tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38317366756092595482024-02-22T05:07:07.681-05:00Elphinstone'sCasandra Shilovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547045511644749729noreply@blogger.comBlogger207125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831736675609259548.post-17917716828060009752011-04-06T23:04:00.009-04:002011-12-14T07:39:03.412-05:00Young Love<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A few days agos the theme for the Funky Feats synchronized dance group was "Young Love". DJ Letzo provided the tunes and Funkie's Leader Jeni led our feet in the steps for dancing. I think we all had a great time, I know I did. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I had decided I would log on and split the two hour gig time between the belly dance at the medieval/fantasy land of Sylvhara and the Funkies. But when I did log on, I realized I was in the mood for casual apparel; in particular crops. While I was checking notices etc and trying to find the white crops I wanted (maybe they exist only in my imagination), the group chat popped up</div><br />
<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Hevy Malibu: Young Love Dance..............at Rock Land........ DJ LetzGo Parkin and Leader Jeni Luik!<br />
Hevy Malibu: you may get to "hold hands"!<br />
Letzgo Parkin: I will take your requests and dedications that bring you back to your first love!<br />
Hevy Malibu: remembers his arm falling asleep at the movies......<br />
Jeni Luik: Ladies.....we need you!<br />
Hevy Malibu: 4 blonds here 3 of them men!<br />
Jeni Luik: This is the first dance where I was the only gal</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Casandra: oh my! and you are complaining Jeni? It sounds like a dream come true!<br />
Casandra grins<br />
Hevy Malibu: Cassy!<br />
Hevy Malibu: waves*<br />
Casandra waves and smiles<br />
Casandra hi Hevy!!<br />
Hevy Malibu crashes his bike into a tree waving back.....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">That little interchange began a fun exchange between my friend Hevy and myself, which I don't think he will mind my sharing here. I'm going to leave out everyones comments that don't fit in with the "role play" to keep this post shorter and less confusing. We all had a great time chatting and telling stories about things that happened to us when we were young.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Casandra "oh dear!!!"<br />
Hevy Malibu pops up quickly to show he is not hurt.<br />
Casandra runs over and helps Hevy up<br />
Casandra "oh whew!"<br />
Hevy Malibu * turns red taking her hand *<br />
Casandra smiles and blushes<br />
Casandra can't think of anything to say (the cat has her tongue)<br />
Hevy Malibu: realizes he has been staring and well says........ Great new top Cassy.*<br />
Casandra manages to collect herself and says "oooh, thank you Hevy!"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">At this point I managed to find something I enjoy wearing and arrived at the dance:</span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1LxS7ies1yecn3_pVYMQ8rKn9xAUf96OPh8sxwrncO26Zw57IQ8N47YDKNBDIxV7IVLIhb1c7SFW-I178azmE9kk7rIklJ5c505ep6dpsdW3kg_97ANxneH74lSFTLc18vPNCF_BHQl1k/s1600/H+n+I+banter_01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1LxS7ies1yecn3_pVYMQ8rKn9xAUf96OPh8sxwrncO26Zw57IQ8N47YDKNBDIxV7IVLIhb1c7SFW-I178azmE9kk7rIklJ5c505ep6dpsdW3kg_97ANxneH74lSFTLc18vPNCF_BHQl1k/s400/H+n+I+banter_01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Jeni: Hi Cas!<br />
Bryan Hey Cassandra<br />
Hevy Malibu: hooo Cassy!<br />
Casandra: hi!!!<br />
Janelle: Hey there Cas<br />
Casandra grins<br />
Letzgo Hi Cas<br />
Hevy runs and trips right before trying to give a hug!<br />
Hevy squeeks out "darn growth spurt"<br />
Casandra stiffles a giggle and is amazed to see such a nice tall man tripping all over himself to get to her!!<br />
Janelle *Giggles insanely*<br />
Casandra looks up at him "you are so tall now!"<br />
Hevy smiles to himself......... "she said man"<br />
Hevy swallows hoping his new lower voice comes back...<br />
Hevy Thank you Cassy......<br />
Casandra wonders if heels would make her tall enough to look into his eyes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">and can she walk in them???</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> Janelle Parkin (janelle.korobase): Wear boxers and let em all hang out Hevy<br />
Janelle Parkin (janelle.korobase): that'll help<br />
Casandra shakes her head "oooh no! That is not attractive at all!"<br />
Hevy thinks to him self *well she is getting quite top heavy*<br />
Casandra smiles<br />
Hevy Malibu: wwonders if she can read his (thoughts*eyes) her expression said she did *<br />
Crayola Camel: you are little.. casandra<br />
Casandra decides she has to practice walking in her pretty new heels</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikiZT6UYWYCu0ZPOmdT7WyrfRuzFzWyP5xCdxufZZW6JQW7VI9aTqEEqeg2u_nP1DWNvmlT6q0xBaktNN71J3XDTk8-IUpor4Ourf7eOPadzc2I93MUuX6KMOelkNf5kjz-FepXwj2LURg/s1600/H+n+I+banter.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikiZT6UYWYCu0ZPOmdT7WyrfRuzFzWyP5xCdxufZZW6JQW7VI9aTqEEqeg2u_nP1DWNvmlT6q0xBaktNN71J3XDTk8-IUpor4Ourf7eOPadzc2I93MUuX6KMOelkNf5kjz-FepXwj2LURg/s320/H+n+I+banter.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Later ~~<br />
Hevy Malibu: anyone got good first date stories!<br />
Hevy Malibu: going to the movies?<br />
Hevy Malibu: a sock hop?<br />
Jeni Luik: how long have you got, Hevy?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">I don't have permission, so I'll just share one of my memories:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> Casandra: I remember on my birthday my dad saying "sweet sixteen, and never been kissed" and then his head did a sharp swivel "HAVE you been kissed??? I didn't want to be chaperoned on movie dates. Dad said he would sit behind us. At that point I couldn't imagine anything worse.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Hevy Malibu: whispers into Cassy ear.<br />
Casandra leans closer to hear what Hevy says</span>Casandra Shilovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547045511644749729noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831736675609259548.post-82239984874335876192011-02-10T07:27:00.004-05:002011-12-14T07:39:52.400-05:00Snow!!!<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Snow!! I've never gotten over my fascination with the fluffy white stuff. I remember staring out the window in class during high school when the first snow of the season was expected "is that <i>snow</i> I see? I think so. noooo.............Oh, now it is!"<br />
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When I was growing up, the best spot to get the full effect of a wintry evening was the back porch where the yard light shown through the tree branches and you could see the snow in all of it's glory and judge how much was on the branches. If there was any ice coating the branches, the scene glistened.<br />
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Now we live at sea level half way down the east coast of the United States, which means we get very little snow with the low elevation. The best location to see how much it is snowing and the size of the flakes is the breezeway...burrr. The next best would be the windows over the couch. So last evening when the fourth snow of the season began, there were a few times I could be seen kneeling on the couch with the drapes and sheers thrust to the side, looking out at the snow and smiling.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">This morning we have about three inches and it is forecast to snow until noon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">My poor mother, it's been a stormy winter for her. The past week has been the worst with two blizzards (she couldn't see her neighbor's house) dumping two feet on her, and two more days of snow on top of that. Plus horrendous lows, - 18, 8, -2, -20 this morning. </span>Casandra Shilovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547045511644749729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831736675609259548.post-23331148247597773042010-10-23T21:27:00.000-04:002010-10-23T21:27:40.121-04:00Fae Fashion no. 3<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">This Fae Fashion post shows off a new gown by Angelwing entitled Fall Fairy.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5ckPBdRun_3zbyuY19MPHa5lst0FgvCoxFNNY7TgYaxNkBRFqk-h03dZmvmjzKrb-NB1UtEtaRG1KGAGsoXtRcapYGwYIYHS9gJ4uJnKzBoq4pIntOXY_MNkxmtM_DHKDlzoGJ624v07/s1600/everwind_007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5ckPBdRun_3zbyuY19MPHa5lst0FgvCoxFNNY7TgYaxNkBRFqk-h03dZmvmjzKrb-NB1UtEtaRG1KGAGsoXtRcapYGwYIYHS9gJ4uJnKzBoq4pIntOXY_MNkxmtM_DHKDlzoGJ624v07/s320/everwind_007.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5ckPBdRun_3zbyuY19MPHa5lst0FgvCoxFNNY7TgYaxNkBRFqk-h03dZmvmjzKrb-NB1UtEtaRG1KGAGsoXtRcapYGwYIYHS9gJ4uJnKzBoq4pIntOXY_MNkxmtM_DHKDlzoGJ624v07/s1600/everwind_007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>The design is loaded with pieces! The russet dress with three skirt variations, a corset in gold, a green bolero, leg ribbons, arm wraps of vines, a hair wreath and two wing variations (with and without falling leaves)<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjd0YlGGwOmdX9gAdp8RmE1sT2xUWhrjT4JoJd-P-6rwfOhN8o3CbgYZssIGFNxacjHyQNdH-T14_y-ZbHIYPFnpaZAL745nDYVk8GYtA69tSDHCSrHhMvat1sQ7LYQ6AVOUph_fKjNnW2/s1600/everwind_020.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjd0YlGGwOmdX9gAdp8RmE1sT2xUWhrjT4JoJd-P-6rwfOhN8o3CbgYZssIGFNxacjHyQNdH-T14_y-ZbHIYPFnpaZAL745nDYVk8GYtA69tSDHCSrHhMvat1sQ7LYQ6AVOUph_fKjNnW2/s400/everwind_020.jpg" width="351" /></a> </div>Wear it without the jacket in the warm autumn sun, and add the bolero jacket on those cool autumn nights....<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghzmfc9hA1OPrUakE08E-0lGoSG33x18BzLovs6uwgcHXKMi0sG9phccHSxXHn_789UFQftLR_bE6VIZ7d8-42za0opbRUkdeWrI2anreUCdVciO6pE-1WjL-HFn70CDQM0MLnb9dlCnl_/s1600/everwind_016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghzmfc9hA1OPrUakE08E-0lGoSG33x18BzLovs6uwgcHXKMi0sG9phccHSxXHn_789UFQftLR_bE6VIZ7d8-42za0opbRUkdeWrI2anreUCdVciO6pE-1WjL-HFn70CDQM0MLnb9dlCnl_/s400/everwind_016.jpg" width="351" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3whhwKSlvr2HEw6i21gSk1Ew58ABIVKdtLoWJ9VEVtQ9Rf-gt_anGYL0NnevS_lQKxhw2sXHYMP-rh3x-75o9vKH3dBz0MvWKA8kG_GGEt29UFYhmMZyj2zpVL6w1X4wO_CeLLIXnfQ08/s1600/everwind_024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3whhwKSlvr2HEw6i21gSk1Ew58ABIVKdtLoWJ9VEVtQ9Rf-gt_anGYL0NnevS_lQKxhw2sXHYMP-rh3x-75o9vKH3dBz0MvWKA8kG_GGEt29UFYhmMZyj2zpVL6w1X4wO_CeLLIXnfQ08/s320/everwind_024.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cas smiles as she sees Emy attired elegantly in the long dress version but wonders if the behavior will follow suit and what she is thinking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Emy thinks to herself "how does Lady Casandra ever walk in something as massive as these skirts" She kicks at the material and can't wait to get back into her short skirts again...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfcxQBDef4TP3J7DIHFv0C2GLdVEGx7L17aKWW2J33Vu5ARhyphenhyphenqnKbpWTEEmEFCFlERdRDY4dauME-CVgCNZ9Gy8XrQoA3LCjzbB7YpkwX1Ex7vTFDZ5ju29rmTgDE_FXjj-D6KUxOlGTRX/s1600/everwind_012.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfcxQBDef4TP3J7DIHFv0C2GLdVEGx7L17aKWW2J33Vu5ARhyphenhyphenqnKbpWTEEmEFCFlERdRDY4dauME-CVgCNZ9Gy8XrQoA3LCjzbB7YpkwX1Ex7vTFDZ5ju29rmTgDE_FXjj-D6KUxOlGTRX/s320/everwind_012.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5ckPBdRun_3zbyuY19MPHa5lst0FgvCoxFNNY7TgYaxNkBRFqk-h03dZmvmjzKrb-NB1UtEtaRG1KGAGsoXtRcapYGwYIYHS9gJ4uJnKzBoq4pIntOXY_MNkxmtM_DHKDlzoGJ624v07/s1600/everwind_007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>Emy taking a much deserved break from the photo session<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyX-xShrwRtCx3CWFiZ8KpNR9TrfDC68gerU8nUs3zfH0KuoKQM9ksNunPCJrudZwN9bF2qCk7r_gv_3WjP-Lb7SAu6ZbVJouh7NYqVy1gIJ6_1I7vFHProkmBSQzoqsYH0OohdhmnzV5Q/s1600/everwind_026.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyX-xShrwRtCx3CWFiZ8KpNR9TrfDC68gerU8nUs3zfH0KuoKQM9ksNunPCJrudZwN9bF2qCk7r_gv_3WjP-Lb7SAu6ZbVJouh7NYqVy1gIJ6_1I7vFHProkmBSQzoqsYH0OohdhmnzV5Q/s320/everwind_026.jpg" width="218" /></a></div>The ivy hair wreath can be seen in more detail by clicking the picture for a close-up<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUt1_YiPxjVRP4MOFUt15JGjPngbmP74j0imlgUdlpcJe4lOPmZYRTKOWQjF8AsCuPm78RIDbGSpDX2-ExQ71uRNHg2wuoMOsam4qtRVpMsrTJO0XxeSGjdr_Mec2ESOss06Vlh5KEt-pK/s1600/Jordon+Emy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUt1_YiPxjVRP4MOFUt15JGjPngbmP74j0imlgUdlpcJe4lOPmZYRTKOWQjF8AsCuPm78RIDbGSpDX2-ExQ71uRNHg2wuoMOsam4qtRVpMsrTJO0XxeSGjdr_Mec2ESOss06Vlh5KEt-pK/s400/Jordon+Emy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Emy dancing with fellow fae, Jordon. Emy and I love to dance, and the lush skirt moves beautifully.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Did you notice the leaves printed on the gold of the long skirt? there is really a lot of detail in this skirt. and the ruffle on the velvet jacket is edged with gold embroidery. <br />
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My thanks to Emy for all of the help with this post, pictures and captions. She <a href="http://emylybeaumont.blogspot.com/2010/10/fae-fall-attire.html">posted</a> the dance she enjoyed with Jordon after we completed the photo session!<br />
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<b>Emy~~</b><br />
Wings ~ Ragged Fairy Wings ~ Seven's Selections (tinted: green upper, gold lower)<br />
Skin ~ Elle BR Fair Group Gift ~ Belleza <br />
Hair ~ Bright Bloom n Butterfly ~ Nikita Fride Design<br />
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<b>Casandra ~~ </b><br />
Wings ~~ Bloodvine Burning Wings (Burning Man special) ~ Fancy Fairy<br />
Skin ~ Embrace in Cameo ~ Cupcakes<br />
Hair ~ Nur in Cherry ~ Ava-Tare <br />
Poses ~ ImpEle (formerly Imperial Elegance)<br />
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<b>Both ~~</b><br />
Outfit ~ Fall Fair ~ Angelwing<br />
Jewelry ~ Leaf ~ G Field<br />
Location ~ Elven area at EverwindCasandra Shilovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547045511644749729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831736675609259548.post-75703353193261936072010-10-18T00:02:00.001-04:002010-10-18T00:04:00.697-04:00I Do Believe in Fairies! Jewelry Fair, Fae Fashion no. 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEmKBo0A2uRbiY66ivIa1Ya6-xa12Y-lxFSjJMnbwR85K_UBp6Mg8ipcueDAMIRdPRDZx8jDaOFEvXuxL7WQLEbmH7MUy1TY3lKEOGaJJ07q_ybgn-AJROb7dYEtsHeLaIjTwCxZjqaJ3Y/s1600/believe+512.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEmKBo0A2uRbiY66ivIa1Ya6-xa12Y-lxFSjJMnbwR85K_UBp6Mg8ipcueDAMIRdPRDZx8jDaOFEvXuxL7WQLEbmH7MUy1TY3lKEOGaJJ07q_ybgn-AJROb7dYEtsHeLaIjTwCxZjqaJ3Y/s320/believe+512.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>'I do believe in fairies' That is proclaimed to all who read this delightful little star around my neck. And I do. I grew up reading my grandparents set of storybooks for children. Each book had a collection of fairytales, tall tales, or folktales. I think they were called Trailways. You've seen circles of toadstools haven't you? I have! Did you ever wonder if it was a faery circle where the wee ones dance?<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN3Rajwr9hbTJGXfCswSApBzghe97MH1xZPKDNj55aVA2FzprCigcD0nbNh8rOGwmDTVGR-BOmssjFHwQPqQo4YbVviGLkSUyvHuVSG8z6i2FDUnNGO4kTpIqQRFkhzyIl4tq42ikWbe-e/s1600/Staged_002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN3Rajwr9hbTJGXfCswSApBzghe97MH1xZPKDNj55aVA2FzprCigcD0nbNh8rOGwmDTVGR-BOmssjFHwQPqQo4YbVviGLkSUyvHuVSG8z6i2FDUnNGO4kTpIqQRFkhzyIl4tq42ikWbe-e/s400/Staged_002.jpg" width="351" /></a></div>I flipped through my wardrobe and chose this sheer chiffon design from Staged. Then donned my faery wings! The necklace is extra perfect for me, since I role play a fae queen on the Isle of Arran.<br />
If you click on the picture you will discover falling leaves on an optional over layer. <br />
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The Jewelry Fair ended today. Both worlds have been busy for me, so I am late, late with my post. However I did want to spotlight these two items in particular. If you didn't make it to the fair, you will be able to find them at the <a href="http://slurl.com/secondlife/Amira/177/62/37">Miao</a> store. <br />
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Outfit ~ Mother Nature ~ Staged <br />
Jewelry ~ both pieces ~ MIAO<br />
Wings ~ first set ~ Portobella ~ Fancy Fairy <br />
Wings ~ second set ~ Woodland Fairy ~ Seven's Selections<br />
Skin ~ Embrace, Cameo, Miracle ~ Cupcakes<br />
Hair ~ NUR in Cherry ~ Ava-Tare <br />
Poses ~ [ImpEle] Imperial Elegance ~ closed until further notice<br />
Location ~ <a href="http://slurl.com/secondlife/House%20Waves/128/128/2">Isle of Arran</a> ~ House Waves simCasandra Shilovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547045511644749729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831736675609259548.post-24112442154670942152010-09-15T23:02:00.000-04:002010-09-15T23:02:00.100-04:00SteamPunk/Victorian Fashion'<br />
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We love to dance together, so I went in search of a ballgown. It was easy to find imaginative SteamPunk dresses.I did not see anything I thought of as SteamPunk that I would wear to a ball, so I went strictly Victorian without the SteamPunk influence. After a couple of disappointments with textures, I found this vision in satin and embroidered tulle by M'Lady Fashions. I feel like a princess in it, especially after I put on my jewelry and have my hair done.<br />
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You can also find appropriate footwear at Lassitude & Ennui, BlakOpal and Arundul.<br />
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Outfit ~ Princess Sissi ~ M'Lady Fashions <br />
Jewelry ~ Victorian Ivory Cameo Choker ~ Rhiamon's Realm<br />
Skin ~ Hope (pale/br) ~ Tuli<br />
Hair ~ Hikaru Updo ~ Pocket Mirrors <br />
Poses ~ n/a<br />
Location ~ Baby and Jim's palaceCasandra Shilovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547045511644749729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831736675609259548.post-87001378595561403672010-09-06T13:06:00.004-04:002010-09-06T17:51:40.874-04:00Emy's Birthday Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Last weekend was my good friend Emy's RL birthday. I treated her to brunch at Ruby Tuesdays. We try to get together in real life every few weeks to catch up. We had fun sampling the crab omelet and apple cranberry crepe (we split and I took a box home). <br />
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She has a regular Sunday night dance event from 6-8 pm SLT that she <a href="http://emylybeaumont.blogspot.com/">choreographs</a>. Last Sunday she invited everyone to her birthday party. Jim and Baby decorated their palace for the event complete with balloons and a huge chocolate cake.<br />
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We were busy and everyone working was worn out. I called the owner's son up to my department to cut fabric for my break. He didn't show. I went in search of him and his mom said he wasn't there, so I asked her to take over for me. She can't run the register, but she can cut fabric. That's better than the owner, who can cut fabric but can't run the register or put the phone on hold and page someone. I'm not criticizing either of them; she runs the stock room, he has had several small strokes. <br />
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All I wanted to do was go home and crash. I felt frazzled and stretched. Every time my name was called, I could feel myself square my shoulders and turn around to assess who it was and how badly they needed me; not good. One of my customers told me she could tell I needed a break as in a serious vacation. I had mentioned that the owner suggested I work Sunday or Monday this Labor Day weekend and get caught up. As though that would be sufficient! <br />
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But eight or nine uninterrupted hours would be a god send. I could get my fall table with displays finished, rehang one end of a quilt that managed to unhook itself, hang the new patriotic quilt from Kathy, whose husband came in today to let me know how his job search was going, And take down an oriental display and put up the Christmas displays, and coordinate the jelly rolls (forty 2-1/2" x 44" strips of fabric that are rolled together) that has literally been waiting weeks for my color sense (I've managed to roll five). Today my assistant asked if I was ever going to get the kits she cut out for sale? And I was able to tell her two days ago the IT guy finally got the shared printer working with the four computers running Vista, XP & Windows 97 so now I will be able to print the instructions I wrote for the project as few weeks ago as soon as I can discover why the printer says it needs ink, when it has ink. I just wish I had a good way to hold the quilt flat for pictures, mine doesn't look professional. Besides the two shipments I got out, three more came in for me the last of the week. September has hardly begun; I will probably have a good 600-700 bolts come in this month. Can I escape to a tropical island somewhere? <br />
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This is the quilt. It's "Nana's Garden" with a few changes to fabric choices. The yellows and greens are softer in person. The tan is bunnies: leaping in the stripes and sitting with their backs to you in the border. Hopefully Tuesday I'll be able to print the instructions, which I tweaked to comply with the fabrics and added some clarification. <br />
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Lunch always revives me. I exercised this evening. It's lovely here, 80 degrees and 31% humidity.Casandra Shilovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547045511644749729noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831736675609259548.post-20477937908739228572010-08-26T08:14:00.000-04:002010-08-26T08:14:34.062-04:00Some People - RLI'm very fond of the owner's wife where I work. Sometimes she talks about her frustrations. Today she said she "You know how long it's been since I got my new washer." (not really, but recently). She had later driven to the store and paid for it. "I got a bill today that they were charging me a $35 late fee." Her husband went to the store to find out about it and they told him it wasn't paid for, so he paid for the washer and the late fee. (I played ring-around-the-rosy to find out this much). "I don't understand him. Why didn't they know it was paid for? It should have been in their computer." (She doesn't trust computers)<br />
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I said "Did you write a check?" She didn't remember. "You surely didn't pay cash. Go look in your checkbook for proof you paid it. The bank can give you a copy of the cancelled check." Here it comes, the unbelieveable response "I don't care about proof." By now she is very agitated. My response "You will need proof you paid for it, so you can get your money back. Go look in your checkbook."<br />
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She came back in a few minutes waving her checkbook "I found it!"Casandra Shilovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547045511644749729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831736675609259548.post-43650057954832522762010-08-19T09:30:00.000-04:002010-08-19T09:30:10.242-04:00Penguin Parade!My friend <a href="http://emylybeaumont.blogspot.com/">Emy's</a> regular Sunday night dance gig turned into a big send off for our friend Kathy. She is a marine scientist specializing in penguins in Antarctica. She spends most of her time with flippers on her feet, in submersibles and analyzing data. So the farewell party was a penguin theme.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ2vhy3a_P8wWgN9GSib7pTbM4_Fcu1dDdjnj4cXdAOF0TXjVg78jbOoviGsaoJ3NqLNwnfnmdlVy3LwyaSBy7DsASgmQf79fNBylZoY20nF0Nm6eTldQg7t3uXUihrpVrxy6fk4gq-udF/s1600/shipping+out_027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ2vhy3a_P8wWgN9GSib7pTbM4_Fcu1dDdjnj4cXdAOF0TXjVg78jbOoviGsaoJ3NqLNwnfnmdlVy3LwyaSBy7DsASgmQf79fNBylZoY20nF0Nm6eTldQg7t3uXUihrpVrxy6fk4gq-udF/s320/shipping+out_027.jpg" /></a></div>We will all miss Kathy, she is a friendly, cheerful person. I enjoy talking with her and looking at all of the pictures she has given me.Casandra Shilovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547045511644749729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831736675609259548.post-41695032128578184472010-08-13T16:26:00.008-04:002010-08-13T20:17:31.161-04:00Fae Fashion #1I brought up the idea to my friend <a href="http://emylybeaumont.blogspot.com/">Emy</a> of showing my version of fae fashion on a continuing basis! She was excited. I believe it is a nitch no one is filling, so here goes.<br />
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Unless designers start dropping stuff on me, none of it is review copies. I'm going to show you outfits I wear. I probably won't indicate which are designer gifts, unless I just picked it up and it's a limited time offer. However I will do my best to let you know what is available and what is not out for sale. Just because it's no longer in the designers shop, doesn't mean you don't have it or something similar in your wardrobe. When I check to see if it is still offered, if I think it might be a little difficult to locate I'll add a note.<br />
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I do have favorite shops, however most of the time I am a blog shopper = if something on a blog catches my attention, I'll check it out. I look around the shop while I'm there and see if I'm interested in other items also. I shop all over the grid not only in role play/fantasy shops, sometimes finding one or two offerings in modern shop that fit in with what I like to wear as a fae. This outfit is a case in point for shopping outside the RP shops.<br />
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Fae do not get cold so there is no need for capes and boots, but I have noticed that I tend towards cooler pieces of clothing during the warm months and usually cover up more during the cold months. This was the first outfit I purchased when spring came this year. <br />
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</div>Outfit ~ Catrina in Lavender by aDIVA Couture (last "room" on left before bridal)<br />
Jewelry ~ Melancholy in Violet by Violet Voltaire <br />
Wings ~ Teasel Mint by Fancy Fairy (<u>flexi</u>, not scripted) ~ Free (on wall in discounts room)<br />
Skin ~ Embrace in Cameo by Cupcakes<br />
Hair ~ Nur in Cherry by Ava-Tare <br />
Poses ~ ImpEle (formerly Imperial Elegance)<br />
Location ~ floating mountain over the Isle of Arran (House Waves sim)<br />
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I really appreciate it when bloggers provide LMs. I do apologize, I started to and realized the extra effort it takes, would mean I would not do a Fae Fashion post as often as I hope to since I am not a dedicated blogger.Casandra Shilovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547045511644749729noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831736675609259548.post-90863806504953235352010-08-10T09:37:00.000-04:002010-08-10T09:37:27.048-04:00Food, Such a Big Deal ! ~ RLWhy does food have to be such a big deal? I mean, it's something you eat, it's not life and death, it's f-o-o-d! If it tastes okay, I'm good. If I didn't have to cook it, that's even better.<br />
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I do get hungry, and I'm not good about waiting until it's the official time to eat. I am hypoglycemic (basically the opposite of diabetic), which means I'm supposed to eat 4-6 times a day to keep my blood sugar under control and keep the ground down there where it is supposed to be, rather than face planting myself or walking around disoriented (I knew someone that happened to). So being the happy nibbler I am, works well.<br />
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Sundays around our place are nice and relaxing for me. I get to see Stani (SL bf) in chat in the morning, followed by laundry, working on projects, and cleaning. I always think I'll have time to log on during the afternoon and role play in Arran (was Erebos), but I'm normally too busy. I log onto SL in the evenings, usually get to see Stani in world, sometimes make it to the Funky Feats dance, and frequently attend my friend Emy's gig.<br />
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For Rob (RL husband) and roomie, Sundays mean prep work for teaching the following week; and any admin stuff Rob needs to do during the weekend. They are both late risers; Rob eats breakfast at brunch time or later. Neither one of them normally wants to discuss the menu for dinner until mid-afternoon at the earliest. I am usually the one who goes to the store and cooks. Who cooks is decided by the choice of menu, which is kind of nice except that Rob rarely cooks and seems to prefer my cooking over roomie's. The person who does the dish best cooks it, so sometimes all three of us rotate through our small pullman style kitchen for one meal. Sunday dinners are our one nice sit down meal each week with the table attractively set. Holiday dinners are excellent; terrific food with both the dinner table and the small buffet set with holiday linens, silver, crystal and centerpieces.<br />
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This post came about simply by wishing we could pre-plan Sunday dinner, so I could get the grocery shopping out of the way on Sunday morning. We pre-plan holiday dinners days in advance, what's the big deal about waiting until our tummy tells us what we are in the mood for on Sunday afternoon? There speaks a person who doesn't like grocery shopping, especially when it interrupts work on projects or fun, and is happy to eat almost anything she doesn't prepare herself.Casandra Shilovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547045511644749729noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831736675609259548.post-19757512001086339642010-08-07T08:46:00.000-04:002010-08-07T08:46:05.783-04:00Barrels of Fun !My SL has been very quiet the past few weeks. I've had RL deadlines which I just completed, so I haven't been online much at all, mostly just to clear notices.<br />
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I had fun lately trying out a series of barrel poses from <a href="http://slurl.com/secondlife/Morning%20Glory/158/178/24">Olive Juice</a>.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgieLrb7htDvmpQbBhioemnaZU6BY9J8AzQs6umjCitnEV6z9pU7tThCH1ClimqEysPb8lVW6tqs3RE9e0uzB5x-oS2P65-yQIvq5-lZ62Sf83K1sJtBEEGcuI4MOxKpqoJ-qGMBvu-c9Ce/s1600/funny_002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgieLrb7htDvmpQbBhioemnaZU6BY9J8AzQs6umjCitnEV6z9pU7tThCH1ClimqEysPb8lVW6tqs3RE9e0uzB5x-oS2P65-yQIvq5-lZ62Sf83K1sJtBEEGcuI4MOxKpqoJ-qGMBvu-c9Ce/s320/funny_002.jpg" /></a></div>Now for sexy!Casandra Shilovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547045511644749729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831736675609259548.post-86716416151386650342010-07-29T09:29:00.000-04:002010-07-29T09:29:09.412-04:00Shopping from BedOne of the amusing sights I've seen in SL happened last night at the <a href="http://slurl.com/secondlife/Car%20Wash/179/151/24">Car Wash</a> sale. This lady was zooming around the streets lying in a hospital bed!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiem3S882vWARIksMNMpzey7dkwxQ3KN_2X4aDAE2DchexXAbeR6FthVDLlcecdTawgiUAnwuiCornoSnMsKTFTOQ4-NxREfg6i51pRAH0iX5upHkZ7ZO2SUC2h8sYPBR5xvyc2CsqnCFAn/s1600/car+wash_003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiem3S882vWARIksMNMpzey7dkwxQ3KN_2X4aDAE2DchexXAbeR6FthVDLlcecdTawgiUAnwuiCornoSnMsKTFTOQ4-NxREfg6i51pRAH0iX5upHkZ7ZO2SUC2h8sYPBR5xvyc2CsqnCFAn/s320/car+wash_003.jpg" /></a></div>Flying high ..... over the merchandise carts.Casandra Shilovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547045511644749729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831736675609259548.post-16344100368912618522010-07-24T19:44:00.003-04:002010-07-24T19:46:57.765-04:00Ballet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvHKX1M68hH9kaTIR_qxEhmUzm-CfbKph7oaLnHBBWLrhUkQ8Ogzk4pyU-i_hgz29_0RkU80EkQPmgz7byAaUYzHjYNavY-2Xz0A36hYSkIEGlzfaKKnuBZRqHG_az5r6RDtxejpC_6zmm/s1600/modern_007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvHKX1M68hH9kaTIR_qxEhmUzm-CfbKph7oaLnHBBWLrhUkQ8Ogzk4pyU-i_hgz29_0RkU80EkQPmgz7byAaUYzHjYNavY-2Xz0A36hYSkIEGlzfaKKnuBZRqHG_az5r6RDtxejpC_6zmm/s320/modern_007.jpg" /></a></div>I saw a live performance of modern ballet put on by the Ballet Pixelle company. The backdrops and floor coverings were light watercolors; a very nice effect.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjekHTPFAfskTRaGuI-KaqACkd-m2b448RKvjr2rwH7GItUkX_fWx8HgVf7L_-nQJAjXc1nZCbZjAi_xvWfFEqeS-2fIOt4qBBE5Kr-W_QbUNVWWKyTW8wB3wgUaBxd_Q1N4vds7S0DTZz_/s1600/modern_004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjekHTPFAfskTRaGuI-KaqACkd-m2b448RKvjr2rwH7GItUkX_fWx8HgVf7L_-nQJAjXc1nZCbZjAi_xvWfFEqeS-2fIOt4qBBE5Kr-W_QbUNVWWKyTW8wB3wgUaBxd_Q1N4vds7S0DTZz_/s400/modern_004.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The cast assembled for curtain call.Casandra Shilovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547045511644749729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831736675609259548.post-85591814875654332882010-07-19T22:50:00.002-04:002010-07-20T07:07:04.027-04:00Pandora MoonMy friend Xavia issued an invitation for a dance at <a href="http://slurl.com/secondlife/Skin%20Within/125/129/28">Pandora Moon</a> a little while ago.<br />
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As soon as Ayesha of <a href="http://slurl.com/secondlife/Skin%20Within/125/129/28">Skin Within</a> introduced her Droe Exotica skin, I knew that it would be my choice if I played there. Click on the picture for a better view of her great makeup.<br />
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Usually we have a dance or two wearing fun Fourth of July costumes in patriot colors and bright stripes and stars. Anticipating this I did some grid hopping to pick up a few of the offerings from our generous designers to mix with my purchases from previous years.<br />
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This year we were in for a surprise. One of our Native American members had arranged for the Native Americans from the Sekulu sim lead by Chief Redtail to make a grand entrance for us to "celebrate the spirit of being independent."<br />
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Rob grilled yummy burgers and hot dogs and we relaxed and enjoyed talking with each other. I logged on too late to see the grand entrance. <br />
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We had a lovely goblet of ???...mmmm....??? I'm unsure, but there was a floral taste to the liquid. Emy polished off the last of the bottle, and became quite giggly.<br />
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Note: the Kingdom of House Erebos has been renamed to the Isle of Arran, an island off the coast of Scotland.Casandra Shilovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547045511644749729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831736675609259548.post-66940703377229049442010-07-05T13:48:00.001-04:002010-07-05T19:54:16.530-04:00Lumpy VikingRob's cat Cwnn is lying on top of my fold-out cutting board, under the gray wool that is the next, and final pair of Viking trousers for a friend (seven pair). She is taking exception at moving out of the way.<br />
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mmm....she's not bigger than I am, but she is one big solid lump of cat and determined to remain.<br />
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My cat Boots would just reluctantly move out of the way and then when my back is turned would hop right back up and sit in the middle of the fabric and look adorable (he is very lovable). Cwnn lets me know immediately she's not budging by reaching out and sounding an obviously irritated don't-mess-with-me protest "meaaaaooow" <br />
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me: I'm sorry your pants are a bit distorted, but I couldn't help it.<br />
friend: well, that's okay, I can make do.<br />
me: breathes a sigh of relief!<br />
friend: But do you think the next pair could be made by the pattern?Casandra Shilovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547045511644749729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831736675609259548.post-10930897525361521222010-07-04T10:51:00.006-04:002010-07-04T11:55:56.222-04:00Japanese Folded Bag - Three Knot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_CLtNMDUeEjz7quWj9DqDaQpM4dxzWkr_nrbV8TR9BvmBQUhHzDSWl1AuZXRDIcSThyHluUjcqOJzm4wrnpPpsiZ6-7himLvYukGLDGW1LnIxsDi_1YgH6V6mmCywWLARRYZjxK_4CSa0/s1600/PIC00080.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_CLtNMDUeEjz7quWj9DqDaQpM4dxzWkr_nrbV8TR9BvmBQUhHzDSWl1AuZXRDIcSThyHluUjcqOJzm4wrnpPpsiZ6-7himLvYukGLDGW1LnIxsDi_1YgH6V6mmCywWLARRYZjxK_4CSa0/s320/PIC00080.JPG" /></a></div><br />
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The beauty of the two bags I will show you is they can be folded and carried in a larger bag, purse, or pocket. Then pulled out and shaped into a carry bag in seconds! <br />
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<b>Three Knot Bag – </b><br />
Materials: one square of fabric, suggested sizes 30”, 36”, 45”<br />
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1. Lay fabric square with printed side up. Keeping right sides together, fold in half to form a triangle.<br />
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2. Gather both layers of fabric between 1/3 to 1/2 way between point A and point B. Pick up corner point, flip it over and pull it through itself to form a knot. Repeat between point A and point C. Keep knotted tails the same length.<br />
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The picture shows a 45" square (1-1/4 yds) with corners knotted 1/2 way, which creates a smaller top opening for the bag. It easily slips over the shoulder, and is also short enough to carry by your side. The first thing I could think of for it to hold for display purposes was a pillow form. That is what gives it a flattish bottom. If you had a mish mash of things in it, it would look lumpy. <br />
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3. Turn bag right side out, push the knots into the corners to form the body of the bag.<br />
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4. Twist each remaining corner to form a handle. The more it is twisted, the smaller the bag will become. Tie the two corners into a square knot.<br />
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For further information, check out this <a href="http://www.about.furoshiki.com/">website</a>.<br />
<div class="MsoNormal"></div>Casandra Shilovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547045511644749729noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831736675609259548.post-61794536205988180772010-07-01T09:39:00.003-04:002010-07-01T20:32:02.260-04:00Working TogetherI was killing time late last night waiting for Rob to get home from work. TP'ed into <a href="http://slurl.com/secondlife/Eternity%20Sands/98/118/34">Kabuki</a>, an animations shop I have tons of sweet animations from that languish in my inventory because I don't know how to set up an XPOSE. He has a back massage available in the midnight mania board. Another lady and I hit the board and with less than ten slaps to go, we both started working on recruiting others to help us reach the goal of 150.<br />
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Like my handouts become professional simply because the line drawings are more semetrical and the lines are uniform. Hah! <br />
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I believe I will need to type it into a text file and find a way to transform the graphics to jpeg format to share them with you. Someone might be interested, so I'll give it a shot.Casandra Shilovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547045511644749729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831736675609259548.post-9532130640825230272010-06-23T06:56:00.002-04:002010-06-23T07:01:00.328-04:00Party BubblesI have an acquaintance I accepted a friends invite from about 3 years ago. We talked from time to time then, but like many other friends we seldom make contact now. I receive TP invites from her for one of two reasons. She is either stalking a lucky board and my letter has come up, or she is attending a wedding and doesn't (never) wants to go alone. The last time I attended one with her, I was surprised when giant bubbles started rezzing at the reception and people hopped inside.<br />
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Location? U&R Dogs<br />
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I can imagine a small child tugging on mom's hand and pointing "Hey mom, look at that!"Casandra Shilovahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547045511644749729noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3831736675609259548.post-55423778903396366942010-06-18T23:27:00.002-04:002010-06-18T23:29:30.246-04:00Challenge Review - BBBC # 6<span style="font-size: small;">Ali's <a href="http://aliciachenaux.blogspot.com/2010/06/big-bad-blogger-2010-sign-up-kick-off.html">Big Bad Blogger Challenge</a> topic for today: </span><b><br />
If you're a veteran.... Did you find this year to be harder or easier than previous years? Did you have fun? What did you get out of it this time around? Do you think you'd do it again?</b><br />
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Both I think. I asked Ali to add the other blog I post to, the <a href="http://ereboschronicles.blogspot.com/">Chronicles of Erebos</a>, so I had a double dose. I've been a little late sometimes. I decided to make it easy and just post a picture and maybe a little text on the other, rather than include a large amount of edited role play every day. With this one, I've gone in depth with the question Ali put up for us to ponder each day.<br />
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Hopefully I've gotten the required kick in the tush I needed, and will blog more consistently. My RL is draining my energy level, so I'm not sure.<br />
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I'm sorry it is ending. I'm not sure I could make it through two straight weeks, but a new topic once a week, or the challenge on a semi-annual basis? Of course I will do it again, I'm glad Ali came up with the idea. This is the first year I haven't read all of the participating blogs. Oh my - almost 100 !!!<br />
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