Dearly Beloved Family & Friends of IDEASMYTH–
I believe that everyone IS gifted and everyone SHOULD be gifted–often! The kind of gift economy I advocate in is one where the giver, the creator and the receiver all have an opportunity to exchange love, abundance, mutual admiration and support. Every time I buy a present (book, jewelry, DVD, CD, massage, etc.) I consider it an investment in a creator’s dream (be they an author, an artist, a jeweler, an actor, a shopkeeper, etc.), a contribution to their ability to carry on doing the work they love most. So this year, have fun giving some extra thought what you’re buying for the people you love, and below are some EXCELLENT ideas…! And think of this: ultimately even the planet benefits from your giving thoughtfully–less disappointment means less rejects in our landfills!
So first, a little shameless self-interest: why not let your loved ones know how gifted they are by giving them an IDEASMYTH BUNDLE OF JOY!
*HOLIDAY SAVE-A-BUNDLE DEALS*
~2-HOUR INTRO TO CREATIVITY COACHING BUNDLE OF JOY: $400! (VS. $450)
~CREATIVITY COACHING BUNDLE OF JOY: 4 MONTHS FOR THE PRICE OF 3! ($3K VS. $4K)
~INDEPENDENT PROJECT WORKSHOP + CREATIVITY COACHING BUNDLE OF JOY: $3,250 (VS. $3,500)
~GROUP CREATIVITY COACHING WORKSHOP + INDEPENDENT PROJECT WORKSHOP BUNDLE OF JOY: $1,350 (VS.$1,650)
~INDEPENDENT PROJECT WORKSHOP X 2 BUNDLE OF JOY: $800 (VS. $1,100)
(IDEASMYTH will provide your gift certificate in an appropriately festive card…and if you choose to buy YOURSELF a gift, buy now and write off on your 2008 tax return!)
…and for the rest of your gift-giving needs, I am delighted to recommend the following books, unique stores, artwork, CDs, productions and videos by friends and clients of IDEASMYTH:
RECENT BOOKS BY FRIENDS & CLIENTS OF IDEASMYTH:
Carolynn Carreno
Eat Me: The Food & Philosophy of Kenny Shopsin
she has also co-authored many other cookbooks that are as delightful to behold as to read
Elisha Cooper
ridiculous/hilarious/terrible/cool: a year in an american high school
as well as tons of fantastic other illustrated books for children: www.ElishaCooper.com
John Dickerson
On Her Trail: My Mother, Nancy Dickerson, News’ First Woman Star
and check out his great political commentary on Slate: www.JohnDickerson.com
Cynthia Kaplan
Leave the Building Quickly
and for more outrageously honest personal essays: www.CynthiaKaplan.com
David Lehman
The Best American Erotic Poems
and many other great books of poetry and poets: http://www.bestamericanpoetry.com/pages/lehmanbooks.html
Lucia Nevai
Salvation: A Novel
her other wicked and wise books include Seriously (novel) and Normal (stories)
Jen Cohen Oko
Gloss: A Novel
and for her previous memoir and more: www.JenniferOko.com
Molly Peacock
Second Blush
Her 6th poetry collection!–for more: www.MollyPeacock.com
Peter Scoblic
U.S. vs. Them: How a Half Century of Conservatism has Undermined America’s Security
and for more accessible and fascinating articles see: www.PeterScoblic.com
Asne Seierstad
The Angels of Grozny: Orphans of a Forgotten War
do also see her illuminating books on Afghanistan and Iraq
Mo Willems
Are You Ready to Play Outside?
as well as tons of other deliciously irreverent picture books: www.MoWillems.com
David Yezzi
Azores: Poems
as well as an excellent previous collection, The Hidden Model
Sacha Zimmerman
For America: Simple Things Each of Us Can Do To Make Our Country Better
do also see her marvelous pieces for The New Republic (www.TNR.com) and others
FAVORITE INDEPENDENT STORES
Circa Trade (owned by Courtney Pyle)
for all things exquisitely beautiful and surprising from far-away places
CircaTrade.com or 310 Warren Street, Hudson NY
The Corner Bookstore (owned by Lenny Golay and Ray Sherman)
for the best edited collection for the whole family
1313 Madison Avenue @ 93rd Street
Dop Dop Salon (owned by Jo Blackwell)
Jo is a master stylist (and L’Oreal Professional color educator) who FOUND the curl in my hair–I’ve seen her do wonders with enhancing the appearance of both men and women and even though she’s done major celebs and TV, her rates are really really reasonable; her staff is phenomenal and the salon is an oasis of fun–and great music! her husband, is the in-demand globetrotting DJ Monk
170 Mercer Street and www.DopDop.com
Idlewild Books (owned by David Del Vecchio)
for unusual titles organized by the country
12 West 19th Street (near 5th Ave) and IdlewildBooks.com
Rock Paper Scissors (owned by Amy Gardner)
a darling of Daily Candy DC, this shop purveys everything from hip in sensibility and provides AMAZING customer service
110 2nd Street NE and ThinkRockPaperScissors.com
Scarpa (owned by Amy Gardner)
for divine shoes, bohemian chic jewelry, handmade belts and more great finds
Barracks Road Mall North Wing, Charlottesville, VA and www.ThinkScarpa.com
T Salon (owned by Miriam Novalle)
for extraordinary teas (& tea of the month clubs) from all over the world
75 9th Ave (the Chelsea Market) and www.TSalon.com
Waldingfield Farm (owned by the Horan family)
the family-owned organic farm does gift baskets this year!
http://www.waldingfieldfarm.com/shopping.htm
OTHER GREAT IDEAS:
Kim Brickley, artist
Exuberantly curious paintings, drawings and multimedia works
www.KimBrickley.com
James Braly, master storyteller
“Dinner & A Story”: The creator of the NY Times 2008 Critics Pick “Life in a Marital Institution†performs his new monologue at your private gathering.
www.JamesBraly.com
Carolina Carreno, private chef/author (see above)
Simple, elegant meals incorporating local and artisinal products (LA)
www.carolynncarreno.wordpress.com; carreno@mac.com
Andy Christie, impressario
Tix to his wildly popular Liar Show (NYC)
www.TheLiarShow.com
Andrea Davis, family constellation therapist
Gift sessions with this extraordinary practitioner raved about in Daily Candy LA
www.FamilyConstellationWork.org; livenupdancer@mac.com
Jill Gill, artist
Best known for her charming pen-and-ink house commissions (interiors, exteriors that people often turn into their own cards as well), she also has an archive of marvelous woodcuts and other works for sale.
www.JillGill.net
Tajlei Levis, writer
Tix for Glimpses of the Moon, the Jazz Age musical based on an Edith Wharton novel (she wrote lyrics and book) Mondays now at the Algonquin (NYC)
www.GlimpsesOfTheMoon.com
Melissa Levis, performer/songwriter/party ringleader
Ridiculously catchy children’s rock CDs
www.MoeysMusicParty.com
Clarrisse Perrette, artist
Bold, happy paintings and other works
www.ClarissePerrette.com
Virginie-Alvine Perrette, filmmaker
DVDs of “Twilight Becomes Night” the documentary by Virginie-Alvine Perrette
www.TwilightBecomesNight.com
Courtney Pyle, photographer/owner of Circa Trade
Limited edition prints taken while globetrotting
www.CourtneyPyle.com
Diana Pyle Rowan, Metropolitan Museum Guide Extraordinaire
Have this Asian Art genius (and my mother!) do a highlights tour or customize a tour just for you
DPRowan@nyc.rr.com
Vanessa Trouble, Jazz Singer
Her CDs create a great vibe and she’s toured around the world and could do your private bash, wedding, etc.
www.VanessaTrouble.com
and:
if you would like me to design a custom event (creativity-centric event or retreat or themed reading or performance) for a group of your friends and family for an unforgettable birthday party, bachelorette party, family reunion, etc., just let me know!
Happy Giving!!!!
Victoria
16 December 2008
Victoria C. Rowan
Creatrix-in-Chief, IDEASMYTH
Desk: 212-842-5956; Cell: 917-716-7587
VCRowan@IDEASMYTH.com
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http://www.dailycandy.com/new_york/article/34774/Write+On
“Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it!”
–Goethe
Victoria C. Rowan
Creatrix-in-Chief, IDEASMYTH
Desk: 212-842-5956; Cell: 917-716-7587
VCRowan@IDEASMYTH.com
UPCOMING 2009 COURSES & EVENTS WITH IDEASMYTH:
***SEE WEBSITE FOR HOLIDAY SAVE-A-BUNDLE DEALS ON ALL SERVICES***
~ The Independent Project Workshop: The Best is Yet TK (10 Mondays starting Jan 27th)
~ Group Creativity Coaching: for People Playing While They Progress (8 Mondays starting Feb 2nd).
***PAY NOW & WRITE OFF ON YOUR 2008 TAX RETURN***
TUES JAN 13TH, 7-10PM: TK-READING-PA-LOOZA ***NO MIN, NO COVER***
WED JAN 21ST, 7-9PM: IDEASMYTH SALON: VCR on “The Art of Emotional Feng Shui” ***FREE***
! IDEASMYTH IS NOMINATED FOR A 2008 SWEETIE AWARD !
Find out why DAILY CANDY thinks IDEASMYTH services are so SWEET:
http://www.dailycandy.com/new_york/article/34774/Write+On
“Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it!”
–Goethe
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