Fork + Pencil: A Small Boutique On Court Street With A Huge Warehouse On Bergen Street

Fork + Pencil at 221a Court Street

Fork + Pencil Warehouse at 18 Bergen Street

You are probably familiar with Fork + Pencil, the small antiques/consignment boutique at the corner of Court and Warren Streets in Cobble Hill, with its wonderful assortment of unique decorative items, antique jewelry, a carefully curated book selection, and imaginative toys for kids. Since 2009, owners Alex Grabcheski and Tally Blumberg have been donating the proceeds of the business, after costs, to local public schools and selected charities, which include Council on the Environment of New York City and Rooftop Films.
You may be less familiar with Fork + Pencil's Warehouse just down the block at 18 Bergen Street. It's a treasure trove of larger antiques pieces spread out over two floors.  But even here, amidst the armoires, chests and bookcases,  one can find lovely smaller pieces of silverware, stemware and china.  And if you are a collector of slightly more eclectic items, you probably will find something to your liking here as well.
With new items coming in all the time, it's very tempting to stop by often. Knowing that the proceeds will go to good causes makes the temptation even sweeter.

Fork + Pencil

221a Court Street  Brooklyn

Fork + Pencil Warehouse

18 Bergen Street Brooklyn

www.forkandpencil.com

open Wednesday - Sunday 11 - 7

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Picture Of The Day: Crossing Atlantic

Standing in the middle of the intersection
at Atlantic Avenue and Court Street,
I point my camera
And hope not to get run over.

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"Flower Inside" On Court Street

It is way too cold and snowy
to keep 'the flower' outside,
you see.

As I walked down Court Street,
I had to smile.
I am so glad the flower is safely kept inside.

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One Business Closing And One Re-opening On Court Street

A sad sign appeared in the window of the Brooklyn Artisan Gallery at 221 A Court Street at the corner of Warren Street. After 14 years, the gallery will close on January 31th. It appears that it has been hard to make a go of it for a while. The current economy certainly will not be kind to places such as these. So sad!
But, here is a bit of good news:








Signs of life at former restaurant Caffé Carciofo at 248 Court Street. Currently, a restaurant/ wine liquor license has been applied for by a certain 'Bread and Butter Development Group, LLC'.
Does anyone know anything more?



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