Blastmilk

Be not afraid. The pretty will be back.

Whoopee! Woot-woot!

Just bought tickets for New Orleans in April. I haven't been in 9 years, a cryin' shame. And Mr. Kallisti hasn't been at all. But life happens, ya know. It is our first proper vacation since Europe in 2007. So we're over due.

Will be bunkin' in the French Quarter with this gorgeous fella. Oh yeah.

Mad spooky photoshoot in our original circa 1850's carriage house. Your host le Todd.

• 1996 Moved from SF to New Orleans
• 1998 Moved back to SF, all worldly belongings put in storage
• 2000 - Moved move my stuff back to SF
• 2001 - Mardi Gras Visit
• 2001 - Halloween Visit

And haven't been back since! Check out the wild and crazy flickr album below for past adventures!

I took pictures of our white plumb blossoms a-glow in a pink sunset last night. Pomona of the Flowers was born.

And lounging about on the furniture! You can see what a very big girl she is. For a (whisper) doll!

Updated ABJD Profiles! Did you notice? I updated the dolly profiles for the first time in, um... way too long!

Jacket; c. 1790; French
Red and white striped silk brocade with
silver-colored buttons; fold-back collar.
Source: Kyoto Fashion Institute

Démodé: 1790's real women's clothing directory

Every example is precious. This is a beautiful example of sartorial enthusiasm for the revolution. Or, it could just be a gorgeous red & white striped parisien jacket.

• Birthday: January 1st, 2010
  
• Sign: Capricorn
  
• Age: 10
  
• Type: Chibi Unoa Lilin
  
• Esthetics: by Kallisti
  

Profile: St. Trinian's li'l sister Cymbeline!

• Birthday: November 1st, 2009
  
• Sign: Scorpio
  
• Age: 21
  
• Type: Alice in Labyrinth's Chloe in white resin
  
• Esthetics: by Kallisti
  

Profile: I think Pomona and Ermengarde should run away together and join the circus... sadly, they're both just heads living on borrowed bodies.

• Birthday: October 6th, 2009
  
• Sign: Virgo
  
• Age: 8
  
• Type: Elfdoll Hana Devil
  
• Esthetics: by Elfdoll
  

Profile: My little Ika! Ika is "squid" in Japanese, one of my favorite types of sushi. Ika is a frightful li'l imp who hates everybody and is always getting into trouble.

Elfdoll Hana Devil... mew! She was a surprise from Mr. Kallisti who bought her from an online friend. (Hugs to Leah! Hana Devil is in loving hands!) I've pined for this tiny since it was released, and I'm just floored with the gorgeous delicacy of the faceups on all four faceplates. Wowie.

• Birthday: August 30th, 2009
  
• Sign: Virgo
  
• Age: 4
  
• Type: Volks YO SWD Nana
  
• Esthetics: by Volks
  
• Series: Journey to Dream Nights
  

Profile: The littlest guide to the inferno!

It has been nearly 2.5 years since I've brought a ball joint doll... I recently got a promotion and chose to celebrate with the tiniest Sweet Dream Nana! I was delighted she came with her little star fairy outfit by Kaori Saito. What a treat!

• Birthday: August 6th, 2007
  
• Sign: Leo
  
• Age: 15
  
• Type: Volks Masha
  
• Esthetics: by Volks
  

Profile: Hermione & Lysander's youngest sibling arrived at the Blastmilk Orphanage on August 6th. "Sasya" is scratched on the inside of the headcap. Which makes me think (duh) that they resculpted right off of a Sasya head. Awesome.

I know ya'll know what this girl means to me. The fact that she was made at all is such a stunner that I'm completely gobsmacked and have been since I found out about the release.

First, I'd like to thank Lyssa, who encouraged me to put up the petition and is one of Sasya's biggest fans. And the 111 people who signed it! Then I'd like to thank Elizabeth D. for putting in for her on my behalf at the NY Dolpa 2. Anika for taunting me with beautiful pictures of Roselynde for the past three or more years. And of course Volks: Kyon for designing Sasha, and Valico for reinterpreting her exquistely as Masha; Kaori Saito (Left Thimble) for her heartbreakingly wistful dress design, and Mr. Shigeta for smiling and accepting my petition even though he didn't know a word I was burbling to him.

Angelden.net: Masha

For my as yet confirmed spring vacation to an undisclosed location (yes, including new collar for the Butter girl). Shopping spree at OldNavy.com Women's Plus. Neutrals for this season are still greys and navys. Yeah!!!! Jersey dresses with schlubby sneakers are perfect vacation/weekend wear.

And finally found a shower curtain I love at UrbanOutfitters.com. And a couple gothic cottage bathroom accessories.

Gothic Cottage Style: something I made up to describe stuff I like. Rustic vintagey apothecary with Gothic Revival elements. Gothic Revival sans the Vampire Chic of modern gothic decor. Neutrals are off-white and soft greys with slashes of dark grey and black and bright colors.

And for Valentines Day I got the Red Queen "Alice in Wonderland" hoodie from Torrid store. I think they've sold out from the websites. So, go me! Ima goob.