Old Fashion Halloween

Happy New Year

2012-01-02T11:52:00.001-08:00

Haunted Mansion Disneyworld
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

December was a SUPER busy month and I am ready for some down time. 25 years after our visit we finally returned to Disneyworld. They don't decorate this mansion with the Nightmare Before Christmas like Disneyland. There is a new Q line that is fabulous. A tomb of a captain that blows bubbles and books that glide in an out of a book case were 2 of my favorites. I am still uploading photos from our adventures including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. May 2012 bring you good health and happiness.

Light Display Overload

2011-12-24T00:02:00.001-08:00

Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

We returned this week from a trip to Disneyworld and a chance to view this lighting spectacle. A musical light show plays every 15 minutes. It was amazing.

Giving Thanks

2011-11-24T11:53:00.000-08:00

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Shop Small Business Saturday

2011-11-24T00:50:00.000-08:00

I pledge to shop small at Slab Handcrafted Soap.

Happy Turkey Day

2011-11-24T00:36:00.001-08:00

Thanksgiving 1935
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

In our house its Tofurky day. Hope you are all surrounded by great food and loved ones.

Depleted Texas lakes expose ghost towns, graves

2011-11-20T17:06:00.000-08:00

Found in Lake Buchanan.

Off with her Head!

2011-11-16T19:17:00.001-08:00

With that other holiday approaching the quest is on for the gifts with a darker twist. In the mail today was a RedEnvelope.com catalog. A set of Alice in Wonderland catchall dishes caught my eye. The Off with her Head dish is on my wish list.

Etchpop - Create, Etch, Print, Share!

2011-11-15T13:57:00.000-08:00

Fabulous wood block print kit concept that needs to be funded in the next 15 days. The best part is for a donation of only $25 you can get the 4X6 kit if the project is funded. Please watch the video or go here to learn more.

As you may have noticed I am passionate about supporting local artists. A big thanks to everyone who helped the movie and books for the homeless projects. :o )

Roller Skating Costume

2011-11-14T12:38:00.001-08:00

Chicago Costume Works 1916
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

Halloween Samhain Irish Barm Brack Fruitcake Recipe

2011-11-13T14:35:00.000-08:00

Adding new traditions to the Halloween celebration is something we try to do every year. There are so many old fashioned games, recipes, and craft projects to try. The great nephew is old enough now that he likes to bake with grandma and grandpa. For Halloween 2012 we plan to invite the niece and her son to bake a Barm Brack Fruitcake. Then serve it to family with hot cider on Halloween. Found the entire kit here.

The Day of the Dead: A Pictorial Archive of Dia de Los Muertos

2011-11-12T18:01:00.000-08:00

Our local used book store downtown is kind of hit or miss for the more unique books. I was delighted to find a used copy of this book. The clip art CD was still enclosed. This was back in September and now I find myself working on a project that will use images from the book on fabric. The best place to flip through the images is at Amazon.com but I have found it for less so do shop around. I own many clip art books of skeletal images. This one has a few images that were completely new to me.

Mourning Tea

2011-11-09T19:01:00.001-08:00

Mourning Traditions Tea
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

The culmination of the mourning exhibit was our 11 am and 2 pm mourning traditions tea on the 5th. This shot shows the dining room and the back parlor. There was seating in the front parlor as well. 28 could be seated in the 3 rooms. Both teas had sold out with a waiting list.

It was a bit chaotic getting set up and ready for the first tea but things ran smoother by the second seating. Marge Harding was the speaker for this event. She is fabulous and her collection of mourning items is just amazing. She starts out in character as a widow who has come to Deepwood to drape the house for the owner who is in seclusion. She explains many of the traditions that go hand in hand with death and grieving in the 1800s. My favorite part is when she describes coffins with bells in case someone was buried alive they can ring the bell and literally be saved by the bell. Audiences love that bit.

While Marge was taking questions and passing around some of her collection the 3 course tea was being served. New caterer that I think is a keeper. At the end of the tea guests were escorted upstairs to view the exhibit. After the first tea the staff reset things and I got to eat some of the good food. The wild mushroom tartlet and the death by chocolate cupcake were so tasty.

It was a long day and so worth it. Guests enjoyed themselves and I had the bonus of talking with an old friend. Made a new friend or two as well.

Lecture

2011-11-09T14:00:00.001-08:00

Decoding Cemetery Signs and Symbols
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

As part of the mourning exhibit Deepwood hosted a lecture on Cemetery Symbology by Kuri Gill. Looking at images of gravestones, many of them local, is always fascinating to me. The article that ran in the local paper on the event can be found here.

Catching up

2011-11-06T23:43:00.001-08:00

Story Telling in the Solarium
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

So many things that have kept me busy since Halloween. Halloween day was the children's party at Deepwood. Food, games, crafts, music, and face painting. The carriage house, solarium, and the tent covered tennis court were used for this event. I was parking lot witch making sure once the lot filled that families found somewhere to park.

It was a lot of fun and the parents got in to the spirit of things. Many families were all in costume.

The day after Halloween was of course the post Halloween sales. Scored one of the big glow in the dark skeletons at Target. Let's face it I always spend more than I planned at Target on the 1st. Goodwill stores mark the Halloween goodies down too. Found a kids fairy costume that I stripped the fiber optic light system out of for $4. Bought some old hats at a $1 each to cut up for new period hat bases.

It was a good Halloween and the yard stuff was finally brought in today.

What to wear?

2011-10-31T09:55:00.001-07:00

Crepe Paper Dress with Jack-O-Lanterns
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

Its going to be mid 50s with 20% chance of rain outside from 3-5 today. Decided that is a little chilly for some of my "pretty" costumes. 300+ kids ages 4-8 coming to the museum today and most likely I will have parking lot duty. A well dressed pirate might be the way to go. Add a wig for extra warmth. With tights my Steampunk seamstress might work as well. .

Happy Halloween!

2011-10-31T00:14:00.001-07:00

Ghosts in a row
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

The Hags of Hallow-even

2011-10-30T23:44:00.001-07:00

Child Life Magazine 1929
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

Almost here....

2011-10-30T11:51:00.000-07:00

Monday I get to be the parking lot guide that funnels hundreds of kids to the party at the museum. We need to do something about dinner and then its a toss up between going to listen to scary stories at the coffee house or staying home. The DVR has been filling up with Halloween shows I need to watch and a marathon with hot cider sounds so good.

Gourds a plenty

2011-10-26T10:37:00.001-07:00

Corner of Front Porch
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

Late to the party this year for decorating. The seasonal display of squash stays up through Thanksgiving. Love the surface texture and plan to save the seeds. Our patch was a failure this year lost to powdery mildew. Going to see if we can hire a tractor to break up the heavy red soil and add amendments. Researching and shopping for mildew resistant seeds in case we have a damp spring in to summer again.

DIY Skeleton Tee

2011-10-25T22:27:00.001-07:00

Instruction and how to video here.

Off to the pumpkin patch

2011-10-22T16:23:00.001-07:00

Setniker Farms Pumpkin Patch
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

Very late this year to pick my beauties. Some were still on the vine. Stunning weather today so a few more decorations made it outside. Still arranging my swag from today on straw bales. My SIL's porch got a drive by gourding today too!

City Flowers Halloween Displays Bellevue WA

2011-10-21T17:24:00.000-07:00

This is a 7 minute walk through of the smallest flower shop with the most amazing Halloween displays. Life size figures. A giant paper mache tree. It was me oooohing and awwwing for a solid 5 minutes. The flower shop was in the same building as the hotel for Steamcon. The owner spent the weekend rearranging the shop since Steampunk fans were buying up his Halloween displays. Cityflowers.com

Skeletal Hands

2011-10-21T13:09:00.000-07:00

From grandinroad I bought the Set of Two Wall-mount Halloween Skeleton Hands. They looked like a good buy at $19 and they are very nice heavy hands. Right now they are sitting base down on my mantel holding a sphere. They will eventually become hat holders. The only down side is that one hand has to face up and one down based on the hanging method. Might need to drill a new space on the back since I'd like both facing palm up.

Steamcon 3 or how I spent the weekend!

2011-10-18T20:54:00.001-07:00

IMG_2268
Originally uploaded by Hanpa_etc

Sunday we went as Bathing Beauties with our giant Toads. One girl said I thought you looked so cute in your outfits then I saw the toads. Then I thought you guys looked creepy! Thanked her profusely for the compliment.

The Vintage Halloween Store

2011-10-08T11:36:00.001-07:00

I need my Martha Halloween fix every year. This year I ordered from The Vintage Halloween Store. Yes, you can buy Martha at several retail outlets now but I support the small independent shop owner first.
My favorite purchase is the elegant witch ribbon:
The shop features unique handmade items as well. My next purchase will be the Bewitching Witches Dance Coin Purse.
The owner of this shop is a delightful gal happy to answer questions. Shipping is fast and items are packed with care. Her love of Halloween is also evident with her Halloween Blog. Great reporting on the now skyrocketing prices for vintage Halloween collectibles.

Spooky Hot Chocolate

2011-10-04T10:52:00.000-07:00

Vile Villains Hot Chocolate
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

Long time no see. I was down for 2 weeks with a nasty head and chest cold and now its October. Walking through Walgreens yesterday I noticed a black display in the food section. Adorable packets of hot chocolate with great images. 99 cents. Bought this set for the nephew. His first term at college and I need to get a Halloween care package out asap.

Please pretty please help this film project

2011-09-22T21:27:00.000-07:00

First I love kickstarter.com as a concept to help get projects off the ground. Second I think these folks are doing a good thing and if you think so to please think about helping back this film. If you are local there are some nice perks for making a donation if the project is funded.

West Elm

2011-09-17T17:41:00.000-07:00

A big thanks to Lisa for pointing me to a new shop. West Elm has a small but well chosen Halloween section. The skeleton paper cones are my favorite. I have been remiss in sharing some interesting finds as my phone is refusing to upload images. Need to sort that out soon.

Mourning Exhibit

2011-09-05T16:15:00.001-07:00

Deepwood Victorian Mourning Exhibit
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

The set up of this little project has been taking up some of my valuable Halloween and Steamcon preparation time. 1894 Queen Anne Victorian mansion Historic Deepwood Estate. Many of the items are from my personal collection. Exhibit runs until November 5th. Two lectures are part of the exhibit. One on decoding cemetery symbols. The second is a high tea featuring a lecture on Victorian mourning customs.

Halloween at Khol's

2011-09-03T00:27:00.001-07:00

The skull and crossbones round placemat might be part of my new table design. Long rectangular runner with round placemats for something different.

Stylishly Bleak

2011-08-25T19:36:00.000-07:00

Better Homes and Gardens Halloween Tricks and Treats is on the news stand. Joann Fabric has magazines 10% off so I picked up my Halloween craft magazines tonight while scoping out all the new Halloween goodies. My store is really slow to get things out so its wasn't all out yet.
Images from the magazines article Stylishly Bleak. A five page spread using black, white, and newsprint. Alice in Wonderland fans will love a beautifully photographed Mad Tea Party. More images from the Bleak collection at the BHG site.

Halloween at Costco

2011-08-17T14:10:00.000-07:00

Small assortment of goodies. I will not post images for the spider phobic of the remote control zooms along spider!

Ravenshead Manor collection at Michaels

2011-08-14T00:30:00.000-07:00

Elegant looking line in silver, black, and purple.
My fear is the skulls on pedestals will sell out quickly so I may need to make a return trip to Michaels this week.

Halloween at Lillian Vernon

2011-08-13T12:53:00.000-07:00

Love the practicality of the spooky skull stair treads. We really could have used them at our last house for a little extra traction on the front steps. New items started popping up on this site last week.

Halloween at Horchow

2011-08-07T00:53:00.001-07:00

So far I'm not impressed by this years selections. I was hoping for more dramatic candle holders but its a start.

Boney Bunch is back!

2011-08-04T00:51:00.001-07:00

at Yankee Candle.

First Signs of Halloween...

2011-07-31T15:24:00.000-07:00

at Williams-Sonoma

Halloween Spider Table Runner

Pottery Barn Kids

2011-07-27T10:30:00.000-07:00

Halloween is now up at Pottery Barn Kids. There is a matching light string to go with the cat head stakes. Have a back log of stuff to share and finally some time to do it.

Bath and Body Works Halloween Goodies

2011-07-27T10:17:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Halloween Addict for the heads up about the ultra cute Halloween products from Bath and Body Works. Spooky hand sanitizer bottles make me happy!

Wiggly body parts

2011-07-27T09:31:00.000-07:00

Is it wrong that I want to make a hat with a wiggly hand?

Proof

2011-07-12T21:21:00.001-07:00

Baby Pumpkin!
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

Finally some little pumpkins are forming on the store bought plants. My pumpkins started from seed need a little more time. We want to have a pumpkin picking party in October. The cucumbers have been growing crazy fast.

Halloween JoAnn Fabric

2011-07-08T18:17:00.000-07:00

Our JoAnn fabric moved to a new location. Bigger store with more craft items. Took a look through the new halloween fabric and found some delightful images.

Bold graphics with a great witch.

Beautiful silver spider print.

My favorite is obviously the old fashioned print. The camera phone didn't do this one justice it is covered in a fine orange glitter.
All $9.99 a yard but there are 50% off one yard coupons in the mailer right now.

Happy 4th of July

2011-07-04T10:45:00.001-07:00

4th of July Party 1935
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

Our new neighborhood was surrounded by fireworks last night. We brought chairs out to the front driveway and watched the show. The pumpkins are loving the warm weather. The carefully tended seedlings are now thriving plants. A sneaky cucumber and a yellow squash somehow made it in to the pumpkin patch. Hey...we celebrate diversity! Have a safe and fabulous 4th!

Batman Pumpkins- the update

2011-06-24T22:20:00.001-07:00

Some of you may remember that I purchased the seeds last year but we moved and didn't have time to plant at the new place. Sewed the seeds directly last month and they did sprout. Waiting until they get a little bigger before thinning out the extras. Search for Batman Pumpkins seeds to find folks who sell them. Fingers crossed we will have some orange and black pumpkins!

Keep an eye out for.....

2011-06-22T21:41:00.000-07:00

An artists at Faerieworlds had 75 pieces of art stolen including the pieces below. Go here to see images of more stolen pieces. This made me heartsick to hear of such a horrible act a local festival. Not sure they will try to re-sell them in Oregon but its worth keeping an eye out.

Happy Summer Solstice

2011-06-21T09:32:00.001-07:00

My birthday is tomorrow and I do want this weathervane!

The moon was full

2011-06-16T00:04:00.001-07:00

Halloween Moon
Originally uploaded by windsand34

We took a walk out in a city park that used to be orchards tonight. My hope was we might see some bats swooping in and out of the tree line but no such luck.

Love the socks!

2011-06-09T11:13:00.001-07:00

Happy Bench Monday - Halloween Decorating Edition
Originally uploaded by RiaPereira ~

What I love about flickr is finding friends or their friends and their favorites list. There are enough of us Halloween loving folk that some days my friends favorites list can keep me entertained for a good hour during my morning cup of tea.

Spoonflower.com

2011-06-08T12:05:00.000-07:00

Recently I ordered several test swatches from spoonflower.com for a project to be worn at Steamcon this year. Highly recommend ordering a swatch booklet to get a feel for the different fabrics. The best part is several designers have Halloween fabrics ready to print like this one.

What to wear....

2011-05-25T00:35:00.001-07:00

Chicago Costume Works 1916
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

Made me Smile

2011-05-21T13:57:00.001-07:00

Some Lamps and Trick-or-Treat pails I just picked up.
Originally uploaded by Joey Myers

So warm and cozy looking. Click through the photo to see more of his wonderful collection.

For Moth Magic...the wall of Ikea Bookshelves

2011-05-17T13:17:00.000-07:00

This takes up most of the south wall in my office. The 2 skinny sections have glass doors to keep dust off the display pieces. The top sections are separate book shelve toppers. This photo was from right after set up so it has changed a bit. The bottom shelf of the left cabinet holds ashes and photos of departed family and friends. 3 walls in this room are the color of fresh baked pumpkin pie. :o )

West Coast Haunters Convention day 2 and 3

2011-05-15T22:36:00.001-07:00

West Coast Haunters Convention
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

Running Saturday and Sunday together. Bought an interesting Haunted Travel Guide from Spooks to Spirits. It comes with a CD you listen to while taking the driving tour of a city. She has just the one city right now and plans to add more. The weekend had more things that needed our attention so we were popping in an out of the convention. Nice turn out of vendors for a convention in only its second year. Great line up of classes including the prosthetic makeup class today. We didn't get to do much socializing and need to fix that next year.

West Coast Haunters Convention Day 1

2011-05-13T20:20:00.000-07:00

Did not go as planned. My spouse locked his keys in the car and we didn't get to campus until 3:30. The convention is at the Oregon School for the deaf. This was the new dorm and haunted house make over last year featured on Extreme MakeOver Home Edition. Walked through the exhibiters hall and then off to grab dinner. Tonight we got to go through the Nightmare Factory with the lights on and could go behind the scenes. It was a great tour and the haunt looks wonderful. Tomorrow back for some classes and see if we run in to anyone else we know. We are without a haunted house to work at again this year so we asked a lot of questions about what was needed volunteer wise.

Halloween Dance Sheet Music Artwork

2011-05-07T23:46:00.001-07:00

Halloween Dance 2
Originally uploaded by MRyanTaylor.com

Tried linking the image from the web site for the artwork but keep getting a forbidden message so click through the image to the web site. There are several lovely sheet music covers.

Dennison's Halloween Advertisement

2011-05-05T09:51:00.001-07:00

Dennison's Halloween Advertisement
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

From The Ladie's Home Journal October 1909

Easter Party 1935

2011-04-24T00:35:00.001-07:00

Easter Party 1935
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

Crow Spit

2011-04-23T13:37:00.001-07:00

Crow
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

With a bit of patience I have slowly lured a pair of crows to our yard. With no big trees at the new house I was missing my old house crows. Tossing out peanuts in the shell each morning. Hiding inside, watching, and waiting. Thought they had missed one so I picked it up. It was empty and covered in crow spit! :o ) Yay!

Couch time

2011-04-15T23:49:00.001-07:00

Fern hiding in laundry
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

I've been a sick critter for a few days but started feeling a bit more human today. The cats have always had quality time during the day and have been mighty upset with the lack of attention. Watched a great documentary streaming on Netflix tonight. Women in Boxes the history of the magician's assistant.

Shadows

2011-04-12T00:23:00.001-07:00

Ghost Story
Originally uploaded by ldrose

We have a mostly blank canvas on the side of the house that faces the street. There is an empty lot between the house and the road. Setting up projections on the side of the house is something I started thinking about last Halloween. Found this lovely image on flickr. My only concern is an expensive projector or 2 sitting in an empty lot and keeping an eye on it.

2011-04-10T10:51:00.000-07:00

I would love to hear them sing

2011-04-06T22:11:00.001-07:00

Day o' the Dead Muses-3
Originally uploaded by Mr.Martee

"Rick's Day of the Dead muses hand-made from former Disney Princess dolls. They sing warbled Disney standards. So twisted. So cool."

We were just talking about Disneyland when I found this on flickr. Looks like we will be going to Disneyland in December this year. My first time at Christmas and getting to see the Nightmare Before Christmas haunted mansion.

Long time no post

2011-04-04T17:18:00.001-07:00

I wuv my sister
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

The kittens are thriving and getting so big. We lost another family member. Lovely veterans ceremony at the local national cemetery was very moving. The paperwork on the estate is taking up a lot of our time. The uncle was the last of his families older generation. We both decided it was time to start updating the family tree at ancestry.com for the nieces and nephews and great nephew. Going to have a book printed of each family tree.

My volunteer training continues at the Victorian mansion. I hope to have enough confidence to do a test run soon. Once that schedule is set I plan to volunteer at the non profit hospice group. Training is a couple of weeks so I need to get that started. Hospice has been good to us and now I know when someone is close to passing you want hospice. Better drugs fast and an easier passing.

Budapest Jack-O-Lantern

2011-02-25T14:12:00.001-08:00

Originally uploaded by Ж8)

Snow is coming

2011-02-22T20:27:00.000-08:00

and my town is a lot like this video. To be fair we don't get a lot of snow. I'm going to be one of the sheep in line to get snow tires on the car in the morning. Now that we live on a hill I'm paying closer attention to potentiall icy weather.

Fear the cute!

2011-02-15T09:34:00.001-08:00

seamus/mickey--flying monkeys
Originally uploaded by gogo54

Found on flickr while looking at period gown photos.

Skeleton Toile

2011-02-14T19:00:00.000-08:00

Found here.
Trying hard to resist this one as I have SO many sewing projects in the wings.

Found on Flickr amazing costumes

2011-02-03T20:00:00.001-08:00

Sean Brown as 1890's Ghostly Gwendolyn & Lakiesha Roberts as Voodoo Queen, Halloween 2010, New Orleans
Originally uploaded by disney_witch

Found this gem tonight. Love both costumes but the sheer gown over the bones is delightful!

My office wall

2011-02-01T23:47:00.001-08:00

Ikea eye chart light fixture
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

One of my favorite things. It hangs above a big storage cabinet full of paper ephemera.

Kittens

2011-01-25T22:57:00.001-08:00

6 months old today!
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

The girls are thriving and I can't believe how much they have grown since we brought them home last month. They are sporting their new collars to celebrate turning 6 months. They have already started to trash the collars. They will help each other undo any clasp, buckle, or break away collar.

Saturday Cooking

2011-01-15T18:12:00.000-08:00

Raining and dreary outside so it was a busy afternoon with Meatless Crockpot Enchiladas cooking in the crock and baking a batch of Baked Tofu Bites. I substitute brown sugar for syrup, red thai chili sauce for hot sauce, and low sodium soy or tamari to make it healthier.

Before baking.

Its a new year

2011-01-14T22:55:00.001-08:00

The kittens are thriving and miss Ivy is keeping an eye out for trouble. Trouble of course would be her sister Fern. That little kitten who was so sick is now a terror. Its a challenge to keep her from plotting world domination. They will be 6 months old on the 25th. Applying to be a volunteer tour guide at three historic houses in my area this month. Need an excuse to make more Victorian gowns. Not required but how can I not dress for an 1894 home?

Bergdorf Goodman Windows X-mas 2010

2011-01-03T21:29:00.001-08:00

IMG_9723
Originally uploaded by anetagenova

Wonderful images in this flickr set of the holiday windows at Bergdorf Goodman.

Weather roller coaster

2010-12-29T18:30:00.001-08:00

Ivy's first snowfall
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

Sun or snow today with little in between. Fern didn't seem to care much about seeing her first snow. Ivy at least indulged my excitement at recording the event.

Its the eve

2010-12-24T00:37:00.001-08:00

Stockings for the kids
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

We have more stocking stuffers for the kittens than I care to admit. The 4 year old great nephew is going to be here tonight. Started to fill the kitty stockings but that would indicate santa had already made a stop. Will have to wait until the kid goes home.

The count down....

2010-12-23T21:26:00.001-08:00

Roasted Balsamic Vegetables
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

My house smells so good! Veggies roasted along with a batch of stuffing. Some cleaning and cooking to do tomorrow. I think we are ready for a crowd. If you are gathering on the eve with friends or family safe journey and full tummies tomorrow. If you don't have anywhere to go...we should have plenty!

Doctor Who Christmas

2010-12-21T09:51:00.001-08:00

The Christmas Invasion
Originally uploaded by MykReeve

I am growing more excited as we get closer to the Doctor Who Christmas special.

Vet Visit

2010-12-20T17:06:00.001-08:00

Ivy-You want to put that thermometer..where?
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

Both girls are doing fabulous. Shots today and for the most part it all went smoothly. Ivy is now 5 pounds and Fern 4.75.

This is Fern

2010-12-17T01:53:00.001-08:00

Fa la la!
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

Its really a yawn but she had a bad kitty dream and started to go off like an alarm today. Scared me and her sister Ivy. Both girls will finish up the antibiotics tomorrow and return to the vet for a check up Monday. They can play for solid 30 minutes now with no sneezing. Yay!

Christmas in the neighborhood

2010-12-11T19:01:00.001-08:00

Star
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

Rainy night. Out on a walk tonight we come across this beauty. Its a mesh frame star. Stuck to it are several small light up stars and tree toppers.

Still some snot but...

2010-12-08T23:42:00.001-08:00

Fern exploring new cat tree
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

The kids are feeling better so we brought home a new cat tree for them. Post spay surgery they were not aloud to jump. Now its time to party. They are not used to carpet so it took some convincing it was OK.

New Kittens!

2010-12-08T00:22:00.001-08:00

Everyone loves the ipad
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

We brought home 2 girls last Friday from the Humane Society. 4 month old sisters. They both had upper respiratory infections. Cats full of snot! The little one she was really sick. We had to give her Sub-Q fluids and syringe feed her. They are both looking much better today. My life revolves around giving meds and food right now. Still working on names.

Ministry of Stories & Hoxton Street Monster Supplies

2010-11-28T10:44:00.000-08:00

Full story here.

Long time no post

2010-11-27T10:59:00.001-08:00

Steamcon 2 Saturday Night
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

Since Halloween I was in a mad dash to finish costumes for Steamcon 2 in Seattle. A steampunk convention with 1800 people dressed to the nines! Got out just before the big snow dump last Sunday. It was so much fun we plan to go to Steamcon 3 in Bellevue next year. Then the rush was on for Thanksgiving. Vegetarian tofurkey meal for 6 of us and it was delightful.

Brought all the magic back inside

2010-11-01T19:38:00.001-07:00

Kitteh with Lanterns
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

Windstorm and driving rain was in the forecast so I took down all the yard decor today. That was a major project so its not stored yet but its dry. After swearing at dead battery tea lights I sat and changed all the batteries for next year. Watching TV it went pretty fast. Might get the Halloween tree down tonight. The hubby hasn't seen all the new swag I picked up a Target. Gave him a small skeleton to distract him while I hid all the bags. LOL

The day after

2010-11-01T12:53:00.001-07:00

Walkway
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

Only 4 trick or treaters and one was related. We sit too far off a busy road.
Will either do something with the lot next door to draw them in or go to Disneyland! See that is my excuse...we don't get any tots at our door so we need to go see the haunted mansion. :0 ) Not sure anyone else will be on board with this plan.

Hit target early this morning and had to restrain myself. The shelves were still full. Bought some of the solar orange LED lights to try next year.

2010-10-31T10:01:00.001-07:00

Parties Magazine 1929
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

My spouse has been sick so we are staying in tonight. Lots of spooky TV and movie watching. Our new house sits far back from the road so we might have candy all to ourselves. A cup of hot cider and watching The Legend of Sleepy Hollow makes me happy. My great nephew is going to come trick or treat at our house he is only 4 and really scared of Halloween this year.

Plastic Pumpkins

2010-10-31T00:02:00.001-07:00

Plastic Pumpkins
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

Happy Halloween!

Last minute costume ideas

2010-10-30T23:30:00.001-07:00

Leach's Fancy Dress for Children
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

Scary Hallowe'en Games

2010-10-30T17:13:00.001-07:00

1912 Games for Halloween
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

Back when games had a danger element. Flaming brandy and sharp hat pins what could possibly go wrong?

Does this make my thighs look big?

2010-10-30T14:01:00.001-07:00

1930 Dennison Crepe Costumes
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

This costume is probably rare considering the pumpkins orbiting her hips.

Decisions

2010-10-29T16:05:00.001-07:00

Carved Pumpkin 1
Originally uploaded by facefirst_ltd

I have some lovely pumpkins and gourds this year. Torn between carving or leaving intact so they last longer.

Weather For Halloween Night...

2010-10-28T11:34:00.000-07:00

doesn't look good. Bad for the trick or treaters and bad for my paper lanterns. Holding off on putting all the big hooks up for the lanterns until Saturday.

Beautiful Costumes

2010-10-28T10:00:00.001-07:00

1920s Costume Group
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

The devil costume and the Rudolph Valentino look with friends make this photo a gem. Sadly I don't have information on this one it came as a set of 2 images. It might be Halloween or a masquerade party.

Recycling

2010-10-28T00:17:00.001-07:00

Child Life magazine October 1929
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

In case the new readers didn't see this one.

Come to my Window

2010-10-26T19:09:00.001-07:00

Front Window
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

One of the large skull fans that matches the paper lanterns.

Sugar High

2010-10-26T15:32:00.001-07:00

Trick or Treat
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

The little girl on the left looks like she has already been eating a few treats.

They used grandpa's glasses....

2010-10-24T18:47:00.001-07:00

Harry Pumpkin
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

not sure I want to know where the eyes came from!

Living Room

2010-10-24T13:29:00.001-07:00

Halloween Tree
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

My camera went toes up so I tried the sunset setting on my camera phone for this shot. Not bad. Looking through the Halloween tree to the mantel. The camera is now feeling better with a new memory card.

Jack-O-Lantern Flower Pots

2010-10-23T17:32:00.001-07:00

Driveway
Originally uploaded by dragonflydesignstudio

The cheap plastic candy buckets filled with rocks for weight and then inexpensive garden center mums. On Halloween night I pull the flowers and put in battery operated candles. Big storm with high winds coming in tonight. We took the giant Kitteh inside tonight and I miss him protecting the lawn.