siIluvBK's Profile
- 2007
- Brooklyn
- Clinton Hill
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Having lived in a Victorian in Fiske Terrace for a couple of years,I would say this is a great buy,the tranquality and the beauty that this area conveys can not be found anywhere in Brooklyn. If you enjoy peace, space, gardening, entertaining and if you work from home or just spend a great deal of your time home, and if you love decorating and have the money to do so these houses are enjoyable. If not these beautiful and spacious homes become monsters that you dread coming home to after a while. Lot's of maintenance!Life can be complicated already! Overall, one must be fully prepared and equipped to live in these houses. If you have kids, get a nanny, a cleaning lady, a gardener....so you can fully enjoy these houses and your LIFE!
Posted by: siIluvBK at May 4, 2009 1:59 PM in response to House of the Day: 1816 Glenwood Road
What an eye, that's a great shot. Now that's Brooklyn, so diverse, a mix of old and new. Wonderful!!
Posted by: siIluvBK at April 14, 2009 3:32 PM in response to Monday Blogwrap
What's up with the reference of Fort Greene being called "Philly" by Daveinbedstuy? Philly is nothing close to Fort Green or any part of Brooklyn for that Matter......
Posted by: siIluvBK at March 9, 2009 3:18 PM in response to The Times Wraps Its Arms Around Fort Greene
siIluvBK wrote a review about Locanda Vini e Olii on January 13, 2009 10:08 AM
This is a wonderful place! The food is great, the bread with olive oil and selection of olives, flour-less chocolate cake, rose wine; Spectacular! Small, cozy, quaint little place with lots of interesting detail in the decor. The owners, particularly the husband is very welcoming and will often makes rounds at different tables will sit and talk with you. You don't get this treatment often.
LANDMARK! Quick! Fourtune teller: i see another high rise, about twenty stories high, floor to ceiling glass windows, underground parking garage. Oh yes I see.....money....lot's of money......
Posted by: siIluvBK at December 18, 2008 10:26 AM in response to Willoughby Avenue Convent Closing, Future Uncertain
This is great news to hear! Perhaps, this will give The Little Room enough time to seek a property in Brooklyn of their own. Still renting after twenty years of business, is not a good look! Best of luck Little Room.
Posted by: siIluvBK at December 18, 2008 10:13 AM in response to Reprieve for The Little Room
I could only imagine what The Little Room Parents are experiencing at this point. Having worked with both children and adults with disabilities for a number of years, I completely understand how difficult and painful it is locating and keeping services for a disabled child, let alone EXCELLENT services where a child is benefiting greatly. If the board members are in search of a space to continue their program I know of an excellent property that could support the number of students enrolled in the program as well as more. Their are a number of children who could utilize the services that the Little Room provides, it would be disheartening to see children displaced and at lost for these needed services. I know first hand, while providers of all sorts take advantage of the funding and $$$$ that come along with a disabled child; The Little Room deserves every dollar and cent and a great space to continue their efforts in assisting these children.
Posted by: siIluvBK at December 16, 2008 10:15 AM in response to Ivy League of Special Needs Pre-Schools to Close?
bkny, the wall and bookcase were more than likely added, the Victorian I lived in had the staircase opened onto the main living area, which I never found to be quite comfortable, it was like sitting on a couch in a mini ballroom, the living room became my least favorite place to relax and use unless we entertained guest.I always felt as if I was floating in space or just waiting to waltz across the spacious living room floor. The den was much more comfortable and cozy. I could see why they would want to put this wall up. The era in which these homes were built fit the lifestyle of the people who first bought them during that time. things were very grand back then. Today, one's lifestyle is more relaxed and much less formal. So, there in that house they created or owners prior created a little nook to relax and watch T.V. I think that's reasonable with the added shelving. I think it looks great and fits in with the home. Overall, the house is worth what their asking, they put money into this home, from the detailed explained on M.K.G. website.
Posted by: siIluvBK at May 4, 2009 2:42 PM in response to House of the Day: 1816 Glenwood Road