The Swing Stage

    A couple of weekends ago I checked out the Swing Stage, which was part of a local festival. The Swing Stage just happened to be sponsored by one of my favourite bloggers - Candice de Ville.
    At the time my Canon EOS 1100D was undergoing maintennance so I whipped out my super old Ricoh camera and bought 400 ISO film. Following are just a handful of pictures from that afternoon.

Image by Melissa Gaggiano

Image by Melissa Gaggiano

Image by Melissa Gaggiano

Image by Melissa Gaggiano

Image by Melissa Gaggiano

Image by Melissa Gaggiano

I wear my sunglasses at night… So I can, so I can

Fashion Blogger Isaiah Garza has this to say about his sunglasses:


If you liked this little video you can cast your vote to this sincere designer over at the Sunglasses Hut.


You can also check out Isaiah's blog at Fashion Munster — TheFashionMunster.blogspot.com


Don't forget to have a look in at his website which is filled with images of elegant, lady-like garments and jewellery with feathery, flowery elements. You will also find a very personal opening statement. I love Isaiah's use of Kate Bush's music. Very appropriate, I thought.


Good luck with it all Isaiah!

Trades, Needlecraft & Stamps

As part of a trade (organised by fellow blogger, Claire of claribell.wordpress.com), today I received by post a massive package wrapped in brown paper (I love it when things are wrapped in brown paper... I can't explain why).  It is a 480 page book of glorious needlecrafts. This is a fantastic reference guide for me because I do want to enhance the things I sew by adding little extra decorating details.

As an added bonus, I do collect stamps. So I got to add these New Zealand stamps into my collection.

In return for this fabulous book which Claire sent me, she will be receiving one of my signature Hoo Owls.

Thank you Claire!