Saturday, October 3, 2009

Halloween at Drearydom Day 3

As I opened the window to allow fresh breezes through the front bedroom my neighbor yells to me that I have three packages at my doorstep. And the senders? Amazon and Etsyians. Why do people bother to mall shop and then complain about traffic and parking and taxes? I enjoy the convenience of the internet!: )

Today I want to display another pillow from Etsyian Fabulously Fierce...and check out her Etsy shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5758193


Post Script - pillows and quilts - love love love 'em and today is the Airing of the Quilts in Ttown. Must de-trunk my three and bring on a case of severe nostalgia! Memories of Nana and Aunt Grace.

Friday, October 2, 2009

Halloween at Drearydom Days 1 and 2

Comfort Crow arrived today to prepare for ghosties and ghoulies and things that go bump in the night.
Girls of Grimm's Academy (Raven) ~ Wearing her family costume, Raven Dreary(Marley ballet) is seen reunited with her birth parents Jack Sparrow Dreary and Quimby the OOAK gypsy.Raven's gypsy costume is by Connie of OurSweetCreations.

No Frills Agnes is wearing a Halloween bat gown fashioned by CAAD member Connie of Our Sweet Creations. Doll and photo from Carly in PA.

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

The Dreary Clowns (by the doll artist named Nikki)

The members of cheery about agnes dreary are amazing and beyond. Top of the list - Nikki. Her created treasures are seen throughout Drearydom Larks. Her latest project always seems to be her best BUT THEN she posts something new and that becomes BETTER than best.

Her latest: THE DREARY CLOWNS The story! The Repaints! The Costumes! The Accessories (check out the popcorn and machine) YUP - all done by Nikki! Amazing is a synonym for Nikki.

Check out the pics and writing samples from the story:



They had been the best, the three of them. Family. One of the favourite shows at the Laurent Carnival. Horatio, Clown and Dumdum; father, son and dummy. Children and adults alike were captivated by their colourful antics and Dumdum’s witty retorts. Juggling, balancing, voice throwing, they did it all, and the audience loved them for it.


Stripping away the fool’s personality, Clown was a handsome young man, though his bright and unruly hair was only too real and gave him a somewhat wild look. With his face on, Clown could be flamboyantly loud and energetic, but with the last colours wiped away, the quiet young man emerged. He attempted to smooth his hair down a little; he wanted to look his best this evening. He had an important question to ask


The carnies gathered around the carousel, candles in hand, to welcome the bride and groom. Hand in hand, as Libby was still a little unsteady on her feet, they made their way to the ride. Dumdum waved proudly from the crowd, held up by Kitty.

As the carousel slowly revolved, Clown and Libby made their marriage vows to one other. Those spoken and the unspoken, when meant from the heart, whether it beats or not, are the most powerful and not easily broken by man, nor time, nor death itself.

What to do with Ty Dolls...

whose clothes have been used on the Marleys and Drearys? Well - I kept/re-dressed the boy doll and transformed him into a sweet little girl enjoying her swing. Most of the dolls are a bit too flashy to enter the Drearydom. : )


Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Almost time for HALLOWEEN

This year the keynote motif is SKULLS. Not that black cats or candy corn or ghosts will be forgotten - just some more skulls than usual.





Saturday, September 19, 2009

The Grimmsters Time Travel

To Paris, perhaps - all pretty and proper!



A sneak Halloween peek

The dolls can't seem to wait to show off their costumes!