join “today show” correspondent jill rappaport, Q1043 radio personality maria milito, “the wonder team” from animal planet’s “underdog to wonderdog,” “law and order’s” richard belzer, award-winning hip hop choreographer shane sparks, best known for his work as a judge and choreographer on the american television dance competitions “so you think you can dance” and “america’s best dance crew,” and other special guests for the 2nd annual animal care affair gala.

starring fashionably dressed dogs in the Bella Starlet Dog Clothes & Bows—the world’s first ever celebrity dog line!

food, drinks, silent auction, fashion show… thursday october 22nd from 7-11pm. sponsored open bar 7-10. tickets $75. benefits nyc’s homeless and rescued pets.

my parents (we all hate them) just came back from south africa. my swag was a beautiful hand hammered tribal necklace, AND a hand crocheted and beaded drink doily! apparently they’re all the rage over there in the tourist shops. i think this is so cool—what a practical gift! think about it… how many times have you been sitting out on the porch sipping on your caiphirina when i big ole fly lands on the edge for a little sip himself? well, say goodbye to mr. fly — thanks to the drink doily. the best part was that the lady’s cooperative that made these items funded the livelihood of aids victims. (which is the whole damn continent; another conspiracy…)

join Leonardo DiCaprio in celebrating ANIMAL ACTION WEEK from oct. 4-10th, 2009.

leonardo’s rising sign is the side of him that we all see, and it happens to be LIBRA – the pleasant, diplomatic, beautiful sign. but while you might not guess it from his easygoing, charming demeanor, leonardo is so much more than a pretty face. he’s a scorpio! just look at those hypnotic, piercing, deep blue scorpion eyes that say it all. when you think about it, his scorpio sun sign does make sense… after all, his passion for animals and do-gooding in general is almost unmatched, even by hollywood’s generous standards. he’s intensely devoted to saving the world. way to go leo!

Your actions matter, every teensy little bit will help an animal somewhere. the non-human creatures of this earth have only our voice to help them, so let’s use it this week with all of our might and help those most in need. from the harsh plains of africa, to the dark alley behind your apartment, to the underground scientific lab, there is an elephant, mouse, kitten, tiger, monkey struggling to stay alive. choose which species you’ll help this week and TAKE ACTION!

Lhasa Beer, an all-malt European style lager imported from Tibet, will soon be available at retail locations across the U.S. This ground breaking brand will donate 10 percent of its annual profits to non-profit groups supporting education, health care, cultural preservation and other socially responsible initiatives in Tibet. awesome.

Lhasa is the only Tibetan beer on the world market and comes straight from its namesake, Lhasa, the capital of Tibet and the land that is the world’s highest plateau, referred to as “the roof of the world.” Lhasa means “place of the gods” in Tibetan, and is revered as a holy place in Tibetan culture.

this good karma brew is made with only the finest natural ingredients, including Himalayan spring water, barley, Saaz hops and yeast. cheers!

8.99 per 6-pack lhasabeerusa.com 1-877-GO-TIBET

i’ve dabbled in animal rescue for years now. the usual reasons for owner-relinquishment have been DIVORCE, ALLERGIES, MOVING, ect.

but now, it breaks my heart to see “OWNER CAN NO LONGER AFFORD,” in so many cases. imagine… we can help this situation by partying! wow. crazy, but true.

throw it back, throw the dice! attend BETS FOR PETS — drink, nibble on hors d’oeuvres, and gamble the night away. this is gonna be a great night! think about it… for just $100 you can have a great time, AND, you can help end NYC’s animal over-population through FREE spay neuter clinics!

PURCHASE TIX AT UU4A.

(Ticket includes: $200 in “Snip-Chips” * Drinks * Hors d’oeuvres * Silent Auction * Raffle Prizes * Goody Bag)

(Games include: Black Jack * Craps * Roulette * Poker)

(Remember, this night is TAX-DEDUCTABLE!)

the EXAMINER did great write up on this event, read it here.

this spring i designed a marriage sign shot glass candle for arielle & russell. their nuptuals were performed on may 2nd, making their sacred union a taurus. then this august i helped shelly & brendan realize their leo dream-wedding: “navigating by the stars.” see pics below of both weddings, but first let me explain the concept of marriage sign astrology: everything with a beginning has a sign. hence, the day on which you exchange vows determines your marriage’s sign.

the bride and groom’s sign have don’t have much to do with their marriage sign, all though their marriage sign can impact their “couple personality.” for example, my sister is a reserved, shrewd, sensitive cancer. she got married under the sign of leo and now she’s throwing parties. normally this would have been out of character for her, but not only is there a new husband in her new life, but a new celestial influence… she just gave her hubby a set of MARRIAGE SIGN SHOT GLASSES for their tenth anniversary!

for more on marriage sign astrology check out my nuptual readings, or buy STAR GUIDE TO WEDDINGS by april elliott kent, or, visit IT’S ABOUT TIMING to calculate the most auspicious time for you and your partner to get hitched. whatever you do, think twice about saying i do on saturday. the day of saturday is ruled by saturn, the harsh planet of constriction.

arielle was really into the fact that intoxicated zodiac donates a portion of their proceeds to animal-related charity–AND–that we are also environmentally friendly. soy wax candle, recycled paper, the whole nine…. let’s raise our glasses to arielle and russell… cheers!

TAURUS MARRIAGE SIGN READING PRINTED ON GLASS:
“A Taurus Marriage: Arielle & Russell
When a wedding is held Apr 20-May 20, that marriage belongs to Taurus.
Thus, this union is permanently imbued with these Taurean traits:
SENSUALITY GRATIFICATION LUXURY RELIABILITY STRENGTH
BULLISH DETERMINATION… A toast to the stellar couple… Cheers!”

below we have the leo marriage sign shot glass i designed for shelly & brendan. we actually printed leo’s celestial cocktail recipe, rose geranium gimlet, on the back instead of a reading.

we decorated the cake with constellations… one of which was leo. notice the boat cake topper…

MRS. SHELLY DIY, used compasses instead of traditional place cards. she glued the name and table of each guest inside the compass and instructed guests to take them home.

the seas were explored by starlight and compass…

a nautical globe to set the mood in cocktail hour…

instead of a lame old guest book, we found a colossal manuscript from taschen with ancient maps of the heavens and seas printed inside. every page of this incredible book was either beautiful, informative or outright awesome. guests signed their names to which ever page they saw fit. (the feather pen was from michaels.)

on the deck, we set up a telescope. this was a HUGE hit with the kids, and i highly recommend it for any wedding just to keep ‘em busy. (forgot to snap a pic, so photo credit here)

MRS. SHELLY DIY created the three-sided menu stands. on one side she printed the constellation. on the other side she listed the history of the discovery of the constellation. and on the third side (sorry i forgot to snap a pic again), she listed the menu. all the while pasting glittery, sparkly stars across the whole thing. how leo! did i mention shelly’s a leo?

a toast to this stellar couple’s future indeed! cheers shelly & brendan…

here’s the bar booth that my friend annie designed and built. let me know if you’d like to hire her to help with your booth…

the “celestial is not a plastic body” totes grabbed a lot of attention, as they were hanging up high where they were easy to see.

below is a close up shot of the celestial cocktail candles, the shot glass travel candles, the rocks glasses and the shot glasses. (the rocks glasses are actually the candle votives sold separately. they’re not on the website yet, so if want ‘em just email me)

our new wedding line consists of a totally new concept called marriage sign astrology. it was a hit! look for us to be featured in a bunch of magazines soon…

my loyal assistant, JP, the ultimate sales dude. he hates when i call him dude ; )

launched at this show, astrology wine glasses!

remember that a portion of all intoxicated zodiac sales goes to animal-related charity! so cheers to philanthropy, and cheers to another successful show at the javitz center. but, most of all, cheers to all the new and existing stores that carry our lines and support intoxicated zodiac!

if you’ve read this blog for any length of time you’ll know that i’m fond of all animals, especially the horse. as far as i’m concerned few beasts rival this one in its surpreme grace, innate beauty, and placid innocence. but in our society, career options are slim for the magestic creature we humans domesticated so long ago. so, it is groups like this that are so dear to my heart, because they unite an animal sorely in need of a job, and a human sorely in need of love and support.

as you might have heard, keeping a horse doesn’t come cheap. CENTAUR STRIDE pays $3000 annually just to feed, board, and care for a therapy horse! in light of that, won’t you please consider attending CENTAUR STRIDE’S charity event? famed mixologists erin williams and junior merino will be there doing what they do best: mixing and mingling! join them in wine tasting, food sampling, visiting the horses, and enjoying a fine weekend in the country!

visit CENTAUR STRIDE’S benefit here…

(and in case you’re wondering what is going on with this bizarre photo… it is of me, sitting on count, my friend’s gelding. we are posing for the sagittarius wallpaper that my friend mary so kindly photographed… cheers!)

the perfect summer tote has arrived. check out the bag i designed for KITTYKIND.ORG in manhattan… this wonderful cat rescue group is a no-kill operation, working out of PETCO on union square. such an adorable bag for only $14.95, and every penny goes to the cats ^-^ purrrrr purrrr purrrr view KITTYKIND’S online shop here.

can we get a better cause than this? for a mere $10 (tax deductible) you can help support the florida-based guide dog school, SOUTHEASTERN GUIDE DOGS. this is a win win win win situation… help dogs, help people, help your tax return, and help your taste buds with some interesting new recipes i doubt you ever heard of… for instance, GRAND MARNIER CRANBERRY MUFFINS, BOURBON-BUTTERSCOTCH BAKED APPLES, BAPTIST CHAMPAGNE and DRUNKEN WIENERS. so, without further ado, go to THE PUPPY PLACE for more info, or visit THE PUPPY PLACE BLOG and support this wonderful organization today.

BOOK DEDICATION:
This cookbook is dedicated to the many people who are committed in helping teach the blind to function in daily life through the various Guide Dog and Seeing Eye Dog programs across the country. As volunteers for The Puppy Place we understand the importance of raising funds that is needed by these schools in order to provide the utmost guidance and training that each student receives.

Guide dogs not only provide the gift of increased independence, confidence, and mobility, but they also act as a trusted companion providing new opportunities for social interaction. Thank you for helping to make a difference in the life of a blind individual in the form of a loving, guide dog partner today.