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My Week With Marilyn - A Fashion Post

And no I don't mean ME, although people confuse me for the other Marilyn all the time (j/k). When "My Week With Marilyn" hits theaters, Marilyn lovers will have the opportunity to watch actress Michelle Williams channel this fashionable global icon. Aside from her signature white halter dress, Marilyn was also famous for being photographed in chunky caridgans, capri pants and pencil skirts.  The folks at Unique Vintage want to help you achieve that Classic Marilyn Look.

The Norma Jean

High Waisted Pencil Skirt

 
White Marilyn Satin Halter Dress

Check out more great fashion and gift ideas at Unique Vintage

PS: Yes I was named after Marilyn Monroe, thanks to my Father. You really don't want to know what my mom wanted to name me. Yikes!

Blog Announcement :: Hudson Valley Makes

I shared a couple of weeks ago a new project that was in the works.   Now I am happy to announce my new website: Hudson Valley Makes!

I started this website to help independent crafters, designers, hobbyists and artists in this region of New York state.   Hudson Valley Makes is your go-to site for finding new local businesses to support, seeking out vendors for an upcoming event,  promoting the great talent that lies in this artistic region, and scouting out the next local craft show! In the upcoming months, look for features where we will get to know a little more about the people behind the businesses in the blog section of the site. It even has it's own Twitter @hvmakes.

I was stoked when I showed this site to a friend and she said "the HV craft community has been needing this for a long time."  That's what I was thinking ever since I moved up here two years ago.   I grew up in New York City and I've been spoiled.  I didn't really discover much of "upstate" until the last 10 years and I really do love it.  I would much rather live in New York's suburbs than the city.  I don't miss it.  There is so much to explore, so many great people to meet (which I have), and so much creative activity that I can't help but be super enthusiastic about putting something like this together.

Pulp Sushi isn't going anywhere! And neither is this blog.  I love the challenge of time-management, I consider it one of my strongest traits.  Hmmmm, I wonder if there are any good Time-Managment e-books I can check out? Maybe we should all come back here tomorrow for ANOTHER annoucement! :)

Blog Post :: Embrace The Apockylypse feature

Happy Sunday everyone! I just wanted to quickly pop in and share that I was featured over at Embrace The Apockylypse as this month's Reader Spotlight.  A once a month feature that allows where blog mistress Pocky shines the spotlight on one of her readers that also keeps her motivated every day (awww!).  It's a fun and creatively inspiring blog that you should add to your list of regular blog reads.   Thanks Pocky!

Lotus Flower Art from Easy Canvas Prints

My inspiration wall continues to grow. My latest piece is actually one of my own. I was approached by the nice folks at Easy Canvas Prints about having one of my images set to canvas and share with you all what I thought of the outcome.  I knew just the photo I wanted to use.  Click images for a closer look.

This photo of a lotus flower is one of my favorite photographs. I took this a couple of years ago when I went to Wave Hill Gardens in Riverdale, NY. I love how the colors look.  I always thought the center of the flower looked like a flame.

This is a great service and I would definitely consider coming back to have more of my photos put to canvas. You should check them out! Want to see some more examples of the amazing work Easy Canvas Prints has done? Check out Ashley's and Kristy's artwork!

 
 

Pretty Gift Wrap Tutorial

One of my favorite sites to window shop, Decorative Country Living, has posted a How To Wrap Gifts Stylishly tutorial.  Pretty pretty!

 
 
How sweet! Definitely should be applied for gifts going to adults.  I don't think little kids can appreciate quality and work going into gift wrapping like this, they just wanna get to the goods!

 

MarKhed Design

Since I've been home, I have spent a lot of time going through my Etsy Favorite Shops.  I can't remember how I learned about MarKhed Design from Montreal, Quebec, Canada but I remember it was seeing this necklace that caught my attention.

There is definitely a lot more to this shop than hand cut and soldered jewelry.  You'll find beaded pieces with precious stones and wire work.  But the silhouette pendants are definitely my favorite to check out.

Happy Monday with The Dainty Squid!

Ok so I'm forcing myself to embrace today.  I continue to recover at a snails pace.  Yesterday I felt pretty crummy, the day before that I was better.  Today, so far so good.  I still continue to ache in my chest and shoulders because I have not had a decent night sleep since before the operation.  There have been nights where I couldn't even sleep in my own bed because it was too uncomfortable. I also have a cough that won't go away and you can only imagine how much my chest hurts when I cough. 

But enough negativity! I was just admiring the pouches from The Dainty Squid with a taste of Fall: 

I absolutely love her blog. I've never seen anyone embrace color and funky patterns the way Kaylah does.  I always enjoy checking out her antique finds and her kooky cats. :)

Blogs & Coffee

When I finally have an office/workspace to call my own, I plan to have Jen Ramos Blogs & Coffee print hanging on my wall.  She has just released it in a new color.

Of course I would still be very happy with the original too. :)

Seriously, there hasn't been a sign that reflects me more perfectly than this.  You can check out more of her amazing work at MadeByGirl.

Cool Kids Support Local

Ok so it's been a few years since I've been referred to as a kid, but it's not gonna stop me from participating in this Summer Challenge from the adorable blog Cute Stew.

It's true, sometimes I go more for convenience rather than helping support the little guy although ever since I started selling my own jewelry, I have become more aware about supporting local businesses. This challenge will give me an extra push and Melly Kay is always looking for more folks to participate.

Food Pr0n

There was an intense discussion in my Facebook recently about the difference between Macaroons and Macarons (sounds intense I know!) and someone left a link to TasteSpotting.  Warning: This is an image heavy site so it may take a while to load or you may need to hit that refresh button.  But when it loads, wow!

One of these things is not like the other....I had to throw some veggies in there so I wouldn't feel too guilty. Plus, I love asparagus and they do look delicious.  From what I gather, this is a website that displays AMAZING food photography and links back to the source website or blog.  Great way to find new reading material and spend more time on the internet. 

Lisa sParks

Do you know who I'm loving? Lisa sParks from the ever so charming blog, Curious Girl.  I follow her on Flickr and I simply love her photos.  They conjure up a feeling of a subtle kind of happiness. The feeling of getting carried away in a daydream before you snap out of it.

*I need to get one of these tiny Buddhas*

Fruit Loops are probably my most favorite cereal EVER! However, the Target brand Fruit Loops taste exactly like the FL's I had growing up, because it doesn't quite taste the same anymore. Am I the only one that thinks this? 

Yes please! =D

Check out more of her shots on her Flickr.

Clean! Need to be clean!!!

My latest Monday night to do activity is watching Hoarders on A&E.  It's horrible! It's exploiting other people's illnesses, but it's like a car-wreck, you HAVE to watch! It troubles me that there are enough people living like this for them to base a weekly television program on it. 

I'm not a neat freak but I do like order and organization. Did you know there is a Flickr Group called Organization Is For Squares? Look how pretty...

Cube shelves seem to be quite popular. I love them too. Too bad I've been trying to convince my boyfriend that maybe we should get something like this but he's against it. I don't get it. =/

Photo credits
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mariah_demarco/3332163229
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cropwithanna/4279836430
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimhascats/3668494723/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chezlarsson/3219761783

Free calendar for the new year

How about starting 2010 with a pretty freebie calendar from Yasmine Surovec? The dates are blank which means you to use again and again.

Here is my 365 in 2010 picture for today

I am feeling slightly better today. Thanks for the well wishes. I expect to feel even better tomorrow. It was so sad. My boyfriend made a kick-ass dinner last night, it was Mahi Mahi with cut up peppers and onions mixed with some hot sauce, I felt the hot sauce but I couldn't taste anything. :( It looked really good though. He assured me that it was easy to make and he'll do it again for me real soon. Next time I'll take a picture of it because it really looked good!

New Look for A Tiny Fig

Have you seen it? The Tiny Fig has had a makeover and just when you thought it couldn't get any cuter...

  Kawaii!!!!!

Check it out! You might even see a familiar face under the "In Action" tab modeling a birdie necklace, who is that kooky four-eyed beauty? hee hee!

Connie has worked very hard reorganizing the site to make shopping more efficient and fun.  And don't forget to check out her blog.

Giveaway at Upstate Fancy

Is Upstate Fancy part of your daily reads? If it isn't, it should be because not only has Jen release her 2009 Handmade Holiday Gift Guide, she is also having an amazing giveaway to treat yourself to after you have treated everyone else you life.  Here is a taste of what you can win:

  

WHOA!!!! Head on over and enter today!

Pulp Sushi on Ambient Girl

Check out an interview with me posted on Ambient Girl Designs, thank you Nicola!! You can check out her blog by clicking the button below.

There is also still time to enter to win my Mushroom necklace, you have until this Friday, the 13th!

Inki Handmade

Recently, Inki Handmade hosted a giveaway and by luck, I won!   It was a $20 gift certificate in their Etsy shop, so here are my picks. Two sets of notecards....

I was drawn to this design because it looks like the glasses I wear. 

Future Pulp Sushi customers may find one included with their order. ;)

Inki has more than just sweet cards.  Check out her beautiful clutches...

Spooky Treats

Everyone's favorite month has arrived and I have been dying to show these images from Amy Atlas Events....

My sweet tooth is aching, how about you?

Looks like Paper Chick had the same idea today. :)

Adorable

Had a wonderful time at Rust Riot yesterday. I'm still recovering. I will post a full report tomorrow. In the meantime...

I saw this on thatgirlallie.com and had to share.   I can only imagine how they taste but it would be so hard to bite into one of these beauties.  It definitely puts me in the mood for Fall, the season of changes, and change is always good no matter how you look at it.

Happy Anniversary Indie Fixx!

Today Indie Fixx is 3 years old. The wonderful blog that brings us goodies like Feed Your Soul and She's Crafty, would like to give something to YOU!

Jen has FOUR amazing giveaways going on until August 20th.  I'm gonna get in on this myself *fingerscrossed*.  Congratulations!!