Christina Elizabeth De Giovanni

03/05/2026

Come meet me in downtown Brooklyn this Saturday to celebrate the opening of The Emerald Dispensary's third location in Carroll Gardens!

Come check out The Emerald Carroll Gardens Open House for a fun, laid-back day meeting neighbors and exploring!

01/29/2026

Today would have been your 70th birthday.
You died four months ago, on September 29, 2025. It was a Monday, but you still had the strength to show up for work just three days earlier, on that Friday. That’s who you were. You’re where I get “it” from. I owe you so much credit for the way I turned out. You were a true hustler—and I inherited that trait from you. You set me up for life, and I will miss you every day until our souls meet again🌅

I’ve made peace with your passing. I came down to see you as often as I could last year, and we said everything we needed to say—the good, the bad, and the sad.
You told me about all the places you loved in Italy growing up, and after you died, I went there 🇮🇹 ✈️

You loved the Dolomites 🏔️ When I climbed to the highest peak after an exhausting three-hour trek, I received a notification about you on my phone. That was no coincidence. That was you, letting me know you’re still with me. I could feel your spirit all around me the entire time 🕊️

You gave me such a great childhood. I have wonderful memories of life on the boat, baking brownies, and driving the Barbie car with you around the yard.

I remember holding your hand in the hospital, crying and telling you I wasn’t ready for you to go. I know you weren’t ready either.

I don’t cry every day anymore, but I still mourn you every day. Sometimes I’ll be driving or have a quiet moment, and it hits me all over again—I just can’t believe you’re actually gone. I can’t believe I’ll never have another conversation with you. I can’t believe you won’t see me walk down the aisle, if I’m ever so lucky. I can’t believe you won’t be here to celebrate future wins—but I do know you’re with me, cheering me on from the great beyond.

Happy birthday, Dad. Thank you for the life you gave me and for the support you still provide me with. I miss you every day. When I see Grandpa, we reminisce about you together. Give Grandma our love—life just isn’t the same without you two. I love you so much. I know you’re resting in peace, and one day, we’ll be riding the waves on the lake together again 🛥️ 🌊

01/28/2026

Happy 96th Birthday to my dear, sweet, wonderful Grandpa Edward 🎈
They just don’t make ’em like they used to 💪 🇮🇹

Born the last of 12 children in Italy, my grandfather stayed in until his parents passed. He lived through World War II, and even had his home infiltrated by N***s.

After his parents passed 🕊️, his brothers called him to come to America. He landed on the Upper East Side and began working as a chef in Little Italy. One afternoon, my grandmother stopped in for lunch—and the meal was so delicious that she insisted on meeting the chef 👨‍🍳 The rest is history 💍

Happy Birthday, Grandpa. I know you’re ready to go home, but we still have to hit the 100-year milestone 🥂

05/15/2025

07/26/2024

It’s official!! The Emerald Dispensary will be opening its 2nd location on Lexington Ave in Manhattan’s Upper East Side 🥂🌃❤️

If you haven’t been to our first location in Brooklyn, come by and say high 💨

07/26/2024

Movin’ on up to The Emerald Dispensary Manhattan 🥂🌆

04/24/2024

Dad time ❤️ 🏖️

02/13/2024

First licensed dispensary in Bushwick 🎉

Some customers got to learn about new items as well from the “bud-istas” working behind the counter and on the floor.

02/12/2024

Today’s a big day! Join us for our official grand opening 🎉

02/10/2024

I can’t put into words how excited I am for The Emerald Dispensary’s official grand opening this Monday!

After 12 years in the cannabis industry, everything I've worked for is finally coming together on February 12th at 10 AM.

If you’re in the Bushwick, Brooklyn area, please join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony at 2 PM 🎀 ✂️ at 85 Suydam St., Brooklyn,, NY, 11221 

We’ll be grilling up hotdogs and hamburgers all day long 💫🌭 🍔 .

Can’t wait to see you there!

Join us for our spectacular Grand Opening event this Monday, running from 10AM to 8PM, highlighted by a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 2PM!

01/02/2024

Wishing you all a very Happy New Years! 🥳