Above Houston, lawyers, bankers, and their arty spouses live in Viking-appointed lofts. Below, filmmakers and fashionistas nest in renovated tenements, drawn by nightlife and shopping. Oh, and don’t forget the celebrities (David Bowie and Iman, Lauren Hutton) in Lafayette Street’s airy conversions.I love walking around during my lunch hour- there are tons of stores for window shopping (the Bond No. 9 shop is just around the corner) and I love to see the uber-trendy things people decide to wear! As you travel east from Broadway, things get a little more interesting; for example, on Bowery you can find a Patricia Field and the Bowery Poetry Club within 10 feet.
So on my way back from lunch today, I thought I'd take a couple quick cell-pics. First, please find a shot of the St. Anthony Flea Market. To be honest, until a minute ago I didn't even know this place had a name (but thanks to my Internet super-sleuthing, I do now!). Everyday around 1 pm, the tarps are rolled up and the chain link door swung open to reveal the most eclectic items I have ever seen. Depending on the day, I've seen an 8 foot tall fiber glass Santa Clause, a moose head, antique snow skis, and SO much more. Today, it seems like they had a special on subway signs...
Isn't that funny? The entrance to the flea market is that dark opening to the left of the photo... I haven't gotten up my nerves to check out the inside quite yet... but the sidewalk-wares have never left me disappointed!A little farther down the block, you get this beauty:
How's that for some neon? The graffiti artists are starting to add their own embellishments, but this wall is still pretty BRIGHT! When the sun is shining off of that yellow-orange color, watch out!!I supposed that's it for my brief, lunch time tour of NoHo. There's lots more to share- I'll just have to wait until I get my good camera back... ok? I hope you're having a super Tuesday!
