Last October was a really busy month for me. I was accepted to be a presenter at a professional conference - my first time being accepted and first time presenting! - so most of the month was spent getting my presentation together, updating my resume/vitae, and making international travel arrangements, as the conference was held in Montreal. This ( Read more... )

For Halloween 2009, Princess Rachel decided she didn't want to be a princess ("I can be a princess anytime!"). She's really into the Scooby Doo movies right now and, of course, wanted to be one of the villains. We (her mom and I) decided making a ghost costume would be too hard - she didn't want Rachel's face covered with fabric or makeup. So ( Read more... )

First, I want to say thank you to everyone who've kept Beth in their thoughts and prayers. She really appreciates it! She's doing well, emotionally and physically, so that's a blessing.

Originally, we weren't planning on doing anything for Halloween. Beth had lent out her Gothic Princess Dress to a friend, and she didn't really have anything else ( Read more... )

I hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween. I heard from home that Little C's costume was a hit. The friends he went trick-or-treating with were most impressed. ;) The headdress didn't make it further than our street but he wore the toe necklace the entire time. LOL ( Read more... )

A nice email from a new friend - *waves at princess_lesa* - reminded me that it's been awhile since I've posted. I've actually been a good girl and have been very productive this week. Finishing Beth's Gothic Princess Dress & Cape for Halloween put me in a sewing mood. :)

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Happy Costumer's Holiday! ;) I have pictures to post - went to a party on Sat. and had much fun. I made my former roomie a 'gothic princess' costume, which turned out awesome if I do say so myself. I didn't feel like sewing for myself, so I just threw some pieces together and went to the party as a Black Fairy. The wings were tres cool. :) Halfway ( Read more... )