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Market color

 One of the many great things about Brooklyn is the creative ways of the use of space
and how to use that space to promote local artists.
When I heard about Dekalb Market I was itching to go...
Shops inside shipping containers?? I had to go see this for myself.
Sure enough here it is... a living community of artists and vendors inside these vibrant containers
in the middle of downtown Brooklyn, right off the subway.
Once we entered the colors were so alive
it was easy to forget the rain and the dark clouds lingering above.

We fell in love with the vibrant colors and the vibrating energy brewing inside


These were some amazing local artists.

I was super happy to see my good friend Maxcine and her yarn shop Stitch Therapy
doing so well in her new home.
The boys fell in love with this vintage toy shop Far Far Away Toys.
The captain relived his childhood with the king as they drooled over the Star Wars memorabilia.

"Hey look at this !! I had one of these ! " 
The captain was so excited to see one of the first hand-held video games.
The king was psyched to get himself a vintage Star Wars graphic novel in mint condition.
Some other shops...




The princess got a feathered headband of her choice
notice the DJ in the background

The food plaza had a dj, great food and drinks.
Located at the heart of the market this was where energy really pumped.

The princess enjoyed the music while we ate
The urban garden in the back had an outdoor seating area
that was perfect for hanging out with the kids 
It is certainly a place I can see myself returning to





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20 comments:

  1. ...Nina Nixon...June 6, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    How strange, but utterly brilliant all rolled into one.

    I know in the UK those kind of storage units are used as garden workspaces....another one of those wacky ideas, but it really does work.

    Nina xxx

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    1. Alma BohemeJune 6, 2012 at 10:35 PM

      I like weird but brilliant things all the time. It takes a special person to see beauty in the strange or unusual.
      Ok a bit off topic, but you know...
      I just signed the lease today to my apartment here in NY. Its all coming to reality and no longer a dream.
      A bit nervous, but a good nervous.
      Ok off topic again, but you know.
      Enjoy your week!
      Alma xxx

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  2. IsaJune 6, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    Sólo puedo decir una cosa, cuanto más veo tus fotos MAS QUIERO IR A NY!!!
    Increible, creativo, vibrante.... fantásticas tiendas, un montón de gente apasionada e imaginación a raudales!!!
    Yo también he tenido aventuras estos últimos días, el contraste con este mercado va a ser bastante grande, te aviso que mis paseos han sido muy diferentes...
    Besos sister ♥

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    1. Alma BohemeJune 6, 2012 at 10:44 PM

      Bueno si quieres venir yo será un gran "hosetess" , te llevaría a mis sitios favoritos .
      Pero sabes que me voy de aquí en Julio para Georgia...para otras aventuras que contarte.
      Pero te queria enseñar a NY. Se que te gustara.
      Una idea... podemos "trade"..yo vivo en España y tu aca? Como es esa película " The Holiday"
      Las eh visto?
      Bueno hoy firme los papeles para alquilar mi casa y me puse nerviosa.
      Finally!
      Quiero saber de tu aventuras sencillas o maravillosas, para mi son bellas
      Besos sister!xxx

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    2. IsaJune 7, 2012 at 9:07 AM

      Siiii conozco The Holiday.... podríamos hacerlo pero no estaría contigo ! :( y cuando vaya a USA ten por seguro que será para ir a verte a ti!!!!
      Estoy deseando ver Georgia a través de tus ojos ;)
      Muchos besos!!!!!

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    3. Alma BohemeJune 7, 2012 at 9:34 AM

      Jajajajaj si cierto que no están juntas hasta lo ultimo.
      Claro que te quiero enseñar NY!
      Gracias por tu deseos.
      Besos!

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  3. Kathy HaynieJune 7, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    I have a niece living in a shipping container in Alaska, where she teaches in a small village. Housing is difficult to come by, and she finds her "apartment" quite cozy. I assume it must be insulated there! Your photos are beautiful - really enjoyed your post.

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    1. Alma BohemeJune 7, 2012 at 12:45 AM

      Wow!! That is so admirable. She sounds really interesting. My husband and I had a one room apartment that was about that size and we had to share a bathroom. I remember thinking that is was cosy too and the best time of our lives. We still live simply even with two kids.
      Kathy , thanks for stopping by. Much appreciate the love here.
      Will be following you on your adventures in Oregon too.

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  4. vanitaJune 7, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Love this! Didnt realize there was a market place down by flatbush. that is where these pics are from, right? i know there's a shopping area. use to go there all the time. its been 3 years since i've been down that way...

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    1. Alma BohemeJune 7, 2012 at 11:39 AM

      You should go its really cool. If you go with kids just know there is only potter potties.
      The area is really changing you should come check it out.
      The only thing I do not like the Nets stadium coming here...booo ;(

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  5. UnknownJune 8, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    Thank you for your sweet comment. This place looks great, but how lucky are you to be living in Brooklyn (full stop).
    I think Australians see N.Y as THE coolest place ever!.

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    1. Alma BohemeJune 8, 2012 at 7:45 AM

      So true. Living in NY I have been lucky to be exposed to so much diversity and culture.
      I have always wanted to travel to Australia, it seems like a great place to explore .

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  6. AnnJune 9, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    Total eye candy! I would love to live in NY, looks like so much fun. I was actually born in Queens and my mother grew up in Brooklyn but we almost never get back there! We don't have anything that awesomely hip here. I did have a colorful adventure recently - my mom has lots of flowers at her house and I had fun snapping pictures : )

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    1. Alma BohemeJune 10, 2012 at 12:50 PM

      I loved all the colors here too. And the energy here was quite addicting with all the artisans.
      A big garden is something I would love to have out my front door.
      Hope your enjoy the weekend!

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  7. erinJune 9, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    I loved scrolling through these pictures - such a beautiful array of colors! =)

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    1. Alma BohemeJune 10, 2012 at 12:51 PM

      Thanks Erin for taking a tour with me!
      Happy Sunday !

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  8. TrudyJune 11, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    This looks like such an amazing place that would take some time to explore. Fabulous idea using the shipping containers. Wished I'd know about it when I was in Brooklyn!

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    1. Alma BohemeJune 11, 2012 at 9:28 AM

      Thanks Trudy! I hope to explore more places like this wherever my feet take me. I am sure there are cool places out your front door too, So glad you were able to experience a bit of Brooklyn for yourself. Thanks for stopping by !

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  9. margoJune 13, 2012 at 6:38 PM

    wow, such great photos of a lovely-intriguing place! next time i'm in new york, i will make brooklyn a priority. never been past manhattan. your "backyard adventure" has made me the sorrier for it.

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    1. Alma BohemeJune 13, 2012 at 11:47 PM

      Margo, Brooklyn is very different from Manhattan. It is very homey, has a lot of culture and has a more artsy feel.
      You would love it if you are ever here I can let you into some of the best local places.

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