I forgot to add Ben Tramer.

I did this Halloween piece a zillion years ago for a friend's birthday...a friend who, you know. Is into Halloween. I just found it on mah hard drive so I thought I'd share. Sharing is so cool! Click it if you want.

Kiehl's to Partner With Share Our Strength

Now you can feel even better about fighting wrinkles thanks to Kiehl's new Erase Lines, Fill Needs, and Ensure That No Kid Goes Hungry in America campaign. For every customer who even steps foot in a Kiehl's store on today, May 14, Kiehl's will donate $1.50 to Share Our Strength, which is enough to by a meal for 15 kids. If that's not enough, there's even a reward in it for you: a 10 day supply of Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate. What are you waiting for?

Friday the Tatteenth

I don't know about you, but I can't think of a single better way to celebrate Friday the 13th than by posting 15 pictures of Friday the 13th tattoos.

"But Stacie," you say, "Don't you think a better way might be to post 13 pictures of Friday the 13th tattoos? You know, to have the list be more thematically sound?"

"Hmm, you're right," I reply. "I wish I'd thought of that, but it's far too late now!"

Behold...15 Friday the 13th tattoos!

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The Bloody Maria

We keep learning about the joys of nuevo Bloody Marys—this week's twist is the Bloody Maria featuring tequila. We never would have thought to make the switch ourselves, but at a recent event for Sauza Tequila, party planner Cathy Riva (above) did just that and the results were delicious.

The Bloody Maria

2 parts Sauza Silver Tequila
2 tsp horseradish
3 dashes Tobasco
3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
dash of lime juice
3 dashes celery salt
fill the rest of the glass with tomato juice
Garnish with celery stalk.

Beach Books 2011

No trip to the beach or pool is complete without a juicy read. Here are our selects for best beach books 2011:

If You Were Here: A Novel by Jen Lancaster. The author of the hilarious Bitter is the New Black and My Fair Lazy tries her hand at fiction in a story that will delight any Gen Xers' heart. The narrator, Mia and her husband, Mac, move from downtown Chicago to suburb Abington Cambs, the setting of many John Hughes' films. The couple settles in Jake Ryan's house from Sixteen Candles, with hilarious results. 

If You Were Here: A Novel by Abraham Verghese
At 688 pages, this sweeping novel centers around a nun and a British doctor she saves and transverses the globe from India, Ethiopia and New York City. It would be perfect for a long plane ride or when you want to feel smart.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
If you haven't read this triology, do yourself a favor and buy all of them now. Yes, the book is for young adults, but we don't know anyone who after reading The Hunger Games hasn't devoured Catching Fire and Mocking Jay within two weeks. They're more addictive than crack.

A Paris Wife by Paula McLain, the best historical fiction we've read in ages, which describes Hemingway and his first wife, Hadley Richardson, and their years in Paris.

Check back tomorrow for Part Two of our Best Beach Books 2011

Clean Coast Wines

Drink up and give back with Clean Coast Wines. $4 from the sale of each bottle goes to Gulf Coast recovery efforts. Clean Coast offers Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. We love the labels which were designed by LA tattoo artist Richard Queke. Wouldn't this make an excellent summer hostess gift? Stock up so you have some on hand for your Memorial Day BBQ's. Each bottle is $14 and available in select wine stores and on line at www.cleancoastwines.com.