26 THE QUEENS COURIER • MAY 7, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com ENJOY LIC SPRINGS! AND GET MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS AT THE LIC FLEA BY THE QUEENS COURIER STAFF the popular LIC Flea & Food, located com/LICFlea, Instagram.com/ [email protected] just blocks away at the waterfront LICFlea and @LICFlea on Twitter. @QueensCourier outdoor lot at the corner of Fifth Street and 46th Avenue. Photo via Instagram/@licfl ea As you make your way to the LIC Visitors can fi nd that special gift Flea & Food this weekend to pick just in time for Mother’s Day, whether out something out for mom, make it be unique soaps and candles, sure to get your groove on at the LIC one-of-a-kind handcrafted or vintage Springs! block festival. jewelry and clothes, sweets and more. The LIC Partnership will host its Along with over 80 vendors each second annual LIC Springs! free day, the LIC Flea also has a beer community block festival on May garden, exclusively serving beers 9 from noon to 5 p.m. on Vernon brewed in Queens from local breweries Boulevard between 50th and 46th including Rockaway Brewery, avenues. Queens Brewery, Finback Brewery Throughout the day there will be live and SingleCut Beersmiths. The bar will music, dance and theater performances, also offer a great selection of wines. art and sculpture making, fi tness LIC Flea & Food runs every classes, outdoor dining, sport games Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. and much more open to all ages. to 6 p.m. through the end of October. When you are done checking out For updates on the LIC Flea & the block party, make your way to Food market, follow on Facebook. Photo via Instagram/@licfl ea Check out these vendors the next time you take a trip to the LIC Flea & Food! 1. Queens3 www.etsy.com/shop/ queenscubed Queens³ specializes in one-ofa kind, handcrafted sewn goods. Each product is lovingly designed and carefully constructed by its two owners, Jer and Brady. They’re just two queens in Queens who love to sew. They offer unique pillows, tote bags and pet beds made from vintage and designer fabrics. 2. As I See It www.algerimages.com William Alger has been photographer for over 35 years, working as a commercial studio shooter in NYC. He has photographed food, clothing, room sets, weddings, model work and various other projects. The last place he worked for was a high-end studio shooting for Saks Fifth Ave., Bloomingdale’s, Bullock & Jones menswear and a few other clients. But one thing he always did was to follow his passion for personal work. Digital imaging has given him the tools to explore his vision in an expanded way and he hopes people may see something that moves them or at least gives them a different way to see things that are not immediately apparent. 3. LodestarNYC Jewelry www.lodestarnyc.com LodestarNYC Jewelry is a travelinspired line that incorporates a nautical, edgy, refi ned boho chic look that makes each piece mysteriously charming. The collections feature the unique pieces of mosaics with diamonds, black diamonds, crystal quartz stalactite, turquoise and other natural fi nds. Each piece has its own signifi cance and story. LodestarNYC represents our inner North Star: a guiding light of what we’re searching for or even a ground reminder of our roots. 4. Scrubbity Bath Products Scrubbity Bath Products is a one (wo)man show, offering a variety of bath products such as salt and sugar scrubs, soaps of all different scents and colors, as well as soap dishes and loofahs too! No matter the scent or color, the soaps Scrubbity makes guarantee satisfaction. The scents range from all natural essential oils like peppermint and grapefruit, to kidfriendly scents such as snowcone and berry swirl. 5. Jack ’n Pack jackandpack.com Jack ’n Pack believes one thing: it is more blessed to give than to receive. Jack ’n Pack is more than just a retail store; they encourage everyone to express love through gifting and provide you with the sweetest gift solution. Check out their jewelry, accessories, craft supplies and packaging, with their motto, “Keep it simple with love,” together it’s Jack ’n Pack. 4. SupremeLuv SupremeLuv is an online accessory house founded by a Japanese mom who always sought for the best of the fashion world. They consider themselves bicoastal, with international style. Based in Brooklyn (and frequently traveling) they’re constantly scouting out new, top-quality labels. Their mission is to bring you the best of what’s hot, always in great taste. 1 2 4 3 5 6
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