Reader Amy wrote to tell me about Denhaus Dog Crate Furniture, which I think are a really cool solution for pets in smaller living spaces. ”Meant for the home where cocktails and canines mix it up” (although I’m not sure I would balance a martini anywhere in Lucy’s vicinity), the dog crates appeal to your pet’s natural desire for his or her own private, cozy space while doubling as stylish end tables. There are three designs available: the BowHaus (pictured above), the ZenHaus, and the TownHaus (the least expensive and most classic option). They also have a nice selection of dog beds with washable covers.
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Check out Fancyfastfood.com for a fascinating gallery of “extreme makeovers of actual fast food items.” Above is a “Jack in the Bento” (fancy Jack in the Box).
A beautiful photo of Julia with Westley and Lilly, taken in June, shortly after Westley joined the family. My father rescued him from the West Side Highway (hence “Westley,” although his name was also inspired by The Princess Bride). Dad was riding his motorcycle home when he saw a kitten crouched in the middle of the opposite side of the highway, being run over by car after car after car (he was tiny enough that none of them hit him), and he immediately pulled over and ran into oncoming traffic to rescue the little guy. I took care of Westley for the first couple of weeks, because my parents already had two cats and weren’t sure they could take in another…but my dad just loved him too much to be separated from him. And yeah, Westley’s pretty unbelievably cute (if a little annoying at 3AM, when he turns into a purring monster and decides that he needs to insert himself under your neck).
Extensive library of movies + proximity to Little Pie Company (pictured are sour cream & walnut apple pie and banana cream pie) = reasons why housesitting for my parents is worth dealing with the menagerie.
Some tips for throwing a karaoke-themed party:
1. Construct a “stage” using a few boards and some silver paint. If this isn’t up your alley, just toss down a silver or gold throw rug and spotlight the area with a bright lamp.
2. Arrange small card tables around your “stage” so your guests can sit and enjoy the show.
3. If you have one, a disco ball is a great touch. If you don’t, just hang some white Christmas lights around the performance area for a little sparkle.
Top 10 Most Obnoxious Songs to Sing at Karaoke
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From Heartless Doll: The Top 10 Most Obnoxious Songs to Sing at Karaoke, including “Crash Into Me” by Dave Matthews, “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond (“the karaoke equivalent of bragging that you know how to ride a tricycle”), and “Anything from any artist who has ever received a 9.0 or higher from Pitchfork.”
Housesitting for the Parents
This is how Kendrick and I entertain ourselves when we housesit for my parents. Hours of nonstop fun.
I blame the soju. For everything.
(Soju, by the way, is a South Korean rice-based drink that tastes very similar to vodka and is traditionally sipped out of shot glasses.)
Kendrick and I harbor a not-so-secret love for all things Aerosmith, and simply had to duet on “I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing.” Did you know they’re the best-selling American hard rock band of all time? Doesn’t surprise me a bit, because they are GENIUSES.
Oh, my.
See, the thing with me and karaoke is that I am B-A-D at it. Like, tone-deaf-wailing-cat bad. But once you stick a microphone in my hand, it’s like it becomes glued there, and then three hours later I’m screaming out the lyrics to “Summer Lovin’” and doing the hand-flippy dance you see above.
