Nov 30, 2008
Nov 29, 2008
Oh, Zerpener!
I just woke up from a nap. I had a dream that Robin Williams and I went to Dennis Hopper's house (he lived in the West Village.) He had a pink parrot hanging in the corner and we started talking about an old TV show that one of them starred in called "Zerpener."
I don't know what any of it means, but I'm going to start saying "Oh, Zerpener!" all the time now, kind of like, "Zut alors!"
Nov 28, 2008
Nov 27, 2008
Funny Dad Thing
My dad works at a stadium in Phoenix where a lot of sporting events and concerts occur. He just called to wish all of us a "Happy Thanksgiving" and then said, "Hey, last night we had a band play that was pretty good... Have you ever heard of Coldplay?"
Ha ha. Oh, Dad.
Mark Is Worried About My Pie
"I'm just worried there's going to be a huge gap between the crust and the fruit."— Mark, on the phone tonight, worried about my pie
Nov 25, 2008
Batter Blaster
It's kind of gross.
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Holiday Shopping: Pets
Remembering Ruby: For Families Living Beyond the Loss of a Pet
By Melisa Wells
Remembering Ruby is a wonderful book for anyone who's recently suffered or is about to suffer the loss of a pet. It's written by the lovely Melisa Wells of Suburban Scrawl.
Daisy's Pet Supplies
Daisy's Pet Supplies is an online pet supply store that sells dog toys, beds, leashes, collars—you name it! If Beverly weren't such a freeloader and actually had some money, she'd shop there in a heartbeat.
Vicktory Dog Wine
Okay, the makers of Vicktory Dogs Wine don't exactly read this blog (or maybe they do!), but a few people sent me this link and I had to include it in my gift guide.
So, remember the dogs rescued from Michael Vick's dog-fighting ring? Well, the dogs now live at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, the largest no-kill, no-cage animal rescue sanctuary in the U.S. An artist began painting portraits of these dogs, and a vineyard in California put the portraits on bottles of wine and is giving 100% of the proceeds back to Best Friends. The wine is available by the bottle or the case and would make a great gift for any animal lover.
World Animal Foundation: Adopt An Animal
WAF's Adopt An Animal symbolic adoption helps preserve the planet and protect its animals. It makes a great gift and comes with a kit that includes the following:
- Photo of Your Adopted Animal
- Adopt An Animal Adoption Certificate
- Fact Sheet About Your Adopted Animal
- Help Animals Info Packet Packed With Information On Animal Issues & How You Can Help Animals And The Environment
Daily Tweet Roundup
Today I was...
- a huge dork because I'm watching the season finale of ENTOURAGE and I'm, um... crying? #
Nov 24, 2008
FaceBook Message
This is hilarious. I just got this message sent to me through FaceBook. I bolded my favorite parts.
David sent you a message.
Subject: Don't not reply or add me after you read this
Hi Karyn, I am an 8th grader just sending you a quick e-mail on your book. I'm actually doing a small school project on it. And let me tell you, I'm not much of a reader but this book i could not put down. It was funny. :D I know this is years after the whole debt thing. But I only started reading this a few weeks ago. And I really wanted to see if it was real. So I looked to up on the internet and found it to be true. I'm sorry, but i laughed. I knew it was possible but i didn't actually think the whole, people sending you money, was real.
If I had known before, years ago, though i would be pretty young, I would have given you some money, not that I can relate though. Anyway it's nice to see you have overcome your debt, though it was years ago. (I keep repeating that XD)
So remember NOT to e-mail back because I'm on my dads facebook, and I'm not supposed to be talking to strangers. :D So yeah, just wanted to say hi. (don't not reply)
Australia & Celebrity Sightings!
So I went to a screening of Australia today, which was supposed to have a Q & A afterward with Baz Luhrmann. After the film finished, the moderator came out and said, "You guys don't mind if two more people join us for the Q & A, do you? They're just a couple of actors..."
Of course everyone started buzzing, thinking it was going to be Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman... and guess what... it was!
Okay... HE. IS. GORGEOUS. PERFECT. AMAZING. AND SHE. IS. STUNNING.
So, more on the whole thing tomorrow—my sister came with me, it was so much fun, and I loved the movie—I now present you with my bad celebrity pictures of the evening which, btw, blow Mark's out of the water.
Here's Baz Luhrmann, jabbering away on the mic:
And here's Hugh Jackman:
See him? He's standing up, right here:
Okay, I'll lighten it a little:
There you go!
And here are Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman sitting down:
They're the two on the end:
I really, really loved the movie. It's getting panned a little bit, but I laughed, I cried, I squealed with delight—what more could you want in a movie? See it! In the theater!
UPDATE: Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman snuck out for a screening of their new movie “Australia” in midtown New York City on Sunday night... (My pictures are so much better.)
Daily Tweet Roundup
Today I was...
- waiting in line for the Australia screening! Followed by a Q & A with Baz Luhrman! #
- Omg, omg nicole kidman and hugh jackman are here. #
Nov 23, 2008
Celebrity Sighting
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UPDATE: I posted it sideways. (C'mon, easy mistake.) Here it is right-side up. I also lightened it.
Definitely Patrick Stewart.
I Should've...
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Nov 22, 2008
Daily Tweet Roundup
Today I was...
- looking forward to Sushi tonight! Mmmm! #
- enjoying hot sake on a cold night. #
- drinking a mint julep. #
Nov 21, 2008
Holiday Shopping List
By the way, I'm not done with the list yet. So, if you sent me your store and it's not on there, it's coming! Probably later tonight.
(It takes me a while to make the little Polaroid image.)
Daily Tweet Roundup
Today I was...
- trying to deal with a killer headache. #
- working on my holiday shopping list for my blog! #
- sad that I'm missing a WGA screening of "Milk" because of a killer migraine. :( #
- chatting with an old bf I haven't seen in 8 years. And how did he start the conversation? "Did you get a boob job?" #
Nov 20, 2008
Holiday Shopping: Clothing & Accessories
Juella Designs
I love Juella Designs! She makes the cutest stamped silver jewelry ever! According to her bio, she's "inspired daily to create new jewelry pieces. The simplest things give me design ideas... a song lyric, an item of clothing, movies, even a color." She also loves doing custom orders so if you see something you like but would like to tweak it a bit, let her know.
Zero Calories
Zero Calories is an Etsy store that sells the most adorable jewelry in the shape of your favorite sweets! So if there are any poptart lovers or donut freaks on your list this year, then look no further! Zero Calories is the place for you.
EXIST981
EXIST1981 makes wearable art for men and women. All pieces are hand-printed with love, by the artist, in limited edition quantities. EXIST1981 is based in San Diego, California.
three twenty seven designs
three twenty seven designs sells one-of-a-kind aprons through an Etsy store, but will also make custom aprons upon request. In addition to being functional with ribbon ties and strategically placed pockets, the aprons are also super cute and fashionable. So, whether you want a premade design or would like the designer to make a special creation out of Grandma's vintage table cloth, it's a great gift!
20% of the profits are donated to a Dallas charity that helps women re-enter the workforce.
Fadenschoen
Fadenschoen makes cute little bags for cell phones, mp3 players, make up etc. The website is only in German yet but she ships internationally and you can email her in English.
Holiday Shopping: Babies & Children
Too Cute Boutique
Too cute boutique is a super-cute Etsy store that sells mostly baby/child related items, but also carries stationary items, too. Chjeck out the adorable burp cloths and the ginormous crayons called "Chunks."
SugarVillage
SugarVillage is an Etsy store that sells the CUTEST original watercolor paintings ever! I might have to get a couple for Nora and Jack.
Mama Kanga
Mama Kanga is a San Diego-based company that sells adorable baby slings in lovely fabrics. I love that they say that they "specialize in the art of babywearing."
Flakey the Naked Snowman
Written and animated by Amy Tubbs. Photography by Joe Shymanski.
Flakey the Naked Snowman is a 32-page, full-color, soft cover story book reminiscent of retro Christmas specials like Rudolf and Frosty. Children (and adults!) will love it.
20% of the proceeds from the sale of this book will go to charitable organizations worldwide.
Olive Tapenade
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Vegan Pad Thai
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MistleToe Makeover
A reader named Lucy sent me a link to a website called Mistletoe Makeover. It's one of those things like "Elf Yourself" where you upload a picture of yourself and, before you know it, you're dancing around a Christmas tree and doing the samba with Santa. What makes Mistletoe Makeover so much fun, however, is that they put makeup on you first! (Since it's sponsored by Sephora.)
Anywho, Lucy uploaded a picture of her adorable daughter, Anna, and suggested I upload one of Nora. But the more I think about it, I'd rather upload one of Jack.
So, here's my little muffin before his makeover:
And here he is after:
Click here to see the animated version!
PS - Look for the little Yorkie that keeps popping up.
Daily Tweet Roundup
Today I was...
- happy that I figured out how to turn on my heat. (Steam radiator... I didn't have the knob turned on and it's freezing!) #
- back to work after a 20-minute nap. I like naps. Did you know that DaVinci, Churchill, Edison, Regan, and Clinton (Bill) were all nappers? #
- Kennedy and Einstein, too! tinyurl.com/6ofc8a #
Nov 19, 2008
Holiday Shopping
This is your last chance! I'm putting together a holiday shopping made up of stuff that readers (you!) make and sell. So send me an email if you've written a book, own a store, have an Etsy store—whatever! Perhaps I can help get you some business this holiday season.
I'll put my list up later tonight, so email me at mail [at] prettyinthecity.com
Nov 18, 2008
I've Seen The Light!
Mark and David are looking for a new chandelier/pendant lamp for above their dining room table and I suggested this:
It's a penis chandelier!
Via Daily Candy London
Last Chance Harvey
I'm going to a screening of the movie "Last Chance Harvey" tonight. It stars Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson and will be released in January. (Some theaters may show it in December. Check your local listings!)
Inaguration Tickets
So... who's going to Obama's inauguration? Anyone? Anyone? Our state senator, Charles Shumer, has gotten so many requests for tickets that he's holding a lottery for them. Even though the idea of DC in January isn't very appealing, I signed up to win some. The drawing is on December 5th. I'll keep you updated if I win!
My New BlackBerry
Ugh. I'm so irritated.
First, I need to say that things like this always happen to me.
Things like this always happen to me.
So, I changed my cell phone service from T-Mobile to AT&T but I kept my phone number. AT&T told me that the number transfer would be complete by November 12th. It's still not complete.
I can make outgoing calls from my new BlackBerry, but all the incoming ones come into my old one. So for the past five days, I've been juggling two BlackBerries—getting calls on one, making calls on the other—and it's kind of irritating.
I finally called AT&T today. When I told them that my number transfer still hadn't gone through, they told me that T-Mobile hadn't yet released the number and that I needed to call them. When I called T-Mobile and told them that, they said they released it long ago.
"But it's not working," I said.
"Well, it should," the operator replied.
"BUT IT'S NOT."
After putting me on hold and calling my number, the operator realized I was right. He then got an AT&T operator on the phone who proceeded to tell me there was a glitch in the system that affected my activation.
Now, I realize that there are a lot worse things that could happen to me, but this is just irritating, more so because things like this always happen to me. It's like I've come to expect them. I always have to take an extra step to make sure "automatic" things happen.
So anyway, the phone is now working.
Daily Tweet Roundup
Today I was...
- I ♥ TwitterKeys ☛ tinyurl.com/5hpf4f ☺ #
- wondering why my tweet feed isn't displaying on my blog. Hmph. #
- wondering if Mercury is in retrograde. Anyone? #
- planning a trip to Yosemite with Mark and he really thinks I'm going to do this: tinyurl.com/36ssc5 #
- going to a screening of "Revolutionary Road" Saturday! #
Nov 17, 2008
It's Starting! It's Starting!
Awards season is upon us!
I just got my first DVD in the mail for awards season! Yippie!
Because I'm a member of the WGA and get to vote in the Writers Guild Awards, I get screener copies in the mail of films that the studios think are award-worthy.
The first movie I received this season: Burn After Reading, written and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen.
Thanks, Focus Features!
UPDATE: Oh, wow... and an invite to a screening of Australia followed by a Q&A with Baz Luhrmann!
I need to go to this one!