Hack & Slash

Hello Lovelies!

Whew, it has been a busy week as usual over here at the Mill. First off, as promised, I have posted no less than 6 new Zom-B-Vex pieces! They're crazy and dark and I think you'll enjoy them. And as always, a big thank you goes out tothe costumers, hair stylists, studio and models who made this a success. Thank you all. One more photo sessionand this series will reach its crazy conclusion. Here are a couple, take a peek!

Oh, and in case you didn't know, Stapelia has a Flickr page here with some fun candid Zom-B-Vex shots, add it to your contacts for future behind the scenes action.

Secondly, I mentioned many posts ago about a pair of old figural head lamps I found for a steal because they were in really rough shape. Well, they have been rewired, repaired, repainted and revivified and they're beautiful. Take a look, I love them. They now cast a lovely dark-countenanced glow upon our Tower Room.

Speaking of portraiture (not that we were), I have found an amazing creative duo that I wanted to share. Billy und Hells really take it to the next level. I love the unlikely subject matter and the way they take flawed faces and make them beautiful. Moving stuff.

And speaking of photographers and quirky portraiture, Dave Mead photographed a ton of men who competed in the 2009 World Beard and Moustache Championship. Now, beards gross me right out for some reason, but these are beautiful. Take a peek:

Urban Outfitters always has some craziness that I'm coveting, and here is the latest thing; totem cups. Yeah, that's right, a cup set that stacks and looks like a totem pole. Here is the white set... but uh, they also have it in shiny gold. *drool*

Let's wrap up with some crazy news, shall we? Did you read about the Massachusetts man who took delivery of a slab of bologna... stuffed full of cocaine? Yeah, that's right, someone tainted the best meat on Earth with drugs. I don't know if I'll be able to recover from this misstep Folks, but, I'll try...

My bologna has a first name, it's C-O-K-E-something.

Until next time: unpleasant dreams...

Giveaways and brains....

Hello Lovelies!

I hope things are well in your world. Things are busy in mine as usual. First, if you didn't already know, I am doing a giveaway here on the blog to celebrate my 100th post! Yay! It's below this post, so scroll down, follow the directions and win!

I have completed the first 5 shots in the Zom-B-Vex series and they're coming along swimmingly you guys. I have another 6 coming out next month, so keep your eyes peeled for those. Check these out:

I have some neat (and admittedly random) things that I wanted to share that I know you'll all appreciate. First, I told you all awhile back about my head lamps that I was restoring. Well, I have cleaned, patched, rewired, sanded and primered them and they're all ready for fresh paint! Here's how they look now. Soon, they will be ready for action.

For years I wanted a Visible Man model from Renwal. They're so neat and detailed. It's not like they're hard to find, but they are hard to find in the box in mint condition and unassembled. I found one! I think the box is my favorite part.

Awhile back I posted pics of the letterpress calendar I received from the Cloudy Collection because I love them. Well, I just ordered their Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood print set and it came, and I'm in love. Take a look at the sea captain... my favorite.

So I'm going to wrap up with a TV show review. I was turned on to Pushing Daisies by a friend. Many of you may have watched it. It was on 2 years and then it went off the air. I just saw Season 1 over the weekend and my mind was officially blown. The plot is wonderful, the characters and dialogue are clever, the colors and the sets are impeccable. Trust me. If you like Tim Burton, you'll love this. Rent it. Now.

Plus, you get to see Swoosie Kurtz wear an eye patch.

Until next time: Unpleasant dreams...