Caroline on Crack T-Shirt Shop Shopcast powered by ThisNext Since three’s the magic number, I thought I’d go big with this 3rd blogiversary by making CoC t-shirts and such for the occasion. Yeah, it felt weird at first, and vain, making T-shirts with my name on it (flashbacked me to when I was running for…
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Destee-Nation Unknown: SoCal Bar T-Shirts
It probably wouldn’t surprise you to know that I have a small collection of bar t-shirts. There’s that raunchy Irish pub in San Luis Obispo, that lazy mai tai bar in Maui and that meh martini bar in West L.A. OK, it’s a very small collection but I just realized that I had it. And…
Today's Stream of Consciousness
Flickr Shot by dotsara OK, not the way I want to start a Monday but I’m soo bummed about George Carlin. It’s not like he was a close personal friend but he made me laugh and cringe and go, “Ooooooh.” And I loved him as Rufus in Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. May he rest…
This Weekend: You've Got the Right Stuff
MTV Music Videos MTV Shows Entertainment News Duude, lots going on this weekend and it’s going to be a hot one. What to do? What to do? BTW, I had to include the above New Kids on the Block video for this post. Hey, it’s about the summer. Friday, June 20 Taschen Warehouse Sale When…
50% Off Haircut: Floyd's in Venice Grand Opening
Flickr Shot of West L.A. Floyd’s Thanks to crackhead reader Emilia for this tip: Just in time for the warmer weather, you can now get a haircut at the new Floyd’s 99 Barbershop in Venice for half off the original price! We’re talking 50% off a cut that’s usually $24. This special is in celebration…
This Weekend: Lovin' Summer
Flickr Shot by dotsara Gosh, how I LOVE summer. All the fun things you can do only when it’s warm out, as this weekend looks like it’s going to be. Mmm, 80-degree weather. Unfortunately/fortunately I’ll be up in NorCal for some river rafting this weekend but you folks have fun! Friday, June 13 Free Hot…
This Weekend: I Enjoy Being a Girl
Since the Sex and the City movie is opening this weekend (woo!), I dedicate this weekend roundup to fine desserts and sample sales, and an art walk thrown in for good measure. Friday, May 30 Theodor Tea Tasting at Jin Patisserie Mmm, a tea tasting at fancy-schmancy Jin Patisserie. French tea taster Guillaume LeLeu, proprietor…
This Weekend: Steady as She Goes
This weekend there’s plenty going on: Venice Art Walk, Cuban Music Festival and that Cupcake Challenge that I’m doing. In case you still have lots of empty slots on your social calendar, here are the following. Friday, May 16 Planet Funk’s “Additional 50% Off Already Marked Down Items” Sale How does Planet Funk make a…
This Weekend: New, Improved and Mom-Free
I don’t know about you but my mom doesn’t live in town so I don’t have to worry about taking her out for brunch or anything. Just sent her flowers. This weekend is mine (I’ll be up in NorCal though). Friday, May 9 Kids in the Hall at the Orpheum Yes! There are still tickets…
This Weekend: Celebrate Outside
What are you up to this weekend? Friday, May 2 Grand Opening of the Americana at Brand in Glendale The mall that took $400 million and two years to make is finally opening tomorrow and shoppers rejoice. The first 300 customers into the new Urban Outfitters there get a free UO/Glendale tote. The first 200…
