Friday, August 24, 2012

My very own Sakura Bento!




I recently splurged and bought my very own sakura bento! I just can't wait for it to come. Oh and in case you are not crazy in Japanese things, I shall explain exactly what a bento is and why you must have one! A bento is for all practical purposes a lunch box (extremely cool!) which also seems to have become an art (seriously search bento and you will find this crazy but amazing bento meals!) Not only that but it so very pretty and did I mention historical? Dating back at least to the Meiji era (roughly 1850's our time). Sakura is Japanese for cherry blossom. Just another anecdote in the life of an insane Japaneses addict!

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Movie Scarves (Tentative title)


I have come up with the idea of knitting scarves from various movies and selling them on our etsy shop. Right know I only have a couple of patterns and ideas for perspective scarves. One being the scarf shown two your right (Amy's scarf from the newer Doctor Who) being one of the few, if you wish to see more of my ideas visit my pinterested board Movie Scarf!

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Darling 1940's Felt Hat


A stylish 100% wool 1940's hat. This hat will not only be a classic addition to your wardrobe but also a practical one! Size sm with a wire in the rim so you can style it any way you want! Made by Lee Bury of Dallas company for there Miss Eileen collection.

I just love the photos from this shooting session. Models by my dear sister, I think the poses really make her look like a 40's movie star! Only the pale blue shirt (hey look it's Emma Peal!) jars the image. We should have probably dressed her up in a grey flannel dress suit to match.... but I'm sure she would have draw the line at that .... there is only so much one can get their siblings to do for money. 

If your a 1940's fashion wanabe or just someone with refined tastes this is a great buy for you! Check out our Etsy listing: Lovely Felt Grey Wool 40's styled Hat






Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Oriental Fusion Fashion




For my senior prom the theme was oriental, I had initially planed on wearing one of the Chinese dresses that my dad got for me when he went there for business. But after some consideration I realized that it would be nearly impossible to dance in. I was certian that I would have to make something or not dress acording to theme (but that's no fun!) After doing some research on oriental clothing I came up with an idea how to renovate a modern formal dress into a hanbok/kimono cross. I had obtained an old bridesmaid dress from a friend of the family with the intention of remodeling it into a Victorian ball gown (which was later determined impractical because of the low back). I used this for the skirt. I modified a pattern I found at a fabric store for the kimono jacket (or if you prefer to be correct in your terms it would be a gi, but kimono jacket sound so much more elegant) and picked out some pretty oriental fabric for the obi (a.k.a. the sash) all tied up with the gold cord.


Oriental Fusion Formal Dress

Monday, August 20, 2012

River Rambling




 I Spent a lovely Sunday evening rambling down the river with my two sisters looking for shells, it is at times like those that make you glad to be alive! That is to say until I slipped on a rock and nearly bashed my head in! Then it was I can't wait to get home because I'm freezing!










Saturday, August 18, 2012

A Doctor Who scarf to make even the Doctor jealous!


Deepest apologies for not keeping up with my posting, I shan't let it happen again. And so since college is starting up again I will try to keep it sweet and short!
! Caution !
Amazing, mind-boggling, fantastically long Doctor Who scarf in process of being made. Hand crafted with acrylic yarn in the lovely shades worn by the beloved curly headed doctor! Now taking orders! 


Get an authentically long thick Doctor Who scarf from the season of your choosing - a scarf to make even the Doctor jealous!

Obtain you very own custom made (not so long or thick) 4th Doctor scarf - for those fans who want the fashion statement, but not the danger of being hanged by their own scarf!