DUMBO Arts Festival 2011

DUMBO Arts Festival 2011 is this weekend! Last year was a lot of fun so I am so excited about this year’s. If you are in NYC area, I highly recommend coming by and check it out, during the day and/or night. If you see a 9.5 months pregnant lady walking around, that’s probably me so say hello! :) xo Hijiri

Found: Wild Mushrooms

aw it’s 10pm, I couldn’t post anything today until now… but it is my “daily” inspiration blog so even though it’s late, I will post something… something I found… wild mushrooms!

There were so many of them in the grass area between DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights on Washington Street. Made me look!

It’s true that I am exhausted all the time now that I’m 37 weeks pregnant… time is ticking! And I had no idea I would be so busy with doctor’s appointment and classes and such. Plus, we are still setting up nursery room and packing hospital bag on top of regular everyday work… I will be taking maternity leave soon, though, I think I will have my shop open until I’m in labor… (shop accordingly, please!)

Irene in DUMBO

I hope all of you in East Coast had a safe weekend… we are okay, nothing really happened around us, thanks to God.

But few blocks away from us by the water in DUMBO did get some flooding (on Main Street and Plymouth Street), but the waters receded on Sunday and did no apparent damage. Found this video (by @barneyrobinson via DUMBO blog) and wanted to share!

OLGA Chalkboard Sign

There is a (relatively) new shop in DUMBO — OLGA Guanabara — their gallery-like shop filled with beautiful handmade furniture and jewelry is simply stunning! And their chalkboard sign?! Gorgeous!! Do you see the gold bold frame? Caught my eye immediately and had to take a picture.

If you ever come visit DUMBO, you should stop by OLGA for some eye candy and inspiration!