One Love Animal Hospital Review

I've been bringing my two cats to One Love Animal Hospital since they opened, and I've had only great experiences with all three vets, and the support staff. They are all very friendly, and clearly care about the animals. When one of my cats had an accident just minutes before their closing time, I called right away, and the vet waited for me to bring him by, staying overtime to examine, and treat my cat's injuries.

On my last visit, I was glad that the vet took the time to teach me the proper way to clear my cat's nose of the mucus that was building up from a nasal infection. With the prescribed antibiotics, and following the care instructions, my cat was back to his old self quickly, with no traces of the infection.

I have been using One Love for a while now, and have dealt with all 3 doctors there.  All have impressed me.  Two of the doctors have long experience at a local animal emergency hospital, where they see everything under the sun.  These Docs know their stuff.  You will also 'feel the love' that they have for your animal.

317 Atlantic Ave
(between Smith St & Hoyt St)
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Neighborhoods: Downtown Brooklyn, Boerum Hill
(718) 532-7410

Alexis Bittar Studio Review

No fancy diamonds, rubies or emerald encrusted pieces.  Instead, the pieces here are made with lots of semi-precious stones - topaz, garnet, onyx, tourmaline's, etc... all cut beautifully to reflect light and shine.  I was more interested in the pieces on the right side... they almost remind me of Laura Gibson jewelry, but even more delicate. The jewels are cut so they look like rock candy, but they are all consistently the same shape and colors...

The left side of the shop houses big and bold jewelry that I definitely cannot pull off... Think chunky bangles, big statement pendants, etc. The best part of the store is the antique pieces in the back.  Some date back to the Victorian age.  How cool is that???  It's like a jewelry museum where you can buy the items! My friend tried on a men's onyx and 24k gold ring with the inside engraving, "in memory of..." morbid, but very cool.

465 Broome St
(between Greene St & Mercer St)
New York, NY 10013
Neighborhood: SoHo
(212) 625-8340

Beauty 35 Review

LOVE this place as far as needing somethings that are hard to get in NJ. I travel to NYC often by train, so it's quite convenient to. About a block from Penn Station. I'm not sure why Sueno S. from Jamaica Plain, MA only gives this place 2 stars, the comment didn't justify such a low rating. I'm in the  beauty business too. Although I don't support professional haircare sold outside of salons, I see no reason to give this beauty supply less than 4 stars. Prices are reasonable, selection is awesome. Lots of wigs, extensions and eyelashes too!!!! The staff has been helpful to me in the few times that I needed help.

I am usually very picky about where I purchase products for personal hygiene and beauty care. If its hair care, shampoo or cream I got to a beauty supply store and no where else. If its skin care products I only trust the major brands supplied by my local pharmacy and if its make up I am strictly a MAC girl. So it is without question that I am a harsh critic when it comes to venturing out to other stores. Anyone that goes to a Beauty 35 will finds themselves pleasantly surprised. Though the location that I went to was rather small and if there are a lot of people in there at a time it could get really cramped the store is packed wall to wall with a seemingly endless selection of top of the line inventory. I still don't understand how they are able to offer so many top brands in make up, hair care, beauty, and skin care at practically wholesale prices. Typically I pay anywhere between $9 and maybe even $10 for OPI nail polish. Here I was able to find just every shade OPI and just for $6 each. Finally an alternative to online shopping.

505 8th Ave
(between 35th St & 36th St)
New York, NY 10018
Neighborhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West
(212) 563-1010

Union Square Holiday Market Review

This was my favorite holiday market till I found out that the one at Bryant Park is BIGGER!  This one is still legit though, especially if you come on a Friday or Saturday, and its combined with the farmers market, too! Almost everything is overpriced, but that's probably also because a lot of things are made locally, so that's pretty cool!  And it's a nice change from shopping at your usual giant mall, and fun to look at all the different things that the stands offer!  Even if you don't end up buying anything, you'll have a good time just exploring.  it's so festive!!

I love all the different jewelry stands, and if you have a thing for animal hats, the holiday market is your spot!  There are also a lot of artworks, and everything is hand crafted! Lots of stands also sell fresh hot apple cider and hot chocolate, and there are also many food vendors to choose from.  Cash only though!  You'll see a lot of the same stands at the Bryant Park and Columbus Circle holiday markets, so no worries if you can only make it to one of them!  Union Square is nice just in itself, though!  It's a fun place to be to experience the holidays in NYC

Union Sq & W 14th St
New York, NY 10003
Neighborhoods: Greenwich Village, Union Square, Flatiron
(212) 529-9262

Fuego 718 Review

You might, nay... have, to go to this store if you like beautiful hand-crafted art and you love Dia De Los Muertos. However, if you need a reason to love people again... just go by and visit the owner Alex.  He's just one of those people who seems larger than life.  I'm a pretty stoic and cynical person at times and after walking out of that store I was a bit softer around the edges.  Seriously, when was the last time you wanted to hug a shop owner you -just- met while running around stressed out?

We jokingly made up stories on the way to the party that the figurines are actually made of small children that Alex has melted down.  It's the only way you can be that wonderful and nice... there simply must be some massive evil to balance it out.

We'll be back to empty your shelves many more times.  I'm actually excited about Christmas shopping this year just so I get to go back to the store.

249 Grand St
(between Driggs Ave & Roebling St)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Neighborhood: Williamsburg - North Side
(718) 302-2913