#Marble Restoration NYC

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Marble and Grout Repair by Johnnystonework

Johnnystonework is the right company to restore your natural stone. Whenever you need marble restoration NYC just make a call and these experts will bring back the beauty of your stone. The pros ensure that marble to its original beauty in no time at all. Moreover, they can also alter the final finish of the stone to a gloss, matte, or satin luster. This company is recognized for our excellent marble cleaning and restoration, knowledge, expertise and ability to share and implement best cleaning and hygiene practices. They always follow the latest standards and provide each service accordingly. Their restoration process can increase your stone’s value 

Commercial Marble Restoration 

Remember, the first impression of your business is crucial. This means you should have a good impact on your clients because you have no second chance to make an impression. One of the first things your visitors will notice is the floor and how well it is maintained. Johnnystonework has already handled a lot of projects for commercial properties, lobbies, and restaurants. Due to their regular marble restoration NYC, your high-end floors will be kept looking brand new for a long time. 

Residential Marble Restoration 

The expertly trained technicians from Johnnystonework are specialists in the art of transforming your home’s scratched, cracked, or damaged marble. Having many years of experience in the industry, they have developed an exceptionally successful restoration process which includes:

cleaning 

polishing

shining

sealing 

 Just count on this team to restore your home’s stone surfaces and enhance their beauty and presentation.

The Process of Marble Restoration 

You can expect the following process if you deal with this company to restore the natural beauty of your marble stone. First they discuss the project with our clients. This helps to assess the condition of your stone. They will then provide you with a suitable quote for the restoration process. If you approve the quote, these experts start the process by cleaning and etching the surface to create a good bonding surface for the new sealer. After that, they apply a penetrating sealer which helps reduce absorption and prevents cracking. The duration of marble restoration typically depends on the size of the property. Just contact this team and be sure they will leave your home looking like new again.

Grout Repair Services

At Johnnystonework, the whole team is committed to helping you bring back the beauty of your tiles as well. They offer tile and grout repair Long Island so they won’t look dull and grimy. Once the experts have grout cleaned professionally, there is no going back to the old days of scrubbing and cleaning only to get them looking clean as much as possible. In fact, tiles are scrubbed and treated with a protective finish so that your room will look as good as the day the tiles were new.

The experts have got all on hand to provide the best grout repair on Long Island. They use the right products and the right tools to scrub and clean out grouting and surfaces of tiles. They never damage tiles because they know how to handle the process. It means that getting down on your knees and scrubbing for several hours to remove the dirt and grime is no longer about you. As a result, you get sparkling kitchen or bathroom surfaces to admire.

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JULY 14TH, NYC

THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM PRESENTS

THE ODYSSEY OF GODS AND MEN  — A GREEK ART & HISTORY GALA AND FUNDRAISER 

The Brooklyn Museum opens its doors this Friday night to an illustrious gala — held under the dome at their Sculpture Gallery, which is precisely what it says on the tin: a large, white-marbled room where countless Greek statues watch your every move.  But the exposure comes with a good cause: to raise funds for the museum’s growing Greek fund, for further research, restoration, exploration, and upkeep of the countless pieces of Greek art found at the museum and those still to be discovered and brought through these doors. The public ranges from those who can donate a fiver — to five million. And yes, those who just needed an excuse to wear a fancy dress, too.  Inside the halls, ethereal music is played, the most breath-taking sculptures are brought out of the dark room and into display, and small performances of Greek mythology are sprinkled throughout.  Welcome, to tonight’s Odyssey.

IC INFORMATION:

SETTING: The Brooklyn Museum.The event starts at7:30pm, in the cusp of sunset shifting into nighttime. The fundraiser is held mainly at the grand Sculpture Gallery, though characters may explore beyond it. Keep in mind, some areas may be closed for the purposes of the event.

DRESS CODE: The dress code is gala — think long dresses, tuxedos, your most expensive fabrics — inspired by Greek Mythology: Gods and Men. Character’s interpretations of this vary up to each person’s personality. It’s likely however to lean more into loose creative freedom, than costumey. 

OOC INFORMATION:

IC, THE EVENT TAKES PLACE ON THE NIGHT OF JULY 14TH. OOC, the end date will be determined soon.

Members are encouraged to pause non-event threads during this event, but not required. We understand certain threads and interactions are important for character and plot development, so we leave that up to your personal judgement. We ask that, should pre-event threads continue, that they don’t overtake event ones.

It is a requirement, however, that no new threads outside of the event are started until the event wraps. 

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO PLOT with your fellow players any plots and/or conflicts that may happen. For heavier conflicts, please do make sure to message the main about it first.

As always, should there be any questions or need of assistance with any plots, please feel free to contact the admins and we’ll be happy to help you.

OUTFIT CHALLENGE:

CREATIVE OUTFIT & NARRATIVE HEADCANON: What outfit is your character wearing? Why have they decided to attend? Answer all or any of these through a post of your liking. <3

If choosing a specific mythology figure to be inspired by, your character may claim one from the list below. Characters taking a looser route and not driving specific inspiration don’t need to go through this step. 

INSTRUCTIONS:

— To claim a mythology figure, just message the main blog and say their name + character you’re claiming it for. Once the admins respond with confirmation, the figure is yours! — If you have multiple characters, please be mindful of your fellow players, and please choose one figure for one character, and allow for others to have a chance to claim theirs before claiming more. — Figures are AVAILABLE unless CROSSED OUT.

APHRODITE — APOLLO — ARES — ARTEMIS — ATHENA — CERBERUS — CIRCE — DEMETER — DIONE — DIONYSUS — ERIS — FATES (0/3) — MUSES (3/9) — HADES — HEBE — HECATE — HERMES — HEPAESTUS — HESTIA — HERA — HERMES — PERSEPHONE — POSEIDON — ZEUS — CHRONUS — EROS — EREBUS — GAIA — NEMESIS — NYX — THEMIS — ACHILLES — ODYSSEUS  — HERACLES — PSYCHE

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QUOTES CHALLENGE: 

For this challenge, characters may claim quotes as written by Homer.

Whatever route you take, is up to you — SO LONG AS THE GIVEN QUOTE IS TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.The quote does not need to be spoken or explicitly a part of the thread, but can be if you wish. 

You can use the quote of your choice for open starters, or closed starters. You have 24 hours to use your quote after claiming it, or it becomes available again.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT is the name of the game. We encourage you to have your character enter the scene one way, and leave with somewhat of a changed perspective. This can be as subtle, or as intense as you see fit.

INSTRUCTIONS: 

— To claim a quote, just message the main blog and say the quote number + character you’re claiming it for. Once the admins respond with confirmation, the quote is yours! — If you have multiple characters, please be mindful of your fellow players, and please choose one quote for one character, and allow for others to have a chance to claim theirs before claiming more. 

01. “Of all creatures that breathe and move upon the earth, nothing is bred that is weaker than man.” [UNCLAIMED]

02. “The gods envy us. They envy us because we’re mortal, because any moment may be our last. Everything is more beautiful because we’re doomed. You will never be lovelier than you are now. We will never be here again.” [XIMENA RODRIGUEZ]

03. “There can be no covenants between men and lions, wolves and lambs can never be of one mind, but hate each other out and out and through.” [UNCLAIMED]

04. “Hateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart and speaks another.” [UNCLAIMED]

05. “A man who has been through bitter experiences and travelled far enjoys even his sufferings after a time.” [RAHI KUMAR]

06. “Be strong, saith my heart; I am a soldier; I have seen worse sights than this.” [UNCLAIMED]

07. “Let me not then die ingloriously and without a struggle, but let me first do some great thing that shall be told among men hereafter.” [UNCLAIMED]

08. “Even a fool learns something once it hits him.” [UNCLAIMED]

09. “We men are wretched things.” [MINERVA HAWTHORN]

10. “The difficulty is not so great to die for a friend as to find a friend worth dying for.” [UNCLAIMED]

11. “Men are so quick to blame the gods: they say that we devise their misery. But they themselves- in their depravity- design grief greater than the griefs that fate assigns.” [JULIAN BERKELEY]

12. “I didn't lie! I just created fiction with my mouth!”

13. “The blade itself incites to deeds of violence.” [MATHIAS MALKOVICH]

14. “Each man delights in the work that suits him best.” [UNCLAIMED]

15. “There will be killing till the score is paid.” [UNCLAIMED]

16. “If you serve too many masters, you'll soon suffer.” [UNCLAIMED]

17. “Few sons are like their fathers--most are worse, few better.” [UNCLAIMED]

18. “Why cover the same ground again? ... It goes against my grain to repeat a tale told once, and told so clearly.” [UNCLAIMED]

19. “Too many kings can ruin an army” [UNCLAIMED]

20. “The sort of words a man says is the sort he hears in return.” [UNCLAIMED]

21. “These were the colloquies in heaven.” [UNCLAIMED]

22. “Better to be the hireling of a stranger, and serve a man of mean estate whose living is but small, than be the ruler over all these dead and gone.” [UNCLAIMED]

23. “I know not what the future holds, but I know who holds the future.” [UNCLAIMED]

24. “I have no interest at all in food and drink, but only in slaughter and blood and the agonized groans of mangled men” [UNCLAIMED]

25. “We are perpetually laboring to destroy our delights, our composure, our devotion to superior power. Of all the animals on earth we least know what is good for us. My opinion is, that what is best for us is our admiration of good.” [UNCLAIMED]

HAVE FUN! <3

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Wood Stripping

We are beginning our next project in a neighboring building on Putnam Ave In Bed Stuy. This is a 1890's Renaissance Revival home a much smaller floor plate than our previous projects but a very exciting amount of original detail and great bones. While we await plan filings we are have begun the laborious and very messy project of stripping the woodwork.

There are more than 10 coats of paint varnish on much of the woodwork, Stripping detailed woodwork can be while almost as costly as updating electrical. or plumbing systems, but it is crucial to maintaining the traditional beauty and enhancing the value of the home.

There are various products and each paint stripping specialist seems to prefer. Unfortunately many of the more effective products have toxic fumes and are found only in small hardware stores bought only via code word. Each. wood stripping specialist has their preferred material. Citrus Peel can get the job done but with exhaustive effort. Peel Away is still a favorite for many. Others prefer to remove the paint with heat guns which can leave scorch marks on wood if not done very carefully.

We began stripping wood on site. in areas. where the wood and marble aren't moving. We will soon be taking off most of the doors and molding and stripping the rest off site, which will a fraction of the cost of stripping the work site work.

Will post photos as we go along.

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New York’s Crown Jewel: Visiting the Empire State Building

The Empire State Building, an iconic symbol of New York City, stands as a testament to human ambition and architectural prowess. Completed in 1931, this towering structure has captured the imagination of millions, making it a must-see destination for visitors worldwide.

History of the Empire State Building

The Empire State Building's history is rooted in the competitive spirit of the 1920s, a time known for the race to construct the world's tallest building. Designed by architects Shreve, Lamb & Harmon, the project broke ground in 1930. Astonishingly, the building was completed in just over a year, opening its doors on May 1, 1931.

This remarkable feat was achieved despite the Great Depression, showcasing resilience and determination. Originally conceived as a business hub, the building quickly became a cultural icon, appearing in countless films and photographs.

Architectural Marvel

Standing at 1,454 feet tall, including its antenna, the Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world until 1971. Its design, characterized by Art Deco style, features a sleek, symmetrical structure with setbacks that enhance its vertical lines. The limestone facade and aluminum spire add to its elegance, making it a timeless piece of architecture.

Places to Explore

Observatories

The Empire State Building offers two main observatories:

86th Floor Observatory: This open-air deck provides unparalleled 360-degree views of New York City. Visitors can spot iconic landmarks such as Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge. Telescopes are available for a closer look, and informative plaques highlight points of interest.

102nd Floor Observatory: For those seeking an even higher perspective, the enclosed observatory on the 102nd floor offers sweeping panoramic views. Recently renovated, this space provides a luxurious experience with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Interactive Exhibits

The "Dare to Dream" Exhibit: Located on the 80th floor, this exhibit delves into the construction history of the building. It showcases original documents, photographs, and architectural sketches that bring the building’s story to life.

Sustainability Exhibit: Highlighting the Empire State Building’s commitment to eco-friendly practices, this exhibit details the innovative efforts taken to reduce energy consumption and enhance sustainability.

Art Deco Lobby

The ground-floor lobby is a masterpiece of Art Deco design. With its stunning ceiling murals, bronze medallions, and marble accents, the lobby is a work of art. Visitors can also admire the restored features that reflect the building’s historical significance.

Best Time to Visit

The Empire State Building is open year-round, but the best time to visit depends on your preferences. Early mornings or late evenings tend to be less crowded, allowing for a more relaxed experience. Visiting during sunset provides a spectacular view as the city transitions from day to night, with twinkling lights enhancing the skyline.

Tips for Visiting

Buy Tickets in Advance: To avoid long lines, purchase tickets online ahead of time.

Dress Comfortably: The observatories can be breezy, so dress accordingly.

Plan Your Visit: Allocate at least two hours to fully enjoy the exhibits and views. If you are not a native New Yorker, keep a time zone converter handy to get the NYC timezone while planning your trip.

Photography: Don't forget your camera for capturing unforgettable moments.

Conclusion

The Empire State Building is more than just a skyscraper; it's a symbol of innovation, resilience, and the spirit of New York City. Whether you're marveling at its architectural beauty, exploring its rich history, or soaking in the breathtaking views, a visit to this iconic landmark is an unforgettable experience. Plan your visit carefully to maximize your time at this iconic institution, and you'll leave with a greater understanding for the beauty and intricacy of human invention.

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GRINDING NYC

At Scan Tech Services Inc, we provide comprehensive grinding services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients across various industries. With our expertise, advanced equipment, and commitment to excellence, we deliver efficient and precise grinding solutions for a wide range of applications. We specialize in concrete grinding services designed to enhance the surface quality, smoothness, and durability of concrete floors, pavements, and structures. Whether you need surface preparation for coatings, leveling uneven surfaces, or removing imperfections, our skilled technicians utilize advanced grinding techniques to achieve optimal results. Asphalt Grinding: Our asphalt grinding services are ideal for repairing, resurfacing, and rejuvenating asphalt pavements and surfaces. From removing surface irregularities and imperfections to improving traction and aesthetics, we employ precision grinding methods to restore the functionality and appearance of asphalt surfaces effectively. Floor Grinding: We offer floor grinding services to address a variety of flooring materials, including concrete, terrazzo, marble, and epoxy coatings. Whether you require surface preparation for new flooring installations or restoration of existing floors, our team utilizes high-performance grinding equipment to achieve smooth, level, and polished surfaces tailored to your specifications.

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Floor Cleaning NYC

Revitalize Your Space: Floor Cleaning Services in NYC

The city that never sleeps, New York City, is a bustling hub of activity, culture, and life. Amidst the constant motion of this metropolis, maintaining a clean and presentable space is vital. Among the many aspects of cleaning, one often overlooked yet fundamental element is floor maintenance. From the gleaming lobbies of skyscrapers to the cozy interiors of residential apartments, clean and well-maintained floors play a pivotal role in upholding the aesthetic appeal and hygiene of any space. This is where professional floor cleaning services in NYC step in to rejuvenate and restore floors to their pristine state.

The Essence of Floor Cleaning in NYC: Floor cleaning in NYC is not just about aesthetics; it's about creating a hygienic environment. With the city's diverse foot traffic, floors accumulate dust, dirt, and grime rapidly. Commercial spaces, office buildings, residential complexes, restaurants, and retail stores all demand various floor care solutions. Professional cleaning services understand the nuances of these different environments and cater to their unique cleaning needs.

Specialized Techniques and Equipment: NYC floor cleaning services employ advanced techniques and cutting-edge equipment to deliver exceptional results. From hardwood to marble, tile to carpets, each flooring type requires specific cleaning methodologies. Expert cleaners utilize specialized tools like industrial-grade vacuums, steam cleaners, and eco-friendly cleaning solutions to effectively tackle stains, spills, and deeply embedded dirt without causing damage to the floors.

Tailored Solutions for Different Floor Types: One of the key challenges in floor cleaning is handling various floor materials. In NYC, where architectural diversity is rampant, the need for tailored cleaning solutions becomes even more pronounced. Whether it's restoring the luster of hardwood floors in historic brownstones or maintaining the sleekness of marble in upscale establishments, professional cleaners have the expertise to treat different floor types accordingly.

Health Benefits and Environmental Considerations: Clean floors contribute significantly to indoor air quality. In a city like NYC, where pollution levels can be high, maintaining clean floors minimizes allergens, dust, and pollutants that can affect respiratory health. Moreover, reputable cleaning services prioritize eco-friendly practices, using biodegradable products and sustainable methods to minimize environmental impact.

Convenience and Time-Saving: Time is a valuable asset in a fast-paced city like New York. Hiring professional floor cleaning services saves time and effort. Instead of grappling with cleaning chores, residents and businesses can focus on their core activities while skilled cleaners efficiently manage the floor care tasks, ensuring a spotless and welcoming environment.

Enhancing Aesthetics and Longevity: Clean floors elevate the overall appearance of any space. Regular maintenance not only enhances aesthetics but also extends the lifespan of flooring materials. By preventing dirt accumulation and addressing issues promptly, professional cleaners help preserve the integrity of floors, saving clients from costly replacements or renovations.

Customer Satisfaction and Reputation: For businesses, maintaining a clean and inviting space is crucial for attracting and retaining customers. Whether it's a restaurant, hotel, or retail store, a well-maintained floor contributes to positive customer experiences, boosting satisfaction and building a positive brand reputation.

In the vibrant tapestry of New York City, where diversity thrives and lifestyles vary, floor cleaning services play a pivotal role in maintaining the cleanliness, hygiene, and visual appeal of spaces. The professional expertise, specialized techniques, and tailored solutions offered by these services ensure that the diverse needs of residential and commercial spaces are met with precision and care. By embracing modern methodologies, eco-friendly practices, and a commitment to excellence, floor cleaning services in NYC contribute significantly to creating healthier, more appealing environments that reflect the city's dynamic spirit.

In a city where time is of the essence, entrusting the care of your floors to professional cleaners isn't just a matter of convenience; it's an investment in the longevity, beauty, and health of your space. Whether you're a business owner aiming to impress customers or a resident seeking a fresh, clean atmosphere, the specialized expertise of NYC's floor cleaning services stands ready to transform your space, ensuring it shines amid the bustling energy of the Big Apple.

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The Ultimate New York City Guide | Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn (Part 2)

This post is Part 2 of my New York City Travel Guide! New York is such a big city with so much to see and do and a plan is important…otherwise, you’ll spend your time crisscrossing the city, trying to figure out what to do next. Staying in close proximity to the sights you want to see and planning to eat at restaurants that are close by will allow you to spend less time traveling from place to place and more time enjoying the sights! I hope you enjoy this post! My daughter Rebecca painstakingly put together both of these guides and they are very comprehensive!

Lower Manhattan 

Soho/ West Village/ Gramercy  

Stay

The Mercer

Located in the heart of Soho, the Mercer Hotel is one of the most famous hotels in New York. With only 74 rooms, this hotel is on the smaller side but the accommodations are beautiful with neutral modern rooms that are warm and spacious.  On any given day you’ll likely see paparazzi waiting outside the entrance to snap a photo of a famous actor or singer as this hotel is favored by celebrities. 

The Broome Hotel

The Broome is a charming 14-room boutique hotel in Soho. The space is beautifully furnished with a contemporary feel and is centered around a charming courtyard, a rare find in NYC.  If you love the Soho area and are looking for an intimate and charming hotel, the Broome is the perfect stay! 

Imaged below from thebroomenyc.com

The Bowery

With one of the coziest lobbies in all of NY, complete with woodburning fireplaces and big leather chairs you won’t want to leave in the cold winter months, the Bowery is one of the city’s most luxurious hotels. The rooms are warm and inviting with a sweet teddy bear on each bed to make you and your family feel at home.  There is also a beautiful restaurant and bar located in the hotel. I have stayed in this hotel and it is lovely!

Images below from theboweryhotel.com

Nine Orchard Hotel

Housed in a building that was originally the Jarmulowsky Bank and built in the early 1900s, the building has been meticulously restored to its former Neo-Renaissance splendor. The lobby features grand, arched windows and ornate ceilings; pink Tennessee marble floors, and Botticino marble walls, this is a stunning hotel to stay at in lower Manhattan.

Images below from nineorchard.com

Eat

Commerce Inn 

The Commerce Inn is a Shaker Inspired Early American restaurant located in the West Village. They feature delicious yet simple recipes that you would find in someone’s home like pork chops with plums, green beans with bacon, and warm fruit cobblers.  The interior honors the history and architecture of the 1900s West Village and is a cozy and homely atmosphere to enjoy mouthwatering comfort food.

Images below from thecommerceinn.com

I Sodi

Owned by the same chefs as Commerce Inn, I Sodi is named after Rita Sodi who grew up in Italy. I Sodi crafts some of the best Italian food in the west village in a warm and cozy restaurant. This is a wonderful spot for a delicious italian meal downtown. 

Images below from theinfatuation.com, isodinyc.com

Frenchette

A beautiful French restaurant in the west village, Frechette offers delicious French dishes and amazing wine. This a wonderful place to stop in for wine and frites while shopping or to make a dinner reservation for a special meal. 

Images below from guide.michelin.com, frenchettenyc.com

Balthazar

An iconic Soho brasserie, Balthazar opened in 1997 and has been a bustling NY eatery ever since. Serving French fare from breakfast through dinner every day, and brunch on weekends, this is a great spot for a meal while shopping around Soho. 

Images below from instagram.com

Estela

One of the most celebrated restaurants in the United States, Estela holds one Michelin star and is serving up signature dishes that are now considered New York City classics. The environment is intimate and cozy for dinner, brunch with friends, or a cocktail late at night. Estela is the perfect downtown New York restaurant!

Images below from estelanyc.com

Jacks Wife Freda

An all-day bistro that invokes the memories of being welcomed home again by loved ones, Jack’s Wife Freda is the perfect spot for lunch or weekend brunch when bopping around the Lower East Side. The interior is bright and charming and the food is delicious and comforting. They have locations in the West Village, Soho, Chelsea, and Williamsburg. 

Images below from jackswifefreda.com

Buvette

With tiny tables and a bustling atmosphere, Buvette feels like the perfect neighborhood spot for a true New York City meal. Offering French classics such as ratatouille, coq au vin, and cassoulet, Buvette is always bustling and fun any time of day, they have a particularly wonderful brunch! 

Images below from ilovebuvette.com

Le Coucou

Acclaimed chef Daniel Rose shares a fresh approach to classic Frech food at Michelin star restaurant, Le Coucou. The food is stunning and delicious and the space is beautiful and sophisticated. The perfect spot for a fine dining experience in the city!

Images below from guide.michelin.com

Drink

Mace 

Named one of the World’s 50 Best Bars for three years in a row, Mace is a unique cocktail bar on W 8th St in Greenwich Village. The bar was opened in 2015 by acclaimed French bartender Nico de Soto and Cocktail Kingdom’s Greg Boehm and is now a know destination in Lower Manhattan. Mace serves cocktails based on individual spices and ingredients. Think Makrut Lime Leaves, Batak Pepper, and Dill. A truly unique experience and an unforgettable drink.

Images below from macenewyork.com

Shop

Hudson Grace

We stopped in Husdons Grace when we visited New York and December and loved everything in the shop! They have beautiful tableware, home decor, candles, gifts, and more! Be sure to stop in!

Image below from hudsongracesf.com

Jenni Kayne Home

Many of us know Jenni Kayne for their buttery soft cashmere sweaters but they also have a beautiful home line of luxury furniture, home accessories, and kitchen and dining wear, all in their signature neutral color palette and full of texture and warmth. Check out their beautiful Green Street location next time you are roaming around Soho.

Image below from jennikayne.com

ABC Carpet & Home

The meca of home goods and artisan gifts including ceramics, fine jewelry, books candles, and more, ABC Carpet & Home is a must-visit. They also have a wonderful restaurant, abc kitchen that serves delicious new American fare.

Aesop

Found across the world and known for its amazing hand soap, Aesop is a luxury skin and body care brand founded in Australia. Each store is meticulously designed by a different architected and the products are of the highest quality and smell and feel amazing on the skin. Highly recommend stopping in just to experience the space. Each store is different and all are beautiful! Have a cup of their signature rosehip mint tea and wash your hands with their luxury soaps. There have locations across Manhattan and Brooklyn!

Photos below from Aesop

What Goes Around Comes Around

Opened in the early 90s, What Goes Around Comes Around has grown to be one of the best luxury consignment stores in the city. The shop is beautiful and the inventory is even more fabulous! Be sure to stop in, you’ll find things you won’t find anywhere else!

Photos from What Goes Around Comes Around

Joanne Hendricks Cookbooks

Tucked away down one of the cobblestone streets in the West Village is Joanne Hendricks Cookbooks. This independently owned bookstore sells rare, vintage, and out-of-print cookbooks, along with classic cocktail books, unique menus, old photographs, and collectible tableware. This a great spot to find something special and unique for your favorite cook. Be sure to call ahead as the shop hours are a bit unpredictable.

Photos below from atlasobscura.com

Experience

The Whitney Museum of American Art 

The Whitney - located in the West Village, focuses on 20th and 21st-century American Art. The permanent collection offers more than 25,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, films, videos, and new media by more than 3,500 artists. The museum places an emphasis on exhibiting the work of living artists as well as maintaining an extensive collection of important pieces from the first half of the last century. The Whitney is a great way to spend an afternoon taking in some art!

Tenement Museum

Located on the Lower East Side, the Tenement Museum is a unique experience that shares the stories of early immigrants in New York. On a guided tour you will see the building these families lived in and learn what their lives were like as New York formed into one of the most booming cities in America.

Images below from tenement.org

Village Vanguard

This iconic jazz club opened in 1935 and began as a venue for folk music and beat poetry. As jazz grew in America, specifically New York, the venue shifted to a more jazz-focused club hosting some of the most renowned musicians in the genera including Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Mingus, and Stan Getz. The venue is recognized as launching many of these well-known musicians’ careers and it to this day one of the most iconic jazz venues in the country.

Image below from npr.org

CAMP, A Family Experience Store

If you happen to be traveling with children I highly recommend visiting the CAMP store. CAMP is the ultimate play and shopping experience. With themes that change often and countless activities for kids, this is such a fun spot to take your littles. And it’s free!

Image below from camp.com

Eataly

With several locations across the globe, Eataly is a giant Italian marketplace for Italian goods. The market not only has specialty food items but a variety of restaurants, bars, a coffee shop, gelato, a bakery, and even a cooking school. Eataly is such a fun place to visit! You can grab a glass of wine and stroll through the store, have a meal in one of the many restaurants, or pick up a few items to take home!

Images below from timeout.com, www.cntraveler.com, thepinnaclelist.com

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A little free write...

George and Nick break up. Ned sells The Claw back to George and opens a vintage auto restoration and “specialty repairs” shop. He buys a craftsman mansion near downtown and turns it into a boy's home.  

With seed money from Nick and Ryan, George opens a cafe, a pizza parlor and buys Johnny Mac's bar (re-naming it Buddy's) in addition to the Claw. Her sister’s help run what will become their family’s burgeoning hospitality empire. There is tension between George and Jesse who isn't interested in business and wants to go to the JC in hopes of becoming a marine biologist. George buys the Breaker Hotel later in her life. All of her establishments are notoriously (and conveniently) "haunted". Trip advisor stickers on the door and mentions on lonely planet-all the things. George becomes a rags to riches business marketing wonderkind about town. George struggles to be taken seriously by the old money investors and conservative business owners she must rub elbows with now. In the end she'll expand to Boston and NY and get into real estate and have enough money to throw in all their faces for the rest of time just like Nick whom she may reconnect with at some point.

Ryan struggles with alcoholism again, gets a DUI and enters rehab where he becomes interested in art. He gets involved in collecting and patronizing and when he falls in love with an artist he is inspired to become the Cathrine the Great of Horseshoe Bay: investing in culture, the arts and championing the environment and the education of young women in particular.  He gets his pilots license and flying in his vintage plane (restored by Nick of course) becomes a favorite hobby of his. He turns the Lilac Inn into the local girl's home.  He opens what becomes a renowned museum in honor of the the forgotten historical figures of New England in Boston. With the help of Carson he lobbies NYU to create a journalism scholarship in Lucy’s name.  He dies before he turns 60 in a landing accident while returning from a half hour flight he took to observe the bay on a particularly nice day.  

Bess acquires a student visa by becoming a cosmetology student at the local JC but doesn’t fit in and becomes an “illegal” resident again when she drops out of beauty school.  She’s a part time secretary for Nick and waitress at the claw again. She bungles Nick’s flow and he has to let her go at which point she finds a job in a bookshop after bonding with the manager over a mutual love of AJ Crane novels. She hones an affinity and strong sales numbers for the antique/rare book section and she uses her Newley sharpened expert eye to forge her papers all while angling for an apprenticeship with the mysterious owner which will allow her to begin building clientele amongst the wealthy collectors of Horseshoe Bay and get out of the counterfeit game she's been running on the side to get by. She fully embraces the dark-intellectual trope and pursues her PHD. at a historic, prestigious and secretive private school in Horseshoe Bay. She buys a dope ass queen-anne with a turret that she restores and lives in. She eventually becomes an art dealer (specializing in "rare objects" of course), chief buyer for the Hudson family trust and patron of the historical society.  After her eventual death at a ripe old age she gets a statue in her likeness, her house becomes a historic landmark and she becomes a legend in horseshoe bay for being it’s favorite Rich Auntie Supreme. Rumor has it her spirit still walks the town. Local legend says if you happen to see her ghost it’s an omen of good luck to come.

Nancy and Ace briefly open their own PI detective agency in Nick's building downtown. They begin to build a respectable reputation despite their youth. They assist Horseshoe Bay PD on "strange" cases, accept work from the town’s folk, and PI work from Carson. Nancy gets into Columbia and makes the tough choice to leave town for her education.  Grant moves in to fill her place at the agency. Things go well for a while but end up sideways when Ace suffers from an opioid addiction. Grant does his best to cover his brother’s tracks for a while but Nancy briefly must return from Columbia at his panicked behest to help him track down Ace when he goes missing on New Years Eve.  After a short stint in a detox center Ace decides to join the army on a whim without consulting anybody. He becomes a field medic first and an Army Ranger after that.

With the PI agency dissolved Grant joins the NYPD police academy (like his father *winkwinkwink*) after Ace goes to bootcamp and begins pursuing an advanced degree studying criminal psychology at NYU in hopes of someday working for the FBI as a profiler.  He naturally joins the nypd and becomes a rising star in his precinct. He and Nancy develop a close friendship while both living as students in the city and bond over their concern for Ace. Frant often lends her an assist, a quote, a clue or feeds her information for her stories.

Nancy shows up in the city at Columbia quickly becomes the darling of the journalism school and lands an internship at the school paper but after a promising freshman year is kicked out for breaking the school’s code of ethics whilst pursuing evidence that a cult is running a human trafficking ring fronting as a powerful and infamous secret society on campus that has been laundering it's profits through a fraternity's alumni donations by blackmailing a member of their executive board. After her expulsion she continues to pursue the story with encouragement from her friends and family  (in particular from Ace whom she maintains regular contact with via WRITTEN letters before he joins RRC. It’s romantic af but everything remains plutonic on the surface as is cannon, of course)  She publishes the story online. It goes viral and she's able to enter the workforce as a freelancer without her degree. She takes all kinds of assignments and has become celebrated for her thought pieces on buzzfeed, bellingcat, jezebel etc... but her bread and butter is working the crime beat in NYC.

Her sudden notoriety and reputation for being young, talented, and tenacious mean her colleagues are intimidated by her brilliance and they make her work especially hard for their respect. Despite her commercial success she's a loner and mostly isolated in the field.  She's thrilled when Bess shows up to the city looking to lay low for a while after the death of her mentor and burning some bridges in order to get out of the forgery game. She finds that she fits into city life and likes being close with Nancy and Grant after Ace's departure and George and Nick's breakup. She decides to move and she and Nancy become roommates. Bess gets a job as a bartender at Nancy’s favorite spot (a real dime store detective novel dive bar that's open in the middle of the day with low light and brick walls; maybe live music on the weekends but no marble countertops and tapas and shit) while attending Hunter college for her degree in cultural anthropology. Nancy eventually writes a true crime novel that becomes an infamous cult classic based on her experience uncovering her mother's murder and another based on her experiences with Gomber.

Bess’ graduation coincides with Ace’s homecoming and Ryan’s wedding to a renowned local artist. The crew returns to Horseshoe Bay for a couple of weeks before the ceremony for the subsequent reunions/celebrations.  While in town, the disappearance of a local girl proves to be the work of a serial killer when her body along with another girl's are found stuffed in a tree in the Gorham Woods. Nancy is hesitant to run down the story even at the behest of her editor’s pleas but decides to stay and investigate at George’s request when an arsonist burns down The Claw the night of Ryan’s reception. 

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This Modern $7.2 Million NYC Tribeca Loft

The light-filled Tribeca condo (there are 11 windows) has fresh design elements by Kevin Dumais.

It often takes living in a new home or condo for a bit to work out all the pros and cons of the pre-existing interior design. That’s what happened between a young couple and their loft at 155 Franklin: After a year there, they decided it was time for some renovations. They tasked Dumais Interior Design with reworking the 2,400-square-foot unit and making it feel more fresh. Now, they’ve listed the place for $7.2 million, so all of those updates could soon be yours.

The home is a true loft with an open floor plan, and it’s situated in Tribeca overlooking Leonard Street. The building itself dates back to 1882 and was originally a warehouse. Nowadays it’s better known as a favorite hideaway for celebrities: Taylor Swift owns multiple units here (she bought one from Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson) and Orlando Bloom flipped a condo in the building a few years back.

Since the for-sale residence has such a large open space, one of the biggest challenges was sectioning it off into different “rooms.” Interior designer Kevin Dumais and his team brought in furniture and decor that was a mix of custom pieces and vintage finds. Since it’s in a historic building, they worked with some of the pre-existing elements rather than against them. “The exposed ceiling, the exposed beams, the columns and all that stuff hadn’t been touched or renovated over,” Dumais tells Robb Report. “So it was exciting, it felt like a true loft.”

The kitchen was one of the biggest updates. Dumais says the original was “difficult to maneuver,” so the team reworked the layout in order to make cooking and entertaining easier. The counters are Calacatta marble, the cabinets are all custom and feature walnut interiors and the appliances include a Subzero refrigerator, a Miele dishwasher, Viking range and a Wolf oven. Storage was another priority. Dumais added a walk-in pantry to the space as well as a double-sided bar that divides the room and functions as a hallway closet on one side and a wine fridge on the other.

There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms altogether, but the primary suite is opposite from the other two, so it feels suitably private. It includes a walk-in closet from California Closets as well as a bathroom with more Calacatta marble, a double vanity from Restoration Hardware and dual rain shower heads.

Interested in snapping up this unique listing? Kirsten Jordan and Victoria Adamo of Douglas Elliman hold the exclusive listing.

By Helena Madden.

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It goes without saying that scratches and cracks in natural stone tiles like marble occur a lot. They occur as a result of daily foot traffic as well as heavy items being dropped on the stone. Even if you drag something over it, you can again notice much damage. These broken edges or scratched areas can be sharp enough and make the surface of the stone look so ugly. Moreover, this also allows moisture to penetrate into the tiles. As a result, you soon notice staining and discoloration. 

Johnnystonework can restore your marble so it can look like new. Now let’s explore some more details and you will realize that stone restoration NYC is worth investing in.  

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If you want to have a shiny, spotless surface and enjoy it for a long time, just get help from this team. Remember that a well-repaired marble floor or countertop can last for years.

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Believe it or not, restored marble flooring is known for a higher density than an unpolished one. This process of marble restoration NY increases compression strength and hardness of the surface.

Quite Easy to Clean

A restored marble is easy to clean and maintain. It is resistant to water and dust.  The stone repair can keep your floors clean and shining like they are new.

Timeless Appeal

Known for its luxurious look, marble is preferred by most people. If you have your marble stone restored by Johnyystoenwork, each piece of your marble will look unique and elegant. Also note that marble stone will never go out of style, making it a good investment for your home. So hiring these experts is really important. 

Marble Restoration is Beneficial

Preserves the Value of Your Home

Marble is much more valuable compared to other flooring solutions. It’s because marble is beautiful and more durable. Thanks to the stone restoration, you can have a fresh marble look and it will help you preserve the value of your home. 

Damages Will Be Repaired

This stone restoration in NY will get all damages such as stains or scratches removed fast and effectively. When all repairs are done, your damaged floors will look new and you will admire their fresh look.  

Johnnystonework has been serving New York for many years. They have successfully cleaned, polished, and restored the marble for hundreds of residential and commercial areas. This team is proud of the custom marble restoration, so if you wish your marble floors to look brand new, let them help you. 

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Marble statuettes of Hephaistion (left) and Alexander the Great from Egypt. Probably 1st century BC. From a statue group erected in Alexandria in Hephaistion's honour.

The figures stand in mirrored contrapposto poses, each with the opposite arm raised. Each wears a chlamys, chiton, zona belt and open-toed, lace-up boots. It is tempting to speculate that the figures were placed next to each other, each holding a horse, in the manner in which the twin divine horsemen heroes Castor and Pollux (the Dioskouri) were represented in sculptures and coins.

-National Archaeological Museum, Athens.

Portrait of Alexander the Great; Egypt, Alexandria, 150–50 BC; alabaster.

-Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung, Frankfurt.

Fragment of Vase. Portrait head of Alexander the Great depicted as the sun god, Alexander was recognized by the oracle of the god Amun Ra in the Siwa Oasis as the gods son.

Hellenistic, 3rd-2nd Century BC. Found at Amisos, Turkey.

Egyptian alabaster statuette of Alexander the Great.

1st century BC - 1st century AD, Hellenistic Period.

This posthumous statue was carved from an Egyptian stone in the Greek style that emphasizes motion by the twist of the head and neck.

-Brooklyn Museum, NYC.

Azara Herm

This work takes the form of a herm: a pillar whose upper part has been sculpted in the shape of a head. It shows a young man, his head slightly lifted.

Thanks to its original antique inscription, this figure can be definitely identified as Alexander the Great, son of Philip II of Macedon. The leonine hair brushed up from the forehead is characteristic of portraits of the Macedonian sovereign.

The work is a copy of the head of a work from 330 BC attributed to Lysippos - doubtless the statue of Alexander with a bronze lance mentioned by Plutarch.

-Louvre Museum, Paris.

-Bonus-

This beautiful work belongs to Mr/Ms J.REDONDO as written on the picture.

The similarity of the figure's face to the portrait of Azara Herm (above mentioned) and the muscular and short structure that conforms to Alexander's general body descriptions make this work very realistic to me.

Marble bust of Alexander the Great in his early years, 175-200 AD.

Found in the area of the ancient agora of Thessaloniki. Perhaps part of a group of cult statues of the family of Alexander in the city. The work was previously described as "head of a woman".

-Thessaloniki Archaeological Museum.

Alexander the Great bust, dressed in paludamentum - stone and colored marble - restored antique head to modern bust. Late Hellenistic or Imperial period.

-Calvet Museum of Avignon, France.

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The hidden pool inside the Woolworth Building that once belonged to the building's owner and developer Frank W. Woolworth, was recently restored and unveiled this week! The pool has always been a mystery to skyscraper enthusiasts, sitting drained and abandoned for the last two decades. The 'Cathedral of Commerce" as the Woolworth was known, was built in 1913 – at the time the tallest building in the world – for American retail giant, the F. W. Woolworth Company. When designing the tower, Woolworth and his architect Cass Gilbert planned to include a swimming pool and Turkish bath in the basement, lined with marble. Some accounts say the amenities were actually included to attract tenants to the building at a time when there was a surplus of commercial office space in Lower Manhattan, not for Woolworth's personal use. A prospectus on the building from 1913 lists the pool and bath along with the building's other features. The 15-by-55-foot pool was drained in 1999, only to be recently restored by Alchemy Properties, who has converted the top thirty stories of the tower for thirty-three luxury rresidences. This week we got to visit the pool, which had just received its permits to operate. #woolworthbuilding #woolworthresidences #skyscraper #skyline #hiddennyc #manhattan #newyorkcity #nyc #downtownnyc #parkrow #cathedralofcomerce #alchemyproperties #woolworth #cassgilbert #architect #architecture #urbannism #nycurbanism #nyhistory #nychistory (at Woolworth Building) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3xeyY0nsfX/?igshid=3tbmss1fwzot

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