Monthly Archives: October 2010

Card making & Paper Dollies

Some time ago, I bought this fantastic book/kit called Paper Fashions by Klutz. My niece (waves to Bethany) had it and her creations were so wonderful, I was hooked!! Anyways, after much hunting and searching, LMS & I got our own copy. Been at a bit of a loose end, so got out the book, [...]

Saoirse Ronan In Rodarte – 2011 Met Gala

Saoirse Ronan gave us something different to the gowns and mermaid hemlines at the 2011 Met Gala. She opted to wear a Rodarte Fall 2011 look. The red crepe collared jacket which drapes at the back was teamed with a red embroidered sequin skirt. I wish she’d found better shoes to complement her look. Credit: [...]

Swaps and toiles!

I participated in the Sew Mama Sew fat quarter swap, and have received 2 thus far … they’re both really pretty, and I’m looking forward to using them. Went to the fabric shop on Friday and bought fabric for a skirt & a blouse. Haven’t sewn for myself (successfully) for a long time … hoping [...]

Weekly Musings: Filofax Love and Surrealist Weather

Filofax Love: Oh my god, I’ve become obsessed and the thing hasn’t even arrived yet! Seeing the wonderful Luinae’s post on her own filofax and the numerous others raving about them, I muscled down and decided to buy my own. Personal Domino in Red, and once I get used to having it around and work out [...]

Hairstyles & Buttons

Well, after much saving, LMS got her hair ‘done’. It’s been dyed a dark dark brown (almost black) with blonde foils, and had it heavily layered. She looks quite different, and far more ‘teenage’. My blouse is just about finished. Went to the fabric shop on way home, couldn’t find a single piece of fabric [...]

Uncle Ralph Chimes In: Execute!

People waste a lot of goddamn time. They waste a lot of time dithering about this or that. I’m tired of all the indecision, chief, and I’m here to show you how cut out unneccessary mental processing so you stop wasting my time. I always hear you talking about giving people “the benefit of the [...]

New Toys & Other Great Christmas Gift Ideas

The liliputians boutique is brimming with all sorts of new goodies.  There is really something for every little one on your list. For Good Girls Learn to Sew Classic Kiddie Christmas Sewing cards – sewing is fun! Cookies Coin Purse for big or little girls – I want one too! Crochet Butterfly Headband – unique [...]

Christian Louboutin Red Sole Shoes On Sale

Louboutin boots attract me always. To be honest,Christian Louboutin is my favorites shoes brand,their shoes are gorgeous and sexy. They always leading the trend.Christian Louboutin makes very sexy shoes that have, over the past few years, become very desired and pined over by every other woman in the US. The designer Christian Louboutin I do [...]

Steph

I shot my good friend Kim’s good friend Steph for a piece in a Maltese magazine. It was her very first photoshoot and she seemed super nervous, but she’s adorable and we got some good shots. Here are a couple: www.WhimsyPhotographics.cominfo@whimsyphotographics.com Whimsy’s Photo Blog

FFF #20 – Mel Gibson Verses The Korean Bagel Lady

Submitted for this week’s Friday Flash Fiction: Prompt: ANYTHING GOES – Battle Royale with your favorite villians, monsters and myths. Genre: OpenWord Count: Under 1500 words Dedicated to Dale, who fought the Korean Bagel Lady in the original series. It was a hot day in Tijuana, but it was a good heat, in that it [...]