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Beauty and the Beast TV series gets revamped

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I can’t say I ever watched the Beauty and the Beast TV series from the 80s, but it was on for 3 seasons, so obviously someone was watching it. The original series staring Linda Hamilton and Ron Perlman, follows the relationship between the man-beast Vincent (Perlman), and district attorney Catherine (Hamilton). Vincent lives in a... Read more »

Green Arrow is coming back to The CW

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I’m sure everyone has heard by now that a new comic book series is coming to The CW. The series Arrow follows the DC Comics hero Green Arrow. As a Smallville fan I was freaking excited to see Green Arrow return to The CW. Sadly this series is not connected to Smallville in anyway. This... Read more »

Etsy Artist Spotlight: House of Darkly

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As an artist with a small craft business, I’m always intrigued by other artists who take their craft and turn it into a full-time job. I thought some of their stories would be great to feature on my blog. While searching the internet for cute handmade items, I stumbled upon this completely adorable plush black... Read more »
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Costumes of C2E2 2012

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The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) is just a memory now, and I had a blast! The convention floor was impressive. There were plenty of vendors, artist, and celebrity guests. From a cosplayers perspective, two things I loved right away were the changing rooms, and the wider aisle on the convention floor. Last year... Read more »

Less Cosplay and More Crafting!

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You all have probably noticed that I haven’t blogged about my cosplay in a while. This year I actually only have one new costume, Tiana’s yellow waitress costume from The Princess and the Frog. Other than the new Tiana costume, all other costumes I’ll be wearing to conventions this year will be recycled from previous... Read more »

Young Justice Video Game Coming Soon

Young Justice Video Game Coming Soon
Fans of the animated series Young Justice are in for a treat. Video game publisher Little Orbit announced today that a video game based off the Warner Bros. Animation series, titled Young Justice: Legacy, is set to hit stores in early 2013. In Young Justice the animated series, teenage heroes Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Superboy... Read more »
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Priceline Negotiator's Epic Death

Priceline Negotiator's Epic Death
Tonight I saw the Priceline commercial where William Shatner’s character dies! I couldn’t believe it. It was short. It was dramatic. It was memorable. Why isn’t there an award for best commercial spokesperson? We live in a world where commercials can easily be avoided. You DVR something, and fast forward through the commercials, or you... Read more »

Handmade Market Chicago

Handmade Market Chicago
Earlier this month I participated in my first indoor craft show. Handmade Market Chicago is a very different kind of craft show, because it’s located in a bar. Yes, you can have an afternoon cocktail while you shop! Handmade Market Chicago happens once a month at The Empty Bottle (January – April then it continues... Read more »

VW E-Bugster: My Car Just Got Cooler!

VW E-Bugster: My Car Just Got Cooler!
This week Volkswagen debuted their new Beetle concept car, the E-Bugster, at the 2012 Detroit Auto Show. I’ve been a fan of VW Bugs since I was a kid. It’s the only car I ever wanted. When I could afford to buy my own car, I bought a yellow Bug and tricked it out Transformers style... Read more »
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First Craft Event of the Year: Handmade Market Chicago

First Craft Event of the Year: Handmade Market Chicago
Happy New Year Everyone!!! So it’s 2012, and I’ve already got a craft show lined up for this weekend. Saturday, January 14, I’ll be at The Empty Bottle, which is a bar in Chicago that will be hosting an indoor craft fair. The show is called Handmade Market Chicago, and this will be my first... Read more »