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Here's a photo of my new Panda Face Ring, a recent purchase from a fellow etsy seller, featuring the Murray. He tried to eat the ring a couple of times when I placed it in front of him -- I bet he thinks everything we have belongs to him.
Panda Face Ring available on etsy, by Steppie:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29253966
Outtakes from Murray and Panda Face Ring photo session:
On most Wednesdays, I make a pilgrimage to the Civic Center area to visit my favorite Waffle Man. It's authentic Belgium waffles, FRESHLY made with love by wonderful man inside of a most adorable truck/bus! Airy yet dense -- sweet -- heavenly! Stop by if you're ever in the area -- your tummy will be grateful!
I heart the Waffle Man:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/waffle-mania-truck-san-francisco
Now that I have about 52 items for sale on etsy, I've decided to to list new items 3-5 times weekly instead of daily. I need time to work on new items and have a couple of themed ideas and custom orders on the to-do list. I also need to get the word out about my site with some "community outreach" and posting flyers.
Anyway, I made a super bling bling cocktail ring this week that I'm excited about -- Kelly Ring: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28934852. It so (h)uge (as the Donald would say) but I love it! Not sure why I'm so fascinated by large rings... since I used to like more delicate stuff, and I've got tinny hands (ring size 3.5-5). I heard someone say once that: "It takes a large person to pull off a big ring." Oh well, I love it because it's fun to wear!
I made and listed this ring in the same day. The bf's reaction to it is: "It's huge!" To which I replied: "Yes, you may kiss my ring!" Hee hee hee! I'm going to make a version for myself in a smaller size later and rock it at yoga and or the farmers market. "Paper airplanes" by MIA played on my ipod, usually on shuffle, as I worked on the ring, and I started singing to myself: "All I wanna do is, bling bling bling, and take your money!" Such a fun ring for my silly mood. ;)
I'm remember how a friend of mine suggested a year ago that I should blog about teas and chocolate; since I'm a connoisseur and have a kitchen drawer full of teas (seriously)! So, here's my first review of a new Parisian chocolat that I bought from Whole Paycheck (Whole Foods) just the other day:
Michel Cluizel Noir au Cafe dark chocolate bar:
http://www.chocolatetradingco.com/magazine.asp?section=42&id=109
I adore dark chocolate for it's subtitle bitterness, and it's even better when there is coffee added into the equation! However, this bar is rather disappointing. Even though it smells lovely and has good texture, the flavor is just not quite right. I didn't taste the coffee very much and it's a lot more bitter than what I would expect from a 60% cocoa dark. Michel Cluizel Noir au Cafe gets a 2.5 stars (out of 5) from me.
For a better use of your chocolate funds, check out Mo's Milk Chocolate Bacon Bar, by vosges chocolate; also available at whole paycheck for the same price ($5.99):
http://www.vosgeschocolate.com/product/bacon_exotic_candy_bar
Ooo, I just noticed that vosges chocolate recently lauched a dark version of the bacon bar -- how exciting!
http://www.vosgeschocolate.com/product/mos_dark_chocolate_bacon_bar/bacon_and_chocolate
I must try it soon and will report back! I love bacon -- it tastes good with everything! I even bought a button (gave it to the bf) at the SF Renegade Craft Fair a couple of weeks ago that reads: "I love you more than bacon".
In honor of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" releasing on IMAX today (and Leos everywhere), I designed the "Minerva Necklace": http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28552473; named after Professor Minerva McGonagall, Head of the House of Gryffindor, from the Harry Potter Series.
Being the geek that I am, I gathered the bf and two of our closest friends for the first showing of the movie when it opened at 12:01 AM on 07.15.09. It's the first time that I attended a midnight showing of a newly released movie, and it was well worth the wait (people started lined up at 7 PM or earlier)! Even though a major key part of the novel is cut out of the movie, it has impressive cinematography, stunning special effects, and a good script. It's my favorite movie version of the books so far; a position previously held by movie #3, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" (because I love Gary Oldman portrayal of Sirius Black).
Anyway, the inspiration for "Minerva Necklace" comes from the adorable sterling silver lion charm in the center. As soon as I found the charm, I knew that I had to make something Harry Potter and or Leo related with it. The gold filled frame is suppose to symbolize a shield, and I made it with hammered 18 gauge gold filled wire, and then wrapped with 24 gauge gold filled wire. I also hammered the gold filled ring on top of the frame to represent a Quidditch goal post, and added the carnelian beads to represent colors from the House of Gryffindor. I enjoyed making this necklace, and I will be sporting my own version of this necklace when we go see Harry Potter again on IMAX! Hooray!
The "Poladroid Project" is freeware that converts your digital pix into Polaroid-like high res photos (you can shake it if you like, but not suppose to with the real thing) -- it's been my new obsession for the past week! This thing deserves the "fully awesome" award of the year! Download your copy here:
http://www.poladroid.net/index.php
Be warned: you will have so much fun that you might be tempted to convert all your digital pix! You will be seen a lot of my photos in faux-Polaroid format from here on... at least until I get sick of it, but that might never happen. ;) Above is a sample of my current favorite photo of the Murray, our six-toed tabby cat, striking a pose. I heart poladroid!
Enjoy, jz
PS. Here's a tune to play along with your new hobby: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvIw5ZqC1ms
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