• New York

    Welcome To The Egg House

    This is the last month The Egg House stay in New York. Let us grab the last chance to check this very cool place out!

    What is The Egg House?

    The world’s beloved breakfast food found a new home in New York City! When his friends ask him why NYC, Ellis replies, “I have a dream that I could be a part of something greater here.” He has opened up his humble home in the Lower East Side, where together we get to interact with his hopes and dreams in a place called The Egg House.

    Embark On A Journey with an ambitious egg living in the Lower East Side. As a new eggling arriving to New York City, Ellis hits the concrete jungle and visits the bright lights in Times Square. With little money, Ellis goes window shopping in Soho and visits the Met. On nights and weekends, Ellis works at a modest restaurant to keep the big dream alive of becoming a part of something greater.

    New York City is the playground to find yourself but coming to a new place with dreams sometimes can feel lonely. The Egg House is a place where we can come together and celebrate our dreams & aspirations and see what great things New York City has in store.

    The Egg House starts when Ellis lays down to rest and the magic begins!

    THE FOYER

    Interact with the background to find a delight sunny surprise.

    THE KITCHEN

    Nest up with your friends to find a cozy spot together.

    THE GARDEN

    Come play together! We swing when we play!

    THE POOL

    Life isn’t always caviar and candy but when it is…last one in is a rotten egg.

    SECRET ROOM

    Another word for “speakeasy”. You really think we would tell you 😉

    Let’s go for an Eggventure with me!

    So many cool people come to have fun, including the Victoria Secret models! What are you waiting for? Let us have a fantasy dream together in Ellis’s dream.

    Eggloo and The Egg Shop are collaboration with The Egg House, providing some special foods at there.

    The cutest soap – Come Clean is selling at the Egg House! People are crazy about this super cute and fun soap!

    Youji x LULU’s NYC series postcards are available at The Egg House.

    The Egg House’s special event – Illustrator LULU was invited to be The Egg House drawing live portraits for the guests.

    This is the last month for this wonderful adventure! Because next month, The Egg House is going to be in Shanghai! I believe the people in Shanghai will love this beautiful pop up show too. Come to have the last chance to join in Ellis’ adventure. Here is the link to get the ticket.

  • New York,  WorldWide

    Put Some Spirit In Your Giving This Father’s Day

    Hi my friends, this is the last week preparing the gift for Father’s Day! Are you still struggling about it? I know it is very hard to find a “guy gift”. So do I. But I have already done the research for you, so you no longer need to spend countless hours searching the internet for the perfect gift.

    Whether you’re a guy or a gal buying for your father, grandfather, brother or life partner, choosing a gift can be a stressful…even painful process! Men are notoriously hard to buy for, no matter what the occasion. Thankfully, there’s now a real solution designed to make it virtually impossible to mess up your loved one’s gift. TheBroBasket offers the coolest choices of custom baskets that scream masculine… delivered right to his door.

    Unlike anything out there, TheBroBasket’s gifts include craft beer, fine wines and spirits along with their favorite brand name gear and goodies. All baskets are 100% customizable and come in non-alcoholic versions too!

    This is the bucket I chose for my kid’s future father! Is that sweet? My husband is a real whiskey lover. So there it is the perfect gift for him.

    A Bite of Bourbon

    $59.95

    For the People Who Love Bourbon Breath 

    The Contents

    2 – Popcornopolis Gourmet Flavored Popcorn
    2 – Bags of Snyder’s Pretzels – for soaking up some of that booze
    1 – BroBasket 11oz tumbler – in case you need to make a drink right then and there
    1 – BroBasket Reusable Tin

    The Mixer

    1 – Can of Coke (12oz) – Use it to make a bourbon and coke; as a chaser for some shots; or for the hangover the next day

    The Booze

    1 – Bottle of Makers Mark Whisky (50ml) – The quintessential bourbon whiskey
    1 – Bottle of Woodford Reserve (50ml) – One refined american whiskey
    1 – Bottle of Bullet Bourbon (50ml) – So old, smooth and strong Wyatt Earp used to drink this stuff!
    1 – Bottle of Knobb Creek (50ml) – Bourbon at its finest

    The Freebies

    1 – Card with your special message

    But What if your father or husband is a rum fan?

    BroBasket has a great choice for him as well!

    Rum and Coke – With Engraved Bottle

    $94.95

    Because who doesn’t want some rum?!

    The Contents

    1 – KitKat™
    1 – Three Pack of Ferrero Roche™ fine hazelnut chocolates
    1 – BroBasket tumbler Whiskey Glass (11oz)

    The Mixer

    2 – Cans of CocaCola (12oz)

    The Booze

    1 – Bottle of Captain Morgan Spice Rum (750ml)

    Or he loves BBQ very much…

    BBQ Bash

    As Pictured $139.95

    THE BBQ Gift Basket

    The Contents

    3 – Essential BBQ Utensils w/ carrying case
         Spatula with Bottle Opener, BBQ Tongs & Fork
    1 – Packs of beef jerky
    1 – Pack of Mini Pretzels
    1 – bag of BBQ Lays chips
    2 – Cedar Smoker Planks
    1 – Scripto™ Long BBQ Lighter
    1 – Reusable BroBasket Crate

    The BBQ Sauces

    1 – Earl’s Gone Wild California Barbecue Sauce
    1 – Earl’s Gone Wild Jalapeno Barbecue Sauce

    The Booze

    1 – Bottle of Maker’s Mark Bourbon (750ml)

    The Freebies

    1 – Pack of Toothpicks
    1 – Greeting Card with your special message on it

    There are so many choices on www.thebrobasket.com. You can definitely find “the one” very fast! Other than choose one on display, you can also customize your own gift.

    Step 1

    Go to TheBroBasket.com and choose from one of our redi-made or customizable gift. If you’re feeling creative. You can click the “Customize Your Own BroBasket” product and make your own gift from scratch.

    Step 2

    If you chose a “trust us” redi-made product, go to Check Out and make someone’s day! If you chose to fully or semi customize, follow the easy steps – Is he a craft beer guy? Maybe he likes whisky or vodka. Maybe after that one night in college he swore off alcohol forever and now he only drinks Sprite. Customize it with whatever you know he likes to make him the perfect drinkable arrangement!

    Step 3

    Select your delivery method: “Overnight”, “2 Day Air”, “3 Day Express” or “4 to 5 Day Ground”.

    You can even buy weeks (or months) in advance and pick a future delivery date!

    Make his day!

    The delivery of a BroBasket has been known to have strange effects on men. Feelings such as “joy”, “elation”, “overwhelming happiness” and “an uncontrollable flow of happy tears” have been known to occur.

    BroBasket has even known to save marriages! – Seriously!

    No matter the reason, and no matter the BroBasket you select, one thing is for sure, nothing makes a guy feel as loved and appreciated as a BroBasket.

    To learn more about how to make his day, visit TheBroBasket.com or call them at 844-4-Go2Gift.

  • New York,  WorldWide

    Absolutely Gluten-Free (AGF) Gets Creative with Great Tasting Gluten-free Options- More Variety & Better Flavor from AGF

    According to the Celiac Foundation, celiac disease affects one in every 100 people in the United States, about 3 million people. In addition, a growing number of people suffer from gluten sensitivity or allergic reactions to wheat. As a result, the number of Americans going gluten-free has tripled since 2009.

    “More and more consumers are limiting gluten to improve their health as well as for weight loss,” says Charles Herzog, Executive VP of Absolutely Gluten-free (AGF). “That trend is increasingly reflected on grocery shelves and restaurant menus. But it’s no secret that people think ‘gluten-free’ has to be synonymous with ‘compromise.’”

    Absolutely Gluten-free packs a flavor-filled punch with its full line of unique and delicious gluten-free products that satisfy everyone’s craving for sweet and savory snacks, whether they’re eliminating gluten from their diets or not. The company received the 2017 Gluten-Free Trailblazer Award from Grocery Headquarters in recognition of its innovation and impact on the gluten-free and diabetic foods space.

    The newest Absolutely Gluten Free product taps into two of today’s hottest food crazes: tahini and energy bars. Absolutely Gluten Free’s ’s 100-calorie TahiniBars™ are gluten- and dairy-free, vegan, and made with natural sesame seeds, a.k.a. “super seeds.” These grab-and-go bars are available in Vanilla, Cocoa Nib, and Pistachio flavors, making gluten-free living tasty and convenient.

    Try Absolutely Gluten-free Flatbread in three varieties (Original, Everything, and Toasted Onion). These flour-free light flatbreads can be used to make pizza, sandwiches, and lunch for kids, topped with just about anything from melted cheese to roasted veggies and sliced fruit.  They are all soy, corn, and rice-free.

    Absolutely Gluten-free Crackers are available in three varieties including Original, Cracked Pepper, and Toasted Onion. They are flour-free with no soy, corn, or rice, and are light, crispy, and delicious. Serve them as appetizers with dips, crumbled atop salads and soups, or in place of breadcrumb coating.

    For a perfectly sweet and crunchy surprise, Absolutely Gluten-free Blondie and Brownie Crunch snacks don’t disappoint. Blondie Crunch is available in Vanilla Chocolate Chip and Brownie Crunch in Chocolate-Chocolate Chip flavor. They are packaged in a handy resealable bag to eat on the go. And they are great toppers to ice-cream, yogurt, cakes, and mousse desserts.

    For those who love a chewy snack, Absolutely Gluten-free Raw Coconut Chews are a great choice. Choose from Cocoa Nibs with Chocolate Drizzle or Cranberry with Chocolate Drizzle. Made with raw coconut, these all-natural treats are vegan and paleo-friendly, and contain no dairy, eggs, or soy.

    There’s even more variety for those with a sweet tooth on a gluten-free diet. Absolutely Gluten-free Macaroonsare yet another tasty snack from the AGF line, in Chocolate or Coconut flavors.

    “We are committed to the continued development of gluten-free foods that offer great taste, nutrition, and health benefits,” states Herzog. “With Absolutely Gluten-free, consumers on restricted diets should no longer feel left out when it comes to a world of delicious food choices.”

    All Absolutely Gluten-free products are all-natural, certified gluten-free, and OU certified kosher. AGF is a division of Kayco Foods based in Bayonne, NJ.  Follow them at http://absolutelygf.com/, on Twitter at @absolutelygf, and on FB at https://www.facebook.com/AbsolutelyGF/.

     

  • New York

    Martha Stewart presents Frédéric Fekkai with French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF)’s Art de Vivre Award

    On Monday night, the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) honored Frédéric Fekkai, renowned stylist and founder of Fekkai and more recently founder and CEO of the natural beauty line Bastide with the fifth annual Art de Vivre AwardMartha Stewart, a close friend and long-time client of the honoree, presented Fekkai with aLalique Mossi vase during a cocktail reception at FIAF’s Le Skyroom. An elegant dinner for 120 guests followed at the French restaurant Le Bilboquet.

    Bringing with her a 1991 issue of Martha Stewart Living, featuring her new Fekkai haircut on the cover, Stewart recalled her several decades-long relationship with the honoree: “Frederic knows how to transform, and that was his talent. He took an ordinary woman, and he knew how to make her into something very special, and he still does. That’s his charm, that’s his talent, and his entrepreneurial spirit behind that is what really appealed to me and the legions of women who have let him cut his hair.”

    FIAF President Marie-Monique Steckel remarked, “Frédéric has been the hair guru in New York for decades, he also has his acclaimed Frédéric Fekkai beauty salon, and he has really shaped the beauty landscape all over America. Recently he has embarked on a new adventure, Bastide, his latest luxurious natural beauty and lifestyle brand. And tonight we are really honored to have Martha Stewart, guru of American lifestyle, to present the Art de Vivre award to Frédéric.”

    The Art de Vivre Award reception and dinner raises funds to support FIAF’s mission to teach French, promote Francophone culture, and strengthen the relationship between the French and American peoples.

    The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) would like to thank Lalique and James Mun, President & CEO of Lalique North America, for their very kind and generous donation of one Mossi vase to be presented to the evening’s honoree as his award. The kaleidoscopic effect of the Mossi Vase is both a stroke of creative genius and a feat of technical mastery. René Lalique designed this iconic piece in 1933. His original choice of material was plain glass, which the company has transformed into the vibrant intensity of crystal. A genuine interior design accessory of modernity, the Mossi plays on the contrast between the brilliance of its cabochons and the frosting of its base.

    About Frédéric Fekkai

    For more than three decades, Frédéric Fekkai has shaped the global beauty landscape. In 1989, Frédéric opened the luxury salon and day spa atop Bergdorf Goodman, which drew in celebrity clientele and led to the opening of seven salons. In 1994, Frédéric transformed hair care through the launch of his award-winning collection, Fekkai.

    After 20 years at the helm of Fekkai, Frédéric has launched Bastide, a house of beauty and well-being, inspired by his hometown, Aix-en-Provence. In partnership with his wife and co-founder, Shirin von Wulffen, Frédéric celebrates Provence’s artisans and ingredients with locally made, non-toxic beauty products. Bastide opened its flagship boutique in Aix-en-Provence in June 2017 and now is available in wholesale and ecommerce throughout France, US, Canada, and Australia. In 2010, Frédéric was accorded the Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite, the French National Order of Merit awarded by the president of France to recognize distinguished achievements.

     

    About Martha Stewart

    Martha Stewart is an Emmy Award-winning television show host, entrepreneur, bestselling author of 90 books, and America’s most trusted lifestyle expert and teacher. Millions of people rely on Martha Stewart as a source of useful “how-to” information for all aspects of everyday living including cooking, entertaining, gardening, home renovating, collecting, organizing, crafting, healthy living, holidays, weddings, and pet care.

    Martha’s business sense and creative vision provided the framework for her namesake company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc., which launched in 1996. The expansive multimedia portfolio includes award-winning properties such as Martha Stewart LivingMartha Stewart Weddingsmarthastewart.com, and PBS shows Martha Stewart’s Cooking School and Martha Bakes. In 2016, Martha teamed up with longtime friend and collaborator Snoop Dogg for Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party on VH1.

    Today, the Martha brand is comprised of Martha Stewart Collection created for Macy’s; Martha Stewart at Michaels; Martha Stewart at Staples; Martha Stewart Living at The Home Depot; a collaborative line of products with QVC in the skin care, fashion, food, and garden categories; Martha Stewart Wine Co.—a carefully curated online wine shop available only at MarthaStewartWine.com; Martha & Marley Spoon meal-kit delivery service, and more.

    The Martha Stewart brand reaches over 100 million consumers each month across all media and merchandising platforms. Her products can be found in over 70 million households and have a growing presence online and in thousands of retail locations. Ms. Stewart currently serves as Chief Creative Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Sequential Brands Group.

    About FIAF’s Art de Vivre Award

    FIAF’s Art de Vivre Award, established in 2014, recognizes influential leaders from the food, wine, beauty, and fashion industries for their outstanding contributions to the promotion of the French art of living. Previous honorees include Elizabeth Holder Raberin and Pierre-Antoine Raberin of Ladurée USA; Frédéric Malle, Founder & CEO of Editions de Parfum Frédéric Malle; Martine and Prosper Assouline, co-founders of Assouline Publishing; and Carine Roitfield, Global Fashion Director of Harper’s BAZAAR. This spring, the award honors Frédéric Fekkai as ambassador of the French art de vivre and beauty and well-being throughout the world.

    About FIAF

    Founded in 1898, the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) is the leading French language and cultural center in the United States. Our not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization creates innovative and unique programs in education and the arts that explore the evolving diversity and richness of French culture.

    FIAF presents sophisticated programming in both French and English throughout the year, offering films, talks, art exhibitions and live performances of music, theater, dance, and more. Our Language Center, which welcomes 7,000 students each year, is the largest in the country and offers classes for toddlers to adults.

    The Art de Vivre Award raises funds to support FIAF’s mission to teach French, promote Francophone culture, and strengthen the relationship between the French and American peoples.

    Photos credited to Aurora Rose for Patrick McMullan and Courtesy of French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF).

  • New York,  WorldWide

    Let Your Kids Be Busy In This Summer!

    What do your kids usually do when you host a summer party at home? Running around the kitchen? Trying to draw more attention from you? Oh no, you feel so tired because you have a full house of guests at your party. What should you do? Helpless? No worry! Why not let you kids get busy with some toys they feel crazy about?

    Here are some good choices from Moose Toys!

    HAPPY PLACES™ SHOPKINS™ S4

    (Approx. Retail Prices: $2.99-$19.99/Ages 5 years & up/Available: Now)

    Happy Places™ Shopkins™ is a range of super cute miniature Petkins furniture and accessories for kids to decorate all their Happy Places and bring them to life. With Season 4, kids can create a Happy Place outdoors with the new Happy Stables collection. It’s time for kids to meet the new Lil’ Shoppies who are ready to help look after some super cute Ponies. It’s the perfect time for kids to keep collecting and turn more spaces into Happy Places with new Lil’ Shoppies, Ponies and Petkins!

    PIKMI POPS™ S2

    (Approx. Retail Prices: $4.99-$19.99/Ages 5 years & up/Available: Now)

    Pikmi Pops are the big lollipops filled with cute mini-plushies and so many sweet surprises! Season 2 offers over 45 new, super cute mini Pikmi plushies to collect, including Shimmery Sea, Fantasy, Very Velvet, and Fancy Foil Pikmis! Kids can display their Pikmi plushies inside the lollipop or use the dangler strings provided to hang their favorite Pikmi on their bag, keys, phone, spiral note book, pencil case and more. There are so many new Pikmis, scents and surprises to discover! Don’t pick one, pick a lot – and unwrap the cute surprises in Pikmi Pops!

    PIKMI POPS PUSHMI UPS

    (Approx. Retail Price: $4.99/Ages 5 years & up/Available: April)

    PushMi Ups are big push up pop vessels filled with cute mini-plushies inspired by icy cool patterns and scents. Kids can push the pop vessel up to reveal a Pikmi and confetti surprise! There’s 12 new Pikmi characters for kids to collect. Each PushMi Up includes a scented plush, a Sweet Message, a dangler string

    FLIPSLIDE

    (Approx. Retail Price $19.99/Ages 6 & up/Available: Summer 2018)

    Can you Master the moves to beat the blocks! Flip to find the color and slide to match the lights. Take it anywhere, play it anytime, it’s addictive fun for anyone! With four different game modes to choose choose.Challenge yourself or challenge your friends in Multi-player mode. Flip Slide Game~

    FLIPSLIDE is a hand-held electronic pattern and color memorization game with a unique twist-and-slide feature. Players must flip and slide the colored blocks around the center screen so that each brightly-colored cube matches with the corresponding center lights. Players can test their dexterity while challenging themselves and their friends using four unique challenge game modes including: Speed Mode, Level Mode, Memory Mode, and Multiplayer Mode.

  • New York,  WorldWide

    Father’s Day: Enjoy Good Food and Nature With Dad

    Summer is around the corner and we have all you need for the perfect summer picnic! And of course, with Dad!

    Let’s get started from the gifts for the dad who loves reading first. I believe those dads want to read more picnic or nature adventure ideas in advance.

    GRILLED CHEESE & BEER is spiced with wit and a passion for all things grilled cheese and beer, with easy-to-follow instructions that make it perfect for any skill level. It contains over 50 one-of-a-kind grilled cheese sandwich recipes, perfectly paired with craft beers designed to draw out the full flavor of each ingredient.

    Grilled Cheese & Beer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/157826653X

    THE NATURE LOVER‘S QUOTATION BOOK is a collection of inspirational and meaningful quotes perfect for every lover of the great outdoors. From simple walks and hikes in the woods, to longer treks and camping, we eagerly search for opportunities to escape into nature. Now there is a beautiful collection of inspired readings to take along the trail and read around the campfire, or just contemplate at home.

    Nature Lover’s: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1578267447/

    Secondly, some handful products are very important for your and dad’s adventure.

    Bindle Bottle

    Keep your necessities close with the Bindle Bottle. This bottle holds 24 ounces of your favorite beverage as well as small necessities such as chapstick, keys, or headphones.

    • This 2-in-1 bottle features:
    • Dual-walled and vacuum-insulated construction
    • Keeps drinks hot or cold for hours
    • Keeps the outside of the bottle “sweat-free”
    • Liquid capacity: 24 fl. oz.
    • Waterproof and scent-proof storage compartment: 3.3” H x 3.2” W
    • 18/8 food-grade stainless steel
    • BPA-free

    The Bindle Bottle is THE must-have sip’n’stash for all your adventures!

    Ecuadane

    Snuggle up with your loved ones under a special blanket from Ecuadane. Each is made with love in the heart of Ecuador by native Otavaleños living amidst the Andes Mountains and volcanoes.  The blanket combines a blend of rich earth tones creating an exquisite pattern that will travel and carry the history of your many adventures.

    Last but not the lease, of course is food, food, food!

    Milkadamia

    Treat your dairy-free partygoers to a creamy alternative. Milkadamia aims to make the transition from dairy the most delightful to your taste buds. With its subtle taste and milky texture that performs superbly in creations from smoothie bowls to baked goods, Available at Walmart nationwide in the refrigerated section.

    Andrea’s Truffles

    Treat dad to Chocolate Crack ​by Andrea’s truffles. Chocolate Crack is made from mouth watering​ French wafer cookie crumbles folded into chocolate with San Diego sea salt, topped with vanilla bean white chocolate drizzle. Dad will be thanking you!​

    Chocolate Pizza Company

    Indulge in Peanut Butter Wings®, they are the taste sensation everyone is talking about! These one-of-a-kind treats use crisp, rippled potato chips smothered in creamy peanut butter and covered in rich chocolate. The salty-sweet profile is a masterpiece! Peanut Butter Wings are also the perfect complement to Chocolate Pizza® which together create a “Pizza & Wing Combo”.