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Let's Go...to TypePad

2006-10-03T09:19:00.000-05:00

Bistre Maven will be making its new home on Bistremaven.typepad.com Yup I've moved to the more reliable and trustworthy blogger company. I've been spending the last 2 days working on switching my sponsors, and will be sending out an all call shout, to inform everyone of the new move!

I can't wait to grow and expand on TypePad, so many options and affordable monthly subscriptions too.

I've decided to move because I am not able to reliably post pictures here***I mean hello, ya need pictures and not just when Blogger says it's ok, but when I do dangit! ...
but enoungh ranting.

C'mon over to my new spot...I will be at it again, after my son and I go to the park today* See ya soon!
In the meantime here is a pix of my little guy* (hmm this pix loaded....geeesh)

Pictures Please

2006-10-02T09:20:00.000-05:00

Well because I'm new to this blogging thing, I'm wondering how does someone at one point upload pictures with ease but then can't the next day???

Seems that's what's going on! I'm having issues uploading pictures into my blog now, been having this problem since last night. I've looked in the "help" section with no avail, can't I just contact someone about it??? Geesh...looks like I'll be switching blogging hosts...Man just when I got the hang of it all too.

Well if I do switch you all will surely know...and if anyone knows why this is happening please shoot me an email telling me how to correct this!

But the good news is I'm lining up some good features and finds...stay tuned!*

Let's Do Glaze**

2006-09-30T09:11:00.000-05:00

Do you ever walk by someone and they smell simply divine? Well I'm always envious of that girl... you stop her and ask "what are you wearing" and her reply most likely will be "oh I'm wearing Body Glaze, by Bella Lucce".

I've had the hardest time trying to find a moisturizer that stuck with me...ya know create that mmm she smells good after affect when you've walked by like 10 minutes ago. Until now...yay! I've recently had the splendid opportunity to experience the Tahitian Body Glaze by Bella Lucce, can you say sumptuous body glaze with the right amount of natural Pure Monoi de Tahiti oil and tropical flower essence. I'm sure it's the flower essence that goes to work to keep your skin supple and smellin' so fantastic.

Not to mention the glass corked bottle has a beautiful flower imprinted right into it. I'm not one to get into girly bath products...not because I don't want to I just don't get the time to anymore...with baby, business, hubby, school and work, time just isn't something I get too much of these days. But this little bit of luxury is enough to make me feel like I am gettin' my dose of the girly treatment that we all deserve!

Are you a ghost sale victim?

2006-09-29T05:27:00.000-05:00

Well in my efforts to offer customers of Spipo Designs a unique turn on the personalized charm necklace, it seems that my option block and check out process isn't as seemless as I would like. Thank goodness I'm in the mix right now of giving Spipo Designs a much deserved face lift/Zen cart optimization.

As it seems there have been great interest in the necklace you see above...only problemo is that my customers have been selecting their letter, but not checking out, "read" I'm not getting their information to process their order. But thanks to my trusty website hosting company, I am getting random emails with just a letter in the body...geesh. No email address to reply to their request...no name nothing!!! Arrrgggh.

It's like the Cingular commercials when the "other" networks "DROP MY CALLS" "HELLO?"... So anyway I've tried to update the necklaces page to let these poor customers know that I haven't gotten their complete order, but looks like it's a shot in the dark, but hey I'm optimistic.

Are you a Ghost "Swanky J" customer....PLEASE LET ME MAKE IT UP TO YOU!

Moooving Art**

2006-09-28T19:20:00.000-05:00

So even though my son is not old enough to appreciate the wonderful world of the crayon, I can sure appreciate the innovation and coolness of the Art Folios on Teacups and Tadpoles. You can tote the crayons in style now and ditch the old cardboard box, that is soo passe. And you can even get them in different patterns and colors. You'll want to grab at least a few to share with all your other cool mommy's, trust me they'll thank you for it.

I'ma Fan of Yellow Can Ya Tell?

2006-09-28T19:03:00.000-05:00

So they say that yellow is the color that can brighten your day or your mood. I can agree with that, I've had an affair with yellow since I can remember. Yellow bedroom, dresser, paint, clothes yada yada. It's been my fav forever. So when I come across anything super cute and yellow...well it's gonna make the Bistre Maven Uber Cool list. This handcrafted vintage inspired beauty is well just lovely. I love the little ball knobby things to open it, and the Toscanella stamp just gives it a certain bit of panache. Hey do ya think toting this little gem will bring some sunshine to what's inside??? We can only hope.

Got Speed??

2006-09-27T19:03:00.000-05:00

Ok so since becoming a mommy I don't get too many selfish, indulgences too often but my Subaru WRX is my one thing of guilty pleasure I still have left. Now I know you're probably saying, "ok but how does this tie into you Bistre Maven blog?" Well I'll tell ya. Bistre Maven is for the Diverse, Modern woman. That includes all those misrepresented racer chics out there too. Now granted my car is not built by a team of women, but it's perfect for us. It can haul groceries if needed, but get you there in zippy, fun flair. It looks slower than it is, so you can reville in the surprise factor when you blow men away as they eat your dust. Now mind you this is all done sans baby, no I don't race around with my Wolfe in the back, but when I'm alone for infrequent jaunts, I enjoy my little pocket rocket and reminisce of those old carefree days.

Got a Light?

2006-09-27T18:21:00.000-05:00

Looking for an ultra inventive addition to that boring living room? Come into the light with the Eudora Palm chair. This truly inspiring piece of lit furniture makes me want to spring for the $3,200 chair and then charge guests to sit in it. Designed by artist Critz Campbell this baby is featured in the SMithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum. A complete work of art that is also a great piece of furniture. It is illuminated from within for a modern makeover that is both intense but comforting in the same. And you can have it upholstered in your choice of fabrics...so whatdaya say lets start a Eudora Chair fund so we can all enjoy this little piece of modern luxury.

No Freggin' Way!

2006-09-27T18:09:00.000-05:00

Can you believe the "sunshine" in this ultra down vest?? I mean looking at it just makes me wanna tan or something...ok maybe not since I have a glorious year 'round tan if you know what I mean ;) But this vest is just so me, I mean it screams happy, luxury, and purpose. Purpose is to look absolutely fantastic in the bitter cold months, and stay warm too. The international boutique called Moncler, carries an exclusive range of fashionably high intensity colorful, fantastic cold weather gear, said to keep you warm in the freezing cold, while looking good. And get this, they even carry kids gear, now tell me how many other babes in the play group will be sportin' such hip duds as yours?

She's Gotta Have a Mule?

2006-09-27T17:41:00.000-05:00

Let's get schooled. 40 Acres and a Mule is the studio behind Director Spike Lee. Spike Lee has created a clothing line that celebrates his achievements and films. The newest addition to the collection is the 20th Anniversary of Lee's first feature film- "She's Gotta Have It". The collection will feature some of the most memorable moments in Lee's catalogue of films. If you haven't seen the cult classic you should run, not walk to your neighborhood video rental shop and get schooled. Then you should stay on alert for when the collection hits top specialty shops later this season!

Music to my Eyes...

2006-09-27T17:32:00.000-05:00

Little known secret... I was a band geek, yup tried and true. I played the wonderful clarinet and was in the marching band as well. I love seeing T-shirts that really say something creative, unique and colorful. You too, than you'll love The Sound of Music at Threadless. Haven't heard about Threadless, well it's a kind of a create and vote type site where artists submit their designs and we the public vote on our favorites. Cool right...I thought so too.

Got a Message?

2006-09-27T17:03:00.000-05:00

Messenger bags are so super stylish these days it's pretty much a whole other style statement in itself. Me I somehow collect them without even knowing it. I see one...and I think hmmm those are cute colors, I bet I could carry some stuff in that. Originally created for the city errand runner or on-the-go-staffers, messenger bags have finally come out of their shell. Take these statement making ones from Zaum. They're geometric, but still functional and with color combos to salivate over. Ok maybe not salivate but you get my drift*

Finally Color for the Nursery...

2006-09-27T16:51:00.000-05:00

Mom's I'm not sure if you're with me on this one, but when it came time to start the decorating process of my son Wolfe's room my hubby and I both knew two things. 1) No pastels and 2) No riduculous frilly animals. Nope we wanted to engage our sons senses with a bright and bold color pallette. Now in our quest for such, we kept coming up short. Either all the room components were themed or just plain corn-ballish. Finally designers are getting hip to the game and creating lively colorful additions to decorate your tot's room, or any room for that much. Check out this fun but still inviting "Wall Candy" by the New York Gift Company. So upbeat and totally hip...makes you want to have like 3 or 4 more huh?

My Love of Color...

2006-09-27T16:39:00.000-05:00

If you cannot tell already...I simply love color. In everything I do, see, buy, Everything. To me color is uplifting and can change you mood, create a mood or invent a mood. So when I was introduced to this dinnerware I thought, "How fantastic is this", now if I can convince my husband that "It is too manly :)" See this and other super colorful happy wares at Semplice Home.

2006-09-27T16:24:00.000-05:00

So I'd like to think that as a diverse woman I'm entitled to enjoy cool gadgets and gizmos along with glamorous pretties , and I'd like to think that there are other young gals out there who can appreciate my sense of well... coolness. Now I know in our age of digital pocket wonder toys it's easy to be boggled by which one will represent that uber cool factor. Well I think Sony may have hit the spot with this little wonder. Named "Mylo" it's hard to imagine that this stylishly cute personal device can do all its touted to do. Let's name a few, well it can make Skype calls: cool, it can IM via Google or Yahoo Messenger: still cool, it can play digital music: um duh, and if you're lucky enough to have a Mylo totting buddy within 150 feet of yours you two can stream songs between each other...Ok too cool. Yup this little guy is on my "Bistre Maven Uber Cool" list. Check out yours at Sony Style.

Working through HTML...

2006-09-27T08:18:00.000-05:00

The little gem above is one of my own creations, what better way to launch Bistre Maven than with a Spipo Designs original. I just recently got a shipment of large 16 gauge wire and I was so eager to showcase it. For those unfamiliar with wire gauges the smaller the wire number the larger the diameter. So in the case of 16g it's a pretty big size, and costly to get due to the high cost of Gold these days, but beautiful nonetheless. Although this ring entitled "Simplicity" by my hubby isn't up live on Spipo.com you can email me if you simply must have it*

Before I really start to spread the word about Bistre Maven I'll be putting up what I'm trying to do for the blog in the mean time.

I'm trying to teach myself som HTML so that I can change the appearance of my blog, and so you all will find my little spot here inviting and will want to spread the word. Nothing too drastic yet but as I learn and get some suggestions from the HTML "Mavens" I'll slowly begin the transformation.

I think a blog that looks good will warrant more attention and hold the same.

So if you've stumbled upon Bistre Maven in the earlier stages, feel free to visit Spipo.com which is my Jewelry boutique filled with my handcrafted fine jewelry. Which is also by the way undergoing some web updates and changes to commence this Friday, with a completion time sometime around October 31! Yay.

:Introduction:

2006-09-26T19:06:00.000-05:00

Welcome all who have found this little spot on the web, that will in the coming months feature and praise not just women of color, but women that are innovative, edgy and just deserve some spotlight. I've got so many ideas that I'd like to put out into the world, that I thought a blog may be the solution.

First off lets start by explaining the name "Bistre Maven" Bistre is described by Wikipedia as a brown pigment...and a general name for the color resembling pigment. With it's appearance being generally of a mid-to-dark warm brown. I think the word nicely expresses the vast rainbow of colors that women come in. Maven which is defined as a trusted expert in a particular field, will best describe the featured and showcased art, music, fashion, film and technology driven gadgets that will be featured here.

I've had this nagging feeling that so many women in general are not being showcased, praised or celebrated for all the great things they contribute to society. Now don't get me wrong I'm no man-basher by any means...I love men, but I feel that for all that women do we should be given some well-deserved light.

So in this first installment of Bistre Maven, I'd like to extend a personal invitation to any and all women who would like their art, music, fashion, film or any type of creativity featured. Launching a new product line? Get featured. Opening a new website? Get featured. Producing an indie short film? Get featured. Just finished a hot track on your latest CD? Get featured.

And lastly if you would like to post your banner on Bistre Maven for FREE as a promotional plug, just send me an email at bistremaven@yahoo.com and we can talk details.

Thanks for stopping by, lets stay in touch*

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***Pictures Please***