Last Saturday was our Baronial Yule, and it was an enjoyable if brief evening of good folks and great food - potluck style. There were many folks there I didn't know or knew minimally, and I'm not a social butterfly so I kinda stayed around some of the ladies and gents that I knew. Sadly, a few friends did not attend, one was sick and her husband ( Read more... )

There are a few things I am pondering on, that has my mind in a whir. One just today, when I found out a friend in the West Kingdom is going to be elevated to a Laurel this upcoming 12th Night (go sarahbellem!). I would really like to watch this happen. I've missed out on other elevations of friends not having the transportation, but if I can get to this ( Read more... )

Ok, I am finally not too frazzled or mopey or whatever emotions I've been going through this past week, in order to write up a bit about my trip to L.A. for Pentathalon (finally!). ( Read more... )

I've not done any of these that I can recall, but this one looked interesting and applicable.

1. What are some hobbies you would like to try, but haven't done so?
I would say the only hobby I have yet to try but want to, would be inkle loom weaving. I'd love to do woodworking which I've done a little of.

2. Why did you not pursue these hobbies?I' ( Read more... )

Recent discussions elsewhere has brought back the memory and possible interest in myself hosting a site similar to Jen Thompson's old Featured Attire, where folks submit their garments for viewing by the public ( Read more... )

Now that faire is over with, I can focus on other things... from GWW, to Halloween costumes to simple housekeeping (which for me is never simple ( Read more... )

"The Right Noble Company of Clothiers invites one and all to attend the Black Rose Ball on the 16th of October, 2010. The theme for this year's ball is 'The Field of Cloth of Gold' a historical meeting that took place in 1520 between King Henry VIII and King Francis I. The ball will be held in the Barony of Lyondemere and we will announce the ( Read more... )

Our long running campaing for AD&D 3.5 that my husband ran for nearly 3 years has come to a conclusive end. I like having an ending, and one where our characters eventually ascend to a greater level of being. Very cool ( Read more... )

For those of my friends who don't normally read my sewing blog, I recently posted up info on my latest creation, the 1590s B&W gown ensemble, with photos I had taken yesterday. Not the best photos, but once I get the whole thing finished with a new ruff, and a few other accessories, I plan on getting nice photos taken sometime when it is a lot ( Read more... )

This was a great weekend! I had such a great time, I was sad and surprised it had ended so soon. ( I got long winded... but there are links to a few photos of the Queen and her court... )