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The Language of (Our) Love

April 24, 2012 — As is surely obvious, we here at Krrb are rather obsessed with secondhand goods, vintage finds, thrifting the day away and embarking on flea-market forays that take us on adventures we never imagined. As with any exploration into foreign territory it helps to know the language. So, we’ve decided to dedicate these next two weeks to a thorough introduction to the mysterious lexicon of vintage vendors, thrift store crawlers and flea market explorers the globe over. Enjoy!

View newsletter #32

Listen to Your Mother

April 10, 2012 — If you haven’t figured it out yet, there’s a wee bit of crunchy granola goodness eminating from Krrb central. We can’t help it. We’ve always been into recycling, upcycling, thrifting, eating right, loving thy neighbors and yeah, we’ve got a serious crush on Mother Earth too. Lately we’ve been getting to flex our hippy muscle a bit more than usual which is only appropriate considering the impending Earth Day on April 22nd. So check back with us often these next two weeks as we explore the ground beneath our feet and heck, while you’re at it, dig up that Grateful Dead bootleg and keep on Truckin’ with us.

View newsletter #31

Bring on the Books

March 27, 2012 — While our stuff may not define us, it goes a long way in hinting at who we might be. And we’ve found that none of our possessions do this in such a visceral way as books—those dusty, musty containers of knowledge taking up so much dang space in our homes. Despite our physical constraints and the rapid fire ways in which new technology has begun to render printed matter extraneous, we’re having a hard time letting go. Join us these next two weeks in a deep dive into books in all their glorious shapes and sizes, and explore why we’ll never forget the printed page.

View newsletter #30

Spring Clean Out

March 13, 2012 — Spring is in the air and it would be hard for us here at Krrb to be anymore excited! Spring means a fresh start. Spring means clean. Spring means, out with the old and in with the new to you. Spring also means a resilient device, typically a helical metal coil, that can be pressed or pulled but returns to its former shape when released, used chiefly to exert constant tension or absorb movement. But we digress…

Get a jump start on the springtime festivities by entering our insanely fun and super simple ‘Sell Everything’ Contest for your chance to win a brand-spanking new iPhone 4S!!! And with our freshly updated iPhone App, it’s never been easier to get your fresh start. So get with it this spring and sell everything you own, we double dare you darling!

View newsletter #29

Scavengers’ Tales

February 28, 2012 — Krrb grew out of a deep love of scavenging in all its many manifestations. Be it wandering the streets with eyes wide open hoping to stumble upon the next great street find or rooting through the bins at a Salvation Army, all of our hearts lie in the thrill of discovery. And every scavenger knows that each new adventure comes complete with a story that needs to be told. So over the next two weeks we’ll be digging deep into these tales of scavenging beginning with a trip to Lima, Peru, a scavenger’s dream city if ever there was one.

View newsletter #28

Leaps and Bounds

February 14, 2012 — Every four years something really special happens and it’s not the US presidential elections. No, we’re talking Leap Year—the practice of inserting an extra day into the calendar every four years in order to correct “astronomical drift.” Why not take this opportunity to correct your own “astronomical drift”? These next two weeks we’ll be exploring the idea of picking up new hobbies or learning new skills—like jumping headlong into an upcycling adventure or dumpster diving in Ridgefield, Connecticut for instance. It’s never too late to take a few new leaps and bounds (and dives for that matter). Join us!

View newsletter #27

WinterActive 2012

January 31, 2012 — February is almost here. And though it’s been a remarkably mild winter (at least here in the Northeast) the temptation to hibernate—to crawl under our covers and awaken to a bright sunny day in April—persists. But take our advice and don’t give in. Embrace the season and get out in the world. You might be surprised by what awaits you: An unbelievable exhibit of upcycled, recycled, and reimagined consumer goods in Connecticut; DIY kits to keep you busy; and a whole lot more. Check back these next two weeks and see what WinterActive 2012 has in store for you!

View newsletter #26

From Resolutions to Dreams

January 17, 2012 — A new year is upon us. Now that we’ve made a few resolutions reigning ourselves in, it’s time to dream big. Inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr. we’ve dedicated the next two weeks’ worth of Krrb missives to dreaming. We begin with a fascinating look at the words and the actions dreams can provoke (good and bad) and ways to interpret the visions within. Keep an eye out for more dreaminess in the coming weeks and in the meantime, enjoy some resolution reminisces and New Year’s wandering (and wondering).

View newsletter #25

Secondhand (and Handmade) for the Holidays

December 22, 2011 — Our celebration of the holidays continues and we’ve got some some real treats for you. Herewith (that’s right, we just used herewith) you will find gift guides (for the foodie, for the party people, for the kids, for the music lover) to help set you on the righteous path toward a secondhand (and handmade) holiday; a festive look at celebrations from around the world; and even alternative gift ideas that’ll keep your loved ones guessing.

We’re also throwing in some goodies about upcoming markets not to be missed—from Brooklyn Craft Central to the Holiday Indie Market in San Francisco —as we continue to Krrb Across America. So get cozy, dive in and enjoy Krrb’s ongoing love affair with the winter holiday season.

View newsletter #22

Gifts Galore

November 29, 2011 — It’s no secret that we here at Krrb love the holidays. This time of year combines all of our favorite things—buying, selling, giving, getting, and yeah, even renting—into one power packed month of unbridled joy. Sure, sometimes all of this gift giving and getting can be exhausting but we are here to help bring the fun back to the holidays! Come join in the festivities by entering our 12 Days of Gifting Give Away. It’s simple and there’s only a week left to enter so get on it! Check out some of the amazing gifts we’re giving including, handmade holiday cards, all-natural skincare, upcycled homeware, original artwork, and even 250 big ones! After you’ve entered, take a quick preview visit to the Vegan Holiday Shop-Up and prepare yourself for this Sunday’s market. It’s all right here! Happy Gifting!

View newsletter #21

Giving Thanks

November 15, 2011 — Yep, the best holiday of the whole lot (except maybe mother’s day. Wink wink. Hi Mom!) is right around the corner. Never fear, we’ve got you covered. In honor of all events that bring together friends and family from across the world we’ve compiled two weeks’ worth of giving thanks. Dig in to our Un/Traditional Thanksgiving menu; learn to say “thanks” in ways you’ve never imagined; get ready to Krrb Across America; and be sure to enter our extra-special 12 Days of Gifting Give Away. ‘Tis almost the season to be jolly but it’s always the season to give thanks!

View newsletter #20

Going Once, Going Twice

November 1, 2011 — Sold! It’s enough to get your heart racing, isn’t it? Auctions, a centuries-old practice for buying and selling, is an adrenaline filled way to get your hands on some amazing secondhand stuff. For the next two weeks, we’ll be talking about everyone’s favorite auction-themed show featuring serious scavengers, how to keep your lips as loose as a professional auctioneer, profiling some of the best auction houses in the States and sharing some very awesome on-the-block items with you. Until then, we hope you’ll join us at our very own live auction this Thursday in Brooklyn.

View newsletter #19

What’s For Dinner

October 18, 2011 — The fall harvest is here and we’re hungry for some local, creative and oh so yummy food. Whether you’re a big-time cook or a food-market groupie, we’ve all developed a more personal relationship to food in this squeezed economy. Over the next two weeks we’ll be unleashing a delicious contest with a small-batch Kimchi producer, a list of must-have full-flavored fall recipes, how-tos for unusual ways to work with food (that’s not eating), and an interview with a woman that inspires our local menu.

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What’s Mine Is Yours

October 4, 2011 — Cooperative, collaborative, communal lifestyles. Co’ing is the new economy and it’s not just for hippies anymore. More and more, everyday folks are seeing real value in sharing stuff, skills, resources and even their homes. For the next two weeks, we’ll be talking with people at the top of their share game, families that have opted for communal living, cooperative transport systems and collaborative creativity. It’s cheaper, greener and a whole lot friendlier so come on in – the water is fine!

View newsletter #17

Once Upon A Time

September 20, 2011 — The romance of a chance discovery at a garage sale, flea market, or the curb is cherished by the scavenger in all of us. Coupled with the thrill of the thrift and a dash of pride when we acquire a totally unique item, makes finding an Obsolete Object the holy grail. For the next two weeks, we’ll be examining and paying homage to all things obsolete. From kids’ creative guesses as to the purpose of a floppy disk and more, to an exploration of skills and objects made obsolete in the last 10, 20, and 50 years, we’ll be running the gamut of all things past, and how they are appreciated in our retro-loving culture today.

View newsletter #16

Alternative Uses for Everyday Things

September 6, 2011 — Things. Everyday things. They have a way of entering our lives and accumulating over time. Whether it’s a one-purpose cleaning product purchased three years back, leftovers from last night’s potluck or a thingamabob gift from none other than Uncle Bob, tossing it just feels wasteful and keeping it just ignores the reality that you don’t want it. You can give it away on Krrb.com or find an alt use for it. For the next two weeks, we’ll explore alt uses for household things , how people are using the urban lanscape in alternative ways and hear from a community leader about how turning something old into something new can be an everyday activity.

View newsletter #15

Fall Unfashion

August 23, 2011 — It’s back to school time and among other things, it means we’re sprucing up the fall wardrobe. For the next two weeks we’re talking individual style through reused, recycled and re-purposed fashion. We’re taking style into our own hands with a t-shirt transformation how-to and 5 sewing projects from BurdaStyle. We’re celebrating chance over choice with our favorite bloggers and their favorite sources for finding the unique. And we’re interviewing a shoemaker!! and other makers and hunters who add a little more “person” to our personal style.

View newsletter #14

Green Music

August 9, 2001 — Whether you’re listening to or making music about being green, making by hand or refurbishing old instruments, or packaging your CDs with handmade treats, you’re part of the growing movememt of Green Music. As we have a love for all things creative and earth-friendly, for the next two weeks, we’ll be offering a sonic solute by talking with the artists and artisans on the scene.

View newsletter #13

A DIY Summer

July 26, 2011 — The start of any new season is a time to think of new projects to work on, and with the summer in full swing, it’s high time we get our project and DIY fill. With that said, we’ll be spending the next two weeks talking about summer projects to inspire, sharing our summer photo collections, interviewing the best DIYers on the scene, and doling out a bunch of How Tos for the kitchen and beyond, not to mention offering up ideas for The Summer Clearance Contest to win yourself a new iPod in celebration of the new Krrb iPhone app(!).

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Taking It Slow

July 12, 2011 — In a world of constant communication, over-scheduled calendars, and the tired cliche of wanting more hours in the day, sometimes it just helps to slow… down… We used to find pleasure in slowly discovering, but demand for instant gratification has prioritized choice over chance and waste over frugality. So for the next two weeks, we’ll be writing about how you can slow down so much that you’re doing nothing, the basics of the Slow Food Movement including a few recipes, how some people walk for days to slow down, and the glories of finding peace in your own place , all the while listening to our exclusive Krrb playlist with an ode to taking it slow.

View newsletter #11

Living Green By Loving Trash

June 28, 2011 — We all do it. Producing waste is something that 99.9% of us just do. And the more that’s created, the bigger places like The Great Pacific Garbage Patch become – and it’s the size of Texas now! But there are things that we can do to help reduce the amount of trash that’s created. Instead of throwing everything away, show your trash some love by stretching the life out of everything you own, creating innovative upcycled designs and buying secondhand. There are numerous ways you can reduce your tiny but very important footprint by living a lifestyle that celebrates secondhand and the imagination of creating something new out of something old.

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Everything Summer

June 14, 2011 — Extended days and summer nights, cannon balls, bonfires and smores, fresh lemonade and BBQs, trips to the beach and long bike rides: ahhh, summer. We love you. For the next two weeks, we’ll be talking everything summer including how to keep your swiming pool green, awesomely strange things to BBQ, a list of beach reads , and so much more. Until then, get ready to head to the beach, just don’t forget that sunblock!

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Love Where You Live

May 31, 2011 — In the Krrb universe, being neighborly is as fundamental an activity as breathing. So you could imagine how excited we were to hear that this past Friday was Neighbors Day in France. So, for the next couple of weeks, we’ll be focusing on the hood in all of its splendor. We’ll help you in finding your way to the perfect neighborhood and how to be a good neighbor once you’ve gotten there. We’ll take an in-depth look at a couple of neighborhoods we’re into these days and we’ll head back to France to check out how those crazy frogs are actually sharing cars with their neighbors . So stay tuned to the Krrb blog and celebrate living la vida local!

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Flea Market Mania

May 17, 2011 — These days Flea Markets are most everyone’s favorite shopping destination and sunny Saturday journey. What with the economy where it is and the explosion of DIY, handmade and culinary pursuits, it makes sense that it’s a perfect pleasure for city-dwellers and country denizens alike. For the next two weeks, we’ll be focusing on the explosion of Flea Markets and their history, inside the life of a flea market seller and curator, a profile on a new and innovative market and a sweet little video on the country’s largest Flea Market of all. So stay tuned to the blog cause tis the season and how!

View newsletter #07

CSAs, Garage Sale How Tos and Fisherwomen

May 3, 2011 — Localize Your Munch! Whether you’re a veg eater or meat lover, it’s probably best your food is grown close to home and that’s where Community Supported Agriculture (CSA’s) come in. Explore the in’s and out’s of CSAs, and some of our favorites around the country. In the next two weeks, we’ll bring you even closer to home with some gardening tips for small places and a How To for composting. We’ll also be writing about an amazing artist working in this arena and our favorite food blogs on the local scene, so stay tuned to the Krrb Blog!

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Biking, Recycling and Community Building

April 19, 2011 — It’s bike season and whether you’re a daily biker or occasional cruiser, there are tons of bike options out there – where do you even start? Find out what to buy and how to spruce up your wheels for spring.

View newsletter #05