Thanks Marlo!

My friend/mentor Marlo M told me about this site, stumbleupon.com, and I am hooked!

It's so cool, you sign up for free and then tell the site what you like and then once setup you hit stumble and it takes you to tons of cool sites!!

Here are just a few I have found:

http://www.curiosityshoppeonline.com
http://www.easyjapanese.org
http://www.bekindmovie.com/youtube.html
http://artpad.art.com/artpad/painter/
http://musicovery.com/index.php?ct=us
http://www.cookingbynumbers.com/frames.html
http://billychasen.com/clock/
http://www.capsuleinn.com/
http://www.jumpermovie.co.uk/

I could go on! Check it out and report back if you find a fun website.

On another note I may not blog until after Christmas... so have a happy and safe holiday season!!

2007 All Summed Up

I'm taking Regina's quiz!! You should as well, what else do you have to do? Come on... you're read my blog, you're life can't be that busy at this moment.

1. What did you do in 2007 that you'd never done before?
Went snowboarding and snowshoeing, started a new business, turned 30, celebrated being married for a year, went to Mexico, saw John Mayer in concert 4 times, did a triathlon, was in my mom's wedding, applied for a home loan but decided to hold off a bit...

2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I actually didn't make one for 2007.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes, a few friends: Melody gave birth to an adorable baby boy, Jenny gave birth to her 2nd son and Dawn will be having her 2nd son Dec 20th.

4. Did anyone close to you die?
My grandad, Bill. We buried him in Nashville in January.

5. What countries did you visit?
Mexico, Canada

6. What would you like to have in 2008 that you lacked in 2007?
More money is always nice, and a home that we own.

7. What date from 2007 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
April 22 - my 1 year anniversary. We made it over that first year hump... We had a lovely getaway weekend!

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Starting UFN

9. What was your biggest failure?
An issue I had at my day job - kinda had me down for about a week.
Identity Fraud, it just sucks!!

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I did get sick this year but just once...

11. What was the best thing you bought?
Buying my bike was pretty exciting

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
I will agree with Regina... Way to go Melody!!

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
That pleather pants man from the DIFFA party... I could be wrapping that gift card that he snaked from me for my hubby right now... grrr...
Person who stole my coat from the Rick Springfield coat...
Person who stole my identity - I really dislike you. You win the award for suckiest person of 2007!

14. Where did most of your money go?
Eating out, shopping, rent, bills

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Going to Mexico
Seeing John Mayer 4 times this year and getting as close as the 6th row in Vancouver.

16. What song(s) will always remind you of 2007?
"Waiting on the world to Change" - John Mayer
"Umbrella" - Rihanna
"Sensual Seduction" - Snoop Dogg
"Rehab" - Amy Winehouse

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? happier
ii. thinner or fatter? depends on the day :(
iii. richer or poorer? a tad bit richer

18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Travel

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
Eat out

20. How did you spend Christmas?
With Jeff's family in Colorado

22. Did you fall in love in 2007?
Of course... with the hubby!

23. How many one-night stands?
Marriage kinda gets in the way here... Plus I would have to say zero if I was single, not my thing.

24. What was your favorite TV program?
chuck, pushing daisies, reaper

25. What was the best book you read?
Can't remember but I did manage to read 3 while in Mexico which is HUGE for me.

26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Eric Hutchinson

27. What did you want and get?
Bike - (a kayak too but have yet to get that...)

28. What was your favorite film of this year?
I saw so many cool films at SIFF I can't pick

29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 30 this year. My husband rented out The Big Picture and invited all my friends and family. Then he had them takes photos as I walked in like they were the paparazzi. We had drinks and watched John Mayer's DVD on the big screen. (I really am a fan people!!) Then we had a delicious cake of chocolate and bananas (my favorite) from Macrina Bakery while I opened gifts. It was so perfect! He did such an amazing job!

30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
If we had bought a house

31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2007?
I love trends but I also got more into independent designers this year. I even fell in love with boutique shopping!!

32. What kept you sane?
Friends, UFN and making jewelry

33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Hmm, hard one... kidding. John Mayer!

34. What political issue stirred you the most?
No clue

35. Who did you miss?
Family

36. Who were the best new people you met?
I met some really cool people this year. I couldn't even name them all and I would fear I would forget someone. You all know who you are - we see you often and it's always so much fun to see you and chat. I hope to grow those relationships and to continue to call you friends!

37. What valuable life lesson(s) did you learned in 2007?
How to be more assertive

38. What was your favorite moment of the year?
Waking up next to Regina... haha... We stayed with Nate and Kristin up at Glacier and had to share a bed. OH, I thought this said your first memory... HAHA
My favorite memory would not be waking up next to Regina (Sorry Regina) but would be turning 30. I had a great birthday!!

39. Where were you when 2007 began and who were you with?
Mt. Baker with my friends Melissa, Regina, Kristin and her husband Nate.

40. Where were you when 2007 ended and who were you with?
Not sure yet but it sounds like we may be at a party with Jeff's co-workers and friends... Stay tuned.

41. How many different states did you travel to in 2007?
Nashville, Florida, Georgia, Oregon

42. How many concerts did you see in 2007?
John Mayer, Rick Springfield, Pres. of the United States of America, Coolio, Rob Base and Naughty by Nature

43. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
I have no idea yet...

Dear Santa,

I really don't need anything this Christmas because I tend to buy the things I want right when I want them. However, when forced to make a list for my hubby I came up with a few ideas of things I would like but don't necessarily need.

For this Christmas I would like the following:
1 Yoga membership - 2 months unlimited $99 at Home Yoga. I hurt my back awhile ago and yoga seems to be one of the best ways to make it feel better.

1 cute laptop case from this place: (I like the blue airplane one - it's snazzy and cool!)

The ipod touch - I was able to play with one of these the other day and, boy howdy Santa, it was neat!

I love gift certificates, some of my favorite places to go are: Glee Day Spa, Nordstrom, Etherea Salon, Lucy, Diamond Nails in Queen Anne, The movies, Panera Bread (yum!), Puma (I love their shoes!). I really enjoy having the freedom to buy something when I feel like it.

Cute yet funny shopping bag from About Attitude: I tend to use plastic bags b/c I reuse t hem for my lunches but this bag would make me want to use it. It's so funny I would laugh and laugh and laugh my way to the checkout stand.

Diamond Earrings (studs or something like this) - I ask for these every year, Santa, and they never come. Have I been naughty?

So anyways, Santa, like I said, I don't really need anything. It was just fun making the list. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Sincerely,
Tarah

Holiday Promo Codes Just for YOU!!

I love to save money folks... So here are a few holiday codes for you to use...

Victoria's Secret - Click and print the image for the in-store discount - SPECIAL OFFER DETAILS: $25 OFF A $100 PURCHASE, $50 OFF A $200 PURCHASE
Offer is valid December 6-9, 2007 only on in-store purchases. Not valid on gift card or prior purchases. Subject to returns, cancellations and adjustments. Must have copy of email at time of purchase. One offer per customer. Associates and their families are not eligible. STORE ASSOCIATE USE ONLY: $25 Off $100 Offer Type 4027, $50 Off $200 Offer Type 4028.

Also from Victoria's Secret - Enter VSGIFTS at checkout for $15 OFF A $100 ORDER, $30 OFF A $150 ORDER, $75 OFF A $250 ORDER.Offer will automatically be deducted at checkout for eligible orders after offer code is applied. Valid through December 19, 2007, on U.S. orders only.

American Eagle - 15% off EVERYTHING - Shop December 5 through December 12, 2007, and take 15% off when you enter the following AE Discount Code: 58961876 at the ae.com shopping bag.

Spiegel - 20% off until December 8th on all your purchases, Use code 152 at checkout.

Bluefly - Extra 10% off and free shipping - *EXTRA 10% OFF: Selected styles only. Sale ends at 6:30 A.M. EST on 12/07/07. Reductions already reflected on prices listed on Web site. Reduced prices cannot be applied retroactively to purchases made prior to the start of this sale or to purchases made after the end of this sale. This offer is valid for online sales only.

ArdebB - 40% off sweaters, outerwear and more...

Here are a few from my StyleBakery email:

Bloomingdales - 20% off - Code DEC20

Frankeys - 20% off - Code bake20

Shopemilygrace.com - 20% off - Code STYLEBAKERY

Fengjunk.com - 15% off and free shipping - Code STYLEBAKERY

MaxStudio.com - $20 off $100+ code cj07

There are a TON more here... Saving money is a good thing!

This is what Heaven must look like...

This picture is from a Kate Spade Holiday email that I got today... I wanna lay amongst the shoes and make snow angels. That's all I ask...

Rain rain go away...

It's been raining like crazy around here - bridges are collapsing, streets flooded, a section of the interstate is closed... It's crazy. Yeah, we get rain here but not like this...

I own a pair of plain ole blue galoshes (army/navy surplus thank you very much) that I have for going to the dog park. Today they served a higher purpose. Everyone should own a pair - they are great for rainy days.

I went on a search for cute boots and here is what I found:
ROXY PUDDLES BOOTS - "Jump in! The waterproof rain boot is fine. You'll wish you lived in Seattle once you get a hold of these rubber galoshes, featuring a silver metal buckle accent and an all- over print." On sale for $34.99 (I love how they put Seattle in the description of their boots, maybe this will set them straight.)

Target has a huge selection of really cute rainboots on their site. They seem to be about $19.99 but there were a few in the $18.99 range too.




Ok, I'm not one to talk about kids items but these were to cute to pass up... MARY JANE BOOTS $28.00 (on sale for $19.98) "Does your little girl refuse to take off her shiny patent Mary Janes - even when it's raining? These rubber Mary Jane galoshes are just the footwear for her. Even on the rainiest of dress-up days, she can splash in puddles all day long with no warnings about ruining her party shoes. The shiny black rubber Mary Janes are available with pink or white "tights."" I wish these came in my size!!! Ok, maybe not really.

Oh, what a weekend...

My weekend was wonderful! I didn't have to really work on Friday due to my departments holiday party at Jillian's. It was nice having the day free after the party ended at 3pm-ish. I just went home and made flyer's and tea cup signs for the models for the Saturday show...

Saturday day, Regina and I headed down to the Urban Craft Uprising. Dawn and her family showed up to shop as well. We stopped by and said hello to some of our vendor friends (Tara, Erica, Marlo, Sam, Gunlis...) I bought several Christmas gifts and even a few items for myself. The show has 200 vendors so it's easy to find something for everyone!

Saturday night was the Defmode Midnight Market that UFN has been helping with... Several folks were worried no one show up due to the snow. (Oh yeah, did I mention it started snowing?) Thankfully the snow fall didn't hinder the party being a success. I can only speak for myself but I had a great time, I will assume that Regina did as well (I'm sure she'll blog about it too)! I met so many cool new people (Tim, DJ Snax (AKA Matt), Brad, Karl, Michael, Wesley, David, Gwen, Susan, Rachael, etc... I wish I could name them all, there were just to many of them - they all rocked!!). I was worried I would be exhausted by 2am since I tend to hit the hay by midnight... I survived!

The evening was packed full of vendors selling, patrons shopping, partying, art work, drinking, DJ's spinning tunes, a fashion show, the infamous photo booth, and lots of fun.


We, of course, had several pictures taken from Liminist.com, which should be up on their site soon. I can't wait to see them as we had some pretty funny one's taken with lots of people!

I added some pictures from Defmode, check them out.

This morning I woke up (it was quite a struggle, I tell ya what...) and headed to Shilshole Bay Beach Club for the Ladies Who Launch Holiday Show. The show went pretty well considering the dreary weather. I sold a few items and did some valuable networking, which is always a nice thing! Here are the photos from that show!

Hope you had a good weekend too - what did you end up doing?