Living in New York has benefits beyond the obvious. The longer you’re here, the closer you become to the overlapping communities around you. One friend introduces you to the next, and before you know it, you’re discovering talent, discussing relationships, job opportunities, tailors, dentists, apartments, and even encouraging group runs for the next half marathon. Everyday’s different, it’s fun.

Two weeks ago, I went to dinner at my friend Marissa’s new restaurant, Nourish Kitchen & Table (which is lovely, delicious and very healthy- I highly recommend). She teamed up with another friend, Kate Whitlow, for a Pumpkin cook off. Naturally, I was excited about this. While waiting in line to pay, I met Kate’s friend Amy. Before we knew it, we were introducing ourselves, eating pumpkin, drinking wine and talking life at the back table while waiting for our friends to arrive. Our conversation wove its way through music, textiles, women’s rights and the Somaly Mam Foundation’s upcoming gala, where Amy heads up partnerships and business development.

Through Amy, I discovered the talent that is Helen Dealtry. I learned about her studio, her patterns, and her latest venture into bedding. I bookmarked her site to delve into later that night and went home excited to have met someone great.

It only got better. Deltry’s seriously talented. Everything is beautiful, and her style is consistent and impressive through alternating genres. The patterns, scarves, and resulting work from her summer course at The Textile Arts Center is inspiring in a lyrical, organic kind of way. Have a look, you won’t be disappointed.