Holiday RAOK

For the last few years I've participated in a 'Random Act of Kindness' (RAOK) gift exchange with my gals at tPF (The Purse Blog - peep my links for more info). It's such fun that it's started creeping into my general holiday fun.

This year, a friend sent me a link to a scarf drive mentioned on the SFGate website. I decided I'd like to participate! I've been crocheting up a storm this season - making lots of presents for my friends and family. I stayed up very late and made a Christmas colored scarf to give to them. I dropped it off today. Hope it keeps someone feeling warm and toasty!

Ho-Ho-Ho!

Christmas Wreath!

photo, originally uploaded by A-T-G.

I've spent much of my Holiday making presents for friends and family. This year was a wreath year. This one is my very first! I made it for my sister-in-law. My Mom and Mother-in-Law got one as well!

Of course, in the mad dash of Christmas prep and shipping, I neglected to take pictures of the other two! Oops.

Still, it's been a fun and exhausting project!

I hope they all love them! Merry Christmas!

My New Niece, Riley!

HIP_313975049.134682, originally uploaded by A-T-G.

Spent a week visiting my sister and meeting my new niece, Riley! I also managed to smooch on my niece, Emily and beat my pal, Chris at scrabble. Best visit ever!!

Lambertson Truex Bag Event At Tiffany

My gal at Tiffany invited me to peep the new collection of Lambertson Truex designed bags at the SF store. I arrived freakishly early - even though I left terribly late! My timing was such that I was the very first person to arrive at the store - nearly 15 minutes before the listed start time. The staff kindly let me in. Cocktail in hand (blackberry daiquiri) I met John Truex (thanks to the very kind store manager, Giles!). Mr. Truex gave me very kind compliments on my little vintage black bag (from one of the shops down my street, now closed), and walked me through the entire collection.



I tried on every bag there. They were yummy! I adore the hint of Tiffany Blue in each bag and fell in love with two of them. The main object of my obsession was already sold out - the reversible tote in silver/blue is gone (but, will return).


(I wish I could have snapped a few more pics but, the place was JUMPING!)

My SA told me that Lambertson Truex is doing ALL the leather goods for Tiffany now so, we let Mr. Truex make his way around the now arriving guests, and perused the rest of the new goods. I promptly discovered the most delicious studded gloves! They came home with me!




They signed my box!

The View!

The View!, originally uploaded by A-T-G.

Yikes! I've been slacking! Here's another pic from my "Destination D" trip - I stayed at the Disneyland Hotel in a newly swanked room. Here's my AWESOME view of the Neverland Pool.

Destination D Mainstage

Destination D Mainstage, originally uploaded by A-T-G.

So late September I made a jaunt to the D23 hosted "Destination D" event. It was held at the Disneyland Hotel!

I managed to score a sweet upgraded room - they're slowly renovating the towers and mine, the Dream tower, was the one that had been completed.

I didn't take a TON of pics but, I'll be uploading the ones that I DID take shortly.

Down on the Farm

Went to visit my Mum a few weeks ago. It wasn't a social visit but, we did manage to run out for a quick jaunt to a wonderful farm for veggies and other sundries.






North Carolina is so beautiful, I will have to get back out there for a real visit!

Printemps Scarf

Had a chance to pop into "H" with a pal of mine. I had NO thought of buying myself anything but, I just fell in LOVE with this one. It's a lovely addition an I am very much looking forward to cooler weather to bust this out in!

Costume Fun Time @ 'Con!

One of the highlights of any 'Con experience is the costume viewing! There were spectacular offerings to behold but, alas, I could not capture them all. Here are a few that I spied and snagged. Enjoy.

The Venture Bros. Villains:


Pacman Fever!


Domo:


Jesse!


Ken & Barbie ("Toy Story 3")


PUPPETS!

Thanks For Stopping By!

Every year friends and fans swing by our booth to say "howdy!". I TRY to take a pic of everyone but, this year was so dang busy, I just couldn't keep up! So to everyone who came over, "THANKS!!" and sorry I didn't get your picture.


The Skelly's

SILVERMAN!

Jen & Laura

Killer Chiodo!

Steve Purcell

Kynt & Vyxen

Barenaked ED!

Karen, Victoria, & Sean

Ronnie Del Carmen!

...and many others! Hope you guys had a great time @ 'Con!

Comic-Con: The Madness Continues

The week is a bit of a blur now. We were all very, very busy!





Thursday was a day full of frenzy with pockets of quiet. Friday was a non-stop extravaganza! I was barely able to grab my camera for a few snaps. Last year I could document everything! This year? HA! Too busy try to keep up with everyone to take pictures. I did grab a couple!






One of the best parts of 'Con this year? Jeff got interviewed TWICE!



Also this year? We gotz commissions! Oh yeah! (here are a few of my favorites)





After spending our days swimming in a sea of humanity, our nights were spent stuffing our faces and laughing with friends. I, of course, was busily engaging in those activities and neglected to snap any pictures. Trust me, we had a wonderful time!