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I have been wearing Lilla P t-shirts for years and years, purchasing them whenever I came across one in stores that carried the brand. So, naturally, I was absolutely thrilled to encounter Lilla P’s first boutique during my initial Sideways walk on West 14th Street back in 2012. Five years later, I had the pleasure of meeting the owner and creator of this casual, feminine line of clothing. I felt star struck in the presence of this true celebrity.

Sitting down with Pauline Nakios, I asked how she came up with the name for her company - Lilla is for her grandmother, she told me, and the P is for herself. Pauline then shared a bit of her family history: She is from Charleston, SC, where her family owned a large furniture business. "I grew up in retail," she said. It therefore made perfect sense that she landed in New York City, one of the retail capitals of the world. While still in college, Pauline began designing the perfect t-shirt. She wanted something soft, comfortable and affordable. In 1998, her company was off and running.

While speaking with her in 2017, she proudly revealed that Lilla P is in over 1,000 boutiques throughout the U.S. and abroad. It is only on 14th Street, however, that the full collection can be found, including lightweight knit sweaters, versatile dresses, and her iconic tops. Pauline views the shop as an extension of the showroom, which is located a few floors above. Her husband, Thomas, who joined the company in 2006, is also upstairs. "He helps run the back end," Pauline said with a smile.

Lilla P exudes warmth through the soft colors throughout the space, the charming women who work there, and the welcoming, cozy atmosphere that Pauline has designed, in which shoppers can relax and try on her clothing.

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Babycastles

Babycastles, randomly named in honor of a Japanese pastry, is a gallery and community venue for video game designers. However, according to Todd Anderson, one of the members of the Babycastles collective, Babycastles is about more than just gaming. It is an “incubator” of fresh artistic thought, a place to go with unconventional ideas to be welcomed by individuals who can see those concepts into fruition without red tape and hefty price tags.Using his own story as a case study, Todd told me about how he moved to New York from Chicago in order to pursue digital poetry, a relatively new genre that plays with the interaction between technology and language (for example, using a keyboard to control the delivery of a poem in the same way a conductor guides an orchestra). Todd turned to Babycastles, inquired about hosting a monthly poetry event, and was met with great support. He found a home for his art, and has been invested in Babycastles ever since.Sharing a building with Hack Manhattan, Babycastles hosts a wide variety of events for all ages including concerts, lectures, game launches, and even yoga. The Babycastles team curates exhibitions that spotlight independent video game designers and define their work in the larger context of fine arts. Oftentimes, custom game cabinets are built to accommodate the works on display.Game creators and other artists are invited to apply for the Babycastles residency program, which allows them to take advantage of the bright, sunlit co-working space and receive inspiration from an artistic community where they can freely test their latest ideas. For an application to the program, check the website; new members are admitted regularly.