I’m so sorry I haven’t been posting that much lately. Just caught up on replying to some comments and equally apologize for the delays in responding to those. I hope you are taking exquisite care of yourself, your family, and with that indirectly those around you from your community during this pandemic. Always remember that …
Happy New Year!
I hope that all of you have enjoyed your holidays and that 2020 brings you prosperity and abundance. This year I hope to be a lot more consistent with posting on this blog. Thanks for your patience and continued support. I truly appreciate it. This blog is entering its 13th. year since its inception. Can …
Ode to the Aqueduct Flea Market
My earliest memories of going to the Aqueduct Flea Market (spanning more than 30 years in the Spring to early Fall: Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays?) with my parents and sister, was when I was 10 years old. It was thrilling, fun, something that put us all in good spirits. To think, all the great …
NYCupcake’s New Home & New Look Coming Soon
Welcome to the new site! We will update it soon with a new look but all the previous fashion entries, etc. will still be here with much much more to follow. Enjoy!
Gift Wrap
I don’t usually expect beautiful gift-wrapping from every seller I buy from. This was an unexpected surprise which brightened up my day :). Little details count with me (a thank you card, organza ribbon, nice tissue paper) and it truly exceeded my expectations. Oh, and I confess that the picture below was my meager re-wrapping …
Lightening Bugs/Fireflies
What happened to all the lightening bugs/fireflies? I think something in the environment has changed too dramatically for them to survive. I remember they were at some point during my childhood, plentiful. ‘Til this day every time I see a block party I always think of them. I really miss them; they remind me of …
Guilty Pleasure
I usually dislike soap operas and never watch the American ones but, I must admit I love watching re-runs of “EastEnders.” It’s a British soap from 1985-present. I think I’m watching the episodes from 2005. I’m not sure if I have a favorite character. They are all entertaining. The British have a great sense of …
Rating Auction Sellers (Neutral Feedback)
Last night I received a hysterical letter from a seller because I gave her neutral feedback. I knew it would be bad since her letter began with a “OMG” (Oh my God). Her letter followed after my diplomatic response of why she was given a neutral rating for the transaction. I explained that the fourth …