Cafe Pistachio!

What at first glance looks like a weird pistachio driven deli disguised as a cafe is actually Cafe Pistachio, a friendly place to grab a cup of coffee and any snack your heart might desire(if that snack is within the normal cafe lexicon-don't ask for a bowl of chilled gummy bears or something like that).

Here's why I love it:

1. You walk in and hear the faint sounds of jazz which makes any consumer feel real classy.
2. It looks kinda like a Panera Bread which I'm 100% behind because I love Panera Bread and anything that reminds me of it.
3. The decor:standard, but I love it: plenty of beiges and browns, dark wooden tables, pictures of coffee cups floating in mid air tilted slightly to the right...it's great!
4. I have yet to have a full meal there, but I did have some delicious cookies and a bomb soy latte.
5. Tons of salads and sandwiches and drinks and cream stuffed, pistachio dipped apricots.
6. It's a straight up and down cafe that seems to be distinguishing itself through its simple, but delicious food. That's all good with me.


Here are some pictures of my exciting trip:

                     

So much salad you could knit a sweater. What an awful Porky's reference. I'm really sorry about that guys, but don't act like you haven't seen Porky's. You know who's in that movie? Kim Catrall. And you know what show she starred in? Sex and the City. And you know what city you live in? New York. So by the transitive property we all love Porky's and have seen it at least 100 times. But I digress, these salads look good.

There was a cream filled apricot with pistachio on this plate too but Ania ate it before I could take the picture. ANIAAAAAAA!!!

 As as side note those two cookies look like eyes and that flower looks like a mouth, so it's kinda like I had a pleasant afternoon snack with a close friend, except that in this case I ate my friend and then blogged about it.

Cookies AND soy latte.

Bye Cafe Pistachio.

I have so many things to tell you....

Guys it's been forever since our last blog post. I'm really sorry, but also I feel like it's worth it because I have so much good news!

Here it is:

1. Valentines Eve Party with Freckle and S.W. Basics!

It's free, there's gonna be chocolate, eco-manicures, champagne and body oils. I literally can't think of anything I'd rather do more.

RSVP/read more about it here: http://ecoluvatfreckle.eventbrite.com/

2. GOLD ZOYA! I've already told everyone I know about this top coat and I'm about ready to scream it from every roof top in New York. You might say, "Amber you're overreacting" and I might say "Leave me alone i'm about to drink this nail polish so that I can become one with it." To each his own.

3. Pixie Dust Matte Zoya It's sparkly and matte and I love it.

4. Cafe Pistachio A new cafe/bakery is opening in Greenpoint. It's on Leonard and Nassau and based on the name I believe they only sell pistachios and coffee. I think it's a fair assumption. Also they're hiring! We'll review them as soon as they open!

5. Early Spring! Sometimes I leave my house, see my shadow and frantically run back inside too. But no ones takes that as an indication of anything.

S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y NIGHT!

It's time to celebrate! Why you ask? For several reasons-1. It's Saturday, you still have all tonight and tomorrow to drink and brunch yourself silly. 2.It's a new year! 3.We're gonna start covering Greenpoint/Williamsburg restaurants as a regular feature on our blog. If there's a particular place you love let us know...we'll check it out! Otherwise check back here to have your mind blown by my amazing prose about how I ate too many dumplings and am seconds away from taking a nap on the sidewalk. To commemorate this momentous occasion enjoy this video of a girl named Cindy learning how to party, it's pretty informative.

Let's have a vintage New Year

Guys, it's December 31st. Tomorrow's gonna be January 1st.  Let's celebrate with some vintage New Years photography!

Ooooh la la, Bonjur, Fromage...other French words. (Guys I know all painters aren't French.)

This is what I plan on wearing tonight and the exact amount of balloons I plan on carrying around with me.

I have literally never seen a more terrifying depiction of a New Years party.

Those ruffles, those bows...yes please! 

So there you go, we know you'll be celebrating your New Year with the same style and class as these ladies(and terrifying drawings) of yesteryear. We want to thank you for business and hope to see you all soon in 2013! Happy New Year!

Freckle's top 3 reasons to celebrate today & what we'd love for Christmas!

1. It's Friday! 

For the record I don't recommend going to a party where all your friends are glowing and vaguely orange. I don't recommend having radioactive friends at all actually.

2. The world didn't end!

Though if it did we could have rebuilt it and it probably would've looked like this...oooooh a monorail! 

3. Christmas is crazy soon! 

Christmas is synonymous with food for me. Look at that turkey glisten...I can't stop staring at this picture.  

 

And now...what we want for Christmas! 

 1. Anything from Sprout(S.W. Basics)! 

Ceasefire, part of their Cocktail Trio

2. Beautiful, Beautiful Scotch Naturals

3.  Dermalogica!

So simple, but will have your skin feeling tight and right this holiday season!

Merry Christmas everyone! We'll see you in the new year!

A word from our friends at Amber Organic Tan Studio or how I learned to stop worrying and shine bright like a diamond

Shine Bright Like a Diamond
by Amber Organic Studio December 6th

Every woman wants to look her best during the holiday season. Office parties, friendly holiday gatherings and finally New Year’s Eve are some of the occasions where your fun personality and great looks will be on show.  Get yourself ready in time!  Don’t wait until the very last moment.  A sparkling dress is not enough!

It is my pleasure to give you some tips on how and when to get your airbrush tan so your skin looks healthy and glowing.

First, plan your airbrush tanning session carefully and in advance. Opt for places that offer organic and natural based tanning formulas because your skin should be treated in a decent way and shouldn’t be sprayed with chemicals (we are surrounded by way too many chemicals in our daily life).  I am sure that Google engine will help you find a decent place near you (Amber Organic Tan Studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn).  Then, as a best option, I suggest that you book your UV Free tanning appointment two days before any scheduled party or special event.  Why?  Simply put, the formula applied to your skin will have enough time to calm down and give the best results possible.

Second, start moisturizing twice daily two days prior to your visit (especially in winter time).  If you have a habit of exfoliating your skin at least once a week then exfoliate on the same day your airbrush tanning appointment is scheduled.  If you don’t exfoliate on regular basis then exfoliate, two nights before your visit.  By exfoliating your skin you remove dead skin cells, oil and dirt and create a perfect surface for tanning formula to stick to your outer layer of your skin.

Third, always wear loose and dark clothes to your sunless tanning session in order to avoid any abrasions.  I always tell my clients that they should imagine they are covered with a coat of a fresh paint [a good-for-you coat!] and they need to be aware of that fact until they take their first shower.

Finally, don’t be shy and talk to your technician and ask all the possible questions. The more you know about airbrush tanning better the results!

Thanks for the tips, Amber Organic Tan Studio! Check them out by clicking the link. Also enjoy this Rihanna video, because it's the weekend and because I've never heard the phrase "Shine bright like a diamond" said in a stranger way. 

Read their blog for more tanning tips and updates on what they're getting into: BLOG! 

Let's get down to business...

So, being a lady isn't always pretty. For example just yesterday I ate what I can only assume was 2-3 times my weight in gummy bears. While reflecting on what will henceforth be considered the Great Gummy Bear Massacre of 2012, with half a pineapple bear hanging out of my mouth, I thought about this post.

Sometimes you gotta get things waxed, plucked, pulled...any number of unpleasant sounding adjectives. And sometimes you need a little something to...soothe your skin for lack of a better term. Here's where your knight in shining armor, also known as PFB Vanish, comes in. It's great for sensitive skin and will do a number on ingrown hairs. On top of that it'll have you feeling wonderful after you've paid a stranger to rip the hair off of your body.


For both men and women. Available at Freckle. $19