mintymuffins

We Have Keys

2009-10-01T04:16:42Z

The painters are arriving tomorrow.

I'm going to sleep now.

Yay!

Asia SF

2009-09-28T13:46:49Z

I finally realized that I uploaded the photos from Asia SF from my camera to my computer, but not to Flickr.

Trannies and mini ice cream cones. Yay!

The album is here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vivien_misc/sets/72157622347926763/

Glasses

2009-09-07T03:47:31Z

Sadly, my lovely glasses with the rhinestones broke. Today I had an eye exam and picked out these frames:

There are tiny little sparkles on the logo on the side.

These are my old glasses: http://mintymuffins.livejournal.com/21476.html#cutid1

Strappy neck

2009-08-22T19:19:49Z

Oooh I think I'd like to try to make a dress in the future with a neckline like this:

The dress is from here: http://millefleurs-noirs.com/nop530.htm

Epic weekend

2009-08-20T04:25:31Z

My post about the New People World opening and BtSSB Summer soiree is up:

http://community.livejournal.com/egl/14043340.html

More grand opening pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vivien_misc/sets/72157621956160031/
More Summer Soiree tea party pics here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vivien_misc/sets/72157621956465749/

Cream or Black

2009-08-14T05:07:42Z

Gahhh! It's 10 PM and I need to wake up at 5 AM tomorrow for work, and I haven't finished packing for Saturday.

I just tried on my black skirt and it's tighter than I remember. A corset might be too uncomfortable for the hours of standing. Cream pockets it is!!!

See you Saturday at New People!

:: end of rambling ::

Secret Agent Ball

2009-06-07T21:16:15Z

PEERS Secret Agent Ball.

Flickr set here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vivien_misc/sets/72157619313532117/

DL post here: http://community.livejournal.com/daily_lolita/1851389.html

Guest List

2009-05-25T04:25:33Z

The current preliminary wedding guest list is now up to 115 people.

If I didn't make the family cut off "aunts/uncles/cousins I've spoken to in the last 2 years" the list would probably be 200.

I keep remembering more people I should invite.

List, stop growing! Vivien wants a wedding where everyone can talk to each other, not a giant Chinese banquet.

Strappy shoes

2009-05-19T21:01:52Z

When A Series of Unfortunate Events came out, I was looking for Violet Baudelaire's shoes.

I eventually settled for some with only 4 buckles, but they were made of real leather. Now I found something even better . . .

These are the ones I have:

Now there are these, which I don't really need anymore.

But they're so pretty! They're on Good Goth, Clockwork Couture, Funkified Shoes, Amazon . . .

Baby Got Back

2009-05-02T17:18:35Z

Yoinked from http://community.livejournal.com/history_macros/11132.html

April Gaskells

2009-04-27T22:06:13Z

Gaskells photos are up: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vivien_misc/sets/72157617397166800/

Why yes, I did make a last minute underskirt so I could wear a knee-length dress as a ballgown. =)

Golden Hat

2009-04-18T02:10:04Z

It's finally finished.

I have to figure out how to keep it from falling off my head.

Barton Boots

2009-04-10T18:13:12Z

Quick! Someone tell me I do not need these.

Renaissance Fabrics

2009-03-31T19:32:55Z

Does anyone have experience with Renaissance Fabrics?
http://www.renaissancefabrics.net/index.php

They seem to have some very nice things and I'm going to order some swatches.

More birdcages

2009-03-22T23:03:56Z

Some designs requested by people the last time I posted on EGL:

I might have a wedding dress design

2009-03-20T01:19:29Z

I've been thinking about the things I like and dislike in wedding dresses. I hate the sequins, scratchy lace and mountains of beadwork that are on many dresses. I don't like the strapless dresses that are in vogue right now.

I am very fond of pintucks, ruffles, pleats, scallops, smocking and other design elements that are built of fabric instead of plastic. I can't get a heavy bridal satin gown because the fabric will be too thick to make all the delicate pintucks I like. I like vintage things, and the open skirt and ruffled hems of rococo dresses.

Ahem.

I think I've had a picture of the BtSSB Pockets Embroidery dress on my hard drive for 2 years, and now I know why.

I can commission a floor-length version of this dress, without the pockets or strangely wide shirred straps. I can get this made in thick cotton or even silk (although I like how cotton would be easier to care for, especially if I get wrinkles on the wedding day).

I need your opinion: Awesome idea or crazy talk? Cotton or silk?

Birdcages

2009-03-16T00:54:12Z

I've been busy putting little things in cages:

I'm not sure yet which is my favorite.

The full photo set is here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vivien_misc/sets/72157615268525433/

Furry

2009-03-13T18:51:56Z

New project!

I need to find something like this:

And turn it into something like this:

Woo!

Decisions

2009-03-10T04:22:11Z

We've made a few more general decisions related to the wedding:

- Australian honeymoon because Gunther wants to see and eat "funny animals."

- Daytime wedding, with a Saturday afternoon luncheon.

- Unless there are catering restrictions for our venue, we will have a buffet so people can eat what they like, and decide for themselves how much they want to eat.

- Goal guest count 100 people or less. <-- not sure yet how feasible this is

- Candy for everyone to take home.

- Live music because Gunther finds wedding DJs creepy.

- Open bar. Of course.

- Vivien will make most aesthetic decisions because she's the one that realizes a love for tan M&Ms is not enough to make them suitable wedding favors.

Wedding Colors

2009-03-03T06:33:54Z

We've selected Mint Green as our wedding color. When I say "We" I really mean we. Gunther agreed to a pastel color scheme.

We both like the color green but he didn't know the difference between the shades of green I suggested: spring, celadon, jade, mint, etc. so I took out a sheet of pastel green paper and asked "Lighter or darker than this?" and so on.

We ended up looking at an internet hexidecimal color chart because we're geeks. We picked out #99FFAA.

I now finally have an excuse to buy these Irregular Choice shoes:

Too bad they don't come in mint green. Oh wait . . .

I could swap out the dark green ribbons on these to a lighter color:

Too bad I didn't buy these when I first saw them over a year ago. They're completely sold out in all sizes and colors. I have a year to stalk eBay for them.

Gallop

2009-02-12T20:42:07Z

From http://community.livejournal.com/history_macros/1475.html

Paper Fun

2009-01-09T05:02:38Z

I saw this today:

They're mini paper carriages you can fill with candy and use as wedding favors.

I haven't set a date, or picked out colors, or even decided on a theme, but cute stuff like this makes me want to start planning.

Best Christmas Present Ever

2008-12-30T05:08:21Z

It's shaped like a flower. =)

Now I have an excuse to spend even more time online looking at dresses.

Dickens 2008

2008-12-10T04:51:13Z

Dickens photos are ready here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vivien_misc/sets/72157610911347715/

The Bats are Coming!

2008-10-28T19:59:24Z

Gaskells Ball was Saturday. Kim, Cate and Vivien decided to dress up as bats.

Posing in the hallway:

Cowering in front of Jesus:

We attacked Sam:

An awesome costume:

There was juggling in ballgowns:

Gunther tried to eat a mini rubber bat:

The full album is here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/vivien_misc/sets/72157608385027080/