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Last night was a dance filled night at the Beatrice Inn. The crowd was rocking and the place was packed. This party was exceptional because it was truly a dance party. None of this drink and talk new york style party crap but fun, good times and lots of happy people.Click on the photo to see more party shots.
This past New Year Amelie and I had a brief, but wonderful trip to Istanbul. We left Miles our 8 month old son with the grandparents and dropped in on one of the most beautiful cities I have ever seen. There are so many things to see and do in this active and welcoming city that our 4 days were packed full of history and food and sometimes food and history mixed together. Our greatest surprise was running into our friends from Roma in the middle of the Grand Bazaar with no idea that they were in the city. Chiara and Alexandro ended up being a huge highlight for us and we proceeded to share adventures with them throughout the trip. We spent two days on the Asian side with a view of the sea (above) and two days in Beyolglu with views of the smokey alleys of the true city heart.
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Yesterday, Sunday August 3rd was one of the most beautiful days in the history of August in New York. The temperature was perfect -low 80's- with almost no humidity. I spent the day in Central Park with Amelie and Miles and then we headed to Pit Stop to meet Bethany and Daniel. who where visiting from London for the week. Happy Birthday to Bethany on her 30th birthday! Click here to see some more photos of this amazing day! .... or if you just want to see some photos of Miles!
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Yesterday was a day filled with mystery and suspense. We met Robert and Sara Hart at Luxe Gallery and after we all jumped into the Mini, we made our way into east Williamsburg to a top brunch spot called Moto. Great food and lots of good conversations all leaning towards Amelie and her belly expanded to the fullest extent possible. Will the baby be here tomorrow? Next week? or perhaps on his due date of May 9th? Only time will tell. Click on the photo to see more photos of Amelie pregnant.
Mr. Jon Cronin and Mr. Rob Hart make a quick stop to the the CandyShop to pick up some treats. This famous institution in the LES is a not to miss spot in this funky neighborhood. Later that night we ventured to Club 205 for a birthday party that ended at 5 in the morning.
It has been a while since I went to Passerby. The place still has it and has been a favorite spot of mine in Manhattan for the past 7 years. The music was bumping and the disco floor was shaking.
Ho Ho Ho! It's that special time of year again. The one that begins with a Merry (or Happy) and ends with a hangover. This was the Fourth official Cronin Decorate the Tree Party and boy was it rocking! Most of you may know how it works here in Brooklyn, but to sum it up again.....
It all began on a snowy day 5 years ago when my roommate (at the time) Joaquin Torres saw a bright star that guided him home and it was here that the immaculate conception occurred. How could two guys that live together conceive a child? It was the miracle of modern day science mixed with the oracle that had been lurking over our heads for centuries. So to celebrate the coming of the miracle child we traveled far in the deep snow and found the tree that the brightest star was shinning over. We cut it down without any thought about its feelings and we brought it home to dress it it up with lights, colorful balls and ribbons, but it was missing something very important. - THE Ornaments. So we decided to ask all of our friends to come over and decorate the tree properly. The people came from far and wide and each brought ornaments of gold, "frank"-in-sense, and mir. The ornaments all home-made sprouted a competition and this is the tradition. Come to our house, bring a homemade ornament for the tree, drink my homemade egg-nog, and sit by the fireplace praising the coming of the miracle baby*.
This last week-end our good friend the talented K. Sloan had her birthday party at the other talented G. Sloan's (her dad) photography studio in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Doug Jaeger organized a potluck dinner for 30 and as usual the place was full of interesting characters including Mr. Steve Spurgat of Urbis.com (pictured here). Gary Sloan set up a swinging chair photo/booth and captured all of the candid moments throughout the party. If you want to see Amelie and Steve's spoiled romance click here!
Jon Cronin (bio) is Director of Digital Marketing Strategy at DeVries Public Relations - North American Agency of the Year - SABRE Awards.
It’s Jon's job to keep his agency and clients at the forefront of how digital technology is affecting consumers’ lives. He studies global technology, media and online trends and shapes them into actionable insights and marketing communications strategies.
He has spent his entire 15 year career in the digital marketing arena working with leading brands such as Yahoo!, Microsoft and P&G .
Jon believes that openness, sharing, and diversity encourages creativity, participation and innovation and through these virtues brands can succeed in the online space.
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