Storefront Feature: { cotton }

Part of why I love the retail side of this business is getting to know the store owners and seeing how they represent themselves online, since I haven't physically been to most of the shops.

So starting now, I'm going to start featuring some of these stores and store owners - giving you a little snapshot of the brick and mortar shop and the people who run it.

I'm starting with one that I think has one of the most beautifully put-together websites and photographs out there: Cotton located in Laguna Beach, California. I met Mindy at the National Stationery Show and am thrilled to be represented in her new shop - because her store looks just beautiful and because Mindy is such a lovely person herself!

I can't wait to visit someday! But until then, I'll drool over these photographs.

[photographs by Trever Hoehne for cotton]

NYC Marathon 2007

Yesterday was one of my very favorite days of the year in New York City. The NYC Marathon. I love and thrive off of the energy out there - of those pounding the pavement and of those watching, cheering, high-fiving anyone who's up for it. It's an incredible feat - for first-timers and many-timers alike - and still gets me choked up year after year.

It was especially meaningful yesterday because my dear friends Lizzy and Jenny ran their first marathon! It was thrilling be able to see them at our corner in Brooklyn - and then to jump in at mile 20, along with Lizzy's sister, and run the last 6.2 with Lizzy. I felt like a complete poser - but was happy to be playing the role of team support.

Problem is, I've got the bug now. It's been three years since I ran the 26.2 in NYC myself and now I want it again. Next year - game on!

Congratulations Lizzy & Jenny!! You did it!!!!!

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Updating the website with some new photos... this is a good Friday one.

Have a good weekend.

Fridays with John: Hi there. (And 6,454,770 people can't be wrong.)

Every blog seems to have a voice--and just like the real world--when 2 people speak at once there can be some confusion. That's why I'll only be here on Fridays and my contributions (and voice) will hopefully be distinct enough to add variety, but not clutter. Before joining L&H full-time, I worked in advertising for 5 years, so some of my posts may head in that direction. You may also see me talk about: music, bikes (ask Liz to tell you about my collection), Kingsley, small business accounting (I'm getting there), why I speak Swedish, and where to get the best burger in NYC.

My first post will take you back about 15 years to the world of--believe it or not--Barney and Friends, with a 2007 twist made possible by YouTube and a 17-year old rapper named Soulja Boy whose song was atop the Billboard Charts for 7 weeks in a row (it just fell to #2 today). It's a most unlikely, but entertaining, pairing that's been viewed over 6 million times:



Intrepid video editors (with freetime aplenty) have done the same with SpongeBob, Dora, the Lion King and Pooh.

That's all for today. See you next week.

Our Calendar on decor8

Our letterpressed calendar was posted on decor8's calendar round up. Hooray! We're thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful collection. See the rest here - and don't delay on ordering. Creative Thursday's is already sold out:(

Update! Creative Thursday is not sold out! Marisa told me she had only posted ten of her 35 initially - which all sold out. But she has the rest up on her Etsy shop now. I've already ordered mine because they are flying! Get yours here.

Fridays With John

I saw this recently and sent it to John because it made me think of him. Nice huh? Well, now I think I may have to put all his internet tinkering to some use on this blog. It's a bit of a departure for me to do this - since the content will inevitably be different - but since we're now a business team, I figured it would only be right for the Linda & Harriett blog to have his voice as well.

So starting tomorrow, we are going to feature Fridays With John. John is without a doubt the most resourceful person I know - online. And that's not really a stab - it's just true. He's the master of web content. There's not a show he can't get tickets for, an ebay auction he can't win, or a hilarious YouTube video he hasn't seen. And you'll get your first taste tomorrow. Should be fun.

Black Vodka + OJ = GREEN

Okay - last post about black vodka - swear. I had to follow up on yesterday's post though! You'll notice the glass on the left is separated - the oj on the bottom, the black vodka on top (with a black licorice straw!). The glass on the right has been mixed - and it is green!! It was like a mad scientist experiment. And made the coolest, most goulish drinks.