http://wildish.kelly-day.com Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:44:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I think we're all pretty sick of hearing auto tuned pop songs, it seems that every star and idol on the radio is over produced, every note is controlled and boring.  On the bright side there have been a few positive things that have come from auto tuning, some of ... http://wildish.kelly-day.com/http:/wildish.kelly-day.com/2010/03/09/auto-tuned-science-love/ [singlepic id=1007 w=450 h=600 float=left] I love a good fantasy story (Ursula K Leguin writes some great ones) and I have an addiction to good anime. Since I like to make little wearable objects I often find myself paying close attention to what the characters wear and sometimes they influence my ... http://wildish.kelly-day.com/http:/wildish.kelly-day.com/2010/03/01/magical-accessories-make-a-statement/ There is a beautiful, untouched park here in Nova Scotia called Victoria Park. The land was given to the town of Truro about a hundred years ago so that everyone could enjoy it. There was also a by-law written protecting the park from outside businesses, although it did have the ... http://wildish.kelly-day.com/http:/wildish.kelly-day.com/2010/02/23/help-preserve-victoria-park/ [singlepic id=998 w=400 h=550 float=left] I'm currently working on pieces for spring, so I've been using combinations of fleece and shiny ribbons in light or bright spring shades, such as greens and variegated pinks. Once the interlocking circles are stitched together I added small pieces of lace and beads to complete ... http://wildish.kelly-day.com/http:/wildish.kelly-day.com/2010/02/20/spring-colours/ [singlepic id=990 w=350 h=500 float=left] Dan and I woke up this morning hungry and low on supplies, so we figured we should make some bread. In the end we decided to make a variety of bagels; poppy seed, garlic and cinnamon sugar spice. All you need is one batch of dough ... http://wildish.kelly-day.com/http:/wildish.kelly-day.com/2010/02/19/bagel-fest/ [singlepic id=980 w=450 h=600 float=left] This brooch is made with three small interlocking circles wrapped in fuzzy blue wool fleece and silk/wool blend fleece in lighter shades of purple, blue and pink. The brooch is based on clouds partially obscuring the night sky and stars. It is hand stitched and embellished ... http://wildish.kelly-day.com/http:/wildish.kelly-day.com/2010/02/16/fuzzy-night-sky-brooch/ [singlepic id=978 w=400 h=550 float=left] I just listed these lace dangles in the Wildish Etsy shop. They are made with off white lace and glass, diamond shaped, red beads.They are stitched into forms that are reminiscent of shells or hanging blossoms. The chain and ear wires are sterling silver. [singlepic id=975 w=320 ... http://wildish.kelly-day.com/http:/wildish.kelly-day.com/2010/02/16/romantic-lace-dangles/ [singlepic id=967 w=600 h=450 float=center] I just found an old water colour sketch from last summer... http://wildish.kelly-day.com/http:/wildish.kelly-day.com/2010/02/13/the-kite/ [singlepic id=966 w=400 h=550 float=left] These buttery cookies are really easy to make and quick to whip up. I like them with a hint of dark chocolate drizzled on top. Serve with a cup of tea or coffee. Recipe: 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup icing sugar, 2 cups flour, a little chocolate to melt and drizzle ... http://wildish.kelly-day.com/http:/wildish.kelly-day.com/2010/02/12/simple-whipped-shortbreads/ [singlepic id=940 w=400 h=550 float=left] My friend Karyn Haag and I are pleased to announce we are opening our "Wildish"  Etsy shop shortly. Karyn makes buttons, books and all sorts of lovely hand made things. Her books are one of my favourite things to give as presents, they are simply beautiful ... http://wildish.kelly-day.com/http:/wildish.kelly-day.com/2010/02/11/new-stuff-soon-to-be-available-on-etsy/