Often I’ll take a bunch of photos on an outing with the intention of posting them, and then just forget. (Other times I decide the experience is one not worth your time: Hello this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.) Then, by the time I return to them, the season has changed and it is too late. And now there’s Hudson–who is growing into a boy with changes by the hour–to add to the anachronism. But I’m just going to have to ask you to ignore the big, puffy winter coats in these few photos of a visit to the American Folk Art Museum.
A very small museum with a turbulent history of relocation and funding struggles, the American Folk Art Museum now sits across from Lincoln Center and is free to visit (though a donation would be much appreciated). I had been wanting to visit for a while, having meant to go over the summer for a quilt exhibit. Now I’d like to go back and linger in the gift shop. There were so many beautiful books and interesting accessories.
However we left instead with a cate & levi handpuppet. Not so much because each is handmade and unique (though that’s pretty cool), but because it made Hudson laugh. This was early in the “Hudson laughs!” excitement (it had maybe happened a handful of times), and moments after hearing him laugh Aron was at the cash register. Only then did we learn it was $32. Yowza! But oh that sweet sound.
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Oh, I love that! Definitely worth the $32!
I take so many photos of places I’ve been meaning to post but never get around to it either. We’ll ignore the winter coats!
Adorable video!!!
I used to live around the corner from that museum! Sadly, I think I only ever stepped inside the gift shop for a couple of minutes.
So so cute and I am now definitely putting this museum on my list of places to visit when I come to New York in June. The gift shop alone looks awesome.
Sounds lovely!
Hi!! Great piece! Can you tell me what kind of coat you are wearing in the photos?? It is fantastic & my husband and I are moving to Chicago this Fall…will be in desperate need of warm outerwear! Thanks!
Thanks! And good luck in Chicago–where are you coming from? I got this at a Barney’s Co-Op Sale a couple of seasons ago, but they might still be making the style. It’s been very nice and warm.
I also recommend winter silks for underlayering (or I hear Uniqlo is good). Brrrr….
Now added to my to-do list. Thanks for posting!