SunnySideoftheGraveyard.com

It's official! We have a soft launch of our new online retail store, SunnySideoftheGraveyard.com.

Why the name? Well, for many years my sign-off has been "From the Sunny Side of the Graveyard," and how fitting it is. I'm know for looking at the sunny side of things, even the paranormal. It's like shining a flashlight into a dark room. I suppose I have always used humor and sentiment to make my way through challenging times and now the idea of "Sunny Side of the Graveyard" seems more relevant than ever.

The theme of the retail store is Paranormal Culinary Lifestyle and that pretty much sums it all up for me. You'll see what I mean when you click over.

So, we found a variety of products and are continuing to add new items all the time. It's a time consuming process, and frankly, I LOVE IT! There is something very personal in it for me. I enjoy using these items and they help me to create happier and intrinsically valuable experiences.

We started the Paranormal category with candles and incense that I have come to depend on in my daily rituals and in some of the Paranormal work that I do. These are useful tools for anyone - not just mediums, witches, and paranormal researchers.

In the Culinary category, you will find a fun variety of silicone ice trays that also work great as chocolate molds. Two of the best sellers of these are the Gin and Titonic (oceanliners and icebergs) and the Cool Shooters so you can freeze your own shot glasses... OR... make chocolate cups to fill with fruit, mouse, or fresh ground almond butter.

The Lifestyle category is full of fun items that help you make a statement. My favorite item right now is the COFFINS UMBRELLA - yes, coffins on a grey field. It's COOL and very attention getting.

Also in Lifestyle is the Valentine's Day Special. The HEARTS RAINBOOTS are so cute with white hearts on a reddish pink background. They're only available in one size, UK 38 which is between size 7 and 7.5 in the USA. The number 23 has a particular significance for me so these boots are 23% off through Valentine's Day!

There are many products in the works and it's been intersting to see pre-orders. We've been filling pre-orders with merchandise enroute resulting in the need to re-order. This means we haven't even been able to have them in stock yet. Wow! That was an unforseen activity and that learning curve is kind of fun too!

That's the "quick and dirty" on the soft launch. I'll post more shortly and then make a big announcement about the projected Grand Opening!

GOURMET SUMMER

Wow!

That's the basic exclamation to describe my summer!

I was recently interviewed on an AWESOME radio show called, The League of Extraordinary Paranormal Women. It's on BlogTalk Radio and if you missed it, you can still hear me in the Archive of the show. Here's the link:
The League of Extraordinary Paranormal Women on BlogTalk Radio then click "Archived Segments".

On the show, we discussed my upcoming article called, "The Ghost Hunters' Picnick" (the extra "k" is a nod to the paranormal). In the article, I have focused much attention on The Ghost Hunter - what happens to the individual during times of stress, the perceptions used to investigate, and the types of food that will support the whole person without interfering with the Investigators' primary tools... the senses.

And special "Thank You!" to Amy and Kristy for giving me the opportunity to be part of their amazing show.


I was also interviewed for INK Magazine where I discussed the origin of The Gothic Gourmet and some of my interests. At the end of the interview, I discovered that it is a Fashion Column. I was surprised! Thank you Beth Elderkin. Can't wait to see the article.



I want to thank THE SERPENTEENS and in particular my very good friend Glenn Sorino for the FABULOUS mention in the acknowledgements for their new album, THE SUPERHUMAN MONSTER SHOW. The CD Release Party was Saturday, July 14TH, and these guys are the real deal in entertainment! Check them out at http://www.serpenteens.com/ and on Myspace. My favorite song is Hell California!



Then there is another very good friend of mine - Vlad Quigley, from across the pond (South London). He has done me the great honor of asking to use my likeness in his artwork. So flattered was I that I crashed my computer before finding the headshots to send him. Be that is it may, Vlad is a brilliant artist whose work has been described as Pop Art Nouveau (Pop Art meets Art Nouveau). Drawing horror comics and art for rock acts and celebrities, Vlad is an inspiration. Besides ME... some notable subjects are Sir Roger Moore (yes, James Bond!), Dollhouse Days Are Over, Rubella Ballet, the London Goddess Temple, Babyshambles, X-Ray Spex's Poly Styrene, Skye Edwards, SugarBitch, Jessica Jaymes...

Vlad... You're such a Bristish ICON! Thank you, Love!


There was the Gala Opening for the new NAPASTYLE store in Los Gatos. NAPASTYLE is the brainchild of fabulous chef and all-around-good-guy MICHAEL CHIARELLO. Check out my blog and photos on Myspace.




And finally, there is a special place in my heart for the Fabulous Wendy Brickman, Publicist and Marketing Guru! Thank you, Wendy. You're the best!