Bend and Stretch

Setting aside time to work out on the weekend is always a bit of a drag. There's only about 948 other things we'd rather do than hit the gym. Especially in the summer when we're sipping Dark & Stormies poolside in the Hamptons. But Erika Bloom Pilates Plus has figured out a way to make exercising (slightly) more enjoyable this season. From July 4th through Labor Day, the studio is offering at-home services in the Hamptons so you can do Pilates, yoga and Thai massage at home, poolside or on the beach. If you've ever been to the studio on the Upper East Side you know Erika Bloom instructors have some of the hottest, most enviable bodies in town, which means you should sign up for classes immediately. Click here to do so.

Clothes Call

Now that June's upon us, we're officially welcoming the warm weather by moving all of our winter clothes to the back of the closet. That's it, fifty degree days. We've had enough of you! To celebrate the fashion transition, we're stopping by Gen Art's shopping event—aptly titled Gen Art Shop NYC —this Wednesday evening to purchase wares from super cool emerging local designers like Sally Tseng (left), Whistle & Flute and Cloak & Dagger (right). Come out to support up-and-coming talent and  score some pieces by designers that your friends haven't even heard of yet. Oh, did we mention there's complimentary beer and wine while you shop? We'll see you there.

Are you kicking yourself for not buying a home in 2001 or 2002 before the city's real estate market went super nova? Well, you still missed the boat, but now is definitely the time to buy in Manhattan. Home sales in the Northeast are down, down, down, and with many new-construction condos from Midtown to Downtown sitting half empty, perspective buyers have their choice of location, location, location. But not all new construction is created equally, which is why you might want to check out the latest trend in building: brick. It's back, don't ya know.