Bloomie's Mosaic

If you need us, we’ll be here floating away from the Sunday Scaries ☀️

Posted up on the patio ☀️ Tag someone you’d spend a sunny Saturday afternoon with 👇

Wearing our lucky @cultgaia dress for Friday the 13th 💖💚

Trading our flip flops for something a little more elevated 👡

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! I’m Doris Hồ-Kane, the historian and archivist behind @17.21women and the owner and baker of @ban__be. 17.21 WOMEN is an online archive of A(A)PI women’s history. Representation is paramount! It’s also important not to flatten the experiences of our diverse Asian diaspora and that of our Pacific Islander community. Bạn Bè has been recognized as NYC’s first Vietnamese American bakery. It’s a sweet spot for me to share my heritage through the lens of food, all the while being able to commune with my ancestors. Swipe to follow along on a day in my life, captured by @heathersten.
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I started 17.21 WOMEN in late 2016, catalyzed by the presidential election. I wanted to create a visually striking space filled with A(A)PI women’s history that has been obscured for far too long by traditional storytelling. They are important figures who helped shape the landscape and legacy of our country, yet they were nowhere to be found in books, on screen, anywhere. I certainly did not learn about them in school. I’m currently working on my manuscript for my book, ASIAN WOMEN, based on my archive.
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Bạn Bè began as an idea in 2019. It was supposed to be (and still is) an arm of 17.21 WOMEN. I wanted to create a community archive and library space where people could come in and learn about our rich, complex history, do research for film and books, and enjoy nourishment from the tiny corner kitchen which would offer Vietnamese desserts and cà phê (coffee). I almost secured a spot, but then the city shut down. I started to make desserts that reminded me of home, and shared them to Instagram. Due to the dearth of Việt desserts in NYC, I hit a nerve, and the reverberations led to this beloved bakery I now have in Carroll Gardens.
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It’s critical that physical spaces like Bạn Bè and the (future) 17.21 WOMEN archive and library exist. Refugees and immigrants are the cornerstones of our world, and we proudly take up space. Our stories and food are not only about survival, but also about joy. I honor our beautiful community by just being and doing my best to make sure our history and imprint is preserved and everlasting.

Doing a double take! Matching sets are having a *moment* 👯‍♀️ Which one would you wear?

Today’s forecast: Sunny with a chance of Bottega Veneta 💚

Mom knows best ‍‍💖️ We asked some of our favorite female founders (and mamas) to share the best advice their mothers ever gave them—swipe for more gems. !

Tight knit in our latest obsession, crochet 🧶

This weekend’s plans? We’ve got places to be, people to see, and new shoes that need to be worn 🤩

Physically at work, but mentally OOO (by the pool, in brand new @jadeswim) 👙🏖

POV: Your camera “isn’t working” during a video call 👀👆 Anyone else multitasking (aka masking) during meetings?

Booked, busy, and brunching (at home). 🍽 Who needs a reservation when your own set-up is this good?

While we eagerly wait to see how the stars will interpret this year's Met Gala dress code (Gilded Glamour!), which metallic look is your must-have? 🌟

Which mom are you today? 😉 PSA: Mother's Day is one week away! To shop these picks and other amazing gift ideas, head to the link in bio.

Makeup bag need a refresh? We've got just the bright thing 💄👆

The patio is open ⛱️ Tag a friend you’d soak up the sun with 👇

Pedi-ready in new 💖

New at Bloomingdale's: Veronica Beard just landed with the denim of our dreams 😍👖

Dessert is served! 🍰 Anyone else craving something sweet right now?

Sustainable since 1973: our iconic in recyclable craft paper offers an eco-conscious alternative to traditional plastic shopping bags. Happy Earth Day! 🌎

Neutral? Never met her. 💄 This season is all about going *bold* with your beauty routine!

Rise and shine! 🌅 Nothing like sunrise views in Central Park 🙌

Our Brown Bag may have some competition 👀👜 Loving this raffia tote from @proenzaschouler!

Get pumped! 🌸 The LoveShackFancy and Sophia Webster collab is here 💕

We know, we're so eggs-tra 🐣 Wishing you a Happy Easter!

Chag Sameach! Happy Passover to you and yours 🍷

A little mid-week treat? Don’t mind if we do. 🍨

Watermelon is in season 😉🍉

One for you, one for them 💛💕 Tag someone you’d twin with for ! 👜👛

Spring break state of mind 🌴😎

Two of the most coveted accessories trends under the sun: raffia + fisherman sandals 🌼☀️

This just in: The Little Brown Mug is pup approved. @windycityyorkies 🐶☕