Monthly Archives: February 2009
I was reading one of my favorite blogs, BookNinja, and discovered that I can become a superhero! Really, I can! See below for proof! I was torn between the light saber-like whip and the nun chucks. I went with the … Continue reading
Kim Werker is a crochet and community queen. The founder of CrochetMe.com, Kim has written four books about the subject of crocheting – and promises me it’s not from Grandma’s anymore. (My Grandma did make a mean doily, though!) Kim … Continue reading
This week’s 140 interview is with Spokane, Washington-based humorist and writer Terry Bain. He likes writing books, making t-shirts and eating bacon. Aah, the simple pleasures in life. He’s also the writer of two books, You are a Dog and … Continue reading
Last night, the designers paired up to create a two-look collection to complement the L’Oreal Paris spring 2009 looks. The winning looks would be featured in a promotion at Shoppers Drug Marts across the country. While the team challenge was … Continue reading
Tonight was the designers’ first team challenge, as they had to work in pairs to create day and night looks for a L’Oreal Paris Spring 2009 campaign. (If these designers learned anything from Project Runway, it would be that seamlessness … Continue reading
var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(234,361,594464,”http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css”)}catch(ex){}}() I’ve been writing a lot about David Beckham’s announcement about his desire to stay at AC Milan over at Beckham Groupie. David made the argument that this decision is all about – and only about … Continue reading
Has Twitter completely warped your sense of time? BookExpo Canada was cancelled on Monday, and immediately after, quite a few people were twittering about what this meant for the book community and what sort of event should emerge from it’s … Continue reading
RT @mdash: Vintage Pelican book covers. See evolution of design and typography from the 30s to the 70s. http://bit.ly/E80j (via @doshdosh) # @mitchjoel on the future of the book industry and #bookcampto http://tinyurl.com/acuacq # @mdash @hughmcguire #bookcamp toronto is June … Continue reading
This week’s Twitter interview is with YA author Melissa Walker. Melissa is the author of the successful Violet trilogy, about a small town girl who gets scouted to work as a model in the big city of New York. The … Continue reading
Superexcited for a yummy Winterlicious meal with my bookclub gals tonight! # TV tangent: I think I’m addicted to PROJECT RUNWAY CANADA. My episode recap from last night here: http://tinyurl.com/ac6v72 # What sort of sessions would you want to see … Continue reading
