I can relate to a statement made on a Flight of the Conchords' (my fave comedy duo/band) website:
"Members of the band (Jemaine and Bret) have noticed that whenever they are doing things that could be reported on the website, they are too busy to update the website. In addition, whenever the band members have some spare time in which they could update the website, there is usually, as one member put it 'nothing going on'."
Yes, there is so much going on here I haven't had any time to post. Yet there's so much to post about, namely: the book launch party for Craft Inc.! I would like to invite each and every one of you to the party which will be hosted by the wonderful ladies of Rare Device.
When: Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Where: 111 Minna Street, San Francisco
Time: 6pm-9pm
As it says above, we'll be raffling off a TON of prizes. Literally, 2,000 pounds of Chronicle Books craft titles and goods donated by local indie businesses and the profilees featured in the book. Really nice stuff like an In Fiore body balm, a Lotta Jansdotter bag, fat quarters of Denyse Schmidt's new line "Katie Jump Rope", a gift certificate for Rare Device and so much more!
And the best prize of all (if you own an indie craft/design biz) is one month of free advertising space on design*sponge. I wish I could throw my own business card in the hat, but I gather it would look a wee bit suspicious if I won the prize.
So come to the party to buy a signed copy of the book and to meet me! Or if you already know me, then come to win a prize. Or if you don't care to win a prize, then come to see all the very nice-looking people that will be there. I've paid them handsomely to stand around looking pretty. Don't let my good money go to waste!
(If you're in LA: yes, I will be having a book party there, too, with Reform School in November. Details to come!)
This is so exciting, and I'm happy to hear about your new book - yeah Meg!!!
Posted by: decor8holly | September 14, 2007 at 08:08 AM
I'm so there! :D
Posted by: Victoria E | September 14, 2007 at 08:24 AM
Yay! I'm glad you're coming to L.A. too. I just ordered the book from Amazon; should be arriving any day now.
Posted by: mi casa es su casa | September 14, 2007 at 10:46 AM
too bad i'll be in mexico - otherwise, i would seriously fly out there for your book party..and ask you lots of serious questions! ;)
Posted by: joy | September 14, 2007 at 11:55 AM
i'm SO there meg! you're already cracking me up!
Posted by: lisa jackson | September 14, 2007 at 02:37 PM
I'll be there. go meg!
Posted by: Viola | September 14, 2007 at 02:54 PM
I Live in South Africa, so won't be able to make the launch! But I will be buying a copy of your book! Looking forward to reading it!
Posted by: Freshly Found | September 16, 2007 at 08:57 PM
Will there be a chance of a NY launch? Isn't that a great idea?
Posted by: Candy | September 17, 2007 at 08:00 AM
it's on the calendar! looking forward to it.
Posted by: anh-minh | September 18, 2007 at 09:41 AM
i wish i could do a NY party! can't wait to see you all there. :)
Posted by: meg mateo ilasco | September 18, 2007 at 09:54 AM
Yeay! I will be there for sure. Congratulations on the book. what a wonderful accomplishment.
Posted by: Annie | September 19, 2007 at 02:52 PM
Big congratulations on a fabuous book... I am about half way through it and already making notes about what I need to re-read. Hope to make it to the Launch Party to honour your wonderful accomplishment...
Posted by: Liz | September 23, 2007 at 12:08 PM
I loved your book! Thanks for the helpful information and inspiration.
Posted by: kyle koerner | September 24, 2007 at 07:43 AM
Ooooo! I can hardly wait for November. I purchased Craft and am thoroughly loving it. I blogged about it on my blog and have a few friends running out to purchase it too!
I found it so well done, it will be a cherished tutorial for quite a long time. Now, in November I'll be able to get it autographed. Super!
Posted by: chronicler | September 30, 2007 at 08:52 AM