Tag Archives: dolls

Legacy Writing 365:120

More than a decade after my first husband and I divorced, after Tom and I had already lived in Houston for several years, I unpacked my old Barbies for the first time. It wasn’t until then that I realized I … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Vintage

I took these pictures in 2007 when we were remodeling our house, and I catalogued and repacked my Mattel dolls that are stored in the attic. This doll bed was given to me by Christine and John (they modified it … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

Runway Monday All Stars: Finale

For their final collections on Lifetime’s Project Runway All Stars, the designers were given four days to create five looks in a cohesive collection. They were later presented a twist: a sixth look using scrap materials from one of their … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 15 Comments

Runway Monday All Stars: Let’s Get Down to Business

On the most recent episode of Lifetime’s Project Runway All Stars, the designers faced their last challenge before the finale. To determine which three All Stars would be showing at Fashion Week, the designers had to create a ready-to-wear look … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 9 Comments

Runway Monday All Stars: When I Get My Dress in Lights

On the most recent episode of Lifetime’s Project Runway All Stars, the designers were challenged to use lighting technology to create an avant garde design. After visiting the Barbizon Lights and Special Effects Shop and Mood, where they purchased lights, … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 13 Comments

I know how she feels…

Recently I was in Toys ‘R Us when a woman came around the corner into the aisle where I was standing. With her were two girls, presumably her daughters, approximate ages ten and six. The ten-year-old stared at a shelf … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Runway Monday All Stars: O! Say, Can You Sew?

On the most recent episode of Lifetime’s Project Runway All Stars, the designers were taken to the World Headquarters of the United Nations in New York. There, they chose from a table of flags representing various countries who are members … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

Legacy Writing 365:57

Speaking of trips (as I did in Saturday’s Legacy Writing post): I was shopping the other night when I decided to take a detour through the CLEARANCE! section of a discount retailer. I rarely find anything I want there, but … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

Runway Monday All Stars: Puttin’ On the Glitz

On the most recent episode of Lifetime’s Project Runway All Stars, the All Stars were challenged to design an outfit for a character in the Broadway musical Godspell. This character is described as a bitchy, wealthy woman who stops at … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

Runway Monday All Stars: Fashion Face Off

On the most recent episode of Lifetime’s Project Runway All Stars, the All Stars drew seasons and competed in teams of two for high and low scores for a sportswear look appropriate on a weekend getaway. Since I don’t have … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments