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Demolition Depot
Give your apartment the ultimate vintage makeover with a visit to Demolition Depot. This specialty store in 10035 salvages architectural artifacts from demolished buildings and homes across the world. Antique bathroom fixtures, art deco lamps, Masonic temple chairs, a railroad clock and carved marble fireplaces are just some of the goodies found in the four- story showroom. Browsing through the 30,000- plus items could take days, but you’re sure to find that conversation piece you’ve been looking for.
216 E 125th Street, 10035
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Habitually Chic
For the Habitually Chic Heather, inspiration and design are just two of the innumerable themes that can be found in abundance in both New York City as well as her blog.
Floating the Apple
In the warmer weather months when the sun is beating down on the New York City pavement and your body is being cooked from all angles, it is often difficult to remember that Manhattan is an island with easily accessible bodies of water.
NewbieNYC
New to New York City? Unsure of how to start looking for an apartment? Curious about where you can start making friends? For many of these answers, you can turn to New York City newbie, Mary Hilton’s blog. She made the move to the city from Washington D.C. a few years ago.