Midori Snyder's Blog, page 80

Easter Glamour

So consider this a fushion of the last two posts... on Easter eggs and fashion designer Alexander McQueen. This is a photo from Glamour Magazine 1949. It is such a peculiar shot, but really evocative. Plus I dig the dress...and...

Alexander McQueen's Savage Beauty

So for real, I am not much of a fashionista (those who know and love me know my garments of choice are jeans and t shirts). Still, I love textiles, magic realism, fantasy, and gorgeous costumes. So how could I...

Spring Spheres...Really?

Ok...some things are just ridiculous. Here's a news article about a public school in Seattle changing the name of "Easter Eggs" to "Spring Spheres," so that the objects in question wouldn't suggest any religious affiliation. That's right up there with...

Beating Back the Snow and Sleet With Hollywood Icons and Local Demons

I've been up in Milwaukee recently and despite the fact that it was spring, it snowed, sleeted, hailed, and rained the entire time we were there. Happily, I got a chance to escape the madness of the cold weather in...

Goblin Fruit: Spring Edition, 5th Anniversary Drawing, and A Chance to Show Your Appreciation

I really want to applaud the editorial and artistic crew of poetry journal, Goblin Fruit. This is their 5th year online and the team continues to offer wonderful and innovative mythic and fairy tale poetry. Over the years they have...

Petite Lap Giraffes: "I jump In It"

Ok...I'll admit it, I am shamelessly entranced by the satellite tv ads with the adorable petite lap giraffes. The concept is way more interesting than the satellite tv, and as a bit of fantasy fun it has recently reached new...

The Best Clothespins Ever

I want a set of these beautiful hand painted clothespins. Here in Tucson we hang out our laundry a lot -- and usually the first item is dried before the last is settled on the line. But oh...these lovely pins...

Emiliano Lake Herrera: Amate Inspired Art

I absolutely love these wonderful small pieces of Amate-style art created by Emiliano Lake Herrera. Amate art has a fascinating history -- originating first as Amatl, a handmade bark paper on which pre-Hispanic people chronicled their histories, trade agreements, and...

Guillermo del Toro: Living With Monsters

Here's a fabulous article by Daniel Zalewski for The New Yorker on director Guillermo del Toro's creative genius as an artist and filmmaker, especially in the creation of monsters and original fantastic creatures. The short film above gives a peek...

The Tiger's Wife and Shopping in the Renaissance

Ok...trust me...don't even wait for the reviews which will be lavish and praising (including my own when it comes). Go out now and buy this book, or order this book, or get that someone who owes you something to give...