Robin Shuster, the lovely lady who runs the 14th and U farmers market, says Cork Market, at 14th and S, will be open on Monday or Tuesday. She got this news straight from co-owner Diane Gross. Unfortunately by that time I’ll be out of town, home in Massachusetts for Thanksgiving, so dear readers, I’m relying on you. If you see that they’re open, please email me (with any of your first impressions about the place) and I’ll post about it right here. I am super excited for it to be open. I might attempt to live there, drinking wine, eating charcuterie and cheese. And in other news, this is the last weekend for the season of the 14th and U farmers market – so get your market fill because they won’t be back until May!
Lucy Actually and DC Striving… after-work date? Wine, cheese and meats – ahem, charcuterie – would make the perfect end to a busy day, no?
DC, well at least 14th street, is becoming so hip. Loves it!
I feel like I could run a marathon, learn to (finally!) speak Spanish fluently, perfect my cooking skills, buy a home, and turn thirty, flirty, and fabulous if I had that headband… right DF?
Too bad I missed the giveaway. Thanks anyway, Joanna, for the inspiration.
Hey-yo! My first giveaway is here! And I’m so excited! I’m so excited! I’m so… scared. (What if no one participates?)
Mrs. T – the Founder and Contributing Editor, Mrs-O.org – has a new book that launched on October 28. Can I just say… it’s awesome. Take a look:
Book Description:
Celebrated for her style and substance, Michelle Obama has transformed the role of first lady and become a 21st century icon, attracting attention from all over the world. The qualities so admired in her – intelligence, strength and charisma – radiate through her personal style, which has united accessibility with high-wattage glamour. The clothes, like the woman, feel both familiar and inspirational. Readily mixing high-end labels with more affordable brands, with a focus on craftsmanship and artistry, Mrs. O has elevated the notion of real value and ushered in a new era of “fashion democracy”.
Building on the success of Mrs-O.org – the Web site that chronicles Michelle Obama’s style – MRS. O: THE FACE OF FASHION DEMOCRACY takes a closer look at America’s modern style icon, featuring more than 120 photographs of the first lady and delving into the back story of her clothes and accessories. It also goes behind the scenes with interviews from her favorite designers, including Isabel Toledo, Jason Wu, Michael Kors, Maria Pinto, Peter Soronen and others.
Opening with a brief overview of Michelle Obama’s early years, the book goes on to provide rarely seen photos from behind-the-scenes on the presidential primary trail through the 2008 Democratic National Convention, the monumental events of election night, the inauguration and early chapters of life in the White House. The final chapter hears the opinions of Mrs. O’s adoring fans – giving the last word to the people.
Original photographs of Michelle Obama’s most iconic looks, along with commentary from fashion experts, top off this tactile visual feast. Woven together with sketches and illustration inspired by the first lady, the book reveals the story of a new era of American fashion.
Sound pretty awesome, right?
Well, Mrs. T is generously offering one reader of Mollytics (that’s you) a hardcover copy of her new book!
How to enter: Watch the YouTube clip (above) and write a comment about why you’re excited about the book/what you love about Michelle Obama’s fashion. Do you love her brains? Beauty? Her regal profile? Clothes? Her kickin’ necklace choices? Penchant for JCrew? Affinity for hamburgers? Her uber cool demeanor? I could, obviously, go on and on and on here… but that’s your job.
You have until 5:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, November 11, to enter. One winner will be picked by Random.org and announced on Thursday, November 12. Please leave an email address so I can contact you if you win. Otherwise I’ll be forced to keep the book all for myself. Sike. But still – leave an email address.
I can’t wait to read why you have Michelle Obama love… in the meantime, if you just can’t wait to try and win a copy, you can find the book at your local bookseller (always the best option… support local businesses!) and online sites, like Amazon.
I’ll leave you with one of my most favorite pictures of Michelle Obama.
Oh lord, I just cannot get enough. Totally hysterical. I think if anyone else did it, it wouldn’t have been half as funny. I love the way she moves during here “theme song.” I love the face, the hair, the outfit. I love it! Though I have to say, when Drew Barrymore guest starred as a foreign exchange student, Gigli, it was pretty spectacular as well… and I don’t care what that may or may not say about me. Mira:
What did I learn? I learned that I probably shouldn’t run a contest on my blog, since I just blog about my life and the things I like… no specific topic or subject mater. So it’s not like a ton of Wilco fans know to check out my blog.
And I’m okay with that.
Hmmm. Points take, past-Molly, but I’m going to give it another whirl now. I have more readers, more eFriends (thank you, Internets), a more universally exciting product to give away, and more promotion ideas. This giveaway, I’m hoping, will be decidedly different and way more successful.
Intrigued? I hope so. I’m super excited about it myself.
So be sure to check back tomorrow AM for more information. Happy Sundaying… and GO RAVENS!
I know I previously claimed that I don’t drink iced coffee in cold weather. I was pretty adamant about it, in fact. But I’m a liar. I do drink it in fall and wintry weather, and the older I get, the more I prefer my coffee strong and cold (like RP once said, is just the way she likes her mens). I’m getting off topic.
Lately, I’ve been trying to knock off my Caribou habit because it’s really just ridiculous how much dinero I spend there. One of the ways I’m trying to do this is to brew my own iced coffee at home. If I have the time, I make coffee-ice cubes… but usually I don’t have the patience to brew two pots of coffee. ‘CAUSE I’M LAZY, PEOPLE… THAT’S WHY. So I was surfin’ the Internets for some other ideas, and I came across Matt Yglesias’s suggestion, via the Internet Food Association (via Serious Eats):
What you need to do is fill a pitcher with a mixture of water and coffee (if you’re grinding your own, aim for a coarse grind) in a ratio of about 1 cup of coffee to about 4.5 cups of water. Stir it up to mix, and stick it in the fridge for, ideally, a 12 hour overnight brew. In the morning, strain the mixture. If your strainer isn’t fine-meshed enough (mine isn’t) you can supplement it with a paper coffee filter. Now you’ve got a delicious pitcher of coffee concentrate. Pour some over an ice cube and enjoy! Most authorities I’ve consulted actually suggest that you dilute the concentrate with some water or milk. I don’t, personally, find that to be necessary since the cold-brewing process leaves you with a coffee that’s all singing flavors and no acid and bitterness, but who am I to contradict the authorities if that’s how you prefer to drink it.
Yum. Sounds like it’ll hit the spot. I shall try it on Sunday… without milk. Milk is for losers and for people that can tolerate their lactose.
I feel like this Saturday Night Live character, “blogger” for bitchplease.com, at the moment:
… and for the record, I’m not proud of it. Here’s how we’re similar:
There’s a constant stream of coffee drinks on my desk. I can’t work without them.
I find myself muttering “Bitch, please” after practically every press call I get. (To myself, not out loud. That would be rude.)
Sometimes I look a bit of a mess when I come to work… on the days when I know I won’t have to “see” any “people” outside of work people. It’s 99.9% women where I work so it “doesn’t matter.” Just don’t tell my mom.
I’m a cardigan lover… I’ll admit it.
Sometimes, when I’m writing material for other audiences, I feel as corny as the bitch, please blogger. It’s a necessary part of my real job.
And yet still… my nails are always painted.
Oh well. ‘Tis the life of a blogger, eh?
BTW, I wish they didn’t get rid of Michaela Watkins, the actress that plays this character and others that I loved… including Hoda Kotb from the Today Show, from Saturday Night Live. I really liked her. Ahh well.
