jan & aya will move online

Jan & Aya, currently 30-50% off

Owner, Carolyn Veith Krienke [left] and organic baker, Sarah Magid [middle]


A sample creation from Sarah Magid

This chair was the first thing I saw when I peered through
the papered windows all those months ago.

Sad news Greenpointers. After a year in business on Franklin Street, it is likely that Jan & Aya will close their store and move the whole operation online. I chatted with owner and master interiors curator, Carolyn, at her cupcake farewell party on Sunday (the cupcakes made by Sarah Magid* were amazing of course. Oh the frosting! But I digress...) Where was I in this sentence?

Anyway, Carolyn said that they will have discussions this month on what exactly to do with the space and the incredible backyard. There will most certainly be a push to grow their online business; but they might retain the space to do some fun designer events. Stay tuned for updates. In the meantime, you can drool over the desserts you missed.

See all previous posts on Jan & Aya here.

Attention shoppers: there are some great deals to be had at Jan & Aya. Especially on the jewelry! Stop by this weekend. The store will close at the end of March.


Jan & Aya
99 Franklin Street
Greenpoint, Brooklyn
718.609.1404


*Sarah has a book coming out in June 2009. Congratulations Sarah! The launch will be held at Word, right in the neighborhood. More details to follow on this.

The cupcakes! By Sarah Magid. Check out her Website here.

As always at Jan & Aya, you can find beautiful objects with delicate details
such as this porcelain mushroom (approx. $12. by Roost) I fell in love.


Cupcake like, no? This felt flower pin is so precious.
Made by Llubav Choy Duerr

Julie Floersch, Denim on Denim II (pillow), 2008, found denim, $350.


Framed sketch by master denim quilter, Julie Floersch