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Goblin Masks...

I have a thing for masked balls. Of course, I have never been invited to one (nor have I crashed one!), but I always thought if I had a reason to have a lavish party where money was no issue, everyone would come elaborately dressed with the most magnificent masks. And the party would be held in an ornate ballroom. And we would all dance like a choreographed scene from some costume drama. And everyone would be polite, and dapper, and chivalrous, and not at all crude or uncouth or ...drunk. You know. Fantasy.
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One of my most beloved films in the ENTIRE UNIVERSE is The Labyrinth. I love the ballroom scene (though Sarah was a stupid, stupid girl not to choose David, I mean Jareth) and the masks bordering on grotesques. Her dress is a little frou frou, but hey, it was the 80's.
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Where is all this going? I found (and I'm sorry, but I can't remember HOW I got to their site, but it would have been through some other lovely and clever persons I'm sure) some very talented people who make the most amazing masks: Goblin Art. Do you think it is ok to want to walk around in one of these masks all day? It would make for an interesting day at work.

Another Amazing Artist...

Go visit the site of another amazingly talented artist, Victoria Frances. The site is only in Spanish at the moment, but art has no language barrier, right?. The detail in the expressions and the clothing is bewitching indeed.

Alright, alright! Just a couple more, then I’m cutting you off...

Blue Mountains again...

A few more pics of the Blue Mountains sojourn. I very much enjoyed my stay there, and could see myself living in that area, no problem. I am particularly fond of Leura and Blackheath. And it was so deliciously cold! No snow unfortunately, but it actually felt like ‘winter’. I lament our lack of a real winter on the coast (though I know some won’t agree with me!)

The Art of Travis Louie...

Want to see some ABSOLUTELY AWESOME art work?  I adore ‘Walter and Larry” and ‘Emily”. I could sit and look at these all day – the detail is incredible. I have a thing for old photos as it is, but for them to be so weirded out while posing so innocuously, just amazing.  Thanks to Cobwebs for the link!

 

Three Blogs You Should Vists Today...

Three blogs you should visit today, after you have thoroughly absorbed all my offerings, of course:

Elsita Mora is a most amazing and gifted artist and person, I have been utterly awe-struck at her creations since recently discovering her blog and etsy shop. Seeing what is new in her imagination really makes my day. Nostalgia, whimsy and joy all rolled into one!

Notes From The Field is the new blog from the beautiful women at Women For Women International.  Please take some time to read all about this incredible organization - even if you can't help financially, I really feel it is our duty to be educated and aware of the plight of our sisters in 'less fortunate' countries, if only to realise how terribly thankful we all should be. My sister Olive is from Rwanda and I think about her every day. WFWI's founder, Zainab Salbi is a Goddess, I am sure.

In The Labyrinth  is a blog I have only just stumbled upon, for which I am ever grateful! Take a look at the post with the amazing "Alice" book  (am I obsessed or what), and the one featuring the works of Irina Zaytceva , particularly"Shepherdesses of the Minotaur". Words cannot describe.

Ok, go and play! And I hope you have your heart filled with inspiration and amazement like I have!