THIS weekend sales and next THURS 18th treehouse HOLIDAZE PARTAY!!

THIS WEEKEND, treehouse is honored to be a part of not one but TWO Holiday Craft Shows, back to back. Saturday you can find us in Williamsburg at the Secret Santa Project Holiday Sale:
And Sunday you can find us in Manhattan at the Bust Craftacular:
Boy! are we gonna be loving our snooze button come monday morn! So please stop by, say hi, get a little holiday shopping done, and support local designers!


Oh, and last but definitely not least, it's official! TREEHOUSE* HOLIDAY HOLIDAZE SOIREE FIESTA PARTY!!!
is NEXT THURSDAY, Dec. 18th, 6-9pm. As always, there will be sales, delish cocktails, treats, and too many good times to count! And surprises! And you're cordially invited! Oh my!



btw, we've always got new and exciting goodies in treehouse for you, yours, and always that last minute holiday/birthday/baby shower/housewarming/first date gift. For example:

* "earrings for spontaneous seeding" by leafcutter designs (aren't you curious?)
* handknit and crocheted scarves collars and S-collars by Sirius*
* handmade holiday cards by los monitos (go solar for polar is our new fav)
* cashmere and swavorski crystal SOFT BLING fingerless gloves by Elyse Allen
* beeswax xmas tree, twig, and NY buildings candles from Ironweed (upstate ny)
* gift certificates, handmade for gifting in every denomination (such a better stocking stuffer than one of those plastic gift cards from staples or the like)
* gorgeous new recycled sterling silver and 18k gold plated jewels from species by the thousands
* so much, much more!

So please don't forget especially in these challenging times to support local! and dream global....

kisses from the trees,
treehouse* brooklyn
430 graham ave
btw withers and frost
brooklyn 11211

Embroider Me Crazy!

This Sunday Dec. 7th, treehouse was honored to host another great embroidery class taught by the lovely Cal Patch. The students snacked on cookies and green tea, while learning the many stitches one can use in the wondrous world of embroidery. Can't wait to see what kind of embroidered treats they'll come up with now that the knowledge is theirs....





btw, we still have room in the CROCHET BOOTCAMP course this Thur Dec 11th, 6-9pm $60 which is also w/ the amazing Cal Patch of hodgepodge
* crochet is the way!!!....sign up now to get your hook into this deliciously addicting craft!


btw, KNITTING BOOTCAMP with Keep It Moving Kim was also a blast, so much so I forgot to take pictures!!! Sorry about that guys.... but was a joy to watch you master the caste on caste off!

headdress party fun

Last thursday, treehouse hosted headdress party #3. It was beyond a blast, and we hope to be hosting more soon. We'd tell you more, but the first rule of HEADDRESS CLUB is you don't talk about HEADDRESS CLUB... ;).

class-y crafty holidaze at treehouse, and gift ideas and party too!

treehouse* here reminding you that our new longer holidaze hours have begun, to help you check those special gifts off the list....from now to xmas eve, treehouse* will be open Tuesday-Sunday 12:30 to 8pm. So come by with a cup of joe and check out all our new giftable treasures for ladies, gents, tots, and you too!

Also, there's STILL room in all three craft classes coming up SOON in December.
In fact, knitting bootcamp is THIS friday! Wow! sign up now!....
THIS Fri Dec 5th 6-9pm $60 knitting bootcamp w/ keep it moving kim

Knitting is knotty fun in December for knitting newbies..knitting bootcamp instructions

The lovely Kim Hamlin of Keep It Moving fame, she of the knit trees, is bringing her knitting know-how back to the trees to teach Knitting Bootcamp! Always wanted to learn to knit but didn't know where to begin? Well, now's the perfect time because it's getting chilly out there, and wouldn't you like to stay warm this winter in cozy wares knit by your own two hands? and then there's also those friends and family that'd love a hand-knit holiday present or two...So come get armed with knitting knowledge in this super-intensive workshop. learn cast-on, cast-off, knit stitch AND if you're lucky and a fast learn, purl stitch too!....don't despair, pretty soon you'll be knitting like a pro!
(supplies can be purchased at treehouse, or you an bring your own...)

CLICK HERE to reserve a spot by paypal, (or you can always call or stop in...)

ALSO COMING UP SOON!!!:
Sun Dec 7th 5-7pm $50 Embroidery w/ the amazing Cal Patch of hodgepodge (includes materials)
* embroidery is almost full! So if you want to get your stitch on, don't delay!

Thur Dec 11th 6-9pm $60 crochet bootcamp w/ the amazing Cal Patch of hodgepodge
* crochet is the way....sign up now to get your hook into this deliciously addicting craft!

check out the classes page on our website, with more detailed class descriptions... and you can now sign up by paypal! Don't kick yourself for wasting another winter season where you could be crafting the doldrums away!!

And remember, you can give a gift of craft this giving season! (not only do handmade crafts make great, personal gifts, but giving the gift of a class is also a wonderful present... why don't you sign you and your best friend up for a class? what better present is there than sharing time AND knowledge?

if you're looking for somewhere to help out this season locally...

if you're looking for somewhere to give this holiday season, and want to keep it close to home, may we recommend the Greenpoint Church, which among many amazing and forward-thinking things, feeds the hungry. Donate here if you can, or donate your time, if you can. Thanx. though we're not church-goers ourselves, we really value this incredible resource in our community. Many go hungry. They need our help. And the church is looking for volunteers, especially on Weds.....You're amazing,
kisses from the branches, treehouse brooklyn

brooklyn history is amazing. we give thanks on turkey day...

hope you enjoy the side note here; a little piece of brooklyn thanksgiving history, and all we can say is, WOW!:



(Thanksgiving in 1911)


From at least the early part of the twentieth century until about the early 1960’s, Brooklyn children celebrated a curious custom on Thanksgiving morning. While Mom was cooking the turkey, kids would put on old, over-size, ragged clothes—usually belonging to one of their parents— and go door to door with small hands outstretched begging for pennies, apples or candy chanting “Anything for Thanksgiving?” The kids sometimes used burnt cork on their faces or wore masks to make themselves look more like ragamuffins while begging for change (see 1911 Thanksgiving photo, “Scrambling for Pennies,” in the G.C. Bain collection). The tradition may have had European roots—and Brooklyn, with a large European immigrant population, became a major borough for a custom that seemed largely limited to New York City neighborhoods and mostly unknown outside of the city. In Betty Smith’s “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn,” for instance, Francie participates in the Thanksgiving tradition in Williamsburg, donning a mask.


thanks to the blog Gowanus Lounge for this post. Read more about it at the link. kisses, and happy turkeys for all, treehouse brooklyn

Treehouse is sooo thankful! And come join the crafty holidaze in our branches!

Dear treehouse friend,

treehouse* here wishing you and yours a delicious and delightful thanksgiving, hoping your dreams tonight are full
of visions of dancing turkeys and tofurkeys...And once you've recovered from the triptophane food coma, treehouse* will be here for you with new longer holidaze hours to help you check those special gifts off the list....from black friday to xmas eve, treehouse* will be open Tuesday-Sunday 12:30 to 8pm. So come by with a cup of joe and check out all our new giftable treasures for ladies, gents, tots, and you too!

Also, there's STILL room in all three craft classes coming up SOON in December....
Here's the DECEMBER craft schedule so far:

Fri Dec 5th 6-9 $60 knitting bootcamp w/ keep it moving kim
Sun Dec 7th 5-7 $50 embroidery w/ cal patch (includes materials)
Thur Dec 11th 6-9 $60 crochet bootcamp w/ cal patch of hodgepodge

check out the classes page on our website, with more detailed class descriptions... and you can now sign up by paypal! Don't kick yourself for wasting another winter season where you could be crafting the doldrums away!!

And remember, you can give a gift of craft this giving season! (not only do handmade crafts make great, personal gifts, but giving the gift of a class is also a wonderful present... why don't you sign yourself and your best friend up for a class? what better present is there than sharing time AND knowledge?

btw, we've always got new and exciting goodies in treehouse for you, yours, and always that last minute birthday/baby shower/housewarming gift. For example:

* beautiful party dresses, vintage and new, festive and eco-friendly
* handknit and crocheted scarves and collars by Sirius*
* handmade holiday cards by los monitos
* cashmere and swavorski crystal fingerless gloves by Elyse Allen
* beeswax xmas tree candles from Ironweed from upstate ny
* gift certificates handmade in every denomination (such a better stocking stuffer than one of those plastic gift cards from staples or the like)
* gorgeous new sterling silver and 18k gold plated jewels from species by the thousands
* so much, much more!

So please don't forget to support local! and dream global....

kisses from the trees,
treehouse* brooklyn
430 graham ave
btw withers and frost

(718) 482-TREE (8733)
wed-sun 1ish-8ish usually, but NEW holidaze hours are: tues-sun 12:30ish-8ish

ps: we're planning a holidaze party.... we're thinking Thurs, Dec 18th, but not positive yet.... we'll let you know when we know for sure, k? Already have some ideas for the cocktails.....yum!

Save 10% On ALL dresses, new designer AND vintage...just sing a bar or two of "jingle bell rock."
Offer Expires: 12/25/08!

yes we can! classes are baaaa(r)aaack! and holidaze dresses abound at treehouse!

So we've been caught up on the crazy roller coaster of the world, and now though we're waiting with baited breath for a brighter future with a new president, we can at least breathe a sigh of relief and start getting crafty at treehouse once again! yay! Here's the DECEMBER schedule so far: Fri Dec 5th 6-9 $60 knitting bootcamp w/ keep it moving kim Sun Dec 7th 5-7 $50 embroidery w/ cal patch (includes materials) Thur Dec 11th 6-9 $60 crochet bootcamp w/ cal patch of hodgepodge we'll be updating the treehouse website soon, and making the classes payable by paypal, but if you know you want to sign up, please don't hesitate to e-mail us so you can be at the top of the list! DRESS UP THE HOLIDAZE Feral Childe, Hana Hattori, Kelly Lane,.. and more! Just in...... gorgeous new dresses made from luxurious fabrics, many of them recycled and/ or eco-friendly by the talented designers Feral Childe, Hana Hattori (new to treehouse, and to Brooklyn....welcome!), and Kelly Lane. Perfect for the upcoming Thanxgiving feast with your new squeezes' folks (you're so brave!) and all the holiday occasions on the horizon... btw, we've always got new and exciting goodies in treehouse for you, yours, and always that last minute birthday/baby shower/housewarming gift. For example: * vintage sweaters and jackets and flannels for the lads and lasses... * organic denim jeans and jumpsuits from SDN * Scorpio necklaces and beautiful birthday cards for those dear Scorpio friends * original onesies for the new babes in our lives * beeswax twig and ny buildings candles from upstate ny * so much, much more! So please don't forget to support local! and dream global.... kisses from the trees, treehouse* brooklyn

Save15% On all vintage warm fuzzy gear....just say "cuddle" for the discount! ;) Offer Expires: 12/25/08!

hana hatori swings into treehouse!

Today we lasses at treehouse were graced with meeting the newly-made-brooklyn designer (by way of tennessee by way of japan) hana hattori and her partner whitney and the beautiful dresses they brought to our branches. Hana's beautifully made and lined dresses are created from mainly vintage fabrics, and as avid animal lovers, they donate 5% of all profits to animal rescue organizations. So sweet.... and so are the dresses! perfect for a little holidaze festivities, and also great for layering with tights and sweaters now that the chill has begun.....Come in and check them out! kiss, siri tree

treehouse and friends spotlighted in Block magazine

We at treehouse are stoked that we and our friends were a part of the fashion shoot this month in Block magazine. Thanks to Ellis! And pick up a paper version if you get the chance...

HEADDRESS PARTY!!!! and more...

HEADDRESS PARTY!!!
And a few masks too!

So we've been fooling around with headdress making as of late. It's fun, simple, and even better with wine and friends, and to kick off craft season, we've decided to have a headdress party....half crafty headdress making, half party! it's our dream party concept and it's the night before halloween, so maybe you can use one for your party or trick-or-treat costume? and it's gonna be lotsa fun! I also have a few masks we could hotglue some feathers n sequins and yarn to..are you down? Let the crafty crazyness begin! Thurs. Oct 30th, 7-10pm $5 suggested donation for supplies would be nice. RSVP would be even nicer....I'm totally stoked for this one!

Where & When
treehouse brooklyn
430 graham ave
btw withers and frost
brooklyn, New York 11211
Oct. 30th
7-10 PM

btw, we've got some goodies (costumes, anyone? ) in treehouse for you, yours, and always that last minute birthday/baby shower/housewarming gift. For example:

* vintage flannel shirts for the gents ~ $24/each
* various vintage costumes and parts of possible costumes from all periods to make your imagination run wild
* Scorpio necklaces and beautiful birthday cards for those dear Scorpio friends
* original onesies for the new babes in our lives
* beeswax twig and ny buildings candles from upstate ny
* so much, much more!

So please don't forget to support local!
kisses from the branches,
siri tree

The Sky Is Falling Let's Have A Picnic!

So the fashion show was absolutely amazing, and treehouse just wanted to thank erin of sodafine and valerie of dear birthday for letting us share in the crazy fashion fun! Also thanx to arthur who organized it, rachel and eric of secret project robot, belinda and her assistant reiko for the absolutely stunning makeup, all the other designers involved, and of course our lovely models, khira, sofiya, maria, brooke, alison, and stunning barbara. You guys rule our branches!

here's a scan of the trifold valerie magically created for the show (she's a smart one)....isn't it great? notice the coupons? fyi, print outs are redeemable too...



















ps: i'll be putting up more pics of the actual show soon, but for now, you can check out the Williamsburg Fashion Weekend flickr photo pool...or treehouse's photo set on flickr, taken by the loverly and talented adrienne cohen isom...

treehouse house line Sirius* fashion show this Sat!

Hello again tree friend! Just a reminder about our fashion show that we're so excited about....this sat. oct 4th at 9pm... and more info....


It's fall-tastical! This Saturday Oct.4th treehouse* has the express privilege of joining forces once again with sister boutique sodafine and our fellow dear sister fashion line dear birthday to create an unforgettable fashion experience as part of Williamsburg Fashion Weekend at the fabulous Secret Project Robot. Can't wait to share our vision, entitled "the sky is falling, let's have a picnic!" We're sooo nervously expectantly excited!






Who & When-- Fri. Oct.3rd 7-10pm: SDN, King Gurvy, and Compai (this'll be a great show as well!)
Musical performances by Pantagruel and DJ K0unt Zer0.

Who & When-- Sat. Oct.4th 7-10pm: Untitled 11:11, Racecar, Sodafine, Dear Birthday, and Treehouse
Brooklyn.(we'll probably go on around 9ish....and then dance party!)
Musical performance by DJ K0unt Zer0, JD Elliott and other members of the Country Metal Punk band, The Gulf of Michigan (myspace.com/thegulfofmichigan).....and Erin of Sodafine and Siri of treehouse will be holding down the decks for a post-fashion-show dance party!

Where: Monster Island Building, Secret Project Robot 112 River St (at Metropolitan Ave) Brooklyn, NY 11211 www.secretprojectrobot.org (thank you eric and rachel of secret robot for letting us have the show in your amazing space, and thanks to arthur for so alchemetically throwing it all together!)

Directions: L-Train to Bedford Ave. Exit at Bedford Ave. Walk south on Bedford Ave to Metropolitan Ave. Take right onto Metropolitan Ave and walk towards the water front. Walk past Kent Ave to River St. Take right onto River St. Secret Project Robot is located on the corner of River St and Metropolitan Ave. The entrance to Secret Project Robot is the arch doors on the Loading Dock on River St.

for more info, please check out williamsburgfashionweekend.com

and check out the press so far (yay!): refinery 29 and dailycandy

btw, did i mention there'll be drinks of the alcoholic variety???

Treehouse Brooklyn's house designer Sirius* brings a collision of her design fascinations to life in this collection. Focusing on reworking and bejeweling vintage pieces and eco-friendly jerseys to create silhouettes that celebrate and caress fashion's traditions while simultaneously dreaming of a better, brighter, more blinged out future.

kisses from the trees,
treehouse* brooklyn
430 graham ave
btw withers and frost
brooklyn 11211

(718) 482-TREE (8733)
wed-sun 1ish-8ish

info@treehousebrooklyn.com
http://www.treehousebrooklyn.com
http://treehousebrooklyn.blogspot.com
http://www.myspace.com/treehousebrooklyn
http://treehousebrooklyn.etsy.com

treehouse has gone swimmin'!

Just in case you didn't notice by the gated doors, our dear friends, treehouse is taking a must-needed summer sojurn of relaxing and enjoying the wonders of nature upstate. But we'll be back and in full effect Wed., September 3rd! Ready for Fall with many new and wonderous delights! Time to get cozy and crafty once again...Can't wait to see you in the trees....actually, we don't mind breathing fresh air and stretching out our limbs for a few more days.... but wish you were here!...kisses from the trees....

dear birthday, and a birthday party!

valerie from dear birthday has added some of her stunning wares to the treehouse shelves. from handmade cards to floral undies and summer rompers- we are proud to have her in our branches.


oh! and check out OUR treehouse birthday party this SUNDAY from 3-7pm . we've turned TWO! details below...

treehouse birthday party: takin' it to the streets!
(....or at least the sidewalk)
this sunday, august 3rd: 3-7pm
Holy bikinis, batman! Have we got some news for you...treehouse has just turned two rings old! ka-POW! And to celebrate, of course we're havin' a party! this SUNDAY, AUGUST 3rd from 3-7pm ...Lemonade! Spiked Lemonade! Beer! Treats! Prizes! Surprises! and as always, incredible SALES GALORE!!!!!

chill in the branches with a tasty cocktail (or two or three) and help us ring in the treehouse new year! come celebrate treehouse in true summer style! dresses from kelly lane are flying off the racks..printed rompers and undies from dear birthday are dancing out the door!..and spectacular cat and unicorn candles from isis rising are burning their way through the shop...and don't miss the vintage shoes, sunglasses, dresses and more! more! more! ladies, gents and tots- come party in the branches! because we... are... family!....

kisses from the trees,
Sirius* & Becky Lee

shop tour on craftstylish.com

we've been profiled on the spectacular website craftsylish! thanks to treehouse friend kayte from thisloveforever for stopping in to chat.

see the interview HERE.

RENEGADE!

it's this weekend...the big one. Renegade Craft Fair in McCarren Park Pool. Saturday and Sunday. treehouse will be there with sirius, becky lee, bobbi, fame and frippery, wolfe, and more. and lots of treehouse designers will have their own tables to visit too..like hodgepodge, raeburn ink, a.s.i.s., and KIM. this is a can't miss, summer spectacular, super fun event. and it's usually one of the hottest weekends of the summer, but oh yeah, we already had the heat wave. so come visit us!
xxoxxo treehouse*

pinecone and chickadee

we've been busy stocking the shelves with new designers and exciting new goods...
our latest addition to the treehouse branches is pinecone and chickadee!
check out their adorable tot-wear, organic men's tees, and hand printed paper goods.

baby makes three

treehouse friends ingrid and ari brought their beautiful one day old son to treehouse yesterday. little desmond is amazing...
we're so happy for them as they start their new adventure.
congratulations to the new family!


(a card by pinecone and chickadee)

we heart handmade

a pic from may 2008...


a pic from may 2006!


want to learn more about the shop, and the ladies behind the branches? check out our 'retail therapy' on the awesome blog hearthandmade!
thanks marichelle!

visit our virtual branches

we've been talking about it for a while now, but as with all good things...they take time. so now finally, with the help of our friends at etsy.....treehouse has a virtual shop!
come visit the branches anytime, day or night...


shop for your favorite lady friend, daring dude, or tiny tot. we're adding new and amazing creations every day, so check back often.

to celebrate frank...

if you've ever been to treehouse, you know that we are located in an amazing Italian neighborhood here in williamsburg brooklyn. today was a shining example of why we love it here so much. our friends at jerry's (aka emily's pork store)


and the guys at the typewriter store next door to jerry's threw a grande fete celebrating the life of 'Ol Blue Eyes himself, frank sinatra...on the 10 year anniversary of his passing. it was a neighborhood block party...


complete with complimentary lunch (or breakfast if you were around at 9am)...and of course, Frank's greatest hits blaring from the speakers. the party went into the evening, with cake and dancing if you were so inclined.


the blue balloons commemorated the man, the roast peppers and sausage honored the legend. i'm sure the Chairman of the Board was smiling down on us all, singing "come fly with me.." ;)

how our treehouse garden grows...

have you been by the treehouse lately? we've got a little bit of a green thumb and can't help but be proud of it! take a peek in our windows and see what we've been up to...


we're planting herbs and greenery in these amazing and adorable collectible planters, circa 1950-1970's...and yes!they are for sale! basil, rosemary, lemongrass, mmmmm ... more planters coming soon..and wouldn't that be the perfect gift for your mom, or a mom you know, on mother's day?? original and thoughtful..(you can thank us later). xoxo treehouse

kelly lane back in the trees*

kelly lane is once again featured on the racks of treehouse*, and this time she's stepped it up a notch with a collection made from all organic and sustainable materials. we just love the shape of the sea strings dress..easy to wear on a springy saturday in the park, or a summer night out. here's how kelly describes her collection:
"Inspired by the delightful discoveries on the shores of Hawaii, what a perfect time to offer dresses made from bamboo, soy, hemp, and organic cotton. Precious pools of water collecting at the shoreline and large piles of pitch black lava dusted with stark white sand, gave way to lovely little creations like the Tidal Pool Dress and Lava Dress. From the versatility of the Canopy dress to the breezy flow of the Sea Strings dress, there's something in this collection for each of your spring-time occasions."

treehouse at the CRAFTACULAR! this sunday, april 27th from 11-9pm!

Bust Magazine's SPRING CRAFTACULAR!
this sunday, april 27th, 11am-9pm...


treehouse* brooklyn at the craftacular!
DATE: Sunday, April 27th
TIME: 11am - 9pm!
LOCATION: The Warsaw in williamsburg, brooklyn
261 Driggs Ave, 11211

MORE: ...shop for handmade treasures from over 50 amazing and talented designers and crafters. plus, there's a raffle that includes over $2000 worth of prizes, including a Magnolia 7330 sewing machine from Janome! and the first 250 shoppers will also score a BUST Craftacular goodie bag packed with swag and prizes!

help support your local designers! come holla at treehouse* and show your love! we've got fantastical spring treats and treasures galore for ya. shop our booth at craftacular..or our graham ave. treehouse* outpost and this sunday only just say "crafty trees are the bees knees" and get a free limited edition pin pack with purchase. wowzers! who loves ya, baby?

kisses from the branches,
SIRIUS* & Becky Lee treehouse*

feral childe, sirius*, and lady jane...

we've been getting so many new and amazing things in the branches this month. here's a well dressed mannequin featuring just a few of the latest. organic cotton hand sewn top from sirius*, sparkly layered party skirt from feral childe, bird and feather neckpiece by glovenotes, and printed fabric tote by treehouse's newest designer lady jane.
stop into the shop to check out the new arrivals!