Cocktail anyone?

I wonder if I should write about cocktails for a change? That is the title of this blog and I don't know that I ever have. Nah, you get the point right? Stole it from the tagline of the movie swingers. Loved the poster of Vince Vaughn (I think it was him) standing all proud holding up a martini glass big as life. That's me in my imagination...

So this morning at 10:30 I get to go to my first company meeting. Sounds like its for the Realtors mostly, but I suspect that I'll be "introduced." I'm a little nervous because I don't like being put on the spot. So naturally I've worked out in my head the thank you speech and all possible (some worst case) scenarios. I'm sure I and the intro will be fine. Especially after I've had a few rounds of it in my head.

I realized yesterday that I was hired as a preventative measure. Is that the right word? My employer was one of my references for my resume when I was interviewing with the PR firms and I she started talking about hiring me right after that. We have been friends socially so that has been a little weird, for both of us. I'm excited, neither of us know yet where my recently acquired skills will fit in with her company, but she has me now. And I love it no matter what I have to do until then. Lots of room to grow and expand my love for marketing.

Best part is she and her husband/partner are art collectors, and even designed their office around displaying art.

Cocktail of the week- A MitchTini! Grey Goose shaken with ice and sugar pour into martini glass rimmed with sugar, garnish with lemon wedge. Optional: a squeeze of lemon in the shaker. Not to much though!

CHEERS!

Hallo

I got a job!
I'm watching "Little Miss Sunshine"
Eating potato chips,
and drinking beer.

A beer. More will come later when we go to our friends for a beer tasting.

Okay then. Cheers!

New Years Eve

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Just tagging my photos and ran across this one from New Years. What's up with the mug Carolyn? I love this photo, really sums up the evening I think well.

Yale St. Arts Market Feb 2007

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Originally uploaded by Art Valet.

Hey! Didn't get many photos yesterday, here a few. This one is of Teresa Storch all the way from MA., entertaining us Texas folks. Click her photo to see a few more from Saturday.

Yale Street Arts Market This Saturday!

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Yale Street Arts Market Saturday, February 3, 2007  10am - 6pm Info - Location Located inside the 610 North Loop in the Heights area of Houston. Take the Yale Street exit off of the 610 North Loop and go South on Yale (inside the Loop) to the corner of Yale and 19th streets, turn right (west) to the corner of Lawrence St. The market is located on the Wind Water Gallery parking lot. 548 W. 19th Street, Houston, TX 77008 (713) 802-1213 www.YaleStreetMarket.com Event Sponsors Visit Our Sponsors NEXT MONTH- THREE YEARS OLD! March 3, 2007 will be the third anniversary of Yale Street Arts Market.  Come help us celebrate with special guests, entertainment and a Sister Sister y Los Misters performance. And of course the best art in town! Eat Right Exercise Buy Art! Every Month on 1st Saturday! Quick Links... Our Website The Artists Location Photo Galleries Howdy! The Yale Street Arts Market finally has a newsletter! First announcement: Join us this Saturday from 10am to 6pm for some  of the finest art, jewelry, sculpture, fiberart and live entertainment in town.  Heck, that's why I'm always there!  This newsletter may change a bit over time, the goal will be to inform you of specials, new artists and other events, related to the market or the artists' website- www.ArtValet.com.  Please forward this and come see us Saturday!   Cheers! Mitch Cohen Paintings, Photography, Jewelry & Sculpture! At Yale Street Arts Market you will find some of the best artists in Houston.  The white canopied tents lined up tightly lend an old world market feel on the parking lot of Wind Water Gallery.  The artists occupying those tents come from all over the greater Houston area including Humble, Magnolia, Galveston, Brenham and sometimes Louisiana.  The word market doesn't always conjure the image of a mini arts festival, which is what we are all about.  You'll also find the finest quality handmade soaps, candles and live blooming bromeliads.  All the vendors and artists are listed on the website each month, and there is an archive going back to February 2006. All the artwork is original by the artist! See all the artists and vendors online now. Click Here! "The Olive Oil Guy" Market features other "artsy" stuff too... Cinco Ranch resident David Laufenberg doesn't know the meaning of the word retire.  Laufenberg has retired three times and is currently employed full time as a quality assurance specialist in the oil industry; though his passion still lies with his first career, olive oil.  Laufenberg demonstrates, teaches and sell the oils on a local basis at markets and festivals.  Laufenberg retired to Katy 5 years ago from California and  was in the olive oil business prior to retiring.  "I have retired 3 times and just am not cut out for the rocking chair routine.  I just have a passion for olive oil and that is what enables me to continue teaching about it." Laufenberg says. His company is called KDS Gourmet Foods or "The Olive Oil Guy" and is a regular vendor at Yale Street Arts Market in the Heights and offers ten different oils from California. Yale Street Arts Market manager Mitch Cohen says "David always has a crowd in front of his booth, just like fine wine, his olive oil tastings are fun.  Unless I get in line I rarely get to visit with David!"  Selling the best product available from a domestic producer certainly helps.  The fact that the oils are not flavored with an additive or extract is what makes them so flavorful. The olives are pressed with fresh fruit and the oils of the olive and fruit are naturally infused. This process makes the flavors intense and people who experience one of Laufenberg's "Olive Oil" tastings are never disappointed. In addition to Yale Street Arts Market, Laufenberg can always be found at the Downtown Katy market every third Saturday as well as at the twice a year "Heart of Katy" and Annual "Heritage Grand Extravaganza". He also does private "Olive Oil" tastings for businesses and private home gatherings. "The Olive Oil Guy" is the the featured vendor at the Yale Street Arts Market on February 3, be sure to stop by David's booth for a free tasting! "Courtney's Crusade Month" While browsing the many different paintings, photography, jewelry, flowers and sculpture at Yale St, you may notice Cammie's Handmade Soaps.  Anyone breathing can't miss the wonderful aromas wafting through the market from Cammie's booth. Since 2000, the goal of Courtney's Crusade has been to raise awareness in the community on the best ways to combat sudden cardiac death. Courtney's Crusade raises money and places automated defibrillators in public schools.  Cammie told me, " I've decided that I'm calling February "Courtney's Crusade Month" since it's our "heart month".  I'm donating half of Cammie's net profits in the month of February to Courtney's Crusade.  I'll have some info on the charity at the February market. I have also started making felted soaps.  I use raw wool and create felt on the outside of a bar of my soap.  It works like a washcloth on the bar, and since it's wool, as the soap shrinks so does the felt." Hey Cammie, set one aside for me! On The Web Courtney's Crusade Cammie's Handmade Soaps Heights 1st Saturday Experience Small Town Cool Food Pantry Donation Drive- Grace United Methodist Church has been operating a Food Pantry in the Heights for 15 years and currently serves 50-80 families per week. Non-perishable food donations are welcome as well as cash.  At Yale St. Market Artists! Eye to Eye  Roxanne Claire, Matted and framed fine art photography, images from Oaxaca, Mexico, Renaissance Festival, and Heights fire spinning. 432 W 19th Spanish Flowers Restaurant  Artist L.K. Huckabay, Fine Art Photographic Prints taken in Cerralvo, Mexico, 4701 N. Main. Wind Water Gallery  C. Hubbard African American inspired art. 548 W. 19th. See more neighborhood events online here.

Discover what is going on in Houston's local art scene.  Become inspired. Find out the latest events by the artists.  Be amused, informed, and entertained by the Tribe Report- Martin de Vore's humorous and insightful take about Houston's art activities and artists. Any Free Wine? - An anonymous account of opening night from art galleries across Houston. Mitch Notes- Find what Mitch really does with his time! And much more. A place on the web for artists and art lovers! Visit ArtValet.com today! Click Here. Open 24/7