Awww, poo. Back in December it snowed 2 feet when I planned an 18th c. dinner. Now, though it hasn't rained in nearly a month, it begins to rain steadily the day of Philadelphia's celebration of Bastille Day, which is an outdoor street festival. Meh ( Read more... )

Hey, Everyone :)

Just feel like chatting.

The other day I watched Becoming Jane. Hadn't seen it in a while. I really liked the cousin's gowns.

See the striped bodice jacket in this photo lovingly borrowed from costumersguide.com Second in from the right ( Read more... )

Jason and I are coming out to Shampoo tonight and we hope to see you there!! Put on something festive and meet us at the bar!

Spent the whole weekend moving! Ya thought I was done on Oct 11th, didn't you? Ha ha! NO! There was still a ton of stuff at the old place and we had to get some furniture a friend had been storing for us for years. So we spent all of Saturday and Sunday moving and cleaning. Sunday some friends very graciously helped us out so we got a lot ( Read more... )

I miss my sewing machine! I mean, it's sitting right here, but I'm too busy to sew. I am grateful for all you guys who are posting your projects so I can live vicariously through you ( Read more... )

Oh my stars, I am overwhelmed by the positive response to my new haircut! Thank you all so much for your very kind support during my mini pre mid-life crisis!

Excited for Depeche Mode tonight. No idea what to wear. I don't fit into things I wore 3 years ago at the moment (I'm working on it), so the only things that fit are either casual summer stuff or high Victorian. I need something in between for the hot weather and sitting at a stadium ( Read more... )

Yesterday I nearly finished putting trim on the Lady Dragon bodice. Added lace to the neckline, made and added pleated trim to the bottom of the neckline, put both pleated trim and lace trim on the sleeves. Now I just need to finish the back and maybe add a bit more to the sleeves ( Read more... )

Ate burgers and corn

watched Serenity

drank wine

The End.

Jason and I had our very first bbq here at the apartment. I'm so proud of us! We made burgers and corn on the cob on the grill and also had potato salad and chocolate ice cream. And I baked cupcakes. Gee... is my lady time neigh?? Anyway, it was all sooo delicious and I'm so happy!

Now back to my Drac's Ball dress...