Valentine's Day!!!

Ok, I have a ton of catching up to do...and I will, I promise. There has been an engagement, a move, job interviews, classes taught and tons of Agapantha trunk shows. I will get to all of that...maybe.

BUT, in the meantime...It's less than a week to Valentine's Day and I want to make you look like a champ. Visit Agapantha and get 25% off everything through Valentine's Day. Just enter coupon code "LOVER" and we can pretty much guarantee you'll get some loving. Order by Wednesday and it will get there in the nick of time!

Ladies, buy yourself something pretty. You love you.

Agapantha loves you.

Worst venue award!?

I love a good rock show, but there are certain venues that can put a damper on even your very favorite band... My personal award for worst NYC music venue goes to (drum roll please) Webster Hall.

I have managed to stay away for a long time, but was invited by some friends to go see a Nada Surf/Delta Spirit show last night. So here's what you can expect along with your rock... giant thug like dudes with ear pieces patrolling the joint constantly with flashlights and trying to find reasons to kick people out, bad sound and my favorite, the tiny $9 well drink. Seriously, $9 for a small cup (probably 5-6oz). Last night we also had the added bonus of a non-heated room when it was in the teens outside. So after paying the $3 per item coat check, you realized that you actually needed to be wearing your coat.

I did actually have a very good time at the show last night. Delta Spirit was one of the best opening bands I have seen in a long time and Nada Surf did not disappoint. But next time, I'm hoping to catch them at Bowery or Music Hall of Williamsburg.

Webster Hall can keep the velvet ropes and thug bouncers. I just want the rock.

Upcoming Agapantha Trunk Shows!

UPCOMING PUBLIC TRUNK SHOWS:

Saturday, December 6th
Agapantha Holiday Party
12pm-3pm
76 Saint James Pl #3B
Brooklyn, NY
917-796-4964
Join us for brunch foods and bloody marys!

Sunday, December 7th
3rd Ward
195 Morgan Ave (corner of Stagg St)
Brooklyn, NY
(for directions) http://www.3rdward.com/about/operation
718.715.4961
12-7pm

Handmade goods & treats of over 50 local artisans, craft mavens & culinary masters including everything from LED Hula hoops & dog costumes, to custom cut clothes & jewelry, furniture & vintage ware from Brooklyn Kitchen, cookies & chocolates, wrapping paper, pillows & body soaps, custom electronics and Cut Brooklyn knives.

PLUS free gift bags, live music from Sigmund Droid & VJ Clay Franklin, chili & corn bread from Tom Mylan (of Marlow and Sons, Diner & Bonita), FREE Gimme coffee, spiked drinks, a costume photobooth by Deluxa and FREE workshops in textile design, electronics and collage.

Monday, December 8th
Agapantha Headquarters Holiday shopping party
5pm-10pm
213 Dekalb Ave #2
Brooklyn, NY 11205
917-796-4964

Sunday, December 14th
Ner Tamid Holiday Boutique
9am-3pm
5721 Crestridge Road
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
310-377-6986

Friday, December 19th
Toots & Tallie Trunk Show
4pm-8pm
http://www.tootsandtallie.com/
1006 Washington Street
Hoboken, NJ
201.216.0200

Sunday, December 21st
Neda Boutique Trunk Show
12-5pm
302 Court Street (at Degraw)
Brooklyn, NY
718-624-NEDA
Have custom jewelry made while you wait!

I need help...you get free jewelry!

Hey guys,

Just had a jewelry party canceled for this Saturday, December 6th. As you may know, this is a huge part of my business for the year and I'm trying to fill this piece of prime real estate space! So, wanna host? Know someone who might? In the tri-state area? Want to band together with a friend or two and host? It doesn't take much on your end... a few bottles of wine or drink and some simple snacks...and a minimum of 6-8 people. We can do brunch time, lunch time, later in the day, evening. We can support your favorite charity...whatever you like. We can even use my apartment (very spacious!) and your people. Get back to me asap with any ideas and we'll make it happen.

AND the best part is that you earn free jewelry for yourself or gifts and your friends get big discounts. I will bump it up to 20% of the sales of the day for you to shop with! Times are tight and I will help you deliver beautiful gifts for your generous hosting...

Get back to me at info@agapanthanyc.com or call and we'll discuss details.

Thanks so much,
Dani

Hamster On A Piano (Eating Popcorn)

This is my new favorite You Tube video. Seriously, I'm falling off my chair.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRzTfgds0UI

I Heart.

I Heart...I Heart.

I HEART is a new on the scene non-profit started by LA indie-rock musicians Arrica Rose, Abby Kincaid, and Laura Martin. While touring in the southwest, the girls were inspired by a fellow female musician who was creatively using her talents and connections to raise money for various charitable organizations in her hometown of Albuquerque. Excited about the possibility of re-creating her success in Los Angeles, the girls began brainstorming ideas for what would become I HEART.

I HEART’s philosophy is to 'do what you can, with where you are and what you’ve got'. It has enabled them as independent artists to collectively leverage their talents and utilize the project to contribute NOW as opposed to later. In the future they have plans to expand I HEART nationally as well as internationally, establishing chapters around the world and uniting artists across the globe who have a desire to use their art in positive ways to effect change.

Their first project was The Bombshell Alliance, a 1940’s style pin-up calendar and accompanying compilation CD featuring Los Angeles based female musicians. All profits from the sale of the calendar were donated to Sojourn Services for Battered Women and their Children. Additionally, they used profits earned from the calendar’s launch party to create a one-year scholarship for a young student to attend The Silverlake Conservatory of Music. (You can still purchase the individual pin-up posters + CD and they are beautiful!)

Their second project was The Indie-Rock Easel where indie-rockers who moonlight as visual artists turned their versatile talents into limited edition t-shirt designs for charity. Set in a gallery-esque heat press store (Red Heat), The Indie-Rock Easel was a night of live music, an open bar, and a chance to buy limited edition t-shirt creations pressed while you watch. All profits from the sale of the t-shirts were donated to Sojourn Services for Battered Women and their Children and The Silverlake Conservatory of Music

Coming up is the I HEART Songs for Change: 10 Los Angeles based musicians will write original songs that focus on themes of change, hope, prosperity, and community. The artists will gather together to record their songs live in a one day recording session - collaborations encouraged! The entire event will be filmed and the footage will be used to create a mini documentary. There will also be an album release party (date TBA) and 100% of the profits from the album sales and the event will be donated to the Los Angeles Coalition to end Hunger and Homelessness .

This is definitely something I can get behind! Check them out... http://www.iheartinc.com/

Earrings of the week...

So at one point I wore my Rebekah med hoops for like 4 months straight without ever deviating. That's how much I love them. There's more of a healthy rotation going now, but these bad boys make me feel hot, hot, hot whenever I slip them on.

They measure 1.25" long and 1" wide. For the love of hoops, get yourself (and your BFF) a pair of these pronto. They retail for $72, but you get 20% off ($57.60) when you enter the discount code HELLYEAH at checkout.