Eklectica Holid-ectrica

Yes, I made that title up. So this one is for my local homies. Looking for somewhere uber chic to pick up something uber sleek?

Cheri's Eklectica in downtown St. Pete on 2nd Ave & Beach Drive remains one of my all time favorite places EVER to pick up that little (sometimes lots of) something quirky. Can we be really honest here for just a minute? Holiday gift giving is just as much a reflection on you and your taste as it is of the person you are buying for. So make yourself look interesting and savvy this holiday season with a purchase from Cherie's.

Local art, artisan jewelry, indie-label books, fun vintage-spirited toys you can't find at Walmart...all for the taking.

So make the sojourn downtown. Grab lunch while you are there. Cherie's is worth the trip.

Holidaze on Ice

Well, I fear I have been far too remiss in my entries these days. The queen of cool has been moving (to somewhere not so "cool".) I am still in "Tampa" city limits, but let's be honest, Countryway is no urban denizen. However, I have a cool job and will keep the inside of my block rancher as hip as I can possibly stand. Anyway, I'm back and so on to the entry.

What to listen to for the holidays and still be cool? I mean, yes, classics are always acceptable this time of year, but Andy Williams and Johnny Mathis are not the poster children (or, um, seniors) for an indie holiday fiesta. Alas, there are ways to enjoy Christmas tune-age and remain chic.

Download the following:

-Christmas Remixed, Volume 1 & 2
-The Reindeer Room, Volumes 1 thru 3

These two series are all you need to remain fashionable and hip and both will guarantee you one cool Christmas. So push play. Mix. Shake. Pour. And enjoy.