Where some people see rust, others see a natural cycle taking place like leaves browning in the fall. The contrast of shiny new buildings against weathered landscape is merely a physical representation of the cycle of life and death in the urban forest.
















![You can make almost anything beautiful if you look at it the right way [Credit: Mellamosuzyq]](http://williamsburgblogs.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/rustandsugar-200x200.jpg)
![Married chairs [Credit: D. Mendoza]](http://williamsburgblogs.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/marriedchairs-200x200.jpg)
![Forgotten [Credit: D. Packles]](http://williamsburgblogs.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/forgottenflag-200x200.jpg)
![Unicorn droppings [Credit: Ross M.]](http://williamsburgblogs.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/unicorndroppings-200x200.jpg)
![Out of business [Credit: Laurn]](http://williamsburgblogs.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/nickslunch-200x200.jpg)

![Lovely venturing to #Williamsburg on a rainy Sat. morning to enjoy brunch with family friends #chorizo #trufflefries @El Almacen [Credit: K. Lo Meng]](http://williamsburgblogs.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/satbrunch1-200x200.jpg)
![Delish and 50% off too! #bakedeggs #salad #fries #italian @Osteria Il Paiolo [Credit: Mariuxitapia]](http://williamsburgblogs.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/osteriabrunch2-200x200.jpg)
![Food Porn Part I #williamsburg #brunch @Egg [Credit: Omar]](http://williamsburgblogs.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/eggbrunch-200x200.jpg)
![Interesting duck banh mi in #Williamsburg @Reynards Wythe Hotel [Credit: Clemence]](http://williamsburgblogs.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/reynardsbrunch-200x200.jpg)
![Hearty: #smoked #porkhash, potatoes & scrambled #eggs! @Pies 'N Thighs [Credit: J. P. Lin]](http://williamsburgblogs.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/piesthightsbrunch-200x200.jpg)
![The most heavenly brunch at Cafe Colette with @tysonsarah and @izrosenhamilton @Cafe Colette [Credit: A. Stieb]](http://williamsburgblogs.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cafecolettebrunch-200x200.jpg)
![Mi Corazon #cachaca #brazilian #cocktail #coconutmilk #rum #brunch #brooklyn @Nights and Weekends [Credit: R. Villacarillo]](http://williamsburgblogs.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/drinkbrunch-200x200.jpg)
![Another beer time! #nationalbeerweek #williamsburg #caskbeerfestival #cheers #brooklyn @d.b.a. Brooklyn [Credit: H.D. Song]](http://williamsburgblogs.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/beerdba-200x200.jpg)
![#cubana #social #brunch @Cubana Social [Credit: J.-M. Lazare]](http://williamsburgblogs.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/cubanabrunch-200x200.jpg)
![A Yelp reviewer sums up New Apollo, "Get some drinks and feel groovy! The food isn't great but the drinks will make you want to dance and sing. There is nothing wrong with dancing and singing. So go do it. Do it now. Please." [Credit: Kevin C.]](http://williamsburgblogs.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/thesnakeapollo-200x200.jpg)



![It's good to be back in new york. #homesweethome @Bedford Avenue [Credit: Molly]](http://williamsburgblogs.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/girlsfurs-200x200.jpg)




![I'll take mine straight up with two wrist tattoos and an orange twist, thanks. #williamsburg #ny @Wythe Hotel [Credit: M. Poglia]](http://williamsburgblogs.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/drinkstattoswythe-200x200.jpg)
![This is what happens when you ask them to bring 10 of their finest rolls. @Ako Japanese Cuisine [Credit: E.L. Martin]](http://williamsburgblogs.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/akosushi-200x200.jpg)

![Me in my robe #shibaswag #melo #shiba #shibainu #puppy #cute #nyc #brooklyn #williamsburg #swag [Credit: Melo the Mini Shiba Inu]](http://williamsburgblogs.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/puppymorning.jpg)