The Remodeled RAG co-op

nobody@vox.com(Krissy) — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 13:51:14 -0700

I'm so proud of my dear friend Blakely, who recently reopened her boutique after completing a green remodel. Here's part of what she said in a recent email:

It has been over 4 years now and we have been through several remodels, carried over 350 San Francisco and Bay Area clothing and accessory designers and have garnered a lot of support from great people like you who have continued to think global and buy local! RAG has been working at becoming an SF certified Green Business, so stay tuned because we will have a big weekend celebration for our certification and reopening with locally-grown foods and other eco-friendly treats towards the end of April!

I've sold my own creations in RAG and spent many days filling in behind the register for Blakely. It's a cute boutique with tons of great stuff, and such a great way to support local designers. Plus, Blakely is Chupa's mom, and you know how much I love Chupa the chihuahua. Do you see him in the photo?

Blakely & Chupa

Check out RAG co-op at reet in Hayes Valley (San Francisco, CA).

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Chihuahua Friday!

nobody@vox.com(Krissy) — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 14:37:54 -0800

I'm declaring today Chihuahua Friday.

First Lilia suggested this awesome photo for the [this is good] box, and I couldn't resist. (See more chihuahua goodness on Myla's blog.)

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Then Steve brought Rudy to work which is always a delight. I made sure to wear a black sweater for maximum shedding effectiveness.

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Finally, I have a chihuahua video to share. When my dear friend Laurie was in town a few weeks ago, we stopped by my friend Blakely's store R.A.G. (anyone in SF must visit the store - she carries only local designers) and then we went to see Blakely's new apartment and of course her chihuahua, my beloved Chupa. As you can see, Chupa and I go way back:

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Blakely was telling us how Chupa had learned to walk on his hind legs for treats. She got out a piece of delicious cheese so Chupa could show us his trick, and we were amazed! Then Laurie asked her to do it again so she could videotape Chupa with her phone. This is what Laurie captured.

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I assure you it was a total accident, and no chihuahuas were harmed in making the video! It's like seeing someone trip - at first you're worried to make sure they're OK, and once you know they weren't hurt it's sometimes really really hard not to laugh a little!

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when the lights go down in the city

The Remodeled RAG co-op

Chihuahua Friday!