The small Venetian island of Murano is known for its fine glasswork. On a rainy New Year's Day I picked up these small quarter sized pieces of Murano glass that were created into necklaces as they were the cheapest "Murano Glass" I could afford. Souvenir Saturday is an every-other week series on the items that represent travel memories.
A few years ago the Denver Art Museum had a great exhibit called Star Wars: The Power of Costumes. In honor of the upcoming Star Wars Day I wanted to share some of the great designs and drawings that were displayed. My top favorite was this design of a shell like hairstyle for Padme. More early Padme designs, I like the bottom one of the one below, based on a victorian dress. This design was actually created by George Lucas himself, and the museum did a good job showcasing the materials used to make the costumes. Another unused design, this proves
Lego Aladdin and Genie in Downtown Disneyland. Every Friday Lili shares her favorite photography & the stories behind the photos.
Jet-lagged. Tired. One last layover before home. Store was about to close and I grabbed this. I hadn't been outside of the airport, but for some reason I had to have this for my collection. It was impulsive and stupid and every time I see it I wonder why I bothered. I have since been to North Carolina (but not the coast) at least I can say I have been there now! Souvenir Saturday is an every-other week series on the items that represent travel memories.
Disney does a great job of lighting their attractions at night. I was pleasantly surprised by the lighting for the Mad Hatter's Tea Party. Every Friday Lili shares her favorite photography & the stories behind the photos.
I'm amazed at these glass drops just floating on the water. Every Friday Lili shares her favorite photography & the stories behind the photos.
I saw "The Play that Goes Wrong" which was hilarious and the amazing stage tech they displayed was perfectly used! This month I also dealt with a variety of health issues. Nothing like calling emergency services in a snowstorm and being told, yes you really should come in, but no sorry, you'll have to make your own way there. The state I was in meant I couldn't drive in, so I spent a lovely blizzardly day feeling like I was dying. Recommended Reading Lili on the Loose Some of my favorite posts from this month: Iao Needle Rising Snack for