And now a word from my other blogs...

Just in case you never tire of reading my ramblings, I thought I'd offer a concise list of my latest postings, since it has been a busy little weekend at the keyboard. I've posted another Blythe-it-Yourself (BIY) tutorial on the ZNE Dollz blog at http://www.znedolls.com, and I referenced the reason behind that project here below and on my artist's blog at http://lillysoflondonish.blogspot.com.
I also wrote a profile of ZNE member and doll artist David H. Everett, which will be up tomorrow night, May 28, on ZNE Dollz. Check out his work; there will be lots of pictures.

Next, over at ZNE Artists and Poets, where we are just about done with our self-portrait hand-made books, I added the latest collaborative poetry effort at http://www.znepoetry.com. It needs some artwork yet, but that will be coming. Scroll on down for some other wonderful art and collaborative poetry efforts from our members. I neposticially (is that a word? uh oh, spellcheck says no) added a photo of my late mother from the 1940s for one of our mothers' day posts.

Finally, I am back in the swing of the "Off the Shelf" reviews for http://www.vintageindie.com, having just reviewed three Mexican hacienda style design books. Not sure when the review will be posted, but if you click on "Off the Shelf" in the listing of topics on the left, it will take you to an organized list of all my reviews.

Lastly, but not viewable anywhere (yet), I wrote three pieces dealing with Marie Antoinette this weekend for a MA collaborative some of us from The Faerie Zine http://faerieenchantment.blogspot.comare preparing and hope to self-publish in soft cover. Watch for details here. Besides artwork that we all have contributed, I wrote an historical piece as well as review of the Sofia Coppola movie and a mini-Marie costume tutorial.

Good thing I type fast and love it. Otherwise, I would have had no weekend left for all the other things, both art and family, that I did. Hope you had a fulfilling long weekend, too.

Girls Just Wanna Have Funds!

As Blythe Manor continues to sprawl and closets continue to burgeon, it is no wonder all three girls have jobs! And somehow, Maggy still has some cash left sticking out of her Dooney & Bourke purse in the bottom photo after a trip to Tiffany's and Juicy, as evidenced by her bags. Apparently, they also made stops at the framing store, carpet gallery, toy store, grocery and BLIKEA too!

At least I was able to save some money for them by choosing the Sugarmag grab bag at the This is Blythe shop http://www.thisisblythe.com. Five wonderful surprise dress sets arrived for a grand total of $20. Lots of great mix and match possibilities, and now there is a $40 grab bag with 10 outfits as well as a new early spring set of four. Tres fun! We'll be needing all those clothes as Mondie arrives Friday. Haven't decided if I will name her Mondie, as in The Mondrian, or if we will go with a more traditional name. I am hoping to soon squelch my quest (habit?) with a redhead and maybe Welcome Winter. Never say maybe.

BIY-ing Now Underway on a Blog Near You

The lovely Chelise, Queen of ZNE and so much more, http://http.chelise.typepad.com/little_girls_big_world/created the above from a doodle by me, to serve as my icon as co-author of the ZNE Dollz blog http://www.ZNEDolls.com, and my first bi-weekly Blythe it Yourself (BIY) article has now appeared.

Rather than re-running the whole thing here, hop on over to the blog for the Jan. 24 post, and you can get some tips on making tiny necklaces for your girls as well as status-y designer bag tags, as seen above. Afterall, most Blythe collectors don't take too long to reach the point where the girls have better clothes, purses and shoes than the owners. Guilty. Evidence photos posted soon.

The Hottest Thing Since Vogue Launched!

The January/February issue of Blythe Bliss http://www.blythebliss.etsy.com or http://blythebliss.awardspace.com is now available. I am so excited to report that some of my Blythe it Yourself (B.I.Y.) columns have made it into a special companion edition. Run, do not walk, on over to etsy NOW. Early orders will receive a darling tote bag and mini Valentine cards with their set....just like the big girls at Glamour, Vogue and Marie Claire do it!

Then, gasp in amazement when you think the brain child behind this tiny glossy (matte-y?) is an 18-year-old, Ms. Amanda H. More on her in the future, but she is truly startlingly talented and clever! And in the case of this project, she's my editor and boss! Can't wait to get my hands on a hard copy! Longer versions and more articles coming at ZNE Dollz http://www.ZNEDolls.com.