Loss of a good face

Believe me, I'm all for surgery to get freshened up or to suck some fat out of the ass if its ballooning up disproportionately, but I saw this clip of John Travolta on Oprah yesterday --as I lay motionless, getting over food poisoning-- and I literally yelled out loud "Oh noooo noo NO!!!" oh its just awful.  The poor guy, such an american icon, and he's gone forever......

Isn't this a deep and thoughtful post?

(marni)

Metal cuffs I made this weekend (marni)

I tore out this magazine page for the Falconiere cuff, but $525??  Come on.

And here are some more outrageous pieces-- gorgeous, but the prices are ridiculous:

Janis Savitt Cuff Black Nickel Chain Cuff $1000

Givenchy Black Chain Cuff $750

So I made some of my own.  I want to do some with leather, but this is a start.

Trying to perfect the assembly method.  The epoxy is a little messy.  Maybe 1mm drill holes and attach the chain with fine guage wire instead....don't want to tell you the actual cost to make these, as I may want to charge outrageous prices someday soon!

Enoying fine Thanksgiving cuisine in a trend-setting metropolis. Life is Good.

(marni)

 Today's Special-- Fish Boil Tray

Location:  The exciting world hub of Burbank, CA

The Pig Lady waiting

I wish I knew where this painting was. Did I throw it away or give it to the Goodwill in the "Big Purge of 2006"?  And this is such a horrible picture of it! The color is all washed out. Poor Pig Lady! Where are you? This is just one of many missing artworks of mine. Oh well, I guess it only means I got to get busy making some new ones.
 Julie

Do Chickens Dream of Electric Paris.....

(marni)

Don't Do What I Did-- The Day Trip to Macau

by Marni

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Macau, China

Some Fantastic Tops by Bobi

My friend Kara Lusardi is the designer behind Bobi Clothing, and recently I received these 3 tops for a present.  My new favorites! (marni)

Click here for more amazing styles.



Bobi Designer Kara Lusardi

Pretty Portraits by Julie

"Will ya do me a kindness, Tony?" (m)

This only had a limited run in theaters in the big cities, so now that it is on DVD, please rent this documentary.  It is hilarious, sad, touching, and uplifting.  You won't be sorry.

If you are one of the few that has never seen the cult favorite internet videos, first watch them here, then watch the film.

Today's Inspiration (m)



I just returned from a work trip to Oregon to visit Fire Mountain Gems in Grant's Pass.  The local claim to fame is a group of businessmen who started the "Oregon Cavemen" in the 1920's to promote tourism in the area.  Literature says that it remains one of the most bizarre tourist promo concepts ever.

Roadside attraction still stands



A California Wrap

(marni)

Its 65 degrees.  Rune feels this is too chilly and needs his wrap.





My visit with a guru in India

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(by marni)

Monsieur Tuco in Paris Series

by marni

And here was my presentation on Tuesday (Julie)

Really, it's ok... keep the jabs coming! I'm completely void of feeling.

Today's BS presentations at work (marni)

Happy Birthday, Marni! (from Julie)