Monday, August 31, 2009
Trust' em Custom!
Oh my goodness! I went by the jeweler who is making our wedding bands today to try on my custom ring before they did the finishing touches. Even in its rough, un-plated, un-polished, un-blinged state.. it was PERFECT! I sooo can't wait to wear it (in 40 days)! Eric's isn't a cutom design so we knew what it would look like, but he was happy that he still felt the same about it as he did a few months ago when we picked it. I'm so happy that I went with my gut and trusted this guy to make my dream ring. I can't wait to show you guys the finished product!
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Gaping gripe!
So I did a quick mock- up of the McCall's dress bodice, and I think it will be really cute!
The only problem is that there is strange gaping at the center front and center back. I think I'm going to have to make some adjustment.
Note the center front before:
and after pinning out the extra:
The center back before:
and after:
Weird right? I didn't see any mention of this in any of the
reviews I read, so I wonder if I'm going slightly mad. It's a pretty obvious problem in my opinion.
***UPDATE***
This morning I had the realization that the sleeves are meant to sit more off the shoulder, giving the neckline a much wider scoop and pretty much eliminating the gaping. Crisis averted!
The only problem is that there is strange gaping at the center front and center back. I think I'm going to have to make some adjustment.
Note the center front before:
and after pinning out the extra:
The center back before:
and after:
Weird right? I didn't see any mention of this in any of the
reviews I read, so I wonder if I'm going slightly mad. It's a pretty obvious problem in my opinion.
***UPDATE***
This morning I had the realization that the sleeves are meant to sit more off the shoulder, giving the neckline a much wider scoop and pretty much eliminating the gaping. Crisis averted!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Color Palate
So my McCall's pattern came today and I've decided how it's going to look! Remember this dress that I loved?
Well, I'm going to take a cue from it's color palate to inspire my new dress! I'll make the bodice white, the waistband golden yellow, and the skirt chocolate brown with small bands of the yellow and white. I'll probably add some sort of coordinating accoutrement on the bodice, too. Like it?
Well, I'm going to take a cue from it's color palate to inspire my new dress! I'll make the bodice white, the waistband golden yellow, and the skirt chocolate brown with small bands of the yellow and white. I'll probably add some sort of coordinating accoutrement on the bodice, too. Like it?
Fulfilled!
So I just popped by one of our registries this morning to see that a couple of items are already marked as "fulfilled"!!! So exciting! Here is the thing about registries; I think that a lot of people are under the misconception that giving a gift from a registry is impersonal or boring. Let me respectfully disagree. I can assure you that brides (and some grooms) spend hours upon hours handpicking each and every item listed. They are items we need, dream about, and will actually use! I have a teapot that my dear friend Julie gave me and every time I see it and use it I'm reminded of her and what a sweet gal she is! Wouldn't you rather remind a bride of what a sweet gal (or guy) you are than remind her of having to make that extra trek into the city to return the fifth spatula or colander she received? Now don't get me wrong, I'm not totally knocking the giving of a unique gift. I would just recommend really thinking about the couple's needs, interests, personality and taste. Thinking out side the box is always welcome in my house, but thinking inside the padded cell? Not so much.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Swimming in Silk Charmeuse
So I spent a few hours fabric shopping for my new dresses, and I came home empty handed. Maybe I just wasn't focused. Its true that in NYC I have amazing fabric stores to shop at and hundreds of options, so you would think that finding something I like couldn't be that hard. Well what is also true is that because you have so many options it can be totally overwhelming. You have to be prepared to dig through hundreds of bolts of fabric and haggle prices with gentlemen of which English is not their primary language. Then you have to go to at least three other stores and do the same thing to make sure you're getting the best price. Phew. Exhausting.
Photo
Sometimes I think I would give my left boob for a nice Joann's or Hancock's where you have air conditioning, room to walk around, and maybe 5 choices of silk charemuse, rather than 50. So if anyone is doing some online fabric shopping and finds anything they think would work for either the Simplicity or McCall's dress, please let me know!
***UPDATE***
What do we think of this plum Sateen from Fabric.com for the Simplicity dress?
Photo
Sometimes I think I would give my left boob for a nice Joann's or Hancock's where you have air conditioning, room to walk around, and maybe 5 choices of silk charemuse, rather than 50. So if anyone is doing some online fabric shopping and finds anything they think would work for either the Simplicity or McCall's dress, please let me know!
***UPDATE***
What do we think of this plum Sateen from Fabric.com for the Simplicity dress?
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Stick with what ya know
I have realized that the new McCall's pattern I got looks a lot like the dress I wore to my Fiesta Bridal Shower. (Darn, it was hot that day! Right, girls? Shoo.)
Oh well! It's going to look totally different and hey- if you like something, who cares, right? The shape works well for my bod so I'm sticking with it. I hope the pattern arrives soon so I can go fabric shipping!
Oh well! It's going to look totally different and hey- if you like something, who cares, right? The shape works well for my bod so I'm sticking with it. I hope the pattern arrives soon so I can go fabric shipping!
Wedding Announcement
So I had NO idea how expensive a wedding announcement in the Winston- Salem Journal would be. Size D is what I would want, but $220? Really? Seems like they're taking advantage if you ask me. And although I don't know why anyone would need an entire page announcement, that would run you $2,500!
The same size add in the Rochester's Democrat and Chronicle is about half the price. Crazy!
The same size add in the Rochester's Democrat and Chronicle is about half the price. Crazy!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Rehearsal Dinner dress
I just bought this McCall's 5804 pattern on Ebay for $7.76! I'm going to make view A for my Rehearsal Dinner dress. I'm thinking about using a metallic linen. We'll see.
Yes, it's another Hillary Duff style, but I really liked the last one I made, so I figured I'd try another. I'll probably add a bit in the length because these tend to be quite short, and I'll want a 2" hem rather than a rolled hem. I think the key to keeping it looking too juvenile will be the fabric choice.
Yes, it's another Hillary Duff style, but I really liked the last one I made, so I figured I'd try another. I'll probably add a bit in the length because these tend to be quite short, and I'll want a 2" hem rather than a rolled hem. I think the key to keeping it looking too juvenile will be the fabric choice.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
USQD
I'll be a little MIA for the next few days because I was brought on last minute to run the show Union Squared in the Fringe Festival.
Check it out!
Check it out!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Clay Anemone!
Just saw this awesome clay Anemone hairpin by Etsy seller DK Designs on SW Mag. It's so perfect for the big day so I snapped it up! Only 7 weeks away!
Friday, August 14, 2009
What the Dooce!
Totally bummed I cant be in LA to watch Dooce film the Dr. Phil show. Grrr! I hope she really gives it to him a her sarcastic, southern way!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Hail to the Chi-Chi-Chief!
Monday, August 10, 2009
Yummy
A delicious pizza for dinner. Chevre, plum tomatoes and yellow squash.
Oh, and we invited the Obama's.
Oh, and we invited the Obama's.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Rehearsal Dinner Florals
Because we're having our rehearsal dinner at a brewery, I thought something like this would be nice on each table.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
White Ceramics!
I love the white ceramic animal figurines that are in decorating fashion right now! Here are some charmers I spotted on Etsy.
Sellers: PolkadotHOME, Tawnilla, LittleMissFamous, FindingFabulous, VintageDiscoveriesKitschCafe
Sellers: PolkadotHOME, Tawnilla, LittleMissFamous, FindingFabulous, VintageDiscoveriesKitschCafe
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Just another NY night.
So last night E and i had just finished eating dinner when we heard a commotion outside. I pulled back the curtain and saw a HAZMAT truck in front of our house. "That can't be good" I thought. So in true New Yorker form I opened the window and stuck my head out to see farther down the street and what I saw was this... 
Hmmm. Not good AT ALL. "ERIC! Come look at this! Our street is lined with Firemen!" I shouted. He poked his head out the window too. Then we grabbed the camera and joined our entire block of neighbors out on the street to find out what the heck was going on! The center of attention was a ways down the block so we ran down there. We asked a couple what was going on. They said "There's an underground electrical fire and they've evacuated a few buildings." Really, really NOT GOOD! So why are we all still standing here? Just then, smoke started seeping out of the edge of the nearby manhole and someone pointed out "Hey look! The water on the street is boiling!" 
That's when I got nervous and got the heck out of dodge. We retreated to our stoop a ways down the block, and it's a good thing. As soon as we got there, the manhole blew and an enormous smoke cloud exploded out of it! 
It kept coming out for a good 30 minutes. The NYFD and HAZMAT were out there till at least 10 pm (it all started around 7pm) 
Just another night on old 38th Street.
Hmmm. Not good AT ALL. "ERIC! Come look at this! Our street is lined with Firemen!" I shouted. He poked his head out the window too. Then we grabbed the camera and joined our entire block of neighbors out on the street to find out what the heck was going on! The center of attention was a ways down the block so we ran down there. We asked a couple what was going on. They said "There's an underground electrical fire and they've evacuated a few buildings." Really, really NOT GOOD! So why are we all still standing here? Just then, smoke started seeping out of the edge of the nearby manhole and someone pointed out "Hey look! The water on the street is boiling!" 
That's when I got nervous and got the heck out of dodge. We retreated to our stoop a ways down the block, and it's a good thing. As soon as we got there, the manhole blew and an enormous smoke cloud exploded out of it! 
It kept coming out for a good 30 minutes. The NYFD and HAZMAT were out there till at least 10 pm (it all started around 7pm) 
Just another night on old 38th Street.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Not so cute when the red rocket appears... huh?
Earlier today I was watching this video:
It reminded me of this story:
When I was a kid I did a few shows at the WS Little Theater. This one summer we were having a closing party for "Gypsy" I think, back in the scene shop. Some of us kids were running around and playing in the grass. Someone had brought their dog and it was running around, too. I really didn't like dogs as a kid so I was doing my best to avoid its entirely too rambunctious and slobbery self. Good thing. Next thing I knew it had knocked down one of the littlest kids and was humping her with all it's might. The girl was crying and it took a few minutes for the adults to realize what was happening and pull the dog off of her. Yeah, it's not so cute now, huh little girl? Incidentally, another one of those closing parties is the first time I remember being "drunk". I had been secretly drinking mimosas all night. He he.
forbidden love from dooce on Vimeo.
It reminded me of this story:
When I was a kid I did a few shows at the WS Little Theater. This one summer we were having a closing party for "Gypsy" I think, back in the scene shop. Some of us kids were running around and playing in the grass. Someone had brought their dog and it was running around, too. I really didn't like dogs as a kid so I was doing my best to avoid its entirely too rambunctious and slobbery self. Good thing. Next thing I knew it had knocked down one of the littlest kids and was humping her with all it's might. The girl was crying and it took a few minutes for the adults to realize what was happening and pull the dog off of her. Yeah, it's not so cute now, huh little girl? Incidentally, another one of those closing parties is the first time I remember being "drunk". I had been secretly drinking mimosas all night. He he.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
AAGBL
So yesterday I watched one of my favorite movies, A League of their Own, on Netflix instant view. So good! It got me curious to learn more about who these women were so I did some searching and found the AAGBL official site. I spent an hour looking at all the articles, pictures and stories of these amazing women. But my favorite find on the site is the transcript of the charm school guide that all the ladies were encouraged to follow. Here are some of my favorite quotes...
Your ALL-AMERICAN GIRLS BASEBALL LEAGUE BEAUTY KIT Should always contain the following:
Cleansing Cream
Lipstick
Rouge
Cream Deodorant
Mild Astringent
Face powder for Brunette
Hand Lotion
Hair Remover
A simple little exercise for the eyes and one which does not take much time can do much to strengthen your eyes and add to their sparkle and allure. Turn your eyes to the corner of the room for a short space of time, then change to the other corner, then gaze at the ceiling and at the floor alternately. Rotating or rolling your eyes constitutes an exercise and your eyes will repay you for the attention that you give to them.
And from the public appeal standpoint, it is surprising how the crowd will respond to the team that appears on the field with a neatness and "snap" in its appearance. The smart looking teams invariably play smart ball and you can add to your own drawing power and crowd appeal by looking the part of a ball player on the field. Wear your cap and keep it securely in place. Keep your uniform as clean and neat as possible. Always secure your stockings so that they are smooth and neat and remain in place. Keep your shoes clean and shining. And see if you don't feel better and play better ball.
It was so important to the League that the players were always seen as ladies. I found it really interesting. Check out this Flickr set for some great pictures of the original "Peaches".
Your ALL-AMERICAN GIRLS BASEBALL LEAGUE BEAUTY KIT Should always contain the following:
Cleansing Cream
Lipstick
Rouge
Cream Deodorant
Mild Astringent
Face powder for Brunette
Hand Lotion
Hair Remover
A simple little exercise for the eyes and one which does not take much time can do much to strengthen your eyes and add to their sparkle and allure. Turn your eyes to the corner of the room for a short space of time, then change to the other corner, then gaze at the ceiling and at the floor alternately. Rotating or rolling your eyes constitutes an exercise and your eyes will repay you for the attention that you give to them.
And from the public appeal standpoint, it is surprising how the crowd will respond to the team that appears on the field with a neatness and "snap" in its appearance. The smart looking teams invariably play smart ball and you can add to your own drawing power and crowd appeal by looking the part of a ball player on the field. Wear your cap and keep it securely in place. Keep your uniform as clean and neat as possible. Always secure your stockings so that they are smooth and neat and remain in place. Keep your shoes clean and shining. And see if you don't feel better and play better ball.
It was so important to the League that the players were always seen as ladies. I found it really interesting. Check out this Flickr set for some great pictures of the original "Peaches".
Saturday, August 1, 2009
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