My daughter is a volatile child who wants to be fiercely independent and is showing signs of my stubbornness and temper. She's also on the smart side for 4 1/2, but can make mistakes ( Read more... )

It's a simple idea, and probably a good one. I'll probably set up a subsite for it on my personal website and then start the work on it ( Read more... )

I am working on an incredible sewing project this month of a Regency-era dress, which, when it is done, will be made entirely out of silk, save for the thread. I can't even begin to describe how completely jazzed I am about this project, and how nicely the 100% flax linen petticoat I made for under it came out ( Read more... )

I actually received this in the mail on Christmas Eve ( Read more... )

I did this little series of photos mostly for my own amusement. Theophilus meets the Dingbot Chris made.

( Dolly Pics Ahead! )

I love the Great Dickens Christmas Fair. I look forward to it every winter, and seriously wish I had more time for it. Many of my friends and acquaintances work Dickens, and it makes me want to be there to see them ( Read more... )

Theophilus Carter, my tiny Mad hatter doll, got a cute little Steampunk outfit today. It's super cute.

( Pictures here )

So, I've been bad at updating about sewing projects lately. I recently finished a few things, mostly due to Oktoberfest and Halloween.

( Pictures ahead! )

I finished Pride & Prejudice& Zombies yesterday.  I was disappointed with it.  I may post a full review later, but I need the time to sit with my thoughts.

I'm listening to the YouTubes of the things in my dad's random 10 from his blog.  He got 9/10 YouTube linkups today, which means it was more of the mainstream-ish music he listens to.  I will say that live performances by real Punk bands are awesome, and he got both The Clash and The Undertones on this list.

I'm finally reading Pride & Prejudice & ( Read more... )