The Garden City Historical Society

Visit us at 109 11th Street on May 1st for our Spring Plant Sale featuring the work of @bedsandbordersinc curated carefully for The Garden City Historical Society. And! If you are seeking inspiration for our virtual art show, browse our collection, stay and paint or take photos as your child emulates Georgia O’Keefe!

Georgia O’Keeffe once said that ‘seeing a flower takes time, like finding a friend takes time.’ Flowers are blooming everywhere in Garden City, so, take your time and use your creativity to come up with something beautiful. Enter the Blooms of Garden City Virtual Art Show, and for a chance to win a carefully curated box of art supplies plus a gift card! ... Click below for entry details! https://www.thegardencityhistoricalsociety.org/virtualartsh

50 percent off remaining inventory until 4:00 at 109 11th Street. Stop by soon!

Pre books are in and plant sale tomorrow at 10 AM at 109 11th Street

ART what does it mean to you? Is it painting, drawing, photographing, filming? Crayons, pencils, oils, acrylics, wide angle, zoom? Georgia O’Keefe loved and created art in many forms. Take a walk outside and look at the beauty that surrounds you this season and show us what art means to you. Click below for instructions and entry details for a chance to WIN Garden City K-12. https://www.thegardencityhistoricalsociety.org/virtualartsh

April 15th launch for our 1st Annual Virtual Art Show. See our website for details at TGCHS.org/virtualartshow. 2 winners by grade K-12

Save the date! Pre Mother’s Day Plant Sale and gifting event with a curated collections of annuals, tender perennials, gifts for Mom and hydrangeas at 109 11th Street.

A heartfelt thank you for supporting our pre-book plant sale. We have 65 orders coming in May 1 from @bedsandbordersinc including hanging baskets, containers and curated collections, our own conservancy for a day! This marks the beginning of our TGCHS horticulture program with our next event to launch on May 1 with additional retail plant sales, accessories and gifts for Mom. More to come (perhaps even a Victorian era community garden someday - dream big, why not?) and thank you all for your ongoing ideas, enthusiasm and support of The Garden City Historical Society. You put the fun in fundraising and we are grateful for you!

SATURDAY 10 AM Plant Sale featuring collections from @bedsandbordersinc curated for The Garden City Historical Society for Mom or your garden. Join us to browse at 109 11th Street.

Spring at St. Paul’s and fun with filters. Last day for our spring pre-book sales for containers, hanging baskets, curated boxes from@Beds & Borders. Springprebook.eventbrite.com.

14-S Franklin Avenue Aerial by Suzie Alvey Photo: Franklin Avenue Aerial from the Village of Garden City Annual Report, 1947 featuring old-time stores. The photo was shot looking to the southeast. Franklin Avenue, the "Fifth Avenue of Long Island," runs from the bottom left on the north to the top right, on the south, on a diagonal. Stewart Avenue with the double rows of trees, starts at the top left and runs past the old Best and Company on the northwest corner (building wit...h pointed roof). The company was the first big name store based in New York City to venture out into Garden City. Best & Company featured clothing for men, women and children. Later, it became Frankel's, a fabric store similar to Joanne's. Now CVS is occupying the site. Further down Franklin Avenue, in the white rectangular building is Frederick Loeser's, "a favorite of the carriage trade," built in 1937 as a branch of its Brooklyn Store. It became Abraham & Straus department store in 1950, which also had its flagship in Brooklyn. Now it's divided into a multitude of businesses: TD Bank, M&T Bank, Muse Paint Bar and Revel. Tucked under the trees, across Ninth Street on Franklin Avenue from Loeser's was Franklin Simon, a women's specialty store. Now it's Plymouth Insurance. On the right hand side of the photo one can see three houses on Ninth Street. The one closest to the parking lot was demolished later to make room for more parking. Note the lack of storefronts on either side of Franklin towards the bottom left. The current building housing the current Calogero's Restaurant hadn't been built yet. A small apartment was located on Franklin, on the bottom left. 365 Stewart Avenue was already built, as well as the Carlisle House at number 364, located on Stewart at the top of the photo. The Stewart House at 366 Stewart hadn't been built yet. For old-timers, Lamston's would not be built until two years later in 1949. Much has changed downtown in the last 74 years. 14-S FranklinAerial1947 Article

Friday April 9th: Last day for our pre-book at springprebook.eventbrite.com. Curated collections from Beds & Borders for The Garden City Historical Society. Potted container collections, gift boxes and hanging baskets.

Please support our year end giving campaign to raise funds for the ongoing restoration of The Garden City Historical Society and original AT Stewart era Apostle House. Once restored the building will serve as a museum and place of gathering for the purpose of education and preservation.

Paint like Van Gogh submissions from Salesforce’s Retail Technology team for their holiday virtual event. Paint like Claude Monet remains on sale at paintlikeclaudemonet.eventbrite.com. $25 for individual kits and $20 for groups and members. Contact me with special requests.

Celebrating Emilia Parisi’s Paint like Van Gogh. This will be Emilia’s second submission of her interpretation of art and art history. Keep up the great work and looking forward to Emilia’s Paint like Monet submission. Fun fact, Emilia at her young age already visited Monet’s original water lilies at L’Orangerie in Paris. To join us on our at home art program register at paintlikeclaudemonet.eventbrite.com. $25 for friends and $20 per kit for groups and member.

1907 article promoting St. Paul’s from the archives of Suzie Alvey. Midway between the sound and sea

Sharing the layout of St. Paul’s as you reimagine St. Paul’s preserved and adapted for the benefit of the community, all while preserving its status on the National Register. I am assuming 2021 will be the year the village seeks the input of residents and friends to hear ideas to preserve and adapt. Use these maps as your guide to dream of possibility while preserving this historic structure. From the archives of Suzie Alvey.

There’s no better way to celebrate the 1st day of 2021 than with an exhibit of Paint like Claude Monet by Bridget Meehan (age 7). Great job reflecting the light and snow in your snowscape! Register for $25 or $20 for members and groups at paintlikeclaudemonet.eventbrite.com. #athomeart #childrensart #covidcreativelife #gardencityny #gardencity

Wishing you and your families health and happiness in 2021. As we put 2020 behind us and look ahead to a time we can gather again, we thank you for your support and commitment to The @gardencityhistoricalsociety.

Painting like Claude Monet with a view of Stratford Avenue. Same day delivery of supplies on New Year’s Eve and Day. Register at Paintlikeclaudemonet.eventbrite.com.

At home art kits are ready for same day New Year’s Eve and Day delivery. If you are looking for something to do with your family, try Paint like Claude Monet. We provide the supplies, instruction and inspiration for all ages. Register for same day drop off for Garden City and neighboring communities on New Year’s at paintlikeclaudemonet.eventbrite.com. Kits are dressed up for the New Year and proceeds go to restoring The Museum at The Garden City Historical Society, an original 1872 era Apostle House. Kits are $25 or $20 each for groups and members. Contact me for special requests.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! As we look ahead to a better 2021 consider possibility for our historic sites and collective memory. Join us in memorializing special places like St.Paul’s by sharing your favorite photos with or without onlookers like our Gentlemen James. #historicplaces #dogsinhistoricplaces #adogshistory #gardencity #gardencityhistoricalsociety

New article launch from Suzie Alvey! #8- Powerful Women of Garden City: Eliza Hubbell Second in a series by Suzie Alvey on exceptional women in town. Eliza Hubbell and her husband, George, were Garden City's "Power Couple" from the 1890s to the 1950s. Elizabeth Strong Pratt Hubbell, born 1866, was the daughter of Susan and John Platt of Poughkeepsie, New York. Although her father, John E. Platt didn't go to college, he surrounded himself with books. John was the owner, edit...Continue reading

1925-1926 brings technological advancement and efficiency as Garden City introduces the Model K Cletrac tractor to Public Works. Gosh imagine if we were without snow blowers this past week! Happy Holidays and enjoy the article compliments of @suziealvey.

Our first batch of at home art kits are dressed up and ready for delivery as we get ready to drop off kits this week in time for Christmas. Place your order by tomorrow for delivery on or before Christmas Eve at paintlikeclaudemonet.eventbrite.com. Kits are $20 for members and $25 for friends with special pricing for families. Proceeds benefit the ongoing restoration of the AT Stewart Era Museum at 109 11th street. Happy Holidays from the @gardencityhistoricalsociety! #athomeart #gardencityny #gardencity #gardencityhistoricalsociety

Virtual holiday painting with Salesforce’s Retail Tech team yesterday. Check out our launch of Paint like Claude Monet at paintlikeclaudemonet.eventbrite.com. Kits are $20 for members $25 for non members and special pricing for families looking for a holiday activity to do together. #athomeart #gardencity

Photo by @suziealvey from Winter 2010. In our next episode Paint like Monet we focus on winter Impressionism and snowscapes. Register via paintlikeclaudemonet.eventbrite.com. We are offering pickup and drop off before Christmas. Kits are $25 and special pricing is available for members $20 and family packages. @gardencityhistoricalsociety @gardencitypta @gcsepta @gcchamberofcommerce @walkstreetgc @gchs_historyclub

If only this snow plow was still available for tomorrow’s cleanup. #ilovehorses #gardencityny

Beautiful work by Ava Corrao on her Starry Night! Looking forward to a brilliant star lit night post snowfall. Check out our latest at home art launch at paintlikeclaudemonet.eventbrite.com.

Please donate to our GoFundMe campaign so that we can continue efforts to restore the museum at 109 11th street for the benefit of the community, our shared history and education. Thank you for your generosity and we appreciate donations of any size. This year with the generosity of @oldworldqualitycorp and craftsmanship of @traditionalwindowrestoration we restored the front and east facade but have two remaining sides to go. Unfortunately 2020 impacted our fundraising efforts and we are seeking your help in our year end giving campaign to help us continue momentum in 2021. Please see our link in our bio. Thank you!

Paint like Monet is dressed up for the holidays in gift packaging. Get inspired and reserve your kit at paintlikeclaudemonet.eventbrite.com. We’ll deliver or you can pick up. Whatever is needed to inspire more art in Garden City. #artismagic #gardencity

More on St. Mary’s. This was the view looking SE from the cathedral spire. See how sparse the plains were at that time. Compliments of @suziealvey #historyismagic #gardencity

New Event Launch Just in Time for Snowfall: Paint like Claude Monet! Paintlikeclaudemonet.eventbrite.com. Supplies and inspiration are $25 and $20 for members. We’ll drop off or you can pick up in time for Christmas. Additionally we are offering family packages inspired by one family who celebrated a Thanksgiving painting to their favorite tunes together. About the event: In Episode 3, "Paint like Claude Monet" we focus on observing the impact of light on the snowscape... around us as we enter into winter. Like Monet, we'll layer on thick coats of whites and then mix the hues of the rainbow to reflect the impact of the light on the snow. Before we begin, explore Monet's snowscapes and dream about how you envision your street layered in snow including the fields at St. Paul's or even the Stratford School playground as the sun begins to set. Use your imagination and we'll supply the materials and instructions to help you depict your vision. See more

Trips & Gifts in Online Holiday Market Dazzle & Do Good! gcholidaymarket.afrogs.org If living well is the best revenge, particularly this year, think about gif...ting the Trip of A Lifetime - good for 3 years from purchase. NO BLACKOUT DATES! Your purchases also support small and local artisans and businesses and the education and preservation work of The Garden City Historical Society. PlEASE GO SHOP! See more

Link to bio to donate. gofundme.com/tgchsrestorationcampaign The Garden City Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization and museum listed on the national historic register. The Society’s board, members, volunteers, donors and friends have undertaken an ambitious project to restore the exterior of the original 1872 era Apostle house on 109 11th Street. When complete, the house will be used as a museum for the benefit of the community offering educational progr...ams, art exhibits, lectures, community events, tours and operate our consignment and specialty gift shop, The AT Stewart Exchange. We’ve made great progress with the generosity of our donors and the contributions of Vinny Muldoon’s Old World Quality to repair and restore the front and east facade of the building. We have two more sides to go and then the interior to restore. Due to covid-19, we have not been able to raise significant funds to continue the work and we are starting this GoFundMe campaign to raise awareness and generate the capital needed to continue progress this winter. Thank you for considering The Garden City Historical Society this giving season. Your gift is tax deductible and donations are made to the PayPal Giving Fund and regranted within 15-45 days to The Garden City Historical Society. @oldworldqualitycorp @gcchamberofcommerce @gardencityhistoricalsociety @atstewartexchange @gardencitynews #giving #thankyou #gardencityny #gardencityhistoricalsociety #apostlehouse

A tradition of art, music and athletics on display from photos of Garden City’s girls school, St.Mary’s compliments of @suziealvey. #arthistory #herstory #musicislife #womensbasketball #stmarysstpaul #womenstennis

Fundraising event live on behalf of The Garden City Historical Society through 12.20 to bring you trips of a lifetime by partner AmFund to include a curated collection of post pandemic adventures to Costa Rica, Jackson Hole, Sedona, the Canadian Rockies, Iceland, Ireland and the Almalfi Coast. Trips are good for three years from the date of purchase and proceeds go to funding the ongoing restoration of the AT Stewart era museum at 109 11th street. To browse our trips, go to gcholidaymarket.afrogs.com or contact us at [email protected]. To hear more, check out our article in this week’s GC news https://www.gcnews.com//trips-gifts-available-online-at-h/ Francine RyanKathleen SweeneyMary Frost Mahoney

We thought you’d be interested to see Edward Durrell Stone’s magnificent modernist gem listed on the National Historic Register in 2003. Although we understand the home has undergone alteration, we believe the original design intent remains in Old Westbury. Next time you pass the former Sears building, stop to take a look at how magnificent this could be once maintained again! For more information see http://www.stevenharrisarchitects.com//a-conger-goodyear-h and let us know if you find the clue that this building is in fact a work by Edward Durrell Stone.

gofundme.com/tgchsrestorationcampaign The Garden City Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization and museum listed on the national historic register. The Society’s board, members, volunteers, donors and friends have undertaken an ambitious project to restore the exterior of the original 1872 era Apostle house on 109 11th Street. When complete, the house will be used as a museum for the benefit of the community offering educational programs, art exhibits, lect...ures, community events, tours and operate our consignment and specialty gift shop, The AT Stewart Exchange. We’ve made great progress with the generosity of our donors and the contributions of Vinny Muldoon’s Old World Quality to repair and restore the front and east facade of the building. We have two more sides to go and then the interior to restore. Due to covid-19, we have not been able to raise significant funds to continue the work and we are starting this GoFundMe campaign to raise awareness and generate the capital needed to continue progress this winter. Thank you for considering The Garden City Historical Society this giving season. Your gift is tax deductible and donations are made to the PayPal Giving Fund and regranted within 15-45 days to The Garden City Historical Society. About the Apostle House: The Garden City Historical Society is an Apostle House, part of founder, Alexander T. Stewart's planned community, the first in the United States. The 12-room Victorian was built in 1872 as a home but was never used as a residence. In 1892 the Episcopal Diocese built St. Mary’s School next door to the home. It housed classes, boarding for faculty and had the kitchen in the basement. In 1902 when St. Mary’s expanded its facility, the house was moved to 89 Fifth Street. In 1975, the Episcopal Diocese donated the home to the newly formed Historical Society. In 1988, the building was moved to its current location at 109 Eleventh Street, thanks to the generous offer from the Village of Garden City to provide the site. The Society Museum is currently closed due to the ongoing restoration and covid-19. For updates on events, follow us on Facebook, Instagram @gardencityhistoricalsociety or at TGCHS.org.

Celebrating former President, Mary Mahoney tonight for her service and dedication to education and preservation. Despite the pandemic Mary weathered the chilly night from our recently restored porch to receive Lee Harned’s artistic vision for the museum post restoration as a thanks for her service from President, Bill Garry and Vice President, Jon Segerdahl. Read about Mary’s accomplishments and wishes for the next 5 years which have since inspired the At Home Art program and efforts to educate the community on our shared history. https://www.gcnews.com//an-interview-with-garden-city-act/

Support our giving campaign to continue the ongoing restoration of The Garden City Historical Society home to the @atstewartexchange and @gardencityhistoricalsociety museum. Once restored and post pandemic we’ll open our doors to enjoy our archives and celebrate our history. Thank you to our generous friends, donors and @oldworldqualitycorp and @traditionalwindowrestoration for their exceptional work on the front and east facade. Donate at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tgchsrestorationcampaign or via link in bio.

Did you know that this building on Franklin Ave formerly home to Bloomingdales and Sears was designed by world renowned architect Edward Durrell Stone? If approved, this building may be leased by NYU Langone as reported by the Patch: https://patch.com//nyu-langone-health-may-take-over-abando Edward Durell Stone (March 9, 1902 August 6, 1978) was an American architect known for the modern buildings he designed in the 1950s and 1960s. His works include the Museum of Modern Art, in New York City, the United States Embassy in New Delhi, India, The Keller Center at the University of Chicago, and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. https://www.edwarddurellstone.org

Holiday market live through 12.20. Shop specialty items at gcholidaymarket.afrogs.org to see our curated collection of holiday gifts from Francine Ryan’s Outrageous fudge sauce featured by the NYT’s, to Lee Harned’s paintings of the North Fork to hand painted cashmere scarves by Barbara Arnett.

Winter is brilliant over Garden City. Up this week, the launch of Paint like Monet including family packages for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. #athomeart #covidcantstopcreativity

Francine’s Outrageous Fudge Sauce featured by the New York Times and created by local Garden City gourmet chef, Francine Ryan is available for $13 at gcholidaymarket.afrogs.org or contact Francine Ryan for special gift packages. Proceeds to benefit the ongoing restoration of The Garden City Historical Society 1872 era Apostle House at 109 11th street.

Natalie and Cooper create their Starry Nights centered around their favorite themes! Great job Natalie and Cooper, and thank you for sharing with us! Natalie age 9 Her favorite book series is Warrior Cats so this is her book scene under a starry night. Cooper age 9 Starry night painted around a video game tournament he is trying to win!#athomeart #gardencityhistoricalsociety

Working on our at home art virtual party event box! Contact me if you are interested in having us host your party and we can custom order kits with your local delicacy of choice from treats by the French Workshop to desserts including Francine’s Outrageous Fudge to wine from Garden City Liquor. You provide the zoom, we provide the materials, instructions and inspiration. For our children’s program, stay tuned as we release Monet this month! All proceeds go towards raising funds for The Garden City Historical Society capital campaign to restore the AT Stewart era apostle house for the benefit of the community. The front and east facade are near complete and with your help we hope to continue our efforts on the back and west.

Still shopping for a gift to say thank you? Francine’s Outrageous Fudge Sauce featured by the New York Times and made by local Garden City resident, Francine Ryan is available starting at $13 at our online market and fundraiser. Purchases can be made at gcholidaymarket.afrogs.org. #fundraising #holidaymarket #gardencitychamberofcommerce #gardencitynewyork #gardencityhistoricalsociety

Take a look at the Toll House building, now headquarters to the @gcchamberofcommerce located at 230 Seventh Street as the building took flight in 1989 from its original location on Clinton Road. Congrats for your lease extension as reported in this week’s GC News and taking good care of this community asset. #vanderbiltmotorparkway #tolllodge #gardencityhistoricalsociety #gardencityny #motorparkway.

What a pretty porch! Thank you to @oldworldqualitycorp and The Garden City Historical Society Building Committee, friends and donors for your support in the restoration of our 1872 era Apostle House which is home to The Garden City Historical Society Museum and @atstewartexchange. See our progress on the porch here. @gardencityhistoricalsociety

Holiday market featured in the GC News this week. Browse items at gcholidaymarket.afrogs.org.

Reserve your spot in our virtual market and online auction today!

Caitlin’s Starry Night- Caitlin O’Mullan Age 8, 3rd grade Stewart School. We love the attention Caitlin gave to depicting her home and the colors she used to crate a vivid night’s sky! Great job Caitlin and keep painting, you are truly talented.

Celebrating Oliver Clark age 5 and his Starry Night! Oliver’s smile speaks a thousand words of pride and joy! Thank you for sharing.

As we brace for our first snow storm this week, reminiscing about life on Roxbury Road in the 1940s. Photo from the archives of Suzie Alvey. #roxburyroad #estatesgardencity #gardencity

We’re live with our first virtual market featuring post pandemic adventures, specialty gifts and Francine’s Outrageous Fudge - perfect gift for a friend or colleague to say thanks for being you! Check out our offers via gcholidaymarket.afrogs.org. Proceeds benefit the ongoing restoration of The Garden City Historical Society at 109 11th street.

Now live! Virtual Market and Auction including one of a kind paintings, prints, hand painted cashmere scarves, gourmet treats and post pandemic trips of a lifetime to benefit the ongoing restoration of The Garden City Historical Society Museum at 109 11th street. Visit our virtual event at gcholidaymarket.afrogs.org

Brilliant sky over the Nassau Boulevard train station. Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the warm weather.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our friends near and far from The Garden City Historical Society. We are grateful for you and the commitment of our front line essential workers for helping to keep us safe. Wishing you and your families a time to give thanks today.

Brilliant work by Hunter & Mia Zysopoulos, Tyler Love. Young artists expressing their creativity. Inspired! Happy Thanksgiving and grateful for your commitment to art in the age of covid.

See the work of Victoria (4) and Anastasia (8)Monte and their very own paintings like Vincent Van Gogh. A fantastic effort and application of color. See Anastasia’s use of the silhouette of the 1872 era Apostle house at 109 11th Street and Victoria’s vivid night sky. Great job girls! Just in - this December we’ll launch a project featuring Monet. Stay tuned!

A second submission from the Schrafel family, Grace (4) and her interpretation of The Starry Night. Grace included trees, a crescent moon and we love the orange reflection on the home. Great work Grace!

Thank you everyone for coming out today to enjoy the sunshine and supply pickup at 109 11th Street. If you didn’t make it out today, don’t worry at all as we’ll make arrangements for a next date and make sure your kit reaches you safe and sound. We have 1 kit remaining athomeart2.eventbrite.com and broke 100 sold today. That’s 100 unique interpretations of The Starry Night . If you get a chance, send a picture to [email protected] so we can celebrate your creation! If you didn’t catch this round, rumor has it that Monet or Kandinsky is next...

Celebrating William Schrafel’s interpretation of Van Gogh’s The Starry Night. Well done William and the Schrafel family for this magnificent work using vivid blue, green, white, yellow, orange and even brown. Only a few kits remaining via athomeart2.eventbrite.com. Pickup today until 4 PM at The @gardencityhistoricalsociety at 109 11th street.

Post pandemic adventures awaiting on 11.28 for The @gardencityhistoricalsociety virtual auction and market. Trips are good for 3 years from the date of purchase. Look ahead, more to come.

Even Gentleman James helped with kit assembly tonight. Next set of supplies ready for pickup at 109 11th street tomorrow home to the @gardencityhistoricalsociety. We have 7 left for sale via athomeart2.eventbrite.com. Thank you for your participation and enthusiasm for At Home Art!

Thank you Mattes family for sharing your artwork! 7 kits left at $25 via athomeart2.eventbrite.com. Pickup tomorrow from 12-4 at 109 11th street.

On 11.28 we will feature several exquisite artists in our virtual market including Lee Harned, Artist, Art Educator and Advisor to The @gardencityhistoricalsociety. Lee Harned is a landscape artist who focuses on the beauty of eastern Long Island. For over 30 years Lee was the Arts curriculum leader of the Mattituck Cutchogue School District. She inspired and encouraged students throughout the Greenport and Mattituck School District to express their creativity through art. As a retired teacher and full time artist she remains an active member in the New York State Art Teachers Association and is the Arts Advisor for the Garden City Historical Society At Home Art project. See Lee’s work here which will be on sale 11.28. Look ahead, more to come. @arthar1090 #athomeart #gardencity

Thank you to the Mattes family for sharing their artwork from Paint like Vincent Van Gogh. Adoring the use of color, interpretation of landscape and the movement in each. Well done Mattes family! To register while supplies last go to athomeart2.eventbrite.com. Pickup is this weekend at 109 11th street from 12-4. #athomeart @arthar1090 @gardencityhistoricalsociety #gardencityny

11.28 virtual market and auction to raise funds for the ongoing restoration of the AT Stewart era home and museum listed on the national historic register at 109 11th street. Plan your post pandemic adventure to Costa Rica, the Almalfi Coast, Sedona, Jackson Hole and more good for 3 years. Look ahead, more to come...

11.28 Virtual Market featuring hand painted cashmere wraps by Barbara Arnett. Read Barbara’s story here: I worked for Abercrombie & Kent and was in charge of test marketing. On a trip to Nepal, one of our guides introduced me to a wonderful Sherpa who also had a very small cashmere business. When he told me about his nephew, who desperately needed a place to live, we offered to help. We paid for Sonam’s boarding school and all expenses for a year in Nepal. Long story ...short, 22 years later, we have paid for the boarding school education of all of our painters’ children. They have all graduated and are living wonderful lives as teachers, nurses, and charter accountants and speak perfect English. My business model has always been to create something beautiful and different from every other brand. So I have developed many, many designs (almost 100!) and we have 30 ladies working full-time painting them - with vegetable dyes - on the world’s finest cashmere. Our master artists sketch the design, our colorists mix the colors I select, and then several women begin to paint with small brushes. They paint one side first, hang it to dry, and paint the other side. The wraps are not only beautiful, they are exceptionally light and - durable! They dry clean beautifully, do NOT pill, and many of my clients still wear the ones they purchased 20 years ago. I have, as you can imagine, a number of my first creations, and they are absolutely perfect. I do the designs and colors, but ALL of the credit for these wraps goes to my fantastic painters! Join us on 11.28 to virtually shop Barbara’s one of a kind creations. See more

A brilliant crescent moon over Garden City tonight. 20 kits remaining for Paint like Vincent Van Gogh. Register for $25 via athomeart2.eventbrite.com Looking forward to celebrating over 80 unique works of art with this next project. Supply pickup Saturday 12-4 at 109 11th Street. #gardencityny #gardencity #gardencityhistoricalsociety #athomeart

Look ahead to a post pandemic adventure including travel to the Canadian Rockies with luxury accommodations available at our virtual auction on 11.28. 3 year expiration from the date of purchase for all trips. Proceeds are to benefit the ongoing restoration of our AT Stewart Apostle House and Museum at 109 11th street. Stay warm today Garden City. It’s a cold one!

Paint like Vincent Van Gogh artist sketching her home and then filling in the canvas with the night’s sky. We have a few kits remaining for $25 each via athomeart2.eventbrite.com. Drive thru pickup will be hosted at 109 11th Street from 12-4 this weekend. Additional parking is available at the adjacent senior center if you are planning a visit for holiday shopping at our AT Stewart Exchange.