“I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today.  I can choose which it shall be.  Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn’t arrived yet.  I have just one day, today, and I’m going to be happy in … More →

Sometimes it’s the stuff, sometimes it’s the thought that counts… Brooklyn Exposed shares the question with a bunch of Brooklyn business owners (including Green in BKLYN’s Elissa Olin) int their article “The Guilt-Free Christmas Wish List of 25 Brooklyn Business … More →

“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” – Nelson Mandela

With the holidays upon us again (Merry Chrismahanakwansakah everyone!), many people are stopping in the shop asking for gift suggestions.  And though we know the holidays are more than the sum of the booty you get under the tree, menorah … More →

Here at Green in BKLYN we love art. We love artists. And we especially love local artists. This month we’ve added the work of two (awesome) local artists to the shop: Sawyer Devuyst and Jack Maiorino. Sawyer’s the brains and … More →

Green in BKLYN now has holiday hours (through Christmas Eve) as follows: Tuesday – Friday 11am-8pm Saturday 10am-8pm Sunday 11am-6pm After that, we’ll return to our regular hours… Come on down. Y’all. Hear!

“Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.” – Karl Barth

Big retailers have Black Friday and the online retailers have Cyber Monday.  And now small businesses finally have Small Business Saturday. It’s a lovely chance to support small, local shops.  To thank them for being here and serving you and … More →

Pangea Organicsis at it again with 15% off all their skincare products through the middle of November! With products that are now certified 100% organic (and that really work), Pangea Organics are a terrific treat for your skin and your … More →

This Saturday, November 17 from 1-3pm, lovely Frances Lin will be at Green in BKLYN with Tea and Poetry. Frances is the author of Whims & Woes, a collection of beautiful poems with drawings by Thuy Lin. Whims & Woes … More →