Cecil & Merl Cherry Bitters

Juicy bitters destined to elevate summer cocktail-making adventures

Launched in 2012, the company name Cecil & Merlhonors the two “sweet-tooth” patriarchs of the founders’Deborah Williamson and Bryan Calvertfamilies. Together, Williamson and Calvert began their business with rustic cheesecakeslemon ricotta, mango, dulce de leche and pumpkinserved from their Prospect Heights, Brooklyn restaurant, James. Now, in collaboration with mixologist Justin Lane Briggs, Cecil & Merl has bottled up the essence of summer in small-batch Cherry …

Balsa Flyer

A delightful toy plane with a 29-inch wingspan handmade from balsa wood by Brooklyn-based design duo Fredericks & Mae for ABC Carpet & Home.

Cool Hunting Video Presents: Calico Wallpaper

A look at the process behind the beautifully handcrafted wallpaper from a small Brooklyn-based duo

Those who spent some time at NYC’s recent International Contemporary Furniture Fair may have come across the duo behind Calico Wallpaper, who were at ICFF displaying their striking designs. The Brooklyn-based couple has been making large-scale marbled wallpaper prints since they were left stranded in their apartment for a week after Hurricane Sandy. In our latest video we witness the hands-on process behind their fantastic …