AIRBNB,  a leading travel accommodations booking site, has added a Harlem community profile.

AIRBNB is a perfect way for anyone wanting to visit new york city for vacation or business to find the perfect vacation rental and stay in Harlem and experience everything that Harlem has to offer – all of which was recently showcased in AMNewYork’s two page spread on Harlem featuring HarlemCondoLife.com (twitter: @HarlemHCL).

If you are thinking about visiting New York City and/or visiting Harlem try searching AIRBNB today.

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See larger image Straw Bale Gardens: The Breakthrough Method for Growing Vegetables Anywhere, Earlier and with No Weeding (Paperback) By (author) Joel Karsten Harlem is full of green spaces. Straw bale gardens are surely already part of the mix. This best selling book featured in The New York Times is a perfect reference for both the newcomer or the initiated. List Price: $19.99 USD New From: $11.64 In Stock Used from: $12.12 In Stock

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Harlem Flo

Harlem Flo flower shop (original) was one of the new businesses to open years ago on Frederick Douglass Boulevard’s restaurant row.  Now they are expanded in to a multi purpose boutique.  More and more FDB is becoming retail row as well as restaurant row.

With Harlem Flo combining both of their locations into one large expanded and renovated space, they are able to offer many different consumer needs.

The other day I stopped in for a blank card (my personal favorites are by local artist AFineLyne Lynn Lieberman), and walked out with a bag of gifts and a house plant.  They have great candles, books and art just to name a few.  If you are going to a dinner party, a housewarming  or have a special date, and need a gift they have a large selection of appropriate items including the traditional long stem roses.  As their window conveys, Garden ∙ Art ∙ Gifts.
See their website Harlem Flo Boutique.

For those of you who have outdoor space or just want summer flowers in your apartment window, one of the owners Louis Gagliano was telling me they will have flats of summer flowers in front of their shop from spring to fall.  They already have some early spring flowers available.  They have an expansive collection of cut flowers and healthy indoor orchids, cactus and a variety of house plants.

Louis Gagliano

The combining of the two locations last summer was a smart move.  If you haven’t visited Harlem Flo yet stop in and pay them a visit.  Even if you do not need anything you will probably end up buying something.  Adjacent with Harlem Flo Boutique is the corner Coventry Garden.  This will look great in the summertime.

Harlem Flo
2276 Frederick Douglass Blvd
New York, NY 10027
(212) 316-3031

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Sherri Shepherd, of The View and 30 Rock fame, has a new book coming out titled  Plan D: How To Lose Weight And Beat Diabetes (Even If You Don’t Have It).

This comedian, actress, author and one time Harlem resident presents her easy-to-follow program for losing weight, managing sugar sensitivity, and getting moving – all to help you feel and look your best.

This looks like a good book for those who do not have diabetes and would like to keep it that way as well.  Healthy is the new trendy.

The Publication date is 4/30/2013, or you can pre-order it now.  Pre-order and read more about this book here.

*Sherri Shepherd will be at Barnes & Noble (Tribeca) signing her new book in May. (Date to be announced)

Congratulations Sherri, you look great!

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See larger image Slave: Escaping The Chains of Freedom (Volume 1) (Paperback) By (author) Jacqueline Malcolm List Price: $18.95 USD New From: $15.00 In Stock

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JAN 24 – BOOK PARTY & SIGNING
“THE PLAN”  Lyn-Genet Recitas

We are happy to announce an upcoming event Thursday, January 24th at The 5 and Diamond Restaurant in Harlem.  Join Lyn Genet for her book party and signing at 6:30-7:30pm.  Growing more and more popular The Plan is now in the top 5 selling books in the US and Canada.  Congratulations Lyn!

A while back a few of us here at Harlem Condo Life went to an event hosted by The 5 and Diamond all about The Plan.  It was a very informative and educational experience which Icare4Harlem wrote about.  If you would like to read more about Lyn Genet and her new book you can see our previous post here “Is the Lyn-Genet Plan On Your Plate?” by Icare4Harlem.

Celebrate Lyn-Genet’s new book, The Plan, 6:30-7:30 at
The 5 and Diamond Restaurant
2072 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
New York, NY  10026
For more information, email lia@5anddiamondrestaurant.com
http://www.lyngenet.com/the-plan/

The book is available below and is featured on the HarlemCondoLife.com store. The book and the program makes a great year round gift.

See larger image The Plan: Eliminate the Surprising "Healthy" Foods That Are Making You Fat--and Lose Weight Fast (Hardcover) By (author) Lyn-Genet Recitas List Price: $25.99 USD New From: $13.17 In Stock Used from: $13.45 In Stock Release date January 1, 2013.

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This Thursday, January 10, join Michaela Angela Davis and MADFREE – What’s Eating Black Women? Part 2.

This time will focus on the food.  What and why we eat the way we do.  The Conversationalists, Terrie Williams acclaimed author and mental health activist, and Byron Hurt producer/director, Soul Food Junkies.

The event will be held at ImageNation’s Raw Space located at 2031 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd, Harlem, NY at 7pm.  Hosted by ImageNation.  RSVP required (space is limited)

*Special preview of acclaimed Soul Food Junkies before IFC airing 1/13.

ABOUT – Terrie Williams: www.terriewilliams.com
ABOUT – Byron Hurt: www.bhurt.com

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Checkout HarlemCondoLife.com’s on-line store here for books, music, videos,  food and more – all about our beloved Harlem.

Featured item: Harlem: A Century in Images (Hardcover) By (author) Deborah Willis, Cheryl Finley, Elizabeth Alexander.

See larger image Harlem: A Century in Images (Hardcover) By (author) Deborah Willis, Cheryl Finley, Elizabeth Alexander List Price: $55.00 USD New From: $34.41 In Stock Used from: $30.90 In Stock Release date October 19, 2010.

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The Frederick Douglass Boulevard Alliance invite you to the HARLEM POP-UP ‘HOLIDAY BAZAAR’ Saturday, December 15, 2012. We recently here at Harlem Condo Life posted about the first ever Harlem Pop-Up outdoor evening Farmers Market event this past October, See Previous Post. Now just in time for the Holidays you can enjoy the same vendors along with many new ones for this indoor event presented by FDBA and Manhattan borough President Scott M. Stringer.

Vendors will include AFineLyne, A Gift of Tea, Cheetahrama, J. Glebocki Farms, Harlem Flo, Land Yoga, Renaissance Fine Arts and many more great gift ideas for the Holidays. While shopping you can enjoy prepared food from neighborhood favorites Harlem Tavern, Chocolat, Lido, The 5 and Diamond, Zoma as well as live music throughout the day.

Mark your calendars for next Saturday, December 15th from Noon – 6:00pm and stop by 2280 Frederick Douglass Boulevard (bet. 122nd & 123rd Streets) for the Harlem Pop-Up Holiday Bazaar and visit many of your favorite neighborhood businesses as well as showing your support for our Harlem community. See you there!

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See larger image What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-American Inventors (Hardcover) By (author) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld List Price: $17.99 USD New From: $8.65 In Stock Used from: $0.01 In Stock Release date January 3, 2012.

What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-American Inventors (Hardcover)

By (author) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld

This childrens/family book was written by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. It is a wonderful and important book. It will help children and the whole family to find their path. This book makes a great gift.

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