Looking back on the career of Julie Andrews, who turns 80 on Oct. 1, 2015.
I just got back from a fabulous workshop led by Julie Arkell, a contemporary folk artist who works in papier mache and mixed media. Julie Arkell lives in London, but she taught this class at Les Soeurs Anglaises (LSA) in South West France. LSA runs an eclectic mix of short courses in textiles, creative writing, and dance. I wanted to learn more about stitching into my illustrations so when I found this workshop I jumped at the opportunity. I got my sister to go with me, which wasn't really hard to do. I love Julie's art and so appreciate her aesthetic sensibility. While I was at LSA, I was only able to work on a few of my illustrations, but Julie offered suggested some great ideas. Julie introduced a few sewing projects during the workshop: charm bracelets, suffolk puffs, and fabric flowers. Everyone in the workshop (13) applied their own creativity to each one. Here is some of their work. I didn't get that much done on the projects...I'm not a very good sewer. But I did love doing it and plan on doing more. I started three necklaces for my girls by crocheting necklaces and then finished them soon after I got home. I took tons of photos while I was there. It was so hard deciding which to upload...but here's a sampling. Enjoy. The setting was stunning. LSA had just completed "the Barn" where our workshop was held. My bedroom was inside there too. This is the view from my room... And this is a view from the outside of my bedroom door. We sewed, stitched, and created at these tables for four days. Every meal was delicious. We ate surrounded by beautiful gardens. On the 4th of July, Julie Arkell dressed up and we all went out for a terrific dinner at Mimosa Cuisine. Best of all, I made some great new friends.
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Happy birthday, Julie Andrews! Herewith, 77 vintage photos of a truly wonderful woman.
Today i just wanted to do a dedication to the truely wonderful Julie Arkell. Her little creatures that she creates from paper mache and wool and fabric just make my heart sing, and one day, hopefully in the not too distant future i will own a piece of her work . The website that i have found that sells her work is 'earthangels' just click on the link to take a look. Enjoy... The book Julie Arkell Dont you think she looks like one of her creations, i absolutely love her style, i think i need more clothes in my wardrobe like this.
I am excited to share this little ditty with you today! I happen to be a Julie Nutting Doll Stamp addict, sooo... I was thrilled to get to play with one of her New Wooden Dolls. Check out all the styl
oh dear where can I begin? Let's start with the place: West Dean College. Amazing. In 1964 Edward James donated the family 'home' to the Edward James Foundation, he loved art and he wanted to create a place and a...
I LOVE Julie Andrews! She is totally one of my girl crushes! And I have always thought she is just the most completely exquisite human being with a tremendous sense of humor which makes her more endearing. But I have always loved her hair! I can never imagine her hair any other way! And, of course, she is aging so gracefully! And how great is this picture - so trendy even way back then? And with with the pixie cut being so tres' chic, I am getting the urge to cut my hair. So watching the Academy Awards, I really noticed a great deal more short pixie haircuts on the women than usual. And I love each one more than the next! The amazing host, Ellen Degeneres - LOVE her - has always rocked the short cut and she looks gorgeous in it. Although, back in the 1980s, she also had it quite a bit longer. I think we have all had some version of this haircut at one point or another..... The three women I noticed last night were Jennifer Lawrence, Charlize Theron, and Kristin Chenoweth First off, I love her. I love that she seems like a normal person and yet she was super stunning at the OSCARS looking totally Hollywood glam. I love that this cut is SO versatile that it can be worn in a bunch of different ways from casual to classic. Here it is a little shorter which leads me to believe that she is growing it out now. Charlize Theron - is she always perfect? Every time I see the J'adore commercial, I am usually sitting on the couch eating something which is less than healthy. And watching that commercial depresses me so I eat more. LOL LOVE Kristin - always the epitome of style and grace. She really changes her hair up a bit! I completely love this look on her! I remember reading when Anne Hathaway chopped off her hair for Les Mis and she sobbed for days. (It was REALLY short) but alas, she has kept it and I think it is gorgeous. Although, I can't help but miss her old hair too - she had such beautiful, long hair. Such a difference with it short! WOW! I also LOVE Jenna Elfman's sun kissed short cut! ADORABLE! And I can still wear headbands and barrettes! I always love Beth's hair on her blog at http://seersuckerandsaddles.blogspot.com. Source: Runningoffthereeses.com And who didn't love Kathleen Kelly's hair in You've Got Mail? Meg Ryan was once the queen of hair before Jennifer Anniston took over! Here was my version of her cut in 2000... This is my hair now - on the longer side but thinning like crazy from my breast cancer medicine. I used to have such thick and healthy hair and now it just makes me want to cry. I have had a love / hate relationship with bangs and I can never not have them. But they have been the bane of my existence. And then there was the whole blonde period - I still love the Rachel cut. (Stop laughing). But actually, really, it is just hair. When I was in cancer treatment, I lost all my hair and was completely bald which was SO easy. I would flip on my wig and I never had a bad hair day! I don't recommend it but at least there was an upside. I am not sure if I want to cut it off - now that the warmer weather is upon us, it is nice to have to option of a pony tail or messy bun. But I know that in the coming weeks, I am going to be tempted to get that sassy, short cut just in time for SPRING! But for now, as the snow falls outside my window today during this second week of March, I'm good. :-)
oh dear where can I begin? Let's start with the place: West Dean College. Amazing. In 1964 Edward James donated the family 'home' to the Edward James Foundation, he loved art and he wanted to create a place and a...
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Happy birthday, Julie Andrews! Herewith, 77 vintage photos of a truly wonderful woman.
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Hi there, Just wanted to share some fun I had in my craft room a liitle while ago but had not got around to sharing. I used Gesso, Stamps, Mod Podge , Gellatos, Big Brush Pens , Washi tape and of cour
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