Rain, Rain Please Go Away!, Brooklyn

I took this photo in Brooklyn, this last Saturday. The weather had been awful for a few days by then. That particular day was the worst for me. I wanted to walk around in Park Slope, one of my favorite neighborhoods in Brooklyn, and visit the Forte Green Flea Market. With all the rain and wind, the Market was cancelled - what a disappointment! So I absolutely can relate with the cute sentiment on the signboard. 

Rain, rain go away! I want to enjoy my urban stroll!

I still went ahead with my stroll ... courtesy of my full-length raincoat and my low-maintenance hair that doesn't mind rain. 

A Petite Jazz Singer in Industrial Architecture, Toronto

This is the wonderful Dian Panton at the Long & McQuaid, Jazz FM 91.1. It was the station's Sept. 17, 2015 LTA (live- to-air). She sang some tunes from her new album, "I believe in Little Things". She was accompanied by Don Thompson on bass and Reg Schwager on guita; both very fine musicians.  

I took the picture from the mezzanine. I liked the contrast between the petite singer wearing a fancy dress and the industrial style of the architecture of the hall. Here is an article where I featured the architecture of the radio station.      

In Bird They Trust, Harlem

Streetbird Rotisserie, owned by the Ethiopian-born, celebrity chef, Marcus Samuelsson, is a hot spot in the gentrifying part of Harlem.  

Space and Productivity

I am a strong believer that the quality of your work space has a significant impact on your productivity. You need to create that corner, that spot in your house or office that gets you in the right mind set for high performance. Lighting, view, paint/color, your own sense of Feng Shui, and furniture have to be considered well to bring that effect. 

I saw this office/study furniture store in Little Italy, Manhattan. It looked cute from the outside and that was what drew my attention. I went in and explored the pieces of furniture they had; I liked the simplicity of the design and the lightness of the materials. As the name of the store says, they are Goods for the Study; but they are good for study as well. They would make a minimalist, bright, and comfy space. 

A Dancer on the A-train, Manhattan

A Clock and Birch Tree, Toronto

Two Stylish Men and a Vintage Store, Harlem

I was exploring Harlem on foot when I ran into these stylish men. I asked if I could take a picture; I told them it was for my blog. Even though I am mostly interested in taking pictures of buildings and other built structures, they caught my eyes. I found out they were brothers. Both equally stylish; one with a flamboyant sense of fashion and the other with an understated one.    

The one with a funky, pink hat invited me up to his clothing store on the second floor of the building, in front of which I met them. It was a delight to chat with him; his personality matches the flamboyance of his style. It was also fun to browse his store. He has great vintage and new items. In fact, one of my greatest fashion finds happened in it.