What’s making me happy today: the roses are in bloom outside the church beside the theater.
I don’t know what is more annoying: when I try to post photos from my phone’s gallery, the posts disappear and never show up, or when I try to post from the tumblr app, the last 12 pictures I have taken on the phone don’t show up as options. Either way #mobilepostingFAIL
Cakes have gotten a bad rap. People equate virtue with turning down dessert. There is always one person at the table who holds up her hand when I serve the cake. No, really, I couldn’t she says, and then gives her flat stomach a conspiratorial little pat. Everyone who is pressing a fork into that first tender layer looks at the person who declined the plate, and they all think, That person is better than I am. That person has discipline. But that isn’t a person with discipline; that is a person who has completely lost touch with joy. A slice of cake never made anybody fat. You don’t eat the whole cake. You don’t eat a cake every day of your life. You take the cake when it is offered because the cake is delicious. You have a slice of cake and what it reminds you of is someplace that’s safe, uncomplicated, without stress. A cake is a party, a birthday, a wedding. A cake is what’s served on the happiest days of your life. This is a story of how my life was saved by cake, so, of course, if sides are to be taken, I will always take the side of cake.
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Jeanne Ray (via fyoured) This is exactly my take on nutrition. (via beccaliving) I love this quote so much I want to frame it to hang in my kitchen. (via fitnerd)
(via hellokristen) I’m pretty sure this is my new life philosophy. (via fattyforever) No, of course I didn’t just literally tear up over a quote about cake. (via strangeasanjles) Love |
I love the thoughtfulness of this article—analyzing but appreciating the film for perspective and design versus accuracy. There are plenty of clothing blogs trashing the movie already and arguing over the lack of period accuracy, and that’s totally fine when it is SUCH a period film. But as someone who just plans to enjoy the decadent world of the film (and hopes it is good!), I appreciate this thoughtful approach to looking at the costumes.
From Clothes on Film
To find him, she need only ignore all keep out signs, go through every locked door, and run towards any form of danger that presents itself.
Business as usual, then?
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A (hopefully wearable) muslin of Amelia dress, about to ship off to NYC. Decided to use upcycled vintage sheet as had nice weight and stretch for a bias cut dress. Besides, makes it actually potentially wearable rather than just muslin!
Also, contemplating real blogging once more, not sporadic sewing posts on Tumblr. Knowing my life and schedule, will probably be once more a failed attempt. But, hey, never know unless you try (and try, and try….)
“Hold my hand, Doctor. Try to see what I see. We’re so lucky we’re still alive to see this beautiful world. Look at the sky. It’s not dark and black and without character. The black is in fact deep blue. And over there! Lighter blue. And blowing through the blueness and the blackness, the winds swirling through the air. And there shining, burning, bursting through, the stars! Can you see how they roll their light? Everywhere we look, the complex magic of nature blazes before our eyes.”
Doctor Who Meme → Two Quotes [1/2]
↳ Vincent and the Doctor
Probably the most magical scene in Doctor Who. I know, I thought I’d go back to making this thing about sewing and designing, not fandom, but…Well, again, most magical scene ever.
I found out about this challenge a little late to participate…I’m behind on several major show-related sewing projects as it is. However, having numerous 1940s patterns sitting at the very top of my to-do list (both for myself and others), I am putting this here as a note that even if I miss the deadline, it’s a mighty goal! Besides, looking at everyone else’s ’40s pieces on the blogsphere is quite inspiring!
