Bat stars in his first book...

My dear cousin 'Bat' will be starring in his first book this fall called 'Boo, Bat & Pumpkin Throw a Party'. The book will be self published under the Lady Lucas label and will be available for purchase beginning in October. Much more information on this to follow as I am deeply involved with the production of this project. Bat, a free spirited magician, will wow audiences with his cute face and silly schemes. His little friends Boo and Pumpkin aren't too bad either ;) You can follow the trio on facebook and watch for new BBP products in my zazzle and etsy store as well. Love and Lemon Tea, LL

Berries & Bucolic Views...

I got a chance to visit the countryside of Lancaster, PA this weekend and chat with my dear cousin 'Bat' who lives out in the country with all the cows, corn and Amish stuff.. {More on 'Bat' and his new book deal in my next post...} During my visit I experienced some stellar strawberries, farm baked pastries, and great veggies. I even got inspired by all the great folk out around. I was playing with the idea that the Lady Lucas brand should come up with some folk- primitive dolls this fall. The kind with the little stick legs, and oversized faces that look both cute and halloweenish at the same time. I will keep you all posted on that after I motivate Ashley to start a few this month. Now as we approach the end of summer I'm glad I got this chance to appreciate nature and the simpler life of the country. Sometimes we can all use a break from the sweat and very interesting smells of summer in the city ;) Love and Lancaster Whoopie Pies, LL

Welcoming August

Overall, this summer has been a pretty good one for me. Here's a few reasons why:

1)Iced Coffee {except when the ice melts 10 minutes after its purchase... which is highly annoying}

2)Dragonflies {they have appeared in mass throughout the east coast this summer... they're pretty, add class to NY city gardens, and provide a tasty treat for my larger relatives}

3)Summer Nights {the days have been unbearable so every night is a welcome thrill. night's my active time anyway THANK GOD!}

4)Recession Specials {deals are everywhere. pounce on them people and boost the economy!}

5)Pop Music {after years of listening to nothing but rock music oozing with heavy hidden meanings, my tiny ipod shuffle has been uploaded with nothing but fabulous, vibing, mindless pop... and i'm loving it! Intellectual cynics come give it a try!}

Go out there an enjoy the last month we have! Love and Low Fat Yogurt, LL

'Bat Bangles' - My Hit of the Summer

A couple of years ago, I tried selling some silly and sassy bracelets at some street fairs and the like. Unfortunately they never sold, so I resurrected them this summer two years later at Strawberry & Co. during my sample sale in June. I was pleasantly surprised that they sold out. At $5 a pop, these awesome 'bat bangles' feature beads from all over the NY bead district, as well as foreign baubles from my travels in the states and overseas. You can't beat the value and I've noticed ladies young and old have whipped them on upon purchase gleefully. Of course, they're a little large and unshapely for my wings, but I'll happily advertise them for all you humans to enjoy. A new shipment just arrived this week at Strawberry and Co. and they'll be in stock for the rest of the summer. Guilt free, one of a kind gift for any age... the 'Bat Bangle'. Love & Licorice Sticks, LL

My Etsy is Going Electronic!

Yes, you probably recognize this image from my last post. It's a pop art representation of one of my favorite owls. And now, you can buy the PDF file in my etsy store for a one time fee of $7. Imagine, downloading one image that can be printed indefinitely for friends {and for you} as framed prints, t-shirts, tote bags, and more. By the end of the summer, my etsy store will carry electronic lady lucas merchandise only. PDF files of stationery, coloring books, card template, and prints will all be available for under $10. Check it out now in my store and please give me your feedback!!! A bat can only figure out so much on her own... especially considering my limited eyesight. Love & Leek Soup, LL

The Charm of the South

I ventured down south this week to visit a cousin of mine that lives in North Carolina. She is a rather saucy bat herself and originally comes from the metropolitan area as well... so it was easy for me to fit right in {red shoes and all}. Got to meet some new friends... toads, lizards, and one particularly cute wild owl pictured here. Wish he could migrate up North. *sigh*. Anyway, expect to see some great new artwork this month. New stuff on Zazzle this week! Love & Lentil Soup, LL

A Stellar Sample Sale

Hey everyone... just had to share this with you. My products, some of them over a year old and just begging for a home before season deux of Lady Lucas begins, are majorly on sale this week at Strawberry & Co. I'm calling it my first 'sample sale' because hand colored cards celebrating all different holidays from last year are going for $2, framed awesome illustrations start at just $10, and original jewelry is available for $5. There's even some stuff for a buck. Yes, ONE BUCK! The sale started on June 11th and continues until this Saturday only. Folks in the Lancaster area, come on down and see all my goods. {well not literally people! where is your mind!} Love & Lime Basil Salad Dressing, LL