My plans to blog daily have not exactly gone as smoothly as I wanted... ok, they haven't gone as I wanted at all. But it doesn't mean I am not planning something... the gears in my mind are constantly running and thinking of ideas to share with you guys. Sadly, life is taking it's toll on me. I'm still trying to get it all together, and with so much going on right now it isn't so easy.
So.
Please, be patient.
I will let you know that I am working on some house renovations, getting back into school, and possibly starting my own business (outside of jewelry making, though).
In the mean time, go check out TheKindLife.com, and join (yup, I'm Rogue Decadence there, too), vegnews.com, care2.com, and all the other fun stuff we can do from our desks to help learn how to live a happier and healthier life in a happier and healthier world.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
My Etsy Shop
For some time now I've been posting hand made items (mostly jewelry) for sale online at my Etsy shop Decadent Designs by Rogue Decadence. For the past couple of months I have been considering moving my shop, but still staying with Etsy. If the move is made, I'll be sure to post the info.
"What is an Etsy?" you ask.... actually it's www.etsy.com. It's an amazing site were people sell handmade items, vintage items, or supplies only. That's right. No thousands of mislabeled items to go through like on some shopping sites, and I've always had a great response from the makers of things whenever I have a question no matter what that question is.
Sadly, since I had to move I haven't taken the chance to make anything new, let alone update any posts. About a month ago I had to move back in with my mother (insert repetitive blame on the economy here) but I will leave that story for another blog. I will say that I am helping my mother work on cleaning up and clearing out her home. She's an almost recovered packrat/horder and has never been much for keeping the home really really clean. Some stuff may look ok on the surface... but yeah...
Anyway, only having the use of one room has limited any workspace I might need for beading... plus a lot of stuff got mixed up and spilt around in the move. Gotta love seed beads... except in that situation.
But please, take a look at my Etsy shop and see what you guys think. I'm not sure exactly when, but the revamp of it will happen soon.
One thing I have accomplished is starting to go through some things in this house that have been around for way too long, and no one should keep any housecleaners/dog meds/etc for 20 plus years. For those that don't know, I've done lots of work as a professional organizer and am working towards adding environmental consultant in with that... and it is definitely coming in handy at this house. I even took some "before" pics of the laundry room (the first organizing project room in this house I want to tackle). A few more yardsales, some freecycle postings and donations here and there, maybe even an eBay/Craigslist posting here and there... and things will be much better. This clutter must be gone.... but, again... that's another blog.
What are you doing still reading this? Go check out my Etsy shop, see what you guys think... and don't worry... my next blog will be coming soon! Seriously trying to get into the habit of posting daily, hoping that it will help me keep up with my plans...feel free to send me reminders!! lol
"What is an Etsy?" you ask.... actually it's www.etsy.com. It's an amazing site were people sell handmade items, vintage items, or supplies only. That's right. No thousands of mislabeled items to go through like on some shopping sites, and I've always had a great response from the makers of things whenever I have a question no matter what that question is.
Sadly, since I had to move I haven't taken the chance to make anything new, let alone update any posts. About a month ago I had to move back in with my mother (insert repetitive blame on the economy here) but I will leave that story for another blog. I will say that I am helping my mother work on cleaning up and clearing out her home. She's an almost recovered packrat/horder and has never been much for keeping the home really really clean. Some stuff may look ok on the surface... but yeah...
Anyway, only having the use of one room has limited any workspace I might need for beading... plus a lot of stuff got mixed up and spilt around in the move. Gotta love seed beads... except in that situation.
But please, take a look at my Etsy shop and see what you guys think. I'm not sure exactly when, but the revamp of it will happen soon.
One thing I have accomplished is starting to go through some things in this house that have been around for way too long, and no one should keep any housecleaners/dog meds/etc for 20 plus years. For those that don't know, I've done lots of work as a professional organizer and am working towards adding environmental consultant in with that... and it is definitely coming in handy at this house. I even took some "before" pics of the laundry room (the first organizing project room in this house I want to tackle). A few more yardsales, some freecycle postings and donations here and there, maybe even an eBay/Craigslist posting here and there... and things will be much better. This clutter must be gone.... but, again... that's another blog.
What are you doing still reading this? Go check out my Etsy shop, see what you guys think... and don't worry... my next blog will be coming soon! Seriously trying to get into the habit of posting daily, hoping that it will help me keep up with my plans...feel free to send me reminders!! lol
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
It's not easy... but someone's gotta do it!
Ok, so it isn't like I'm the only person that's taken the vegan-save the planet-etc lifestyle... but I'm actually pretty good at it. One of my fave parts is helping others improve their lives as well. Sometimes it comes in handy. Sometimes it annoys the crap out of those around me. Either way, I love it.
I also love vampire novels, sunsets, and walks on a beach... so don't think the whole tree lovin' thing is all I am about. There is a lot more to me than meets the eye, as some might say. There aren't many others out there like me... it can get very lonely but I do love being a bit different...
But, anyways....
My name is Kris but many of my friends call me Rogue. In fact, there are many that only know me as Rogue. Yes, it's an X-men reference. No, I'm not a Sarah Palin fan (DO NOT get me started on that, jeez). Actually, if you google "RogueDecadence" (my online name, of course) you will see many links to me or things related to me. It's kind of neat. Now if I only had a kick ass entry on Wikipedia....
I've been vegan since February of 2008. I don't remember the exact date, but I know it was a Wednesday (karaoke night at one of my fave night spots, I LOVE karaoke and yes I can sing thank you). Before becoming a full on vegan I gave up dairy. Yup, kind of backwards from vegetarian... but I realized how lactose intolerant I was and could no longer stand it. Then I began doing research online... eventually it was the cruelty aspect that finally got to me, not to mention the prospect of eating healthier. Sure, living off things like "french fries & Bocca burgers" is technically vegan, but not the healthiest thing on the planet (though I could go for that right now...hhmmm).
So why am I vegan?
For my health, the animals, and the planet. Simple answers are great, aren't they? Just so... well, simple...lol.
When asked what I do, job-wise, I always will respond with "I make stuff". I title myself as a maker of stuff, because it is always true. Sure, I make things like dinner and coffee, but I do make much much more. In fact, I have a shop at www.RogueDecadence.Etsy.com where I sell things that I make (mostly jewelry, for now). I am most proud of my laundry soap, though. It's just so amazing to me. I also love to organize, but being a "professional organizer so often gets confused for a maid by others that it is almost not worth it. I do hate cleaning up other's messes... I also love to write and one day want to have some stuff published, maybe even a cookbook (vegan, of course).
Well, I'm ready to wrap up this first blog here. I'll leave you guys with an easy recipe that is soon to be a fave of all pasta salad lovers out there.
Your New Fave Pasta Salad
(I call mine "My Pasta Salad", and it is never the same each time I make it though it always ROCKS!)
-A package of your fave kind of pasta or more depending on how much you need
I like bow-tie pasta, my mom prefers elbow... some like angel hair... it's all up to you. I like Earth Fare's brand.
-some fresh veggies
I like carrots, cucumbers, asparagus tips (I'll steam them a bit first, but the rest can be raw) especially
-salad dressing
This is where you can be really creative. I like Annie's Naturals Goddess dressing. Wait, like is an understatement. I could drink this stuff. Yeah. It's that good and actually vegan. Has some fat in it, but we need fat. Yes, I said it. WE NEED FAT. Everyone does. It's the kind of fat and the amount that you need to watch out for. My boyfriend (not a veg, yet....muwhahahaha!) likes to add some rice vinegar to the Goddess dressing, my mom prefers a raspberry vinaigrette. You could even go with the basic oil and vinegar. All up to you.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. While it's cooking, cut up your veggies as you wish. Oh, zucchini is good as well. Some people prefer to steam their veggies first, but I like them just a tiny bit steamed especially if tomatoes are involved. How do I do that? Once the pasta is done and drained (never rinse it, that's just silly) I put it back in the pot, throw the veggies on top, and put a lid on it all. You can place it back on the burner, but I turn my burner off. I don't like anything anywhere near burned. I let it sit for a bit before touching it again. This does mean you have to drain it pretty quick so the pasta and pot are still fairly warm, but it's pretty easy. I will let it all cool before refrigerating, and will wait until single servings to add a dressing if I know others might want something different (or I don't want to share my Goddess dressing, yup I'm evil like that).
Sprinkling with some nutritional yeast only makes it yummier. That stuff makes EVERYTHING yummier...
I also love vampire novels, sunsets, and walks on a beach... so don't think the whole tree lovin' thing is all I am about. There is a lot more to me than meets the eye, as some might say. There aren't many others out there like me... it can get very lonely but I do love being a bit different...
But, anyways....
My name is Kris but many of my friends call me Rogue. In fact, there are many that only know me as Rogue. Yes, it's an X-men reference. No, I'm not a Sarah Palin fan (DO NOT get me started on that, jeez). Actually, if you google "RogueDecadence" (my online name, of course) you will see many links to me or things related to me. It's kind of neat. Now if I only had a kick ass entry on Wikipedia....
I've been vegan since February of 2008. I don't remember the exact date, but I know it was a Wednesday (karaoke night at one of my fave night spots, I LOVE karaoke and yes I can sing thank you). Before becoming a full on vegan I gave up dairy. Yup, kind of backwards from vegetarian... but I realized how lactose intolerant I was and could no longer stand it. Then I began doing research online... eventually it was the cruelty aspect that finally got to me, not to mention the prospect of eating healthier. Sure, living off things like "french fries & Bocca burgers" is technically vegan, but not the healthiest thing on the planet (though I could go for that right now...hhmmm).
So why am I vegan?
For my health, the animals, and the planet. Simple answers are great, aren't they? Just so... well, simple...lol.
When asked what I do, job-wise, I always will respond with "I make stuff". I title myself as a maker of stuff, because it is always true. Sure, I make things like dinner and coffee, but I do make much much more. In fact, I have a shop at www.RogueDecadence.Etsy.com where I sell things that I make (mostly jewelry, for now). I am most proud of my laundry soap, though. It's just so amazing to me. I also love to organize, but being a "professional organizer so often gets confused for a maid by others that it is almost not worth it. I do hate cleaning up other's messes... I also love to write and one day want to have some stuff published, maybe even a cookbook (vegan, of course).
Well, I'm ready to wrap up this first blog here. I'll leave you guys with an easy recipe that is soon to be a fave of all pasta salad lovers out there.
Your New Fave Pasta Salad
(I call mine "My Pasta Salad", and it is never the same each time I make it though it always ROCKS!)
-A package of your fave kind of pasta or more depending on how much you need
I like bow-tie pasta, my mom prefers elbow... some like angel hair... it's all up to you. I like Earth Fare's brand.
-some fresh veggies
I like carrots, cucumbers, asparagus tips (I'll steam them a bit first, but the rest can be raw) especially
-salad dressing
This is where you can be really creative. I like Annie's Naturals Goddess dressing. Wait, like is an understatement. I could drink this stuff. Yeah. It's that good and actually vegan. Has some fat in it, but we need fat. Yes, I said it. WE NEED FAT. Everyone does. It's the kind of fat and the amount that you need to watch out for. My boyfriend (not a veg, yet....muwhahahaha!) likes to add some rice vinegar to the Goddess dressing, my mom prefers a raspberry vinaigrette. You could even go with the basic oil and vinegar. All up to you.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. While it's cooking, cut up your veggies as you wish. Oh, zucchini is good as well. Some people prefer to steam their veggies first, but I like them just a tiny bit steamed especially if tomatoes are involved. How do I do that? Once the pasta is done and drained (never rinse it, that's just silly) I put it back in the pot, throw the veggies on top, and put a lid on it all. You can place it back on the burner, but I turn my burner off. I don't like anything anywhere near burned. I let it sit for a bit before touching it again. This does mean you have to drain it pretty quick so the pasta and pot are still fairly warm, but it's pretty easy. I will let it all cool before refrigerating, and will wait until single servings to add a dressing if I know others might want something different (or I don't want to share my Goddess dressing, yup I'm evil like that).
Sprinkling with some nutritional yeast only makes it yummier. That stuff makes EVERYTHING yummier...
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