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What a privilege it is to sing with the composer of some of my favorite songs! Keith and Kristyn were last here in November of 2005. It's about time they came back!
Although "In Christ Alone" has been recorded my many artists including Avalon, The Newsboys and others - there is nothing like hearing it as the composer intended. It is evident that the song was written not as a showcase for the vocal ability of the artist but rather as a thoughtful meditation. It is very interesting to hear the song with the phrasing, the dynamics and the tempo that the composer intended. Here is a link to the story behind the song. Of course we did more than just "In Christ Alone." We also sang "There is a Higher Throne" and "The Power of the Cross." Kristyn treated us to solo performances of "Jesus Draw Me Ever Nearer" and "Speak O Lord."
It was a great morning in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona.
Yes, I have been sewing, but mostly I've been singing. Several months ago I did some background vocals for Paul Hillebrand's latest CD called "Journey to You." The CD is out now and sounds really great.
More recently I did some singing (along with several friends) on a project for Marvin Matthews. I'm still a little vague on the details for this one but I will keep you posted!
These are the awards for the "Best" blogs of 2006. We are nominated in the "Best Entertainment Blog" category. It's a competitive category because it is in with all of the celebrity gossip blogs. We are like the TVGuide in the supermarket aisle next to The Enquirer and The Star and all of those. No flashy headlines at BPR, just solid information about the show "Project Runway" on Bravo.
I would really appreciate your vote! Thanks everyone!
No matter how many bags I make for Kaitlin, she always returns to this one. So I thought I would do a new one in her new favorite shade - marigold! What do you think?
I'm still learning the features on my new camera but I wanted to try to post something right away. Remember you are keeping me accountable.
The stockings are small - ornament sized. Two of them are monogrammed. They are trimmed with vintage laces and buttons. The angels are also ornaments. They are made from scraps of an unfinished vintage velvet quilt top. Do you remember the other projects that I made from the same quilt?
Click here for the backpack and here for the messenger. At this point I only have scraps left from the quilt, but I am making the most of them!
My friend Tilli has an 8-yearold niece named Sara. Sara is learning to sew and is very artistic! Sara made this stuffed version of a sugar glider with just a little bit of help from her mom. Isn't it great? Here is a photo of Sara with a butterfly project that she made. Adorable.
Thanks for sharing, Aunt Tilli!
The local news reports that Britney Spears is here in Scottsdale staying at the posh Sanctuary Resort. I wonder if she is wearing her new clothes!
Have fun in Scottsdale, Britney!
Hi Laura,
This might seem a little weird b/c you don’t know me. But I found your Rick-Rack-Ruby blog online and wanted to write you. My name is Christy and I’m 23, I live in Springfield Missouri w/my husband. We just got married in October and I received a sewing machine as a wedding present, I have always been crafty and love fashion and was so eager to be able to make things for myself and friends, so I went online to find ideas, I found a pattern to make a tie purse and was so excited that I went thrift shopping the same day so I could get started. Even though it looked a little home-madeish (b/c my technique was lacking) I was still getting lots of compliments, so I went back online, for more and that’s when I found your blog, I immediately fell in love w/some of your projects, I love that you use vintage fabric, so I added you to my bookmarks, a few weeks later, I was surfing again and I realized that you were the one who posted the pattern for the tie purse I found. -So, I just wanted to say thanks, for posting such great ideas. The tie purse was my first project since Jr. High Home Ec class, and you made it very easy for a beginner, I’m getting better now, and excited try new things! –also can’t wait for the new season of Runway starting soon! I hope you don’t mind me emailing you, and I hope you keep posting!
-Christy
My daughter, Kaitlin works at Anthropologie in the Scottsdale Fashion Square. On Saturday night, December 30, 2006, Britney Spears entered at about 8:00 PM. She was with two other young women.
Britney selected several items and tried everything on. She brought her choices to the front counter. Kaitlin noticed a marigold-colored dress and recommended this bag to go with it:
Of course Britney added it to her selections. As she was preparing to check out, another girl asked her for an autograph. Then someone suggested that Britney pose for a photo with Kaitlin. Britney suggested that they go and sit on a bed for the photo. This is a polaroid which is now on the bulletin board in the backroom of the store. Britney's total bill was $2900.00.
Please be on the lookout for this bag. Wouldn't it be great if Brit was actually spotted carrying it!
Now here is the funny part.
Kaitlin and Lynn were wearing these Burger King Dance Dance Revolution Feet Beat toys on their shoes. Britney heard the beat as Kaitlin was walking and asked about the sound. Kaitlin explained that they were a "Happy Meal" toy and suggested that Britney "Get her butt to McDonald's, sister!"
Oops, Britney if you are reading this - they're actually from Burger King!
It's hard to wait for another season of Project Runway. So I (along with my fabulous BPR Team) am tackling a new show. It's called Top Design and it debuts on January 31st on Bravo. I've seen part of the first episode already and it is a lot of fun. And I am all about the fun of course!
Maybe this show will inspire me to decorate MY house! We shall see...
Like 99.9% of the bloggers out there I am pledging to be a better blogger in 2007. Oh sure my Project Runway blog was very busy last year, but what about Ruby? Poor Ruby is so neglected.
I know I've said this before but this time I REALLY mean it.
Here are some additional resolutions:
1. Sewing for fun again - not for sales.
2. Sewing more gifts. When I look at the gifts that I purchased for the girls in my family, I am certain that they would prefer my handcrafted ornaments and bags. I pledge handmade gifts for all next year. Actually there are some women in my family who literally BEG me for angels and vintage stocking ornaments. What is wrong with me? I can certainly make these things again.
3. Not so much garment sewing. Maybe even a moratorium on garments. Kaitlin has enough clothes and I have a box of stale inventory that will probably wind up in the charity pile.
4. Time to re-decorate this house. Talk about stale! We moved in about eleven years ago and most of the furniture is in the same places that the movers placed it when we moved in. Mom gave me a beautiful painting for Christmas and I could re-decorate the entire house around it!
5. Who will hold me accountable?
Four of our children are employed! Yes - at this very moment Matthew is working at a ski resort in Colorado, Kaitlin is working at Anthropologie in the Scottsdale Fashion Square, Daniel is working at Chipotle and James - yes James, age 14 - is working at Safeway!
In other news, yours truly is the proud winner of four passes to see the movie "The Nativity." I rewrote "Frosty the Snowman" for Arizona. We have "Dusty the Sandman" here in AZ. A local radio station was holding a contest. Of course I couldn't resist.
Here are the kids, posing once again on the wall at the Seaport in San Diego. Kaitlin is 21, James is 14, Dan is 18, Will is 10 and Matt is 25.
Just for fun -
here is last year's entry!
Bob, Aaron, Chris, Jerry and Joe in the back and Georgia, Tammy, Linda and I in the front.
We performed at the Phoenix Rotary 100 Black and White Gala on Veteran's Day. The event was held at the Phoenician Resort. It was really really fun. We sang "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree" and "Chattanooga Choo Choo" along with a couple of patriotic numbers and some more current favorites.
We have been rehearsing since June so it was nice to finally perform! I love these musicians. I have sung with many many talented people and these are among the finest. Thanks Linda for your organization and for making sure that every detail was covered. Thanks Joe for writing out all of the parts for the band. Thanks band for your patience with my solo on Boogie Woogie and thanks to the Rotary 100 for inviting us. It was great!
Why...it's KAITLIN! Modeling for her aspiring photo-stylist friend, Dominique Dawson.
Please e-mail me, Thanks! Kluless7@cox.net.
Be it known to all that Daniel Stanton Kluvo graduated from Notre Dame Preparatory High School on Wednesday May 24, 2006. Hip Hip Hooray!
