Dads are the Original Hipsters- THE BOOK

Father’s Day will be here in a few weeks, which reminds me of this hilarious book (based off the blog with the same name)- Dads are the Original Hipsters. We have it on our front table and we have gotten so many comments saying- THAT IS TOTALLY MY DAD!! The book is awesome- with vintage photos of real dads back in the day—in their short shorts and tight tees playing arcade games that accompany snarky captions that at once tip a cap to Dad’s glory days and poke fun at modern hipsters. It’s a gem. Dads are the Original Hipsters- $12.95.

Impress Your Friends!

Herb Scissors, $12

Do you wish you had the patience and knife skills to create a perfect basil chiffonade or uniformly diced chives? Our new Herb Scissors have 5 parallel blades which cut all types of herbs quickly and evenly. You’ll look like a regular Morimoto with these babies, sans the years of study and practice!

Sending Our Love To Boston

Installation by NYC Light Brigade and The Illuminator. Image via The Gothamist.

These types of things seem to be happening all too often these days. We are unbelievably saddened by the bombings yesterday, and send our love and thoughts to everyone in Boston.

Bunnies! Bunnies! Bunnies!

Need bunnies? We got ‘em! If you have not yet assembled your Easter baskets, or need some additional cuteness, we still have a few of the adorable Jellycat Garden Bunnies! These little guys are so cute they make me want to take them home and line them up on my bed. Or pile them into a mesh hammock in the corner of my room. Somebody save me from my 8-year-old self! We’re even open Easter Sunday from 12-4pm for all of you last-minute shoppers!

New Yorkistan is Back!

New Yorkistan, $18

We are super excited to announce that our New Yorker cover puzzle, “New Yorkistan” by Maira Kalman and Rick Meyerowitz is back in print! It’s a whopping 1000 pieces, and features the iconic 2001 New Yorker cover. Available in store and online!

We Are Pro-Love!!

Two Grooms Card, $4

Two Brides Card, $4

Same-sex marriage has been gaining a lot of momentum lately, and we are in full support! The Obama administration’s recent brief to the US  Supreme Court calling for broad constitutional protection will hopefully lead to nation-wide recognition of gay unions. Even President Bill Clinton, who signed the Defense of Marriage Act into law is urging that it now be struck down as unconstitutional. It’s encouraging to see such a shift in perception.  If you haven’t yet heard the heartwarming story of a gay couple finding a baby on the subway, you must read this. And grab some tissues. They were finally able to legalize their marriage just last year. Love is love regardless of sex, race, or ethnicity, and we need to put an end to all forms of discrimination.

Not Your Mother’s Cookbook….

It’s not exactly Betty Crocker, but our newest cookbook is packed full of sinfully-delicious recipes. Fifty Shades of Chicken…yes, that’s right…..is a Fifty Shades parody/cookbook. We nearly laughed ourselves to the floor when this book came in stock. The text is seriously hilarious, and paired with the photography (don’t worry–there’s nothing NSFW in here…..although reading the text might make you blush) and genuinely delicious-looking recipes you have  a funny AND functional cookbook!

Advent Calendar Countdown to Le Mis— love this customer’s story…

 

We met this fun new customer the other day– she was looking for an advent calendar. Here is Aliza’s story- LOVE IT!! Had to share…

My boyfriend–a former military officer (picture above) and current trucking executive; a former builder of jeeps and current turner of pens; a former New England winter surfer and current New York kiteboarder; a former grower of mustaches and current cultivator of beards; a former rifle competitor and current archery whiz; a former brewer of craft beer and current appreciator of fine scotch–loves Broadway musicals. And his favorite–former, current and for all time–is Les Miserables. 

 

Since teaser trailers began popping up about a year ago for the upcoming Hollywood version, he’s been tracking them with a seriousness of purpose. He’s been making plans for where we’ll see it on Christmas Day (after we eat our Chinese food.) He’s been counting down the days. But until this Saturday, only figuratively.

 

Thanks to Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store, what was formerly figurative is currently literal. For the rest of December, Jesse will use his very first Advent calendar to count down the days to the opening of Les Miserables. 

 

(And I found out about this wonderful store from my co-worker Careyanne, a friend of Annie’s. Her husband–a Les Mis fan, as well–will also be counting down the the days with an Annie’s Advent calender of his own).

Thanks soo much Aliza and Careyanne!

Still need a Chocolate Advent Calendar?? We’ve still got a few– check them out here…

We’re Back!

We haven’t seen it yet, but rumor has it we’re in New York Magazine this week for our fabulous Pencils With Personality! Each color has it’s own trait for your myriad of moods. They make a great gift for the artist in your life!

We hope everyone is recovering, and getting back to normal! We’re so grateful to have missed the brunt of the storm, and for all the amazing concern and support from our customers from all over the country (and abroad!). Stay strong everyone, we’re on our way!

Let’s take Halloween to the EXTREME!

Do you have your pumpkins carved yet? If not, our book Extreme Pumpkins can help you create the most creative and terrifying pumpkins on the block. Filled with such sage advise as using glow sticks to give a radioactive pumpkin a spooky green glow, this book will take your pumpkins up a notch. We also have all your carving tools, including glow-in-the-dark paint!