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Lives of the Saints

Why I picked it up?
Lives of the Saints has been on my shelf forever. It’s a book that made me laugh out loud, wonder at language and want to meet the characters.

Author: Nancy Lemann
Published: 1983

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Boulangeries & Cafes

Pain Deslandres

Pau, France

  • Boulangerie artisanal with gorgeous breads

  • Non-traditional sweet and savory treats.

Brooklyn Granary & Mill

Brooklyn, NYC

  • Stone-milled grains sourced locally.

  • Legendary kouign amann

Marbre

Brooklyn, NYC ‍

  • Madeleines, financiers and cakes

  • French baker in Brooklyn Heights

Cafe Coop

Six small pieces of assorted chocolates with various fillings, arranged in a row inside a pink cardboard box labeled 'Bonbon Bon Chocolate'.
A 2024 calendar with individual pages for each month, featuring botanical illustrations and printed in Brooklyn, surrounded by pages for January to August 2024 and a central page with a fern illustration.
Storefront of Foursided, a vintage card and gift shop at night, with interior visible through large glass windows and a lit sign.

Foursided

  • Chicago, IL

  • Framing and Gift Options for any occasion. Trinket lovers rejoice!

Sesame Letterpress

  • Brooklyn, NY

  • Letterpress printing of calendars, stationery and more.

Bon Bon Bon

  • Detroit, MI

  • Hand crafted chocolates made with flair, care and unique ingredients. We love the taste and the packaging.

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