Inspiration: Anna Gaskell

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Shop NYC: Hallelujah Alya!

Remember my friend Alya? The sexy mastermind behind the custom made leather goods of ABK. I am absolutely tickled to announce that she has just this week opened up her own store!Nestled on an unassuming street (yet a serious up and coming little neighborhood). Alya has created a little santuary of creative design. You could practically miss it strolling by. With just some plants poking out from the store front I almost mistook it for an herb shop, which is quite charming actually. Everything about the shop is gorgeous, rustic and inviting. Stripped down to it's bare bones it feels like a well lit, cozy and warm old work room. It just reeks of old school charm.

ABK NYC 105 Henry street (between Rutgers and Broadway) closest train the F to East BroadwayOpen Weds-Sun 12-7pmMon&Tues by appointment only
All of Alya's leather work is hand made and hand dyed making each piece unique and genuine. Because of the nature and quality of the leather and her expert handy work these are items you will have and cherish your whole life.

Alya also sells beautiful hand knits from her home town of Belarus

I go gaga for the shoes! I must have at least one pair.Hmm..... but which ones? They are all so delectable!

Oh Love Love!

The Beautiful crafts women hard at work

I commented on how I loved the look of the pots and the tarnished christmas tree decorations on the floor. These too are all for sale. Alya said that she wanted everyone to feel that they could leave with something. Even if the pricer custom made items are a bit out of your range you can still take a little piece of ABK with you by buying a ornament or a book or a vintage pot! I love this in that it gives such a warm and welcoming feeling.

Congratulations Alya! I am super excited! Go visit and tell Alya "Taryn sent you" and you get 10% off anything in the store! Happy shopping and "Dasvidaniya"!

~taryn xx

NYC "Chic" ks

As if I needed another reason to love the city in which I was raised. Check out this incredible line of women's luxury basics created by 2 cool chicks from NYC.... sigh. See their full line called APiece Apart Here. Simply Perfection.


Spring/Summer 2010

Fall 2009

Shop NYC: In God We Trust (Thank the Lord!)

This is Rachel. (Isn't she too cute?)

Rachel is a dancer and studies yoga in addition to being an extremely lovely shop girl at one of my favorite shops. In God We Trust. See their gorgeous site and all their locations here. I have been a long time fan of this store, one for it's really beautiful and calming aesthetic and also (of course) because of it's AMAZING inventory. Shop Owner Shana Tabor keeps her place always immaculate and always chocked full of great finds.

What a perfect little jumper. Pair it with a pair of ribbed wool tights and you're set for these chilly months ahead.

My dog just chewed my very loved vintage driving gloves to shreds... These little buttery beauties look like they will be the perfect replacement. Thanks Rocko, I wanted an excuse to buy something new!
I had a friend of mine tell me that I need to think about the boys sometimes and right you are dear David (I can sometimes be so selfish!) and what perfect timing. In God We Trust is one of my favorite shops for men's. I particularly love their cardigans and coats as well their great selection of men's accessories ie: gloves, ties, hats and scarfs. Enjoy.

The Williamsburg store (below) has become known as being the "markdown" location with some really amazing deals! Last seasons still perfectly hip long leather gloves for $40 dollars?! That's right you heard me. & I love thier little cheeky signs "$20 what what" Who are they me?

Go and visit one of their locations STAT! Tell them Taryn sent you and you get 10% off any Non sale item! I never knew how "Godly" I could be! Happy shopping!

~taryn x

2 Guys from Kenya

Last week I was riding my bike through in the West Village and passed these two gents hanging out on the stoop of a brownstone. Being a typical born and bred NYker I smiled and rode right past thinking nothing of it.... a block later I thought wait a second...... I rode back around and asked if I could take a picture of them. The colors were so beautiful and vibrant on the clear sunny crisp day. The blue of the sky mixing with the reds of the fabric, the dark forrest green of the front door all complimented by the jack o lantern in the window. We got to chatting (after the one guy hung up his mobile phone) and they are actually in NY by way of Texas, shooting a new show for National Geographic called "2 guys for Kenya" (if the name sticks) due to air this spring. I'll have my eyes open to see these two again for sure.


~taryn xx