This week’s Etsy Adore feature is Mulberry Street.
I’ve had items from their shop a few times on my blog. I also now own a pair of these and they are perfect! They are incredibly well made and so pretty. Jennifer was absolutely great to work with and she is giving a great prize to the winner of this giveaway! Let’s find out more about her and her shop first.
Tell us a little about you and your shop.
My name is Jennifer, and I live in Houston, Texas with my wonderful husband and two dogs. I stumbled upon Etsy one day while reading dooce.com, and I was instantly smitten with the whole Etsy world. I mean, what a fantastic idea! It was during this time that I had recently graduated from law school and was taking some time off to rediscover my creative side. I have always secretly wanted to own my own boutique, so I jumped at the chance to open up a shop on Etsy. (Well, it wasn’t really that spontaneous. It took a while to plan everything, but I was really excited about the initial possibility of having my own shop). Since I first learned to crochet while living on Mulberry Street, I thought it would be fitting to name it after that. Currently, my shop features crocheted accessories for women and now apparel for dogs. I plan to delve into the home décor arena next. My shop is just a great outlet to express myself.
How did you start crocheting?
I first started crocheting many years ago (wow am I that old already?) when I was attending New York University and living on Mulberry Street. New York was bitterly cold during the winters, especially for a girl from Texas; I needed more scarves; and there wasn’t much to do when there was three feet of snow piled outside of my door, so I did what anyone in that situation would do—I picked up a crochet hook and some yarn, and the rest is history. Well, that’s probably an over-simplification of it, but I must give some credit to my mom. She was always sewing, crocheting, and knitting when I was little, so I think I inherited it from her.
I noticed you’re starting a new line of dog apparel. Can you tell us a little about that too?
I think the creation of Linus + Hayley, which is named after my two dogs, was inevitable. It was only a matter of time before I started making them clothes. First of all, it’s pretty hard for me to find clothes that fit my pleasantly plump pups (one is a French Bulldog and the other is an English Bulldog), so I thought, why not make custom dog clothes? Second of all, I have the cutest dogs ever (no bias here!), and they love to show off to the camera (or is it just that they love the treats behind the camera?)…
What is your favorite item in your shop?
Hmmm…this is a hard one. I spend so much time on all of my creations, and I truly love all of them. But if I had to pick just one, I’d say the Bamboo Shrug. It’s great for the springtime and silky soft. Plus, I’m really into the sage green color.
Name 3 of your favorite etsy shops.
Sew Bettie – I just ordered some awesome fabric from Sew Bettie. Did I mention that said awesome fabric has French Bulldogs AND English Bulldogs printed on it?? How cool is that!
The Black Apple – I think the “Salt Meets Pepper” print would look lovely in my kitchen.
Kristybee – Her photographs are so serene. The colors and subject matter of her work exude calmness.
Jennifer is giving one lucky reader a $25 gift certificate plus free shipping to Mulberry Street!
You can treat yourself to your own Valentine’s Day gift!
To enter:
- Go to Mulberry Street and take a look around.
- Pick out your favorite item.
- Come back here and comment with the name or link to your favorite item.
- To get extra entries: blog or twitter about this contest and leave a link to it in a separate comment.
- Anyone with a valid email address can enter. You don’t have to have a blog.
- The winners will be chosen using the integer generator on random.org and notified via email.
- Get your entries in by Sunday, February 15th at 11:59PM and you’re in!
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I absolutely adore the Chloe Shrug. And once I get my english bulldog, I’ll definitely visit for a couple of the doggie sweaters.
1 Comment by Jackie on February 9, 2009 at 11:31 am
The Madison fingerless gloves are so cute–I just love the sweet little bow on them!
2 Comment by Stealthnerd on February 9, 2009 at 11:34 am
Those gloves are ridiculously adorable! I think my favorite thing in the shop is the Madison fingerless gloves with the blue bow…or the pink bow..I can’t decide!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17915294
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17590331
3 Comment by Amanda on February 9, 2009 at 11:39 am
I love the Bella Scarf! I wanna snuggle up with it!
4 Comment by bunny on February 9, 2009 at 11:41 am
And my twitter about the giveaway:
http://twitter.com/indevelopment/status/1192348242
5 Comment by Amanda on February 9, 2009 at 11:42 am
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/bunnyb/status/1192351840
6 Comment by bunny on February 9, 2009 at 11:42 am
I need the alpaca scarf to go with the organic brown fingerless gloves I already own from Mulberrry Street! I love them.
7 Comment by Ballarinatoes on February 9, 2009 at 11:49 am
I want the I’m Too Cute Dog Sweater! And it is exactly $25:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20545517
8 Comment by Lauren on February 9, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Oh, I love her stuff! These fingerless gloves are my favorite!!! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20041917
9 Comment by Jingle on February 9, 2009 at 12:04 pm
my fav are the Emily fingerless gloves and the Chloe shrug, SO CUTE!!!
10 Comment by jimaiemarie on February 9, 2009 at 12:04 pm
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/JustJingle/status/1192423738
11 Comment by Jingle on February 9, 2009 at 12:05 pm
TWEET!!
http://twitter.com/jimaiemarie/status/1192428252
12 Comment by jimaiemarie on February 9, 2009 at 12:07 pm
I think this chunky winter scarf is awesome, and I especially love the little flower embellishment, very cute!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16539870
13 Comment by Lyndsay on February 9, 2009 at 12:36 pm
My favorite: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20335412
I Love this store!!!
14 Comment by Tristan | the almost right word on February 9, 2009 at 12:41 pm
My tweet, too! http://twitter.com/almostrightword/status/1192548647
15 Comment by Tristan | the almost right word on February 9, 2009 at 12:50 pm
The Chloe shrug is adorable! **covet**
16 Comment by Erica on February 9, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Wow, I really love the Madeleine Scarf: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17841025
I’ve been on a big scarf kick lately, and I love the dark gray color and long length.
17 Comment by Kim on February 9, 2009 at 1:07 pm
oh, i love these little bows to add on http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20290293
i think its such a genius idea!!!! I’ve been spending the past ten minutes thinking what scarf i wanna put them on!!!!
18 Comment by Alisa Marie on February 9, 2009 at 1:17 pm
oooh i love the madeleine scarf, it’s so cute, as is everything in her shop!
19 Comment by katelin on February 9, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Love the alpaca grid scarf!
20 Comment by Maxie on February 9, 2009 at 1:49 pm
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20635237
This is just too cute. What a great shop. Thanks.
21 Comment by Wei on February 9, 2009 at 2:46 pm
I really like the “I’m Too Cute” dog sweater!
22 Comment by Chloe on February 9, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/Inky_Paws/status/1193158504
23 Comment by Chloe on February 9, 2009 at 4:01 pm
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16539870
This scarf looks so cozy! Love.
24 Comment by Lindsay on February 9, 2009 at 5:57 pm
Emily Fingerless Gloves, pretty please! Interesting interview, as well.
25 Comment by Gretchen on February 9, 2009 at 6:31 pm
I absolutely adore the Kate Scarf!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18495783
26 Comment by N + S on February 9, 2009 at 8:28 pm
I love the Madeleine scarf and the audrey fingerless gloves.
27 Comment by Megan on February 9, 2009 at 9:07 pm
My favorite item is the Madison Fingerless Gloves with Pink Bow. So pretty!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17590331
28 Comment by Danielle on February 10, 2009 at 12:44 am
The Bella scarf looks nice!
29 Comment by sena on February 10, 2009 at 7:39 am
I love love love the Alpaca Grid Scarf. It is so pretty.
30 Comment by Carolyn G on February 10, 2009 at 9:14 am
The Ava Fingerless Gloves in Sky — love love love them!
31 Comment by Angela on February 10, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Oh, the Kate Scarf is adorable and the organic fingerless gloves really caught me eye!
32 Comment by Patti on February 10, 2009 at 2:23 pm
I love the Chloe shrug… so simple and elegant. She is very talented!
Heather Yellen
castawaycreations at gmail dot com
33 Comment by Heather Yellen on February 10, 2009 at 3:37 pm
I love the Kate Scarf!
34 Comment by melissa on February 10, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Love the Emma Scarflette
35 Comment by Laura on February 10, 2009 at 4:41 pm
I adore the Clara Poncho!
36 Comment by Erin on February 10, 2009 at 4:58 pm
I love this: Kate Scarf CUTE
37 Comment by Kim on February 10, 2009 at 5:04 pm
tweeted (kgail11)
38 Comment by Kim on February 10, 2009 at 5:04 pm
my fave item is Little Sailor Dog Sweater
39 Comment by Piper on February 10, 2009 at 6:15 pm
I love the alpaca grid scarf
40 Comment by Therese on February 10, 2009 at 8:22 pm
The Signature Mulberry Street Hat in Black is absolutely gorgeous! Please enter me.
anamcara2007@yahoo.com
41 Comment by Anam on February 10, 2009 at 10:13 pm
This is all SO cute! But I think my favorite is the Kate Scarf!!! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18495783
42 Comment by Michelle on February 10, 2009 at 11:33 pm
The Bella Scarf is such a lovely rich color. I LOVE the dog model in the etsy shop!
43 Comment by Carol on February 11, 2009 at 4:21 am
I love the Emma Scarflette!
44 Comment by Apple on February 11, 2009 at 6:54 am
I love the Madison Fingerless Gloves with Blue Bow. How cute!
eli_green22 at yahoo dot com dot br
45 Comment by Eliane on February 11, 2009 at 10:59 am
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17590331
the teeny pink bow on the madison fingerless gloves make me swoon!
46 Comment by becky on February 11, 2009 at 11:11 am
very nice. my daughter loves the gloves.
47 Comment by Rachel Zuiderveen on February 11, 2009 at 11:16 am
I love the Kate Scarf!
48 Comment by Denise on February 11, 2009 at 11:23 am
I like the clara poncho.
49 Comment by shannon Baas on February 11, 2009 at 11:29 am
I love the Alpaca Grid Scarf. It gets very cold here and I could certainly use it! Thanks!
50 Comment by Roseann K. on February 11, 2009 at 12:19 pm
The Alpaca Grid Scarf is my favorite
gkstratos@yahoo.com
51 Comment by Gina Stratos on February 11, 2009 at 1:02 pm
The Signature Mulberry Street Hat in Black is my favorite item.
52 Comment by Nora SP on February 11, 2009 at 5:05 pm
Ava Fingerless Gloves in Ocean Blue are my choice!
53 Comment by Lisa L on February 11, 2009 at 6:38 pm
twittered by lisagee123
$25 gift certificate to Mulberry St. http://tinyurl.com/avjqxu less than 5 seconds ago from web
54 Comment by Lisa L on February 11, 2009 at 6:39 pm
i like the scarves
55 Comment by susan varney on February 11, 2009 at 7:05 pm
I love the Madison Fingerless Gloves with Pink Bow!
Gorgeous!
Thanks
56 Comment by Anne on February 11, 2009 at 7:36 pm
I really like the Signature Mulberry Street Hat in Black
57 Comment by Kathy D on February 11, 2009 at 8:06 pm
My favorite is the Bella scarf
58 Comment by Sara Esq on February 11, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Ava Fingerless Gloves in Petal caught my eye.
madamerkf at aol dot com
59 Comment by wendy wallach on February 11, 2009 at 8:40 pm
I’d like the hat for my wife, who has enough hats already but she loves hats and I love her.
60 Comment by Holden Humphreys on February 11, 2009 at 8:52 pm
The Ella Scarf!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17801253
61 Comment by Deirdre on February 11, 2009 at 9:08 pm
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18004141
Pretty shrug!
62 Comment by L on February 11, 2009 at 9:35 pm
The Bella scarf is so pretty and i love the color. Thanks so much.
63 Comment by Terri on February 11, 2009 at 9:55 pm
I like the alpaca grid scarf.
64 Comment by Gabriel J. on February 11, 2009 at 10:01 pm
The bella scarf is beautiful
65 Comment by Clarissa on February 11, 2009 at 10:25 pm
Bamboo Shrug adorable
66 Comment by MRS.MOMMYY on February 11, 2009 at 10:47 pm
I love the Madeleine Scarf
67 Comment by Lindsay on February 12, 2009 at 12:30 am
my favorite is the Bamboo Shrug
68 Comment by israel y on February 12, 2009 at 12:36 am
My favorite is the Madison Fingerless Gloves in Honey and White. Thanks for the giveaway!
69 Comment by Christy G. on February 12, 2009 at 3:16 am
I tweeted, http://twitter.com/christygold/status/1202006160
70 Comment by Christy G. on February 12, 2009 at 3:16 am
I love the simple Signature Mulberry Street Hat in Black. So adorable!
71 Comment by Dori on February 12, 2009 at 4:23 am
i like the alpaca grid scarf.
72 Comment by Vicky Boackle on February 12, 2009 at 8:22 am
I like Hannah Jewellery pouch.thanks
73 Comment by hetal g on February 12, 2009 at 8:22 am
I like the Madison fingerless gloves.
74 Comment by Deedles on February 12, 2009 at 9:52 am
i like the i’m too cute dog sweater!
75 Comment by sarah on February 12, 2009 at 10:40 am
LOVE this shrug!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18004141
Thanks for a great giveaway!
76 Comment by Linda on February 12, 2009 at 11:09 am
I like the Hannah Jewelry Pouch
77 Comment by Jennifer M on February 12, 2009 at 11:29 am
That bamboo shrug is just adorable.
I love the little puppy outfits too, I know a certain dog that would love one! Ha!
78 Comment by kwerk on February 12, 2009 at 12:10 pm
I love the fingerless gloves! I would go with the organic white and add the pink bows…how cute!
79 Comment by Heather R on February 12, 2009 at 12:32 pm
my fave is the Emily fingerless with grey flower
80 Comment by Evelyn on February 12, 2009 at 1:40 pm
I love the The Signature Mulberry Street Hat in Black!
81 Comment by tanya on February 12, 2009 at 1:56 pm
My favorite is the Clara Poncho!
82 Comment by Amber G on February 12, 2009 at 2:03 pm
I like the Emily Fingerless Gloves with Pink Flower.
83 Comment by Ruby on February 12, 2009 at 3:34 pm
I like the Emma scarflette
84 Comment by Angela J on February 12, 2009 at 4:15 pm
these are so nice
85 Comment by Djp on February 12, 2009 at 4:25 pm
I love the Cloe shrug best!
86 Comment by Denise on February 12, 2009 at 4:32 pm
I love the Emily Fingerless Gloves with Gray Flower, they have such a vintage look to them
87 Comment by Kate on February 12, 2009 at 4:50 pm
Madison fingerless gloves are gorgeous!
88 Comment by Stephanie on February 12, 2009 at 6:16 pm
I like Bella Scarf!
Thanks
89 Comment by KTanjaTK on February 12, 2009 at 6:35 pm
Since I have five dogs which I dress all the time the puppy outfits are right up ouyr alley
90 Comment by Cathy Casper on February 12, 2009 at 7:34 pm
love those gloves
91 Comment by walter klamp on February 12, 2009 at 10:56 pm
The Bella scarf looks nice!
92 Comment by brian grasso on February 13, 2009 at 2:26 am
I like Olivia Fingerless Gloves.
Thank you!
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
93 Comment by Janet F on February 13, 2009 at 3:34 am
I love the pretty Ava Fingerless Gloves in Gray and Black:)
94 Comment by crystal on February 13, 2009 at 3:42 am
LOVE THE WHOLE KNIT STYLE!
95 Comment by kirsten on February 13, 2009 at 5:57 pm
I like the I’m Too Cute Dog Sweater.
96 Comment by M.A. on February 13, 2009 at 7:45 pm
I really adore the Emma Scarflette!
autielady[at]live.com
97 Comment by autie on February 14, 2009 at 1:42 am
The Sofia Shrug is my favorite.
98 Comment by Veronica Garrett on February 14, 2009 at 5:24 am
My favorite item are the Ava Fingerless Gloves in Ocean Blue. I have been wanting a pair of fingerless Gloves and these are just beautiful! Thank you so much for the opportunity to enter.
99 Comment by joanna smith on February 14, 2009 at 9:35 am
I Twittered about this giveaway. Here is a link to my Tweet:
http://twitter.com/joannaonthelake/status/1209781426
100 Comment by joanna smith on February 14, 2009 at 9:35 am
Kate Scarf
101 Comment by Elizabeth J on February 14, 2009 at 10:23 am
Hannah Jewellery pouch
102 Comment by Jennifer Hedden on February 14, 2009 at 12:01 pm
I like the Bella scarf, such a pretty color!
daytoncat1(at)yahoo(dot)com
103 Comment by C Gibbs on February 14, 2009 at 12:15 pm
I like the Ava gray & pink fingerless gloves
104 Comment by Carrie Baird on February 14, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Bella Scarf
seattlevess at gmail.com
105 Comment by Laura Vess on February 14, 2009 at 2:56 pm
My favorite is the Hannah Jewelry Pouch!
jnkrim (at) qwestoffice (dot) net
106 Comment by Sherry R on February 14, 2009 at 3:21 pm
I really love the Ava Fingerless Gloves in Gray and Black.
107 Comment by Michelle W on February 14, 2009 at 4:41 pm
I love the Alpaca Grid Scarf.
108 Comment by ky2here on February 14, 2009 at 5:47 pm
My favorite item is the bella scarf!
109 Comment by jayne on February 14, 2009 at 6:22 pm
I like the Emily Fingerless Gloves with Gray Flower
backflash_tuna@juno.com
110 Comment by Laura Pruett on February 14, 2009 at 8:36 pm
I like the clara poncho
111 Comment by MELINDA Smith on February 14, 2009 at 8:42 pm
I can’t choose between the Chloe or Sophia Shrug! I love them both so much! Thanks
112 Comment by Heather M on February 14, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Love the ella scarf
113 Comment by Jen on February 14, 2009 at 9:32 pm
The Ava Fingerless Gloves in Petal would be my daughters favorite accessory!
114 Comment by Carolyn D. on February 14, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Clara Poncho is my pick in black.
115 Comment by Amy Tucker on February 14, 2009 at 10:32 pm
I really like the Emma Scarflette!
Thanks
116 Comment by Sarah Z on February 14, 2009 at 10:57 pm
I really like the Clara Poncho! So chic.
117 Comment by Melanie on February 14, 2009 at 11:16 pm
What a great shop!!! I adore The Signature Mulberry Street Hat in Black! It is so me!!!!!
sherri419 at gmail dot com
118 Comment by Sherri B. on February 14, 2009 at 11:32 pm
I like the black Signature Mulberry Street Hat c
119 Comment by Chrysa on February 15, 2009 at 12:39 am
Ava Fingerless Gloves in Petal
120 Comment by Jennelle Henderson on February 15, 2009 at 1:53 am
The ‘I’m Too Cute’ dog sweater is adorable!
121 Comment by Jayna on February 15, 2009 at 3:38 am
alpaca scarf
122 Comment by jen gersch on February 15, 2009 at 5:17 am
The Signature Mulberry Street Hat in Black is my favorite item.
123 Comment by Aisling on February 15, 2009 at 7:22 am
I like the Ava Fingerless Gloves.
124 Comment by Brooke on February 15, 2009 at 9:17 am
The Winter Scarf is gorgeous and so sumptuous. Thanks!
125 Comment by Holly Henderson on February 15, 2009 at 9:45 am
I tweeted! http://twitter.com/monkaroo/status/1212401396
126 Comment by Holly Henderson on February 15, 2009 at 9:47 am
I like the Madeline scarf Thank you
127 Comment by Candie L on February 15, 2009 at 10:18 am
I like the Alpaca Grid Scarf
128 Comment by Cassandra on February 15, 2009 at 11:51 am
My favorite is “The Signature Mulberry Street Hat in Black” I love the cute pink rose attached as it makes it extra elegant.
129 Comment by Ingrid on February 15, 2009 at 12:14 pm
i love the Bella Scarf
130 Comment by kathy pease on February 15, 2009 at 12:29 pm
I’d go for the organic white cotton fingerless gloves.
131 Comment by Tamara Burks on February 15, 2009 at 12:45 pm
The Ava Fingerless Gloves in Petal are so beautiful!
Thank you for entering me.
132 Comment by Kristy on February 15, 2009 at 1:02 pm
I like the pretty Bella scarf.
133 Comment by Susan Ledet on February 15, 2009 at 1:31 pm
I like The Signature Mulberry Street Hat in Black, it looks both chic and cozy. Thanks!
134 Comment by xenia on February 15, 2009 at 1:35 pm
I like the Chloe Shrug. So pretty! Thanks!
135 Comment by LisaW on February 15, 2009 at 2:04 pm
The Signature Mulberry Street Hat in Black is really cute. i love the little flower!
136 Comment by Melissa V on February 15, 2009 at 2:05 pm
I like the Organic Cotton White Fingerless Gloves.
137 Comment by Dan on February 15, 2009 at 2:50 pm
I like the Emily Fingerless Gloves with Gray Flower
138 Comment by Melissa P on February 15, 2009 at 3:23 pm
Here’s my Tweet… http://twitter.com/Lisa4Christ/status/1213155361
139 Comment by Melissa P on February 15, 2009 at 3:24 pm
The Emily Fingerless Gloves with Gray Flower – are my favorite – since I have a circulation disorder, my hands are always cold. I wear gloves a lot around the house, these are beautiful.
140 Comment by Tammy on February 15, 2009 at 3:31 pm
twittered http://twitter.com/threedifferent/status/1213176780
141 Comment by Tammy on February 15, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Clara Poncho is my definite favorite!
142 Comment by Rebecca C on February 15, 2009 at 5:58 pm
I blogged about this giveaway: Here
143 Comment by Rebecca C on February 15, 2009 at 5:59 pm
The Signature Mulberry Street Hat in Black is my favorite!
144 Comment by D. Martin on February 15, 2009 at 6:14 pm
I soooo love the Bella Scarf! Truly beautiful!
Thanks so much for this fabulous give~away! : )))
leahita[at]gmail[dot]com
145 Comment by Leah on February 15, 2009 at 7:18 pm
And, I TWITTERED about this give~away…….user name: leahita.
http://twitter.com/leahita/status/1213712226
leahita[at]gmail[dot]com
146 Comment by Leah on February 15, 2009 at 7:19 pm
I adore the Bamboo Shrug!
147 Comment by Rebecca on February 15, 2009 at 8:09 pm
Clara Poncho is my favorite!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16898685
148 Comment by Marcy Strahan on February 15, 2009 at 8:11 pm
I love the Madeleine scarf
149 Comment by Latrice Jones on February 15, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Emily Fingerless Gloves with Gray Flower
150 Comment by Leslie on February 15, 2009 at 9:08 pm
I love the Emily Fingerless Gloves with Gray Flower.They are so cute!
CharlieGurl57@aol.com
151 Comment by Charlene Kuser on February 15, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Tweeted http://twitter.com/Swtlilchick/status/1214122872
CharlieGurl57@aol.com
152 Comment by Charlene Kuser on February 15, 2009 at 10:10 pm
the Ava Fingerless Gloves in Ocean Blue are sooo pretty!
153 Comment by Samantha Pruitt on February 15, 2009 at 10:29 pm
How Special! The Madison gloves are! I want them for a friend with arthritis
154 Comment by Gareth Walmsley on February 15, 2009 at 10:55 pm
I like the Chloe Shrug
155 Comment by Donna K on February 15, 2009 at 11:48 pm
I like the Ava Fingerless Gloves in Petal
156 Comment by Caryn Bailey on February 16, 2009 at 12:08 am