Busy Weekend

<div align="center">Happy Halloween! What a crazy busy weekend it was. I didn't do a Friday's Favorites because Friday was crazy hectic with breakfast with friends, working on a fashion collaboration, then rushing back for Halloween fun at my kids' school. Saturday we did trick or treating in downtown <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Clawson</span> (so much fun) then downtown <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ferndale</span> (awesome). I also got some sewing done this weekend and made 5 new scarves by cutting up some really nice cashmere and merino wool sweaters. It was so hard to cut up the one from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bergdorfs</span>! The scarves came out really great and have a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">luxe</span> to them that I am very happy with. They will be available at Paint Creek Art Center's Holiday Market.<a href="http://lilacpopphotography.etsy.com/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534402484610054722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkd6bimzsiSy__s1t1mBJ_SKsRggDsHX9FcOvdEShLXqX0YAbXdJVXxOTsWdE3-e48IpL_y_Ux4KG96bwSktHNevb9wxBfKnWEVJu_2XxjvQoysSqKGRtwB32Fk7PkSMtDL4dWHNgDkc0/s320/Happy+Halloween!.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>Mario and Athena.<br /><a href="http://lilacpopphotography.etsy.com/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534402472366874114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX0QyeUYQ1A8A-710WIRsU5w0wczP9DBXiRb09F9oExaRKiX84n5EXBSUuwbuLnbxB5Q4HtDHnflSL3rsUeW9CoBvFYQ0897tzYT9ixoyPyEkmZHqYA7MjROYYr2dJiuakrfrE714OOkE/s320/Slimer!.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 226px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Clawson</span> used the cut outs I painted last summer as decorations!<br /><br /><a href="http://lilacpopphotography.etsy.com/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534402463348295314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKnTqSOUNNrOzWYJiZ30RD414oTdN50gNRwodS02yaXmaMx5kbzp_LmFkKzPJPv7LERzBFkmlpPw3XVeTqhL2vn_Go2EoVmGFz7cYF4l_hUok8nGfs-xMp_dVFIid9AoqnGBCYfVScb8/s320/DSC_8801.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 258px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60342626/new-york-city-crosswalk-fine-art"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534402452941631090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUg9Y7Dssxyqk5n1BGb4bhDXNBF0ufM3iuclxUEZce6hZ4amMF1ai-qtpdAwKYhaMlUbmFtaDmb0iPNsLOVY6MwtknajThLFhxj8DJjLARzdGwhWBJ74Bv7SdSA4pCrHHZKsRY3RTPRsM/s320/Crosswalk+etsy+urban+photography.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> This is a new print that is available in my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">etsy</span> shop. I took it in NYC. You can get to it by clicking <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/60342626/new-york-city-crosswalk-fine-art">here</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://lilacpopphotography.etsy.com/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534401296256978370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRgTtgVFBQLeq0S2ubbuZVD3tRVVe6jiUTWm6cbrqzNFd7cQldgdjzmXsiNY6hhL8zodEtlR5okR-6NOLExglpOArl0Onld1naFYi7IdTb4I17vtmam4GvBR-k37ApbxSuFSstBFumJQY/s320/Skatepark.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" /></a>This is a photo I took at a skate park in Birmingham while shooting Ryan's senior pics. I don't have the nerve to skateboard there but maybe by next summer I'll be good enough to try it out...I hope anyway!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://lilacpop,etsy.com/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534402452548982354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNo1Omm5xrkvQ7RWhQev7-LPQ-dqUfrvV4IRmgvREknXvsPPcJNFCpqWud9PicGWCjwXYIxWSs9WvL9M0fRK2f-HGZanK_KAmpJI3sUJS-UDRx0i5jhOUEJSAXaAeKCP9Abk_ycyMOoJE/s320/luxe+Cashmere+upcycled+sweater+scarf+handmade+1.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> One of the scarves I made. It's cream cashmere with soft ribbed merino wool in brown.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://lilacpop,etsy.com/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534401304791047378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzu2uNSaVrp103wFDNlhZ6Hf3FYQK7BvjW7GH2ysIyzCjcbmvruxYeGZA2gpDtjNo5P7z7pBGMGw5UxiYDij5kQx32S6hkX4fdIAymEZ7TnPyYIbhLysSuqKSxQ0AtN3kxVUFoxXjHJg8/s320/brown+pieced+scarf+recycled.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a></div><div></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;">Fashion collaboration with Rose and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alvita</span><br /></span><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59438344/vintage-erector-set-necklace-with-brass"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534401303927811362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1nL6L14MI96_khB5ydjsE4IYnJmjkfr3bYo4yKyq6VaKgUWv4897RR6t9UHd4AEyZwMaz67D8fI-_sLlc8z5GA6p-zfcHOA3rA75oYrPbAA-0Mk8hGotMgtCtTurxRJbJhiCa-apogeE/s320/vintage+erector+set+leather+necklace+handmade+.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> My friend Rose (from Invisible Twin) came up with a photo idea she'd like to do with both of us dressed up sort of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">gothy</span> and like creepy dolls. Our friend, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alvita</span> is a talented stylist with an amazing closet full of vintage treasures as well as one of a kind pieces and high end fashion pieces. Friday we went to her home and she dressed us in these amazing outfits. We are planning on doing our shoot in a warehouse but are working out the details. These photos are just some we snapped in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alvita's</span> house. The dress I am wearing is silk and vintage and has all these gorgeous ruffles. The belt works perfectly and I'm wearing a necklace I designed.<br /><br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDKTRn-Fv_8-7fdnFdSP0ClPckwEfnb2A_rraty1y9ArLcDtdkqNkANxh0kbqFI5IIA0tceh8mtUD9TKbq4AwuRyS4OZ8o-ZFH6j8IFfod9Vh9QBu3soz7XYOGUO1aNsr7E17No-82asc/s1600/Rose+Outfit.jpg"></a><br /></div><div><a href="http://lilacpopphotography.etsy.com/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534401285495311490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEr1p4sEzFUnTTAfUCk7Jn3cMf8idsf9CpsISkpNyLA34m6oIK0AS3mICAxJeC2tec2D0AAi0lq98EtVIIOAjVlw7rv0edNCIrnYbqV6tp2_M6CdeyGto_9L2V8RtGtEIoi_5dU25P4M0/s320/Love+this+one!!.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> Rose is wearing a beautiful chiffon dress with white fishnet stockings and cream <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">mary</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">janes</span>. The gloves match the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">mary</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">janes</span> perfectly. When we do hair and makeup I think we will contrast perfectly. We vision her hair huge and with my short spiky hair it's going to be sweet as hell.<br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://lilacpopphotography.etsy.com/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534400560316306482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSS-70ihhiuk1uUijkZzFGY5AmFOfkDAlXflqzQfEW289hg99fRAXcbqfJu7corFRg211StrRnQDG6DKmErX0tIDlw3yTozQBUX5061OLUdxNf-0UcHMRWh0j64C6y6C7QkT1haasrVuo/s320/Janna+Alvitas.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://lilacpopphotography.etsy.com/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534400542656922674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmYEKxtDsmRz_lR9K9nDNP6bprW370KKlUqvSOcOdkOBW4In9ONPdD-ZX7shd9JkwSs4r8gUDhGir5oLGW4RXQpr-jQHDZ7WulLSXCxqZP-1ExSdbh44jOj1_urmT37GVFHqf_A45oxds/s320/DSC_8755.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Alvita</span> is going to use the photos in her portfolio and she wants to style us in a few other outfits as well. She found a Theory black pencil skirt and it fit me like a glove. She put it with a fishnet tank top and layered an 80's style <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">punky</span> bustier over it. Then she put a thick and heavy silver necklace that wrapped around a few times on me and hooked it around one of the straps of the bustier. Genius! It offset it and was perfect for the look. I am so excited for this shoot! Hopefully we can get the warehouse figured out and do it soon. <div></div><div align="left">My Links:</div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/lilacpopphotography"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span></a></div><div align="left"><a href="http://twitter.com/lilacpop">Twitter</a></div><div align="left"><a href="http://lilacpop.etsy.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span></a></div><div align="left"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24546607@N04/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">Flickr</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>

Busy Weekend

Happy Halloween! What a crazy busy weekend it was. I didn't do a Friday's Favorites because Friday was crazy hectic with breakfast w...

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Do You Know What's The Scariest Part Of Halloween?

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VERY scared *LOL*... Dawn... The Bohemian  </span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>No matter what the costume on Halloween, the big scare comes moments post candy consumption! - Author Unknown (But I'm betting they had Kids or Grandkids! LOL)</em></span></strong></div></div>

Do You Know What's The Scariest Part Of Halloween?

No, it's not my Son dressed up as a Rob Zombie Movie Character... it's not Cadavers... not living in an allegedly old Haunted House ...

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Happy Halloween & Have A Spooktacular Evening

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Happy Halloween from all of us and have a Spooktacular Evening... Dawn... The Bohemian</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><strong><em><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia;">When you cannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of action you should take - choose the bolder. - William Joseph Slim</span></em></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><strong><em><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia;">Reality is an illusion, albeit a very persistent one. - Albert Einstein</span></em></strong></div></div>

Happy Halloween & Have A Spooktacular Evening

We stand ready... all of us here at the Spooky old Homestead... as Halloween Eve quickly approaches... did we wait until then to break out i...

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Velvet Pumpkins And Rosette Bling

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Dawn... The Bohemian</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><em><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia;"><strong>To the creative the impossible is nothing more than the yet untried.</strong></span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><em><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia;"><strong>Most of us are content to wait until we are inspired before starting.  Others start in the knowledge that action will always generate inspiration.</strong></span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><em><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Georgia;"><strong>- Quotes from "A Thousand Paths to Creativity" by David Baird</strong></span></em></div></div>

Velvet Pumpkins And Rosette Bling

This Holiday Season my fav decor and accessory has definitely been the Velvet Pumpkins and blinged out Rosettes.   Carol over at " Cott...

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