Fairy Tales, mine and yours

I have been thinking a lot about fairy tales lately. I'm not sure specifically why. Maybe because I like the show Grimm so much and could the costumes on Once Upon a Time be more amazing? I've also always been a reader of fairy tales, old and new. I think they can really make you look at life in new ways. As I get older I've realized it becomes more and more important to have and seek out those fairy tale like days and nights.  I think I'm going to be regularly sharing my fairy tales both old and new with you. I'd like to start with a fairy tale weekend that took place Halloween 2010 at the House on the Rock http://www.thehouseontherock.com/. Easily one of most unique places in the world. It was a weekend hosted by Neil Gaiman, one of my favorite writers, in celebration of his book, American Gods. 

Besides, touring this astounding place there was a party, signings, costume contests and a panel with Neil- which for me was truly something special because my question was choosen to be addressed by him!

Here are some pictures from the weekend and believe me when I tell you this barely scratches the surface of this amazing place.

My fox mask is from here: http://shop.lorimarie.com/

My dress is from here: http://www.jeannienitro.com/

My necklace is from here: http://www.xses.net/

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

 “Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope.”

Happy Birthday Edward Gorey! or E is for Edward...

Today is the birthday of one of my favorite writers and artists. I got to visit his home on Cape Cod, as many of my vacations have a tendecy to revolve around my favorite books and artists. :o) 

It was a beautiful day and very inspiring...If you ever get the chance-you should absolutely go! He was so interesting and would set up his characters before he drew them.  

Visit the website here:   http://www.edwardgoreyhouse.org/

Chicago!

I have this somewhat strange habit of going to the same places over and over when I travel. I am trying to not do that too much anymore. One of those places is Chicago. I just love that town! I have been there no less than a dozen times!

If you ever get the chance to visit I can't say enough good things about the city. It has so much to offer.