Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution

I was featured on Vadjutka's "Now and Then" blog today. I love the concept of this blog--highlighting how Etsy sellers have honed their craft over time.

Check out how much my work has changed from Feb '08 to today!

http://craftsthenandnow.blogspot.com/2008/12/mswedowsky-february-2008-december-2008.html

I was on the front page of Etsy yesterday!

I have to boast...I just found out that I was featured on the front page of Etsy yesterday, as part of a Treasury. It even led to a sale! I think it is Etsy karma because I also made my first Etsy purchase yesterday.

Timothy Adam Design's Top 10

I made #4 of Timothy Adam Design's top 10 list! Check it out: http://timothyadamdesigns.blogspot.com/2008/11/top-10-monday-nov-24th.html

The post has apparently received over 800 hits. Very exciting!

Thank you Timothy.

Day-o, Day-ay-ay-o

Every morning I walk by the now defunct Day-O Restaurant on Greenwich Ave. Last February, Eater.com reported that Day-O had lost its lease; however, it seems like Day-O still isn't ready to call it quits. There has been a sign on the door claiming renovations for over a year and the space is still completely furnished, menus and all. The desolation makes me feel like Charlton Heston in The Omega Man.

The landlord must be regretting kicking out Day-O if he/she hasn't been able to collect rent in over a year. And it's not even like the landlord is trying to rent out the space--you would never know that Day-O isn't planning to make a triumpant return unless you frequented the neighborhood.

What is the deal?

Owliday Inn

As of today, I am officially owner of a sole proprietorship called Owliday Inn. For anyone who hasn't read James Howe's Bunnicula book series, the name of my business is a tribute to the second book in the series, Howliday Inn.

I am very excited and hope that I can follow in my dad's footsteps as an accomplished business owner. Wish me luck!

Jane Austen on the Dancefloor

My friend, Mariel, a teacher at Brandeis High School, recently started a blog to extend conversation beyond the classroom, while exercising her students' writing skills.

I am completely blown away by both the cirriculum and the blog. New York City is lucky to have such a creative and dedicated teacher. I hope that other teachers will stumble upon this blog and be inspired.

Check it out: http://www.janeaustenonthedancefloor.blogspot.com/

RIP(io Maya)

I just found out that one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in NYC, Pio Maya, has closed. Sure, part of the attraction was the name, but Pio really stood out as an authentic, family-run restaurant. I'm very sad to hear that it's gone and sincerely hope that a bank doesn't take its place!

Pio, you will be missed.