Doll's mask of cardboard covered with silk and lined with vellum, probably London, 1690-1700
Wax and tow figure dressed as a calced Carmelite nun
Wax and tow figure dressed as an Alexian nun or Soeur Noire
Take a peek at a few of Emily's rough early sketches of the characters, clothes, floor-plan, and an alternate cover idea:
Collectibles is a Collection Diversion in Saints Row: The Third, Saints Row IV, and Saints Row. There are four kinds of collectibles in Saints Row: The Third. These are Drug Packages, Money Pallets, Sex Dolls, and Photo Ops. There are 20 of each type of collectible items. Unlike most Diversions...
Have you ever hand stitched doll cloths??? "One of my mother's favorite diversions has been designing and sewing dresses, petticoats and tiny shoes from the style of the 1860's, as she has done for my doll, Lucinda" - Bethany Tudor "As children, we all entered wholeheartedly into the fantasy world of the dolls. They seemed…
This morning was one of those mornings where nothing went to plan. The sort of morning that bothers some people but which I strangely enjoy. I like that my daily routine is only semi-routine with lots of room for twists and turns and mini grand adventures. It amuses me how you can go completely off…
It’s so easy to get caught up in the day to day and To-Do list. Weekends can be eaten up with errands and extra curricular work. One thing about our traveling is that in each new place, Mr.…
Viking whipcording (or interlocking, slyngyng, or even spoon tossing) is Whipcorda fun, fast, and easy way of braiding cords to make bigger, stronger, and more decorative cords.
With no children visiting this holiday we've gone minimalist in our decorating. Maybe that's why I find myself lingering over ornaments and admiring the neatly sculpted and brightly colored tree decorations from Missouri's Kay Miller (JoyfulMom [...]
There's nothing better to veer your week off track than a couple of interesting polymer techniques. If you're facing serious deadlines and chores, stop reading right now. The first tantalizing tutorial is a bit of Japanese-inspired faux lacquer [...]
We classify a "diversion" as a minor attraction--something you wouldn't do every time, or maybe at all. Nevertheless, they are occasionally fun, moving, and ...
Truck on down Memory Lane with the Groovy Agent to visit the most far-out comics of the '70s!
Taking the kids to faraway Hawaii might seem daunting. But given the increase in nonstop flights from the U.S., coupled with all the activities and family-friendly hotels the Islands have to offer, it is not the overwhelming production it once seemed.
In the midst of life I woke to find myself living in an old house beside Brick Lane in the East End of London
I'm not the only one enjoying a bird's eye view of Dubai's architectural audacity. Across town, the giant image of its absolute ruler, Sheikh Mohammed, smiles down upon his realm.
Press Sample Summer collections are in full force right now. Remember how I wanted to take a few weeks of blogging? Especially since I ...
( Diversions , a recurring feature on Aquarium Drunkard, catches up with our favorite artists as they wax on subjects other than recording and performing.) Last year Everest found themselves on tour [...]
Display Ad for the 1978 Broadway Production of the John Gay play "Diversions and Delights" at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
