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Wee TV: Park Slope Show

babysugar — Fri, 02 May 2008 08:00:20 PDT

Sex and the City and Melrose Place creator Darren Star, along with SONY and NBC are reportedly in the works to create another show for television. The hour long must see is set to take place in the posh Brooklyn neighborhood of Park Slope.

To see what a Park Slope mama has to say about the rumored project,

If Park Slope sounds familiar, it's because we've run a few stories on the chichi neighborhood that constantly makes headlines due to baby and mama drama.

The beautiful area is notorious for stroller pushing mommies who sip on coffee and talk on their cell phones ad nauseam.

Local dweller and mother of two, Barbara Buenz told the New York Post:

I hope it's not going to be a bunch of moms doing Pilates and drinking their lattes because that's not me.

It might not be a reflection of her, but every girl in New York City isn't Carrie Bradshaw. I'm crossing my fingers they at least show the bar vs. stroller conflict in one episode!

After all, Notes from the Underbelly and Jon and Kate Plus 8 can't be our only prime time television, right?
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Would You Leave Your Baby in a "Parked" Stroller?

LilSugar — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:16:00 PDT

It's common practice in Europe (the Finnish government even advocates outdoor naps year-round), but in much of the US, parents would shudder at the thought of "parking" their sleeping babes outside of a shop or cafe. Or so we thought . . . in the stroller-friendly neighborhood of Park Slope, Brooklyn, the practice of letting sleeping babies stay put appears to be on the rise. We've spotted several trusting moms asking friendly-looking strangers to keep an eye on their babies while picking up a quick cup of coffee or dropping off dry cleaning first hand.

What do you think? Would you let your lil one rest outside while you ran a quick errand, or is it worth disrupting a nap to ensure that they're safe and sound by your side?

Source: Flickr User BKLYN Guy

Jenna Lyons Sold Her Brooklyn Townhouse to the Founder of a Former '80s Band . . . Who Was It?

Elka Karl — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:50:31 PDT

Talk about cool: J.Crew creative director Jenna Lyons was able to sell her gorgeous Park Slope home for above the asking price and sell it to the founder of an incredibly influential '80s pop band in the process.

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Do You Dread the Ice Cream Truck?

Rebecca M Gruber — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:32:52 PDT

The sound of the ice cream truck playing its song is synonymous with Summer - as is the sound of kids crying when their parents say, "No. No ice cream before dinner." It's an age-old problem, and one that most mamas simply consider par for the course with parenting. But in the progressive neighborhood of Park Slope, Brooklyn, the moms are waging a war against ice cream peddling. On a popular message board, one frustrated mom wrote:

Along with the first truly beautiful day of the year, my son and I had our first ruined day at the playground. Two different people came into the actual playground with ice cream/Italian ice push carts. I was able to avoid it for a little while but eventually I left with a crying 4-year-old.

A chorus of moms quickly chimed in with their own accounts of fending off tots who screamed for ice cream. The angry mothers ultimately called for a ban on the sale of the ice-cold treats in their popular park, with one saying, "I should not have to fight with my children every warm day on the playground just so someone can make a living!"

Others argue that it is the parents' responsibility to simply say "no" to their kids every now and then, and the ice cream vendors shouldn't be penalized. What do you think?

Source: Flickr User Kazz.0

Get the Look: A City Circus Bedroom For Jenna Lyons's Son

LilSugar — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:16:43 PDT

When J.Crew's Creative Director Jenna Lyons put her Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY, town house on the market this past November, we all benefited from getting to see the incredible virtual home tour. With seven bedrooms, three and a half baths, a gorgeous patio, balcony, and wine cellar, the property (which sold for $4 million earlier this week) is truly spectacular.

But as moms, the space we were most drawn to is the bedroom belonging to Jenna's son, Beckett. The striped yellow and white ceiling has a circuslike quality to it, and a single charcoal-colored chalkboard wall adds sophistication and whimsy at once, offering Beckett a fun space to get creative. While we can't offer your child's room a limestone fireplace, we can offer Beckett-based inspiration for a fun-loving, extraspecial big-boy room.

Source: Sotheby's International Realty and J. Crew

Casa Capsule: Beautiful Prints For Spring, Ashton Kutcher's New House, and Small Space Decorating Tips

CasaSugar — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10:00:03 PDT

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Kate Bosworth, Emma Roberts, Kirsten Dunst and More Hit Sundance in Style

Hannah Weil — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:12:02 PST

Celebs flocked to Park City, UT this week to take in the latest indie films, hang on the slopes, and show off the chicest in Winter wear at the Sundance Film Festival. Now, we're breaking down what everyone's wearing - how our favorite style-setters are outfitting the cold in cool layers, luxe coats, and wintry cocktail wear. We spotted Kate Bosworth showing off her eclectic spin on Winter style, Kirsten Dunst outfitting a luxe look on the red carpet, and Emma Roberts styling up a sweet denim look for a night out in Park City. Step inside for a look at these and more of our favorite looks so far.

Emma Roberts Turns Up the Heat at Sundance!

Allison McNamara — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:34:12 PST

Emma Roberts has been delivering a bevy of stylish ensembles recently, and her trip to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT, this past weekend was no exception. From the red carpet, to the afterparties, to hitting the slopes, we can't get enough of this trendsetting starlet. See all of her fabulous outfits in today's FabFlash, and let us know which look is your favorite.

Fashion Flashback: Cool Winter Style From the Sundance Film Festival

Marisa Tom — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:24:28 PST

The Sundance Film Festival kicks off this Thursday in snowy Park City, UT. The indie movie fest draws an eclectic crowd of celebs ready to hit the screenings, premieres, and of course, the slopes. Unlike other red carpet events, Sundance boasts a Winter scene that is distinctly cool, casual, and chock full of bundled-up looks. We love spotting our favorite A-listers in luxe layered-up ensembles, shiny puffer coats, chunky colorful scarves, sleek booties, and more. If Kate Bosworth, Naomi Watts, and Elizabeth Olsen's cold weather chicness isn't enough of an indication of how the festival's icier climate inspires glam Winter style, click through now to see how other stars have styled their Sundance appearances throughout the years.

The Best Stefani-Rossdale Family Moments of 2011!

Mackenzie Wagoner — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:12:00 PST

This year was full of exciting travel, fun with friends, and adorable family moments for the Stefani-Rossdales! Gwen dressed for sun and snow to take her family on getaways from the slopes of Mammoth, CA to the sea at Cannes, France. Zuma and Kingston got their fill of days at the park and playdates with celebrity babies, and Gavin reunited with Bush for a big tour. Click through to see their sweetest moments, and here's to a happy 2012 for Gwen, Gavin, Kingston, and Zuma!

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