Book Review - for those interested in Fashion and Style

I've just had the privilege and delight to finish reading "Rare Bird of Fashion" by Eric Boman. It is about Iris Apfel's life story that was influenced by her father's inherent sense of style in dress and her mother's ability to create stylish ensembles with coordinated elements. Together with her own unexpected experiences, serendipitous happenings, and the extraordinary people she met along the way --- they served as guideposts to light the very unique path she forged in becoming a fashion and style luminary.

There is no limit in Iris Apfel's ability to combine garments and accessories obtained from all over the globe -- into the unique ensembles she assembles and wears that distinctively expresses her visual voice and style acumen. Her story is amazing and told with just the right amount of whimsy, spice and forthrightness. In addition, the mannequin photography is stellar!

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Free Online Creative Retreat: Art Oasis 2026

I haven't participated in this retreat series before. But I learned about it through an artist I follow, and she will be leading one of the sessions. The retreat starts October 17th and runs through October 23rd (2026). If you're interested in an opportunity to play artistically, here is the link for more information and where you can sign-up: https://jessicaswift.com/pages/art-oasis

Movie Review: Four Hands, Two Sonatas

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New Project in Progress

I'm working on a new project with multiple layers and shapes of different colored organzas. It is an interpretation of lighting on an ice rink...from a show I recently saw. There is a lot more stitching to do, but I like how its coming along. I'm learning organzas are not easy to work with especially when you layer them and have overlaid edges. The fabric also tends to ravel easily. This post also linked to http://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com .

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