Sunday Brunch: Aged in Forest Hills + The Dumbo Arts Festival

One of the best things about Sundays is that sometimes I try my best to make the time to catch up with family and friends over a great meal and usually we'll check out an art exhibit or head to a park or whatever our hearts fancy. I thought It'd be fun to share those Sunday meals and adventures with you guys in hopes that you'd discover a new place to fill your tummies or a unique, fun place to visit.

Two weeks ago, my bestie Natacha and I headed to Aged in Forest Hills, Queens where we sipped on unlimited champagne while catching up on all our September happenings. I indulged in their light but perfectly sweet Queens Croissant french toast {pictured above}.While discussing our plans to check out the Dumbo Arts Festival she admitted she hadn't been to Brooklyn Bridge Park before. Not that I ever need an excuse to head to Dumbo but I was friggin' thrilled I could play her tour guide and show her, what I think of as my "serenity spot". I knew we'd definitely have to pass by a few of my favorite shops {I plan to share a few in an upcoming post} while we walked from York street to Pier 1 checking out all the street art, performers and installations. 

CAM

          Ceci Est Un Ceci Est Un Coeur // Street performers // Macarons // Who's Chelsea Manning ?

(Super) Heroes

My absolute favorite was Robots Will Kill, I think they are so friggin cute!

We couldn't have asked for better weather, visitors were out enjoying the art, kayaking and skyline views. 

                 Rainbow Pixies //  Playing at Work  //  Brooklyn Lawn Quilt //  The Ship of Tolerance

These adorable girls seemed in awe of the love locks that have been popping up on Pier 1.

Playing Tourists and snapping photos.

The Backpack Gallery

The Random Fortune Generator {I couldn't find details on DAF site} "Not being seen but being able to see"

I of course wanted to write down "Live in the Moment" but the line was monstrous.

If you've been to this years festival, what would you say was a must see?

I hope you guys enjoyed this first of many posts in the series "Sunday Brunch" and always remember to 

"Love Life and Live in the Moments".

To hold you over until next years Dumbo Arts Festival, here's some more photos from Instagram and video's highlighting DAF13 Day 1 ,  DAF13 Day 2  and DAF13 Day 3. Enjoy!

Bunches of Xoxo's

                           Dellah

Lil' Monsters in NYC: The Art Exhibition "Lightness of Being"

One of the greatest things about living in a city like New York is that you can always find amazing, free public displays of art to introduce your kids to. The first Saturday in August happened to be a rainy, damp one that couldn't keep thousands of New Yorkers and visitors indoors simply because it was the first weekend of Summer Streets and everyone seemed determined to enjoy the 7 miles of open space.  After spending our morning downtown at Foley Square we decided, despite the gloominess of the day we'd walk over to City Hall park to check out the whimsical, Public Art Fund exhibit Lightness of Being.

CJ was amazed at how he could see the city's towering buildings through a colorful Suncatcher {a pergola created by Daniel Buren}, that on a sunny day reflects beams of vibrant hues on the ground. We admit that it was just as cool to look through as rain drops danced on the spectrum of colors.

Olaf Breunings, The Humans resemble funny looking creatures in one of the many children's adventure books CJ has read over the years. His favorite figure by far was the one he pretended was a traitor to his army and he had to attack with a bow and arrow to save us all from impending doom.

While catching a glimpse of James Angus's replicated John Deere Model D tractor you'll feel like your eyes are playing tricks on you, as you realize it's shape isn't quite what it seems.

Buzzing it Down, A modern totem pole by Gary Webb.

These Untitled pieces created by Franz West, of various shapes and textures resembled colorful tornadoes, or spinning tops.

Head over to City Hall park and let your imagination carry you away as you take in the creative works of the 11 international artists featured. The Lightness of Being will be on display through December 13th, 2013.

Bunches of Xoxo's,

                            Dellah