Zooey Magazine collaborates with Lilla Barn

With much excitement, I present to you our exclusive collaboration with Lilla Barn. Bergen from Lilla Barn has kindly joined me in making two dresses that you can't find anywhere else, and it's all handmade with love. The first is the Maisie, a sweet and sleeveless a-line dress that is filled with micro gold metallic dots. The second is the Jane, a longer sleeved (but perfectly lightweight) dress that will make transitioning into fall all that much easier.

And if you happen to wonder where the names of the dresses came from, it should not come as a surprise that they derived from a few of my favorite books ("What Maisie Knew" by Henry James and "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Bronte). I'm a bookworm, I know. 

I hope you come to love the dresses as much as I do. I love its simplicity and versatility. You really can't go wrong with these two. Plus, they're a labor of love that I'm sure will be a family heirloom among the littles in your lives. 

If you do purchase a dress, be sure to share your photos by using the hashtag #ZooeyXLillaBarn. You can also find Lilla Barn here: Instagram + Facebook

Photography by Heather Moore

Explore Together | LeFrak Center

The LeFrak Center at Lakeside is Brooklyn’s newest year-round destination featuring seasonal, family-friendly activities including roller skating, al fresco dining, child-centered classes and events, and—a summertime favorite—the spectacular (and free!) Lakeside Splash Pad play area. Adults and kiddos alike can enjoy dozens of water jets and a sprawling outdoor rink filled with just enough water to keep you cool—then take a break and relax rink-side and enjoy delicious specialty food and drink from Bluestone Cafe. It's a win-win for everyone!

Best hours to visit with family:
Anytime during the hours of operation! 

Location Favorites: 

Lakeside is the ideal spot for a summer family adventure. In addition to the water park and roller rink, visitors can also rent bikes, paddle boat around Prospect Park Lake, and meander through the thousands of square feet of parkland that were added to Lakeside during construction.

Address: 

171 East Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Parking: 

Parking is available around the park's exterior perimeter and at several lots in the neighborhood, including those listed here

Business Hours:
Mon - Sat: 10am to 7pm
Sun: 10am to 6pm

Photography by Nicki Sebastian

Clothing Credits:
Cami's playsuit - June & January
Cami's bathing suit - Gap Kids

Explore Together | Milk Jar Cookies

You really haven't tasted a good cookie unless you've tried Milk Jar Cookies. They are absolutely perfect and good bang for your buck. It's been our favorite dessert shop since the year it opened, and we still haven't had enough! The Vuong family went for the first time, and it's official: Milk Jar Cookies is family-approved. 

Best hours to visit with the kids: 

Any hour of the day is perfect, because there's plenty of seating (inside and outside). It's spacious and there are tables that seat up to 6 people each. 

Kid-Friendly Menu Favorites:

  • Birthday Cookie
  • Chocolate Chip
  • Cinnamon Sugar
  • Oatmeal Chocolate Chip
  • Oatmeal Raisin

Most choose to pair their cookie with a cold glass of milk. Adults will love their cookies with the delicious iced-coffee! 

Location Favorites: 

The decor is has a rustic vintage feel, with pops of pastels here and there. See how many refurbished items you can find in the shop!

Address: 

5466 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Parking: 

Free parking is available directly behind the shop in reserved Milk Jar spots, as well as in the Americana Plaza lot which you enter off of Dunsmuir Ave. There is also a ton of metered street parking on Wilshire and all side streets. Additionally, there is an inexpensive public parking lot on Cochran, between Wilshire and 8th. 

Business Hours: 

Tues - Thurs: 11 AM - 8 PM
Fri - Sat: 11 AM - 11 PM
Sun: 12 PM - 5 PM
Closed on Monday

Photography by Lucia Tran

Assisted by Crystal Rivera

Clothing Credits:
Riley (oldest daughter) - Top and Shorts: Anthem of the Ants. Shoes: Zuzii.
Jackson (son) - Top: Geo Fox Apparel. Shorts: Ode to Jeune.
Lucie (baby) - Hoodie and Bloomers: Purl Lamb