[uhp-steyt fan-see] - adjective

1. not exorbitant or extravagent by city standards, however in a rural setting (like upstate new york) it is in fact, quite fancy.

2. a wonderful blog dedicated to art, design and other things that are indeed upstate fancy.

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Jun
17 fashion
REFLECTIVE LACE makes bike safety fashionable

I just saw this on springwise and had to share this with you. How cool is this! Reflective lace, also known as LFLECT can be sewn onto just about anything, or even worn on its own. This is such a jump from those big reflective strips on those old L.L.Bean backpacks. You can get it in a variety of colors and with or without little mini bicycles. You could be the safest, and coolest kid in school!

EDIT: it looks like they are no longer selling this bike themed lace, but they do still have a ruffled version here.

Jun
14 life stories
WEEKENDS IN NYC brooklyn botanic garden

Matt’s parents were in town this weekend so we decided to head over to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. I have lived in Brooklyn for 4 years and have actually never been there before (it’s a shame I know). This place is simply beautiful. I always worry about going to “guidebook destinations” in the city because I don’t like being in large crowds, but aside from the indoor areas we were pretty much alone in the gardens. It was such a peaceful escape from the everyday city life and I’m planning on going back sometime in the next few weeks to explore the areas we didn’t get to see.

Jun
08 things to do
BEST SUSHI at the beach

Matt and I have made the mini trip to Delaware for a couple days to see one of my sisters graduate from high school. Last night instead of our usual mandatory dinner at Dogfish Head we went to The Cultured Pearl. Located right on Rehoboth Avenue, this place has great food and an amazing atmosphere. There are little Koi ponds throughout the indoor seating area, but the kicker is the roof. The roof has clusters of little pagodas of tables that are all floating over a Koi pond. It felt so tranquil with the amazing view of the beach area, the water ripples and the amazing breeze. If you are ever in the area, you have to check it out! Photos by Kaszeta.