In the spirit of Christmas and the Advent Calendar that has been revamped and re-purposed in myriad ways, I have decided to do one of another sort. Instead of taking one chocolate per day (or wine or whatever goodie is in vogue) or adding one item into a box to donate for a good cause (a very good thing, indeed) I have chosen to send a little love to my favourite blogs.
Day 11 – Graffiti Lux and Murals AND Queen’s End
Resa McConaghy is one busy woman! Not only is she a costume designer by day, she is also a photographer, a writer and creates the most gorgeous art gowns, evah! (Click on her name to go to her website and drool away. I promise you, you have never seen such magical dresses.)
We follow a few blogs in common – most notably, A Frank Angle and have bantered over songs in his musicals regularly. I suppose I’ll have to give him credit for this one, too 😉
Queen’s End blog is, I would say, more dedicated to her writing. Speaking of which, I have her book “Nine Black Lives” downloaded and, when I get a chance to sit down for more than fifteen minutes, will read it.
Where I first got to know Resa is from her Graffiti blog where she shares wonderful street art, not only from her home towns of Toronto and Winnipeg, but from wherever she travels. Resa will also accept submissions (and I now find myself paying more attention to the ones in Montreal than ever before; determined to one day send her some…) and will share them.
Resa is one creative, sexy, glamourous lady!
Dear Dale,
Resa does sound like a fascinating person. Must check her out. Thank you for another sparkling introduction.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
As an artist, you will appreciate her many talents. Definitely go for a look-see. You are welcome 🙂
Lotsa love,
Dale
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Thanks for sharing Dale
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Most welcome, Lynn.
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Resa is a delight … Her gowns are unbelievable and her Graffiti blog is so well done. A toast to my wine-drinking buddy!
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That she is… and they are amazing and it is.so much fun. Salute!
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Those gowns! Wow! I’m off to visit her other blogs now. Thank you for another great introduction. 🙂
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Aren’t they spectacular? So cool… enjoy The great graffiti art and other stuff!
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Amazing work–thanks for sharing!
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Most welcome. She blows me away!!
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Such interesting people you know. And street art, hey? Graffiti. Hmm. An interest of mine as well.
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I have been quite lucky in being directed to some of these. Graffiti can be so spectacular!
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I do occasionally feature it.
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😀
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Wow, you’d better welcome me back. I nearly got lost on that dreamy excursion. Have I never told you I’m addicted to textiles?
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Amazing, eh?
And no, but now I know!
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I thought you might have had an inkling, with my protagonist a spinner/weaver, and her driving spirit t’other kind of spinner.
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One never assumes…
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Indeed not. of course. Though there is one of my readers who makes sarcastic (though said with affection) comments when yet I again I describe a character’s clothing. But then he had been a loyal follower since 2012, so by now he’s into the swing of it. Oh yes, Crispina likes fabrics. 🙂
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Hmmm… I shall strive to keep all sarcasm to myself (though I couldn’t imagine myself being sarcastic as I discuss your book – it’s not what I do…)
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No, it’s okay with this particular follower. I’ve grown to know him well, and I knew it’s his brad of humour. I’d miss it if it wasn’t there.
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There ya go, then.
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🙂 No, it was not a complaint about him. There have been times his ‘humour’ has lifted my day.
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😀
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I’ve found myself paying more attention to murals too! Funny how that works. I love Resa’s site.
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Some are just too beautiful. And to think they get covered up by more art after a while!
Her site(s) are amazing. Did you check her website with those to-die for dresses? Crazy…
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I did, it’s impressive!
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Hey, look it’s me! I’m in Dale’s Advent Calendar.
Well, well, well, this is a very nice treat. You are very kind, Dale, especially the part about “Resa is one creative, sexy, glamourous lady!” That shot is almost 5 years old. One day I’ll get a new one where I look older, creative, sexy and glamourous.
Anyway, many thanks for featuring my hobbies and especially my passion – The Art Gowns.
It means a lot to me.
😘🎄🤩🌹🙃🎁🎵❦💐🎄🍷
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Yes, you are! With good reason, I might add.
Pfft. Older schmolder. 😉
I am so very glad to share your hobbies as they bring much joy. And those gowns…I have never seen anything like them. They are beyond splendiferous.
😘🦋🌻🥂🎄🎨💖
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You are a wise person. I know understand that I am NOT getting older, I’m getting Schmolder! YAY!!! 🤪😂🤓😘🌹❦
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That I am..
And schmolderingly hot! 😘😘😘
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Yes, yes, I like that! Why, I’m so schmoldering, my clothes are catching fire. ☄️🍷💥🍷🔥
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Thank you, Dale, for another terrific introduction.
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My pleasure.
OMG, John. I just found 7 of your comments in my spam? WTF???
Situation is being rectified as we speak…
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I just figured you were moderating them and hadn’t read them yet. SPAM????? WTF??????
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Oh hell no! No need to moderate my peeps!
SPAM! I am APPALLED!!! Thank gawd I check my spam folder regular-like! WTF indeed!!!
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Ha haha.
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😊
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🙂
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Reblogged this on Queen's end and commented:
Yay, I’m in Dale’s Advent Calendar. It is a most cool idea. Thank you Dale! Hey, check it out and see who else you might know!
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Woot! Woot!
So glad you think it’s cool.
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It is very cool. You thought it up. Therefore, you are very cool. How’s that for some sober math? xo
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That is some great math. I’ll take it. xo
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You are a mathematical whiz! ∛∜⨋≇⅋&⊭⨇⨱⩜∆∞∓
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🙄😎😍
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Q,
To Resa! And to the word Lux. And to anything with Queen in it, which is super cool!
B
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B,
I know, right? Lux-eous Queen… She is that. And then some.
Q
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I likey! 🙂
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Thought you might… Just may have to suggest it to Resa!
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Now that is some bettah buttah right there. Sweet!
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😀
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She’s already been for a visit to my place, so I’ll be visiting hers!
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How cool is that?
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I have indulged myself in the beauty of Resa’s Art Gowns for quite a while. Thanks for introducing me to other facets of her artistry.
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Aren’t they divine? My pleasure to share her other talents!
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OH, I went to visit my friend, today. I was not allowed. Family only, as a turn for the worse was taken.
I feel on hold.
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Ahhh… bummer… So sorry for both her and you…
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