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Beep Loves The Winning Pitch

Now that the holiday madness is over, I'm finally able to schedule semi-productive work days, which means catching up on a lot of loose ends and to-do's that are still lingering from 2006.

One such over-due update is a big THANK YOU to my new friends at The Winning Pitch, who wrote the nicest things about Aunt Beep & all the changes going on around here in their super-fabulous blog:

Yes, it's true. As of February, Aunt Beep is getting an overhaul. Like the woman who inspired the site, Aunt Beep is constantly reinventing itself and evolving as need times and desires change. The creative, unpredictable blog we've come to love will be expanding its horizons (and its reader base, I'll venture to bet) in '07.

What (or who) is Aunt Beep? Imagine having your best pal save you the trouble of surfing the web and sorting out life's discoveries - and then telling you her findings so you don't have to discover those answers on your own. It's a bit like the with equal doses of style, design and technology thrown in for good measure...
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I'm so thrilled the savvy professionals like The Winning Pitch are catching on to what we're doing here.  If you haven't been getting our new and improved newsletters, then you've probably missed that Beep has merged with Delight.com, and we're launching a whole new ecommerce experience very very soon.  Go over to Delight.com and sign up for our gorgeous weekly newsletter and see what all the fuss is about.

Beep isn't going anywhere...just getting better, thanks to all of you!

Beep has Cool Friends

Well, at least I can say I have stylish e-friends.   My pal (and fellow ThisNext fashion writer) KRISTOPHER DUKES has made it onto French Vogue's Blogs de Mode today.

I don't know what Vogue says about her (I can only really speak French while drinking wine heavily), but she looks great, and Kristopher Dukes has for a long time been my go-to girl for all things fabulous. 

But don't let her waify good looks fool ya...KD blasts Jay Z louder than anyone, and she can strut for miles in 6 inch heels only women of a questionable profession would dream of wearing.

All the more reason to check out her site daily.

Artist Leora Lutz Featured on Apartment Therapy

Once again, Apartment Therapy - one of my all-time favorite blogs (see January 24th '06 gush-post) - has proven it's excellent taste by highlighting Los Angeles artist Leora Lutz' City Silhouette Paintings:

"Leora Lutz knows what's up. She's captured and painted a series of silhouettes showcasing the identifying outlines of the Los Angeles landscape in a spectrum of colours that may or may not sometimes appear in our city's skies. These 5" x 5" painting "began as an experiment in 2003", fueled by the memories of summer nights and the 1980's art scene, resulting in some darn eye pleasing artwork that will provide a glorious view whether the the forecast is for clear skies or not."

We couldn't agree more!

Click here to view her paintings and make your walls happy!

art on Aunt Beep is a better deal than getting a call girl

I've been chortling at the Nerve.com Scanner blog for quite a while now...but I never thought squeaky-clean Aunt Beep would make it as a mention.

Little did I know the genius of Paige Wery was just waiting to be noticed.

Thanks Nerve guys, and welcome to all our new Beepsters - Aunt Beep loves you!

Drinking Tour of Japan

Yesterday I posted about NOTCOT's drinking tour of LA.

Today [via JeanSnow.net] I find blogger Yuki's mission to post a drinking tour of Japan.

I think I sense a theme here...

Modern Denver

Big props to Beep's hometown Denver for being featured as a "modern city" by the ever-fabulous 2Modern Design Talk Blog!

Read their complete profile on Denver's modern stores, modern architecture, modern architects and more...

Leora Lutz featured on decor8 & shelterrific

What a wonderfully crazy week this has been - and all full of blog love!

I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the BlogHer conference in San Jose this weekend in order to represent an exciting new project I am working on: ThisNext.com (more on this later, but you can check out where I've been writing [and hiding] here)

Today I've been catching up on emails and a little lost sleep...how thrilled am I to see that two of my most favorite blogs have written lovely posts about beep Gallery artist Leora Lutz!

Check out the thoughtful insights from two of my most favorite muses:

Really Affordable Art: Leora Lutz at auntbeep.com [shelterrific]

Leora Lutz Paintings + Aunt Beep [decor8]

Thanks guys!

ps: Leora Lutz City Silhouette paintings are available for $75 each and come in a rainbow of colors...a wonderful way to dress those drab walls!

beep Blog is Featured as Top 8 Los Angeles Lifestyle Blogs on About.com

Hello dearies!

The summer has been unexpectedly crazy for Aunt Beep...lots and lots of exciting stuff happening, lots of new babies to welcome into the world, and lots of orders to ship to our lovely customers.

I promise I'll be back with Beep In A Week's real soon - but I know you all are too busy trying to cool off by the pool to sit and the computer, so we'll catch up as soon as it's below 100 degrees - how 'bout that?

One piece of fun news I just had to share however, the beep Blog is featured on mega site About.com as one of the top 8 Los Angeles Social Lifestyle and Celebrity Gossip sites to visit!

How delighted are we to be included in the ranks of such super-bloggers as Defamer, Fishbowl LA, Totally Unauthorized and Curbed LA! (If I ever had two seconds to update my design here on the new typepad site, surely these fabu blogs would be linked on a list...somewhere [cue silent plea for blog designer help])

I'll be back real soon, lovelies.  MUAH!

Beep In A Week: Vol. 11 // I See Pretty

So, I finally gave in and read The Da Vinci Code. Now I really want to go to France. Is that weird?

Much like the LACMA construction across the street from HQ, so has been the web construction of the new and improved AuntBeep.com. Once again we're nipping and tucking over here (no botox!), and soon Beep will emerge from hiding in her Four Seasons Cabana, fresh faced and newly programmed. Needless to say, Beep has been busy. Stay Tuned!

The Beep! The Beep!
The Beep Is On Fire!

You Simply Must...gaze upon the web of pretty.
There are some gorgeous blogs out there that focus on design, fashion, and general beauty in the world. Here are some of my daily reads:
Design*Sponge - oodles of mouthwatering discoveries for your home
Oh Joy! - inspired collections of beautiful things
A Chicken In Every Granny Cart - a brutally honest chronicle of a foodie's adventures - great pics and recipes!
Decor8 - thoughtful, pretty, modern finds for home & fashion

That Is So Beep...
The Nicest Restaurant & Delivery Service in Los Angeles:
Anarkali Indian.

Anarkali is located just east of La Brea on Melrose Ave (not far from the fabulous Gallery 1988). We've been going there literally for years. Why? Well the food is consistently good (Curry lovers know this can be a problem sometimes), it's extremely affordably (Beep pre-requisite), and the owner is literally the nicest man you'll ever meet. Plus, he has an uncanny ability to remember everyone who enters his restaurant, so he'll greet you warmly every time you come back.

So, we ordered Anarkali to deliver the other night. After I said our address the owner exclaimed "OH! Nice to hear from you! I'll see you soon!" and we finished with the order (he remembers you and your address too!) A knock on the door and he's there with a GIANT box of food. We only ordered the vegetarian meal and extra pampadoms, but he showed up with:
- a huge bottle of Flying Horse Beer
- an order of samosas
- extra pompadoms & extra naan
all on the house!!!

Now, we've selfishly gotten used to receiving $10 off coupons every time we dine in the restaurant, but half a meal extra, plus beer! How fabulous! He is over and beyond generous…and we love him!

Now if only our pizza guy would cheer up a bit….

Be Sure To Note...
* Apparently, Monday, May 8th is NO SOCKS DAY. Since I don't particularly like socks, or shoes, I'm gonna go ahead and celebrate.
Flip Flops for everyone!
* Next Sunday May 14th is Mother's Day!! Yay Mom!

Sunday Dinner...Vitamin B Dinner (was I lacking I wonder??)
main: Steak Milanese with pesto
veg: crispy roasted brussel sprouts, sautéed spinach, baked potato
dessert: Cadbury Flake over vanilla ice cream (I know...I'm getting lazy with my dessert resolution, but it was still yummy!)
click here for full recipes!

Bringing It Back...I've been really into T Rex lately. This is one of those "I'm in my own personal music video and I’m fabulous" kind of songs that is meant to be played very loud in a car heading down a long highway.
20th Century Boy T Rex

Beep Treat...Coming Soon.....
Oh me, oh my, what could it be??

Now go on outside and get some fresh air!

Love, Love, Love,
Aunt Beep

beep Blog moves to Typepad

5/6 UPDATE: stay tuned for BIAW Vol 11's Sunday Dinner...coming tomorrow 5/7/06
MUAH!

Hello everyone,

This month is all about "You ask - Beep listens" - so we've moved our blog over to typepad so as to offer you better blog viewing.

You'll notice all Beep In A Week & Sunday Dinner entries are archived for easy re-reads :) - plus other great categories to offer you just what you want from the world of Beep.

This new blog is very much in beta, so stay tuned and please change your bookmarks.

Sadly, it seems I've lost all your lovely comments in the transition, and for that I am very sorry. You have not been censored, dearies! Beep loves you!

Beep In A Week: Vol. 8 // It's Not Easy Being Green

Well, well, well. Just like that it's springtime and St. Patrick's Day is upon us. Though my familial allegiance must lie with the other kilt-wearing UK country, I'm a big fan of Guinness, cabbage and Wild Rover sung at very high decibels...so, all over this is a happy day.

One quick Beep: welcome to the Trader Joes family, all Manhattan-ites - now all the NYC Beepsters can shop on the cheap & make Sunday dinners with us!

It's a pot of gold at the Beep of the rainbow:

You Simply Must...
* Test your St. Patrick's knowledge - then use it later at the pub.
* Make Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes
* According to Carb Wire (ew) Guinness Beer has fewer carbs and calories than regular beer. See for yourself on this handy calorie counter. (You can also plug in that chocolate chip scone you're eating)
* Here is a photo album dedicated to Guinness pictures. Here are a bunch of photos of corned beef.

That Is So Beep... Typically, I try not to participate in national/international pre-determined "wear this" holidays like St. Patties Day, the evil Valentines Day or Halloween (see BIAW Vol. 7 wherein I allude to my issues with authority). However, today I am wearing green - not because I don't want to get pinched - but because extended meditation on my closet last night revealed that I have a lot - and I mean a LOT of green clothing.

Over the holidays, my darling and very bright nephew commented, "Why are you always wearing green?"

Though he openly addressed what may be a personal problem in front of my family - I had to give the kid credit for an astute observation.

Off the top of my head, I own and - frequently wear - the following items:
(2) C&C California green tees
(various) green tank tops
(1) pair green pants
(1) kelly green cable knit sweater
(1) kelly green wool sweater
(1) green trench coat
(1) green umbrella
(trench coat, sweaters & umbrella are frequently worn together despite their clashing hues)
(2) green scarves
(1) pair green Pumas
even my Kashware socks are green
I also have many green plates, cups & glasses
AuntBeep.com is designed around a green template
And I just remembered my Sophomore prom dress was kelly green matte satin with a tulip skirt and waaay ahead of its time.

I don't know why I like green so much - what does it mean? Even when I was a kid, my kindergarten teachers were impressed with my learning skills because (though I couldn't do any math, and still can't) I could identify the color celedon.

Long story - I'm wearing green today, by default. I don't want to be that girl who has a "color", so this is where you email me and tell me I'm gonna be ok.

Be Sure To Note...
* If you're in LA - LosAnjealous has a non-trendy St. Pat's drinking guide lined up for ya.
* Monday the 20th is the first day of SPRING!
* Mark your calendars! It's all champagne & cupcakes at Beep HQ on March 25th for our Young At Heart Sale. We're celebrating the launch of the new (and growing) Beep Baby section, along with the official introduction of Act III Clothing. More info here - RSVP to win goodies!

Sunday Dinner...I think I'm on an Italian kick. Though this is from a French cookbook, I identify it more with La Italia.
salad: homeade Ceasar
main: Eggplant Gratin from Barefoot in Paris
side: pasta with parmesan
Click Here for Full Recipes! (always on the beep Blog!)

Bringing It Back...The song sung round the world today.
Wild Rover Various Drunken Irishmen

Be careful out there my little leprechauns.

Love,
Aunt Beep