New Book and DVD Releases

Today is the release of Chain Reaction, the third book of the Perfect Chemistry Series by Simone Elkeles. Which Fuentes brother is your favorite?



You can also check out Simone Elkeles YouTube Channel for more trailers and behind the scenes videos.



Today is also the release of Bargains and Betrayals, the third book in the 13 to Life series by Shannon Delaney. I love Pietr Rusakova so I can't wait to read this.



Check out the 13 To Life YouTube Channel for more trailers.



AND, if that's not enough for one day, the new Jane Eyre comes out on DVD today. I love, love, love the 2006 Masterpiece Theatre version of Jane Eyre with Toby Stephens and Ruth Wilson. But I am willing to give this new version a chance.

Yummy... Just Because

He's yummy even with his 'Cosmopolis' hair.




This also means the crew cut will be back again. Also with the yummy. Remember this look?



AND the Bel Ami trailer. Oh wow. Now how much do you love me????

Freebie Friday is GONE!!

Freebie Friday is GONE!! Edward - Bella - New Moon zippered pencil pouch. Measures 3.75 inches x 9 inches.

Be the first person to leave a comment on this post letting me know you would like the item, then email your mailing address to me at PinkLadyDesignsATcharter.net (Freebies are open to U.S. and Canada only.)

Music

I listen to music all the time. I sew a lot, so it's easier to listen with my headphones on than it is to watch tv. I find myself watching the tv rather than sewing, so I end up not getting much done. Music also puts me in a good mood, therefore I am more productive. I like a wide variety of music, and I tend to listen to my current favorite song (sometimes it's 2, 3, or 4 songs) over and over until I tire of it.

This one is not a favorite, but it is a song that keeps popping into my head for some reason. I've only heard it maybe 2 times, but it's catchy (yet I don't know most of the words.) Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks




This is what I have been listening to a LOT. Love this.
Eric Church - Homeboy




These guys are awesomeness. I love them sooo much. I would even listen to Steven sing the alphabet. I can't wait to go see them again in September. My husband is taking me because he's cool with fact that I lurve them. All Civil Twilight songs are the best ever, but some of you may actually know this one: Civil Twilight - Letters From The Sky

Maggie Stiefvater

Author Maggie Stiefvater recently made an appearance nearby. I loved Shiver and Linger. I was halfway through reading Forever when we went to this book signing, or I would have had a hard time hiding my disappointment. (My Forever review is coming soon. It's taken me 10 days to chill and form coherent sentences.)

Maggie is a freaking hilarious storyteller. She is very animated and has no difficulty poking fun at herself. My husband commented to me that if the writing thing doesn't work out for her, she would make a great stand up comedian.

Maggie shared a story about 'Forever'. She finished the book and sent it off to her agent. She wasn't pleased with what she wrote, so she scrapped the entire book and started over. She mentioned knowing what her readers want, what readers expect to happen with Grace and Sam. And making readers laugh and making readers cry (she forgot to mention making readers pull their freaking hair out in frustration!!)

It was a nice opportunity to meet an author that I enjoy. And to see her car. Seriously. See?

Freebie Friday IS GONE!!

Freebie Friday is GONE!! - Today I am giving away another cute zipper pouch. As you can see it is the same style as last week's giveaway. It has a swivel clip to attach to your keys, purse, or beltloop (which is what I do so I can be hands free). It also has a front pocket with a snap closure. Constructed using Amy Butler fabrics.

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The Violet Hour - A New Treasury Created by ME

Check out the Treasury I created on Etsy. It's called The Violet Hour, which I named after the instramental "The Violet Hour" by The Civil Wars.

GONE!! Freebie Friday (on a Sunday)

Freebie Friday is GONE. Today I am giving away this cute zipper pouch. As you can see it has a swivel clip to attach to your keys, purse, or beltloop (which is what I do so I can be hands free). It also has a front pocket with a snap closure. Constructed using Amy Butler Daisy Chain fabrics.

Be the first person to leave a comment on this post letting me know you would like the item, then email your mailing address to me at PinkLadyDesignsATcharter.net (Freebies are open to U.S. and Canada only.)

I'm going on Vacation!!

For my Etsy Customers:
VACATION NOTICE - I will be on vacation from July 22 through July 26.
Orders placed from July 21 to July 26 will ship on July 27.
I am at 1099 sales, so if someone wants to be sale 1100, that would be wonderful. :)

We are going to Memphis. Can you believe we've never been? I see lots of touristy things in our future, including:

Graceland is a must see.








Maybe Beale Street. I'm thinking the kids won't like this. LOL











Gotta at least try the trolley.








Mud Island River Park.








My daughter wants to cruise on the river.

Books!!!

Sooooo many books I want to read!! I currently have 95 books in my To Read section on Goodreads. I've listed a few below that are coming soon that are definite must reads. See anything on there that you like?




Forever which I received today. The 3rd book in the Wolves of Mercy Falls series. First, Sam was a wolf and Grace was a girl. Then Sam became a boy and Grace became a wolf. Will Sam be able to save Grace before the wolves are hunted and killed?






Love Story on July 19. I've read a few of Jennifer Echols books. I loved Going Too Far. Major Crush was cute. Forget You was silly. I hope I like Love Story. There is also going to be an ebook released on Dec. 20 titled Double Date.







Nocturne on August 23. 2nd book in the Claire de Lune series. Female werewolves. 'Nuff said.









Chain Reaction on August 16. 3rd book in the Perfect Chemistry series. The youngest of the Fuentes boys falls for a bad girl.








Bargains and Betrayals on August 16. 3rd book in the 13 to Life series. I was looking forward to the end of this series so I could find out if Pietr and Jessie would just be with each other already, but there is to be a 4th book coming in Jan. 2012.







Eternal on August 2. 3rd book in the Immortal series. This book seems to be more of a companion book to the first and second books. I only want to read it to find out if Sebastian is really gone forever or if there is some hope of him coming back. This is a definite library loaner - I'm already on the reserve list. There's no way I would buy it - especially with no Sebastian.




Juliet Immortal on August 9. I love Romeo & Juliet so I thought I would give this a try.










Lola and the Boy Next Door on Sept. 29. Companion to Anna and the French Kiss (which I adored.)









Silence on October 4. 3rd book in the Hush, Hush series. Patch. People either love him or hate him. I'm somewhere in the middle.

Gathered (Puffy) Pouches

Here is something new I came up with. How cute are these zipper pouches? I gathered the fabric about 3 inches along the curvy bottom, so the pouches have a slight puffy look. The interiors are not gathered, so you won't lose small items in the fabric.

I originally wanted to make a smaller size purse with this shape. But I thought I would draw up a smaller version first to see how it looks and to make sure it would work. I've enlarged my 'pattern' and I'm sewing it together now. If it turns out cute I'll share it here (and put it on Etsy). If it's horrible you'll never see it!!

Forever by Maggie Stiefvater

I have been reading a lot this summer. Actually, I have been reading a lot for the past few years, but I guess I've just noticed recently how many books I am getting a chance to read. And there are still so many books that I want to read. I keep getting caught up in series. I tell myself not to read the first book in a new series because I hate waiting a year for the next book to find out what happens. There are plenty of books out there that are stand alone or series that are farther along that I can get caught up in. And I have been. Good thing the library is right around the corner. I send my husband there - he is in and out in a hurry. I would end up coming home with more books than I could read in a reasonable time frame.

Tons of new books are coming out this summer and fall that I can't wait to read. Today the third Wolves of Mercy Falls book, Forever, by Maggie Stiefvater comes out. I have to wait a couple days to get my copy, but that's what I get for pre-ordering it.

Maggie is also heading out on a book tour and is coming to St. Louis, so I should be able to wrangle my husband into taking me. I want some of the cool swag she has going on.

Freebie Friday is GONE

Thank you to everyone who voted for my entry in the Selvedge Challenge over at Venezie Designs Blog. If you haven't voted yet, would you please consider voting for my entry, the cute mini zipper pouch that is #5. Thank you!!

Freebie Friday is GONE - Thank you - is this cute little bitty zipper pouch. It measures 4.5" x 3.75".
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Vote For Me!!

Seriously. Go vote for me. Maybe if I say Please?

I entered a small zippered pouch in the Selvedge Challenge at Venezie Designs Blog. I didn't have time to make anything new, so I entered something that I already had.

No way am I beating that quilt!! LOL. But it would be nice if I had at least a few pity votes. My item is #5.

THANKS!!

Hereafter by Tara Hudson

Hereafter by Tara Hudson

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


While I enjoyed reading Hereafter, it was a little lacking. The writing didn't have enough depth, at least as far as the characters go. I would have loved to learn more of what Amelia and Joshua were thinking and feeling. Especially after Joshua saw Amelia for the first time. While I think their need for each other was a little quick, I can understand why they would be attracted to each other (even if this attraction and 'love' was never explained by the author). I am grateful that they didn't profess their love for each other over and over. It was just there, through looks and touches and actions, but not over the top excessive.



Then there were times when the story got too 'wordy' for me. How many times and how many paragraphs do you need to describe a sunset? How many times do you need to describe the tingles when Joshua touches Amelia? Or describe Amelia's 'nightmare'?



Overall, the story flowed nicely. There was enough happening that it kept my interest and kept me reading to find out what was going on. Throw in a Grandma who can also see spirits, a bad spirit named Eli, and a little sister who needs saving, and you have an entertaining read. And it turns out a lot of things were never explained, so that leaves me wanting to read the next book to find out what happens.



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