November 08, 2024

september newsletter

By nina ziefvert
september newsletter

Fall Frukt or windfall refers to fruits that have naturally fallen from trees, rather than being picked. If collected soon after falling, these fruits—especially apples and pears—are usually still edible. However, if left on the ground for too long, they tend to rot quickly. 

Two days in Sthlm, where I was born and raised, but left when I was 18. I always stay with my mother there, so I usually ”tourism” back to my teens when I'm there. I sleep late, go out late, become Sonja’s big sister, and spend long hours on the landline meanwhile my mom screaming at me that it's time for dinner.



But I can also give normal tourism tips if needed. 

Gotland is an island in the Baltic Sea made up from a group of sedimentary rocks (limestone) and roughly inhabited since 7200BC. Although my mom’s family rented the whole island in 16th hundred (from the abdicated queen Christina) for ship building, 500 years, multiple family bankruptcies, and general decay later, my mother now inhabits the little yellow house on Badhus-Gatan 6.

 

The last house before the baltic waves hit the shore- the one with the big plum and apple tree and tons of windfall on the ground.

 

More Please!

 

As one of our shop’s very first customers turned friend, Emma Specter—a cultural writer for Vogue—just released her first book, an autobiography titled More Please: On Food, Fat, Bingeing, Longing, and the Lust for 'Enough'.

 

We were truly honored to host her upstate release party, and it was so much fun. More please! 

 

Wasana's

336 Main Street, Catskill, NY



I think this is the best Thai food I've ever had—though, to be fair, I’ve never been to Thailand or anywhere near it. It's still operated by its original Thai owners, along with their Cypriot son-in-law and his wonderful wife. The beautiful matriarch, Grandma, who often sits by the central fish tank, grinding herbs. (Don’t worry—the fish on the menu aren’t from that tank! Those are the cute pet fish we all dreamed of having as kids, or at least I did.)

 

Do try the fish salad. 

 

Mahmood - SOLDI

 

First performed by Mahmood as Italy’s choice for the Eurovision song contest, I still can listen to it on repeat repeat repeat repeat, soldi soldi soldi! clap clap clap. Always put me in a good mood. 

 

 

Hairclips



While in the Baltics, I picked up the remaining deadstock of Swedish hair clips. Think shells, teddy bears, tortoises, bows, and balls—all original stock from Ingegerd’s 1980s hair salon.



I’m thrilled to now offer them at the shop.

'We All Got the Blues Sometimes' Rack

 

All the white cottons, silks, and wools that have been sitting in the “maybe bin” for years due to a tiny stain or two have been given new life in our “We All Got the Blues Sometimes” blue-dyed collection. My absolute favorite color is blue. 

Bontleng Sonja Simone Candle Holder

 

Going into fall, Bontleng designed a 3 hole candle holder. Available in white and blue.