Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse & other must see things in brooklyn
Pineapple Street in Brooklyn Heights
We went to Brooklyn Heights to see the designer showhouse on 13 Pineapple Street. I had not been to Brooklyn Heights in a while and I now I’m not sure why! There’s plenty to do even if it just means a stroll on the Promenade with sweeping views of the Brooklyn Bridge and all of Manhattan. We also had a difficult time deciding where to have lunch with so many wonderful choices. For the sake of time, we chose Kogane Ramen which is just around the corner from Pineapple Street. There’s so much to do in Brooklyn…Below is a short list of my favorites.
2019 Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse
Open through November 3, 2019.
The Kitchen
The Kitchen
My favorite room: the kitchen. I loved the warmth of the Walker-Zanger tile, the pendant over the built-in dining nook with a round table and the alabaster flush-mount above the black sink. The painted floor is based on a textile. The room is designed by Amanda Jesse and Whitney Parris-Lamb of Jesse Paris-Lamb
This pantry space is between the kitchen and the dining room. It’s a shallow space, but they made the most of it by carving out a tiny pantry.
Where to have lunch:
Kogane Ramen
76 Henry Street
Brooklyn Heights
Celestine
One John Street
DUMBO, Brooklyn
Celestine offers Mediterranean food in a beautiful setting with sweeping views of the NYC skyline and bridges.
The Brooklyn Heights Promenade
The Brooklyn Promenade – The perfect place to walk and take in views of the the Brooklyn Bridge and all of Manhattan.
The New York City Transit Museum
99 Schermerhorn Street
Brooklyn
The New York Transit Museum – Located in a decommissioned subway station dating back to 1936. You can board a vintage subway car or sit at the wheel of a city bus. The museum tells the stories of mass transportation over the last 100 years. Reign of the Redbirds exhibit begins November 7, 2019. Click here for a list of current exhibits.
Holiday Handmade Cavalcade
If you are looking for unique and locally crafted gifts, the holiday market at the Brooklyn Historical Society is the place to be the weekend of December 7 & 8, 2019. If you miss this one, you’ll find it at Chelsea Market December 9-15, 2019.
Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn Heights
Jane’s Carousel
For a $2 ticket you can take a ride on Jane’s Carousel located in the DUMBO section of the Brooklyn Park Bridge. Winter Hours: Thursday to Sunday 11 AM to 6 PM.
We ended our day in Williamsburg to check out the newly opened Everlane store (which did not disappoint by the way) and also found a wonderful plant shop that’s as beautiful as its plants. We couldn’t leave without coffee and gelato at Gelateria Gentile. I mean why choose when you can get both at one cute little shop? Next time, a visit to Domino Park…have you been?
Everlane
104 North 6 Street
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Sprout Home
59 Grand Street
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Thanks for this information. My daughter lives in Brooklyn (Crown Heights) and the Holiday Handmade market could be a good get-together for us.
Yes! That sounds like a perfect mother/daughter day!
What a day!!!
I just love your daily adventures! You never skip a beat and ALWAYS have fun. How many miles do you walk a day?
Plants, home decor,history, parks and delicious cuisine.
What I really love is how close you are with your children; very special…..
I had family in Brookly,n , but it’s been years since I’ve visited.
Lynne-Thank you so much for your kind and generous words! On a typical day I walk about 6 miles…more when I’m in the city. How long has it been since you’ve been to Brooklyn? I love it more each time I visit. I really want to see Domino Park before winter sets in. Do you live in the trig-state area? Annie
I like the TILE IDEA but NOT THE COLOR choice!BROOKLYN looks like a STUNNING SPOT TO BE!
YOU GET A LOT COVERED IN A DAY!I USE TO BE ABLE TO DO THAT!
Now I am off to find THAT BEACH HOUSE!
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