Happy Belated Birthday, Boots!

This past weekend, Feb 18th, was
Boots&Cateyes' 2 year old birthday! so crazy!

It is kind of mind blowing for me that I have stuck with something for 2 years that brings me nothing but joy and fun. I have made cyber friendships that give me the urge to travel and hug. I have found so many amazing creative people who are writing and finding and building brilliant things to share with the cyber world and bring us all smiles. I feel so grateful to be here and posting almost daily for you and for me.
May this next year bring us so may new adventures! Tunes on Tuesday has already become one of my favorite things to wake up for.
Here is to you and me! I couldn't do it with out you.
xoxox
Khali

I need this

I love this song. I had forgotten how lovely it is. So nice to hear. I thought you might like hearing it after the weekend.

I am back from PORTLAND!!!!

Hello my lovely lovies! Oh, how i have missed you. I am back from my amazing trip to Portland and I have many things to share. I am loading my photos now and doing my damnedest to get over my melancholia of being back in LA and not in the stress free gorgeousness of the city of Bridges. Whilst I organize my trip tale I will attempt to hold you over with a few fun posts.

PS- Blogging is becoming more and more a part of me. I am excited about that. Thanks to you all for you love and support. You definitely make it worth it! big kisses!

Crazy Cat Dress Contest WINNER!!!!

Choosing a winner for this Crazy Cat Dress was way harder than I ever expected. It seems that most of you really showed up with nuthin' but your A game. This past week I have been pleasantly bombarded with the lesson that anything can be cool as long as you have a great stylist who know how to accessorize.

The challenge was to prove to me that this cat dress was fashionable and stylish. Well, you did that and gave me options. I was amazed. The winner I chose took it a step farther. She not only made the Cat Dress fashionable and stylish but she also made it wearable and everyday. She made it something I would actually consider wearing myself - not for the shock value of having a huge cat face on my chest but for the comfort of having a huge cat face on my chest. I thought it was impossible but thank you, JANIELEIGH, for for finding that delicate balance of effortless style.

Crazy Cat Dress WINNER is JanieLeigh and her Indie Chick ensemble.

Blog Contest by JanieLeigh featuring Miu Miu bags

As I said it was difficult to choose. I will be posting the runners up through the week. Stay tuned! There are some good ones!

quick confused post - turns into contest

I love cats but seriously...who could pull this look off?
I presents a challenge - send me a look collage (ala Polyvore) starring this dress and if you can prove this dress is wearable you will win a gift certificate to H&M.
Game on.

OH, I should have a cute off date on this new challenge - entry must be in by Monday Oct. 5th midnight. exciting!!

Motivation Monday!

I have been have a rough few days. Been down in the dumps and everything just feeling like a struggle. A lot of that had to do with my lady time fast approaching but boy can those symptoms really get cha. Then I remembered a very helpful "friend" and definitely one I needed to call upon. "The Secret". I haven't seen it for so long. The first time I saw it it made such an impact on my life. I was so in control and happy and focused. I had just been through a big break up and was feeling so lost and unsure. Seeing and learning all about "The Secret" gave me so much power to get my shit together and go after what really made me happy - what I really wanted.
I feel like I am in that spot again. My relationship is wonderful. I honestly don't think I could ask for a more perfect mate for myself. But I am going through a lot of changes and trying to take some large leaps in my life. These leaps can really bring up some dust and dirt that just wont settle until you clean up.
So, I went on youtube and got my much needed boost. And I got to say it made me breathe easier. It can be a bit scary knowing that you have the power and responsibility of your life but if you can get past that the feeling becomes pure exhilaration and ecstasy.

Here is your boost if you are up for it.

Can I date a website?

Sometimes when you are a little needy and just looking for that perfect thing to be said to you to just make you blush and giggle and feel absolutely for sure that you are the most beautiful thing in all the world go to Le Love.
never fails to make me feel special.

How MacGyver became MacGyver secrets of the trade

Did you know?
You can heal a Bruise with Vinegar
Apply white vinegar for one hour to a bruise. The vinegar will reduce the discoloration and aid healing.
Or
Stop a Mosquito Itch with an Asprin
Break open an aspirin tablet and apply to a mosquito bite for relief.
Or
Eliminate Wet Dog Smell with a Fabric Softener Sheet
To remove that "wet dog" smell, wipe down the mutt with a fabric softener dryer sheet (e.g. Bounce) and the animal will smell better.

There are tons of products and tons of Alternative uses for them all compiled right here at AltUse. Now you too can be MacGyver!

Here it comes

The Honey B Launch/Debut Party was a huge success. Thank god! We sold a good amount of goods and we came home to some internet orders. Feels good. But now it is time for me to get the rest of my life back up and running. That mean you, kids.
I am back on my work out schedule and am even planning on turning the heat up due to Potsch and my engagement photo session early Oct. I am giving my acting career a swift kick in the ass by getting new head shots and finally putting my reel together. And most important I am going to blog my butt off so no ones will ever have the chance to be bored at work again. So get ready.
I'm excited. How bout you?


ps- I found the photo appropriate because I saw it as all my ideas and projects boiling up to the top while I control them and ride 'em out. Or something like that.

There is always work to be done

Potsch and I have been hard at work for Honey B till 4am every night. But we did sneak a day trip to Comic-con with our friends in and a very drunken birthday celebration for a friend. But all that personal time can kinda get you stressed when you know you still have so much work to do.
Then i was thinking - how can I center myself and find the strength to keep going? I will tell my b&c friends.
This is a sneak peak for you super supporters. I hope you can make it to the party next week so you can see everything in person too.


We just got our business cards the other day. I designed them and we're really happy with them. Originally we wanted rounded corners but for time sake / ease / cost - we went with standard size and shape. We got them from Next Day Flyers. The price was great and we got them right away. We used them for our lables and some art postcards as well. All fast and cheap and pretty good.

Also, We got our website up. Honey B Online. It only has a page up right now but that will be built this week.
This is what our place looks like everday right now. This photo was taken at 4:30am. We have tons to do during the day but we really can only screen at night due to the heat and the ater based inks we use. Still, at 4am, we are sweating to death. Hence why Potsch is shirtless.

These are just a few of the 30 or so screens we have made. We own about 5 screens in a few different sizes. Most of our designs use two screens or more. That means we have to be smart and organized cause re-doing a screen cause you forgot you had to make one more shirt with that image is a hassle and can take a good amount of time. Time is not something we have to waste right now.


Potsch designed this amazing Market Tote (over sized tote bag that is great for actually shopping at the farmers market). He blows my mind with the stuff he can do. He designed and drew out a pattern. He hand dyes all the raw canvas himself. AND he sews. Awesome!
These are two of the designs we have. We will be naming the designs in the next day or so.

So, there is a quick catch up. It is 12:20am now and we are sweating and working hard. Potsch is once again having to take the sewing machine apart cause it keeps jamming. I am trying to squeeze in some of my other responsibilities before I get back to screening my cozies. I call them The Fix - more to come on those. I am very excited. Oh what the heck...I call them The Fix cause they can fix an outfit by being a fashionable cuff - when you wrap them around your Latte/Tea cup (your caffine Fix) they fix the temperature - and by not wasting those cardboard sleeves and using your Fix you are Fixing the planet. (They are also made out of vintage and repurposed fabrics). So, picture for those will come later. hehehe

Off to work now. I will try and get some fun things to you this week.
Potsch had to talk me into that quote but now it s one of my favorites.

HONEY B Debut party Aug 1st!!!!

It's here!! It's here!!! It's finally here!!!
well, the flyer is at least.

Potsch and I have been working and sweating hard for the past two weeks. Stayin up til 4am being artists with a mission and a deadline - Which is almost here!!!!

Our friends at Flock Shop, Michelle and Chad, are hosting a debut party for our new line
Honey B - organic handworked wearables & usefuls.
Wearable are mainly shirts for gentlemen and ladies.
Usefuls are...things that are useful. Handmade Market Totes, Tea towels, cup cozies for your hot and cold beverages, etc.

There will be some complimentary delectable delights for your taste buds provided by Chef Cathy Shambley and some Olde Thyme-y Spiked lemonade made by yours truly.

We are on the search for some musical entertainment for you to shake your leg and tap you foot to. If you know any musician that play early 1900's stuff let me know. Even DJ's.

We sure hope y'all can make it!
there may even be a raffle!

August 1st, Saturday. 6-9pm at Flock Shop - 943 N. Broadway #103 Chinatown, LA, Ca. 90012

My Apology

I am swamped getting ready for our Honey B launch on August 1st. Wow! two weeks away is not far at all. I will try and catch you up on some of the details either tonight or tomorrow. But until then here is a sweet picture to think of me by.

Coming Soon

Potsch and I have been hard at work on our New Business HONEY B. I am keeping it on the wraps for now but will definitely be sharing about it soon. I just wanted to give you a heads up for why my posting is on and off.
Here is a sneak peek for now.
Also, keep August 1st open. We will be having a Launch party at Flock Shop in Chinatown, Ca.
exciting and stressful!!!

Feather = Fashion + Weather

A fun blog to follow= Feather

"If you’ve ever checked the forecast and wished the weatherman would just tell you what to wear, Feather is your place. Each night, to prepare you for the work week, Feather breaks down the next day’s forecast into style inspiration that actually makes sense.

Fashion + Weather = Feather."

I love looking at the layouts on Feather. I am trying to improve on my accessorizing abilities and seeing the ensembles laid out really gives me a leg up.

Julie & Julia

This trailer makes me cry. It is not sad. It is hopeful. The idea of just doing something you want - something you love- and your dreams and life will come true just make me cry a little.
I can't wait to see this movie. I remember seeing Julie (the author of the book) on Martha Stewart years ago talking about how she started the idea of cooking all of Julia Child's recipes in one year in her little apt in NY. She was such a sweet girl. I adore Amy Adams and Meryl Streep. Who wants to come to this movie with me? You think I am kidding with my invites but i am serious. Who's in?

The Funk Rumble Block Party

Brought to you by Flock Shop and Spectrumega Media


This Saturday, July 11th!
THE Block Party of the Summer right here in Chinatown!
LA's own Historic Chinatown will be home to the 1st Annual Funk Rumble Block Party this summer.
This incredible grassroots event is brought to you through a collaboration of some of LA's top underground music and art promoters.
Half music festival - half block party, The Funk Rumble is a blend of live music, djs, vendors, and artists coming together to celebrate urban soul and create the ultimate summer party!
Groove to the sounds of LA's top funk bands. Performing live - Breakestra, The Lions, Orgone & more! Plus San Francisco's own - J-Boogie's Dubtronic Science!
The finest djs from LA's top underground clubs will be laying down a vast mix of music - soul, funk, reggae, hip hop, latin and more - combining past present and future.
Peruse the vendor village and you'll find apparel, accessories, artwork and one-of-a-kind goods presented by up and coming designers and the most creative individuals from San Diego to San Francisco.
Amazing works of art will be created right before your eyes from start to finish, throughout the event grounds and art walk area, by over 15 LA artists.
A variety of food will be available along with cool treats on a beautiful summer day!

The Funk Rumble Block Party
Saturday, July 11th, 2009
12 pm - 10 pm
$5 before 4 pm, $8 after
Kids under 10 years old in free
All ages, All Day, fenced event
947 N. Broadway, LA 90012
Street & Lot parking available

The first ever Renegade Craft Fair in LOS ANGELES will take place JULY 11 + 12 from 11am – 7pm, at the California Market Center. The Renegade Craft Fair is a FREE urban art, craft and DIY extravaganza!
Over 200 artists are traveling from all over the country and abroad to participate and sell their handmade goods at Renegade Craft Fair – Los Angeles. From clothing and accessories, to stationary and concert posters, with everything from bath products and ceramics in between – there’s surely something for everyone! Silver Lake-based ReForm School is offering hands-on lessons in linoleum block-printing both days of the Fair, and The Urban Craft Center of Santa Monica will be leading workshops in zine-making and needle-felting on Saturday, July 11. Clean out your closets before heading to the Fair on Saturday, July 11, as Swap-O-Rama-Rama will be in full swing that day – transforming your discarded clothes into one-of-a-kind, recycled creations!
The California Market Center (or CMC) is located at 110 East Ninth St. in downtown Los Angeles.The Fair is in the Penthouse.

Yummy Give Away Winners!!!

And the Winners are....

MISSWULLER - SILVIA - FINKEL - BECKY

I said there would three but you all were so enthusiastic that Cathy wanted to give you all a pack of her amazing Limoncello Marshmallows!!!

Please email me at lvkm@mac.com with your address so I can send them off for your immediate enjoyment!

CONGRATS to you all!!! can't wait to hear what you think.

yummy give away!!!

I had a lot of postings planned for today but got bogged down with technical slowdown and tons of work- photo and Honey B related- and the sweaty summer is no help. I am feeling guilty that I was not there for you, my friends...

So, I think it is time for a Yummy Give Away!!! ( I am attempting to win back your favor with some delectable flavor)
There will be three winners.
The Prize - Your very own package of Limoncello Marshmallows by Cathy Shambley.

Cathy is working on her (soon to be released for purchase) product line and she was "sweet" enough to want to share with us before the public get their grubby little hands all over her tasty treats.

All you have to do to be a winner is Follow this blog and leave a comment on this post. Sometimes life is just that easy.

The winner will be announced on Wednesday!

PS- Cathy Shambley's site is under construction but if you click on "food" at the top you can get a sneak peek at some of the stuff she is working on. Yummy all around!!!

Xooro! need it now

For some reason I have been craving junk food and sweets for the past week and it is not lady time. Eating junk food from a gas station= not okay. Food from McDonald's (for me) = never ok. Fritters from Xooro= always ok.
Now granted I have never been there but based on their extensive fritter menu I am positive I could find something to fall in love and obsess over.
But like all junkies I can't do it alone. Who's coming with me?
They just opened a new shop at 8360 Melrose Ave in West Hollywood. Judging from the photos online Xooro (pronounced sure-ho) is the Spanish Pinkberry only with out sour yogurt and more fried dough.
Don't make me do this alone.