DRAMA IN THE AFTERNOON

My  amazingly talented son Jack (15) submitted a play into QLD Theatre Company's Young  Playwrights Program. and was the finalist in his category. 

 

As part of his prize he had the choice of tickets to David Williamson's "Managing Carmen" production or Matthew Ryan's "Kelly". Personally I would have chosen the big budget, slick production of "Managing Carmen"over the low budget, young director and  young writer's "Kelly". 

Jack chose "Kelly" and it was his prize so I had to go with the flow.

We went to the matinee and I was pleasnantly surprised. "Kelly" was great! I love plays with few props and with only 3 actors it was a powerful 90 minutes of entertainment.  Lots of coarse language and some sexual themes but they enhanced the show rather than detracted from it. I reccomend "Kelly" to everyone. Cowards, murderers or heros? I'm not sure how I feel aboiut the kelly gang but definately bravo the actors, director and bravo Matthew Ryan.

http://www.queenslandtheatre.com.au/what-is-on/mainstage/kelly/

Meanwhile...back in the burbs, we have  all been enjoying the school holidays and it's almost been warm  enough for me to consider a dip in the pool.

 

Luke and Liam have both been making delicious cakes and desserts, all chocolate based, so a few laps of the pool will be required to manage my waistline!

BLACK and WHITE and ,,,,

  Red  

Color Meaning 

Red is the color of fire and blood, so it is associated with energy, war, danger, strength, power, determination as well as passion, desire, and love.

I love the contrast and the crispness of black and white, You can't go wrong, but....I also like a little injection of some colour and, well red is it! Lips, nails, shoes a funky ring or a bracelet just  add that bit of interest. I sourced these gorgeous Mary Jane T-bars via my friend from "My Button Cake". who recommended  goldenponies.net/category/shoes

Never have I had HANDMADE shoes just for me and if you want a handmade item, unique for you, ETSY is the first stop.

Where is the label? No matter the mail/shoes got through.

At a wedding.

SEPTEMBER SEWING

Since my last post I have merged two of my fave patterns new Look 6843 and my previous dress,Butterick 5415 into tunic length with a square neckline.

It was so easy to do I made two! No zips or closure and easy darts.The patterns  fit together as if they were made for one another and it is oh so comfy to wear over these light wide leg pants. I got the sizing right from the previous dress' but  the B&W one seems so much bigger than the blue/green. So much bigger in fact that I out darts in the back of the B&W??Ha, ha no matter it won't change my life.

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September

HOORAY Spring is here.

 

I have a few sewing projects for this week, a few new things and lots of finishing off.

Most of all i will be enjoying this glorious Spring weather, clear blue skies, the warmer temperatures and my blooming garden. A little bit of rain wouldn't go astray though as it has been a while since our water tank has had a top up.

From this....

 Today I put up my Chinese lanterns - they make me happy.

To this.