GW Bridge & Craftacular Times

I've got to thank Malaika for inviting me to ride over the George Washington Bridge to make my Spoked competition map look good. As of tonight, I'm the only competitor who took it to the Dirty Jersey level. 

That's my hot pink line jutting out to the left at the top of the island.

Me and Malaika did not get the memo that everyone on the GW Bridge would be fully decked out in spandex effects. But we still enjoyed the weather and had a nice time. 

We went to this little park on the New Jersey side and sat on historic artifacts. 

We rode back over the bridge, had lunch at the Boat Basin Cafe, which was pleasantly affordable, then almost went to the big make-up tradeshow but it was sold out, so we just headed to the BUST Craftacular.  

We bought some treats and I shopped Brooklyn Charm. 

Then we headed to our own homes for serious afternoon naps. Good Lady Biker times. Thanks for hanging with me! 

BUST Craftacular- What did I buy?

I'm happy to say that I can't show everything I got because some things are gifts for others- Others who may read this blog! Secrets!  

I'm also happy that a fair portion of the money I spent was on things for my cute husband. 


New do-rag with fancy gold buttons.

Yes, that's a nightgown. Ultra-vintage burn-out from being burned-the-hell out with oldness.
In Arkansas I've got my eye out for cute, large vintage sleep-shirts.



I overslept really bad and Emily "meditated" so deeply on the train she missed the stop, so we barely made the goodie-bag cut. It's kind of not even about the insides of the goodie bag, but the awesome Blue Q brand tote bag that they give you. I love and still very often carry the Blue Q shopping tote we got last year. Bonnie is checking my stuff out.


I was paralyzed and enchanted by the cuteness of this necklace.

It's my most favorite purchase for Cute at a Low Price.

Big Surprise! An adorable asian girl made this hat.

It was on Sale, still kind-of pricey, but it's built like a fucking tank. I am walking around in my life right now looking for hats that aren't beanies. I am also trying to grow out enough hair to peek out of these hats.

The 2 shirts on the right are for Matt. The bunnies are for me - I think I can wear them to work under a vest or sweater or sweatervest.

This booth let me down because there weren't any or many new styles from last year and their booth was little and their little kids selection was really weak. I didn't find the goldmine of t-shirts I was looking for this year.

There were repetitive: Tiny harmonica necklaces and jewelry with teeth and necklaces made out of old watch parts.

I also can't show any paper goods purchased, in case I might mail one to you someday. I've had a penpal for 25 years, you know.

Amy Sedaris Loot:

She and her helper agreed that I picked all the best stuff. Jesus pill case, lighters, bonnet, "Kick 'Em Donks" pencil.

I wear a shower cap several times a week in part with my minimalist hair-washing schedule and this bonnet will be cute in my rotation.

Wednesday Me and Emily will be seeing her for the 5th and final time of her Simple Times book tour. I'm a little sad it's over and I hope she doesn't think I'm trouble.

Simple Times Bonnet for Shut Ins.





I have the means to find out who made all of these items if anyone is in need of something specific. I could whisper it in  your email ear... 

Happy Fall...Already!

2 of my favorite things in the world are happening this fall. Wait - THREE of my Favorite Things in the WORLD are happening, and December is already on fire!

Amy Sedaris's new book Simple Times is coming out this fall and her book tour has 3 New York City events.

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I am fully available and getting there super early for all of these New York City events.

Here's Amy signing the first thing I ever got her to sign. Now I've lost count. She said I had cute hair. I'm so in love with her.


Here's the whole tour schedule as of July 28th:

November 4: New York, NY. Barnes & Noble, Union Square, 7:00 pm
November 5: Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia Free Library, Central Library, 7:30 pm
November 8: Washington, DC. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 7:00 pm
November 9: Atlanta, GA. Margaret Mitchell House, 6:00 pm
November 10: Raleigh, NC. Quail Ridge Books, 7:30 pm
November 11: Durham, NC. Regulator Bookshop, 7:00 pm
November 12: Asheville, NC. Malaprop’s, time TBD
November 13: Chicago, IL. Borders, N. Michigan Ave., 2:00 pm
November 15: San Francisco, CA. City Arts & Lectures, Herbst Theatre, 8:00 pm
November 16: Santa Cruz, CA. Book Shop Santa Cruz, 7:00 pm
November 17: Menlo Park, CA. Kepler’s, 7:30 pm
November 21: Milwaukee, WI. Next Chapter Bookshop/Turner Hall Ballroom, time TBD
November 30: Boston, MA. Brookline Booksmith/Coolidge Corner Theater, 6:00 pm
December 2: New York, NY. Borders, Columbus Circle, 7:00 pm
December 12: New York, NY. BUST Holiday Craftacular, Metropolitan Pavilion

I already emailed my North Carolina homegirls and told them to mark their calendars. If I was still in the area, I would definitely be going to the Durham and Raleigh events.

Favorite thing #2 is The BUST Magazine Holiday Craftacular. I spend a reckless amount of money at this thing. My friend Emily is hard enough to go with me, because to be my date- you've got to be in line around 7am. I will not fail to get that goody bag! Go hard or don't even go! -is my motto. I bought my Amy Sedaris Granny Panties there. This Sarah Palin Pair... Family Heirlooms for sure!


Favorite thing #3 is Peaches. Peaches is bring her one-woman rendition of Jesus Christ Superstar: Peaches Christ Superstar to the U.S.A! She's Jesus, she's Mary, she's Everything! Tickets went on pre-sale for fan club/email subscribers on Thursday and yes, I had completed the transaction by lunchtime.

This is when I saw Peaches on her "Impeach my Bush" tour in Norfolk, VA.


Peaches Christ & The BUST Craftacular are all in one amazing weekend in December. I can't wait to rock this FALL!

I've been living "Summer of Cheap" but someone just told me summer is almost over. What?! I am going to need a theme for the fall and suspect it's going to be craft-related. But I also think I'm going to be out & about way too much to do any actual crafts myself.