Studio visit: material-alchemy.com

I recently visited the workshop of the  luthier, blogger and all-around tinkerer/ mad scientist: material-alchemy.com. 

His first foray into classical guitar making had him creating two guitars at once. With that project complete, he's now creating three more classical guitars simultaneously in order to test variables and experiment with different materials, techniques and finishes. I don't know if it's madness or brilliance, but either way he's got a gorgeous workshop set up in the basement of his late-1800's era home. 

Gowanus: Claymation Christmas Celebration

What's not to love about Christmas cassettes on the sidewalk in July? Aside from the litter aspect, that is. 

Gowanus area: 3rd Street, West 9th Street, Huntington dead end. 

Roasted vegetables: carrots + golden beets

I am officially obsessed with roasted vegetables. They're so beautiful, so simple and so delicious.

Cut into evenly sized pieces. Toss generously with extra virgin olive oil and sea salt. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit until amazing. 

Before:

   

After: Wrinkly goodness

Back to Brooklyn

After a few days in the country, it's nice to be back home. 

Magda Love on Pacific between Court and Boerum

Sunday morning in the garden

After the rain, the sun.

View of W. 9th Street, Brooklyn: