Sylvia
February 17th, 2008 by 
mel
Everyone, meet Sylvia!
Sylvia, this is…… Everyone!
She was a bit of an impulse - the need for a body double coupled with the not-flattering thought of myself wrapped in duct tape, added to a good buy equals a new friend for me! Sylvia was so dubbed by her former owner’s spouse -so Sylvia she will stay - She comes with excellent karma from the years she spent modeling for my spinning teacher. As a re-purchase, she nicely fits into the Wardrobe Refashion initiative and will be helpful with it to boot. She does need a little ah…. enhancement in some key areas to be a true double, however - but that too will be a fun “refashioning”!
There have been some tough times with our Little Man over the last couple of weeks, but as of now he is improving (mel emits a huge sigh of relief), and we’ve had a lovely weekend, spending QT with him and the Sweeter, enjoying some mild weather and looking ahead to the warmer months. We’ve been planning for this year’s garden:
And I’ve been imagining the colors and details of a summer project:
I hope that your weekend has been just as hopeful!
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Now playing: Cloud Cult - Living on the Outside of Your Skin
via FoxyTunes
Who are coming to Local 506 in April - and somehow, the tickets are only $8. This is one of the most under-appreciated bands out there, IMO. Great music, lyrics, themes - and they’re out to make the world a better place. What’s not to love?
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February 17th, 2008 at 10:30 am
Glad to hear your Little Man is improving.
Those packets of seeds make me yearn for Spring. It seems it is still a long way off in my neck of the woods.
February 17th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Neato! That mannequin should come in handy. That yarn looks like linen. Pretty:)
ang
February 18th, 2008 at 10:37 am
I’m glad the Little Man is doing better. Hoepfully he continues to improve.
Spring is just around the corner, and you’ll be planting those seeds soon. Our daffodils are already blooming.
I like Sylvia - very handy and she looks good too!
February 18th, 2008 at 10:53 am
I’m sorry to hear about the issues with your pup - Bernese Mountain Dog? Is that right? He’s beautiful, but it can be hard to own a bigger breed like that, because they are so prone to health issues. I hope that you are on your way to years of health and calm with him - I know our dogs are our family.
Sylvia is awesome! I’d love a dress form of my own, but in our three-room house my husband would explode if I tried to bring in any more large fiber-related contraptions! Spinning wheel, knitting machine, sewing machine, and tower of yarn is more than enough for him.
What yarn is that summery goodness? Looks like linen, maybe?
February 18th, 2008 at 11:41 am
I hope your Little Man continues to improve. It’s so hard when a member of your family (animal or human) is ill.
I really like Sylvia - what beautiful wood armature - and your garden is going to be wonderful. Those colors of linen (?) are beautiful together, and very springy.
Also, your Rivendell socks are stunning - I will have to check out that pattern. Your sister is a lucky gal!
February 18th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Sylvia looks a little, um, lopsided? Maybe it’s just the camera angle. ;o) That’s a great tool to have, I know you’ll get a lot of use out of her.
Good wishes for Little Man!
February 24th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
I’m so sorry Mathias (sp?) is still struggling with his health. He looks so sweet w/his little shoes.
Ooooohh…a mannequin. Very cool.