1.Betabrand Cornucopia Bag: Check out this redonkulously cool Farmers Market Backpack! The geniuses at Betabrand sent me one of these bio-fabulous bags and I must say – it’s damn useful. Back in my NYC food shopping days I would have killed a carrot for one of nifty veggie toters. This bag is better than Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. And speaking of chambers, inner pockets galore keep your treasured foodie delights separate and secure. There’s even a wee pocket for cash-o-la. Two thumbs up Betabrand.
PS. That gorgeous woman in the picture is my little sis!
2. Viva Las Vegans: Many moons ago, I visited Las Vegas while burning a trail through the South on a gambling and fast-food fueled roadtrip. It was messy. My luck ran out and so did my green (and I don’t mean juice). I swore off the place, until now! Turns out at least one casino is wising up and offering vegan options. Next time you’re in Sin City check it out. Maybe that slutty lady luck will be on your veggie fueled side.
3. The Tea House: If Vegas isn’t your scene, then trot on over to my happy place, New Mexico. I nearly moved to Santa Fe in 2004 and I visit there every year. In fact, I think I got married on a mountain in Taos once. But that’s another story for another time. Oh, and let’s keep that between us, shall we? Back to SF. If you love tea as much as I do, check out The Tea House of Canyon road. The food, wine, beer, colorful locals and south west flare are soul soothingly sexy.
4. Peaceful Posters: It’s never too early to plan a trip to Woodstock, NY for the Woodstock Film Festival! This is hands down one of my most favorite times of year. The town is a non-stop super disco of cinema, stars and soirees. Did I mention that the fall foliage will blow your mind? The 2010 Film Fest poster‘s peace-powered design makes me swoon. Join me and pick one up, ’cause nonprofit arts organizations need our support. It’s good karma!
5.The Daily Love: What could be more perfect for my love list than a website that sends you daily love notes? Kipp Mastin created The Daily Love website after embarking on a personal journey to discover how to manifest his best potential. As he researched others who have shared a similar goal throughout history, he discovered a plethora of inspiring quotes. If you want a daily love boost each morning, be sure to sign up!
6. Grace Potter and The Nocturnals: Ok, I’ve always wanted to say what I’m about to say… Ladies, grab your crotch! Grace’s music makes me feel like a total ass kicking rockstar super wench with fiery hair and an intoxicating growl. Lately I’ve been adding a dose of lip sinking and air guitar (air drumming tambien) to my daily regime. Hello liberation, it’s me Kris, Rrrrr! Their latest album rocks but I must say, I am partial to “This is Somewhere”. Jam on sister sledge!
7. Vertigo: When you’re done spinning with saucy sexuality thanks to Grace and the gang, check out the Vertigo thread on my Facebook fan page. I get vertigo from time to time and when I put it out to my peeps damn did the comments and advice pour in. You people are wicked smart! So many of the recommendations helped me. Sooo if you’re an occasional dizzy blond like moi click here and read baby read.
Last week I launched my Love List series. Well, amen, hipshake, cause sooo many people wrote their own and tweeted and FB’d it. There’s even a Love List group on myCSL (go join it hot pants). Love Lists heal. They are fun and funky and free. Love Lists remind you that life is deliciously sweet, like a big drippy emotional ice cream cone (sans the glycemic spike). Tune in every Wednesday for my new list and please share the love. Meaning: Write your list! Hey, speaking of sharing, why not tap on that cute little share button at the end of this blog post? Spread the Love through the cyber soup!
1.I love taking pictures of Lola wearing hats. This week I didn’t have a hat so she’s wearing my bra. I think she looks like an old fashioned pilot, don’t you? Like Amelia Earhart. A hint about pet photography: hold a treat at the edge of the lens. I think she secretly loves our shoots because I’m like a walking cookie jar.
2. Earth Cafe raw cheesecake. OMG. These awesome folks sent us a few samples some months back and Corinne and I fastened our seatbelts, donned bibs and went to town. When I was a dairy guzzler I loved me some rich and creamy cheesecake. Now as a mostly raw vegan I can visit my ole friend again. Hi cheesecake, it’s me Kris, welcome home!
3. Flea Markets. Last weekend we went to the Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market near my folk’s house in CT. This flea is not to be missed. I got a silver cocktail dress from the sixties and this awesomely ugly Mt. Rushmore lamp (which used to be a whiskey bottle). What could be better? Answer: nothing. Wondering how I took these pictures? Check out #4.
4. Hipstamatic’s hot iphone camera app. Corinne turned me onto it. She uses it on her blog all the time. It makes your snaps look like sexy, distressed art. Ps. In addition to being our blog editor and my everything, Corinne is an awesome writer. You might really like her blog too. :)
5. Speaking of awesome blogs, um, yeah, we love Susannah Conway. She’s a rockin’ creative goddess with some juicy e-courses that will shake up your photo-journaling world. Unravel with Susannah and you just might tap into some immense joy.
6. The new Klean Kanteen wide insulated sippy-wonder. Purrrfect for my tea breaks. They keep your bev so hot you might need protective hand gear. Love ‘em. Thanks Kleen Kanteen!
7. Gasland. This documentary is not to be missed. It opened my eyes about the use of fracking in the natural gas industry. You don’t want this to happen to a town near you folks. Me and the hubs are getting active about protecting the Catskills (NY’s water supply – ours too!). You might want to as well. Love this film. Hate fracking.
8. Daily Juice. I miss Austin and sure as heck hope to go back during my book tour. When in the great city that likes to keep it “weird” we always head to Daily Juice. Put it on your radar and swing by if you’re in the area. Your cells will thank ya’ll. Yee haw!
9. Spiritual jewels by Satya. I just love this store. I feel like their earrings bring me one step closer to enlightenment.
10. Listening to old records. I have an amazing collection thanks to a dear family member that passed away. I can no longer speak to him but the music plays on…
What’s on your Love List?
Peace and hearts,
Kris
PS- My girl Rory Freedman inspired me and a whole lotta readers to kick the TV habit this week in her blog! Join the “No TV for 30 Days” challenge with me on Twitter by using the #NoTVfor30Days hashtag. Tubes off, brains and spirits on.
A Love List is a reminder of glass half-full/brimming over living and lusciousness. Love Lists tap you on the shoulder when you get lost or slip into darkness. Because life is too sweet to be bitter and sometimes you need the universe to whisper in your ear, “Hey, there’s lots of beauty and majesty out there, lots of things you adore, so why the sourpuss?”
You can write a Love List any time. You can write one on a receipt, a napkin, or in your journal. I usually keep my Love List short and oh so sugary sweet. Ten is my favorite number so I write ten things I love. They don’t have to be serious; they can be fun and whimsical. Your Love List can be full of “stuff” or full of feelings.
I’ll be honest, I sorta abandoned this magical habit recently. I guess life got busy and I forgot. Then a fairy rock n’ roll angel named Gala Darling reminded to me to hook into my muse. Her “Things I Love Thursdays” are delicious and I really look forward to them. Duh! Hellooo KC and the sunshine band! What about your listy list? (Yes, I am talking to myself publicly).
So in honor of LOVE and fun and all things groovy and Gala, I’m gonna start a little tradition here. Every Wednesday you will get a new Love List from moi. I sure hope they make you smile and I hope you get inspired to start your own. Make them juicy. Make them spicy red-hot. Make them giggly and make them full of fire and well, love!
1. 1963 Airstream Globetrotters. I adore tin can trailers. We’re looking for one to convert into a guest room or office or martini lounge (yeah, I’m not pH balanced all the time!). We saw one on the side of the road last week. It was donated to Kate’s Lazy Meadow by some “Tranny Witches”. Sheesh, why don’t I know any Tranny Witches! P.S. Kate’s is the grooviest motel ever, owned by Kate Pierson of the B-52’s.
2. This Vegan Recipe Finder iPhone app created by our buds at VegNews and VegWeb. The handy app features more than 13,000 vegan recipes, mouthwatering photos, an easy-to-use search tool, a shopping list, a recipe box, and more!
3. These amazing vegan ballet flats made from old televisions! They are chic and comfortable. Very Jackie. Thank you, Elizabeth Olsen.
4. My home office make-over complete with new chandelier made from white lotuses. We bought it at Nectar, a spiritual-tastic store in High Falls. I shopped big time. It was one of those credit card therapy days.
5. Intensati DVD. You’ll sweat, affirm, uplift (ass included), shout, pray and feel soooo good when you’re done.
6. Um, yeah, Eric from True Blood. If I wasn’t married and he wasn’t a dead and dangerous Viking… (Ok, secret time, tell no one. I sorta want him to bite me).
7. This TED talk: Can We Eat to Starve Cancer? by William Li. I love William Li almost as much I as love Eric from True Blood (note: I do not want William Li to bite me). William needs to take it a wee bit further though…it’s not just about what you add, it’s also about what you REMOVE. This talk is a great start though, if I do so say myself!
8. Cruising through some of my old photography and remembering that I had a different career and a photo studio in NYC. I miss shooting for muse and art. Been shooting vegetables for too long. Boring.
10. Larry & Luna’s Coconut Bliss popsicles. I don’t eat much sugar but when I do, don’t let me catch you in my freezer! Those magical pops are all mine. It’s for your own safety. I’m like a Zoo animal. P.S. I hate Zoos.
