Thursday, October 15, 2009

Welcome to all my SITStas!!!


I am so excited! I just found out I'm the featured blogger today on The Secret is in the Sauce! Yay! Welcome all my SITStas; please relax, pull up a chair, and welcome to my world (cue slightly maniacal laughter).

I'm an actress and historical costumer by trade, so a lot of my posts have to do with my costuming projects and analyses; do a search on my blog for "dress diary", and you'll see what I mean. I also post often about my favorite stores and products, and have been known to do the odd review or two;) On top of all that, I love baking, and every Friday I post my favorite recipes. But, I decided to feature posts today that cover some of my regular rantings and musings; I sometimes post about politics, current affairs, and musings on my life and experiences. I know not everyone will agree with me, but I love to get my opinions out there!

I talk a lot about body image and struggling with my weight, and this is a post trying to bring some sanity into the debate:
http://seamstressofavalon.blogspot.com/2009/04/some-words-on-skinny.html

This summer had a lot of wonderful moments for me; I played a faery at the Bristol Renaissance Faire, and the character is not what you might expect (nary a glitter tutu or nylon wing in sight!):
http://seamstressofavalon.blogspot.com/2009/08/tiny-moments-of-grace.html

This season at Bristol meant a lot, I learned a lot about myself, and I wanted to share my powerful experience with y'all:
http://seamstressofavalon.blogspot.com/2009/09/final-thoughts-on-season-passed.html

Please stay and look around at my other posts, if you like! Also, be sure to click on my blogroll, which feature my favorite daytime reading, and remember, when you see the SITS icon, don't forget to comment!

104 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Ginger! Congratulations on your SITS day! I'm off to read your posts...
pk @ Room Remix

Tiffany Tweedie said...

Congrats on your SITS day!! Can't wait to look around some more. I read your post on weight and Scarlett Johanns... ok, I totally can't spell her name!! Married to gorgeous Ryan Reynolds, I love her take on weight and Hollywood. Finally - and she's noted as one of Hollywood's "curvy" actresses. After reading what she said, I think I like her just a bit more now too!

Blogs said...

I Just read-Congratulations Dear! Hope your having a beautiful morning:)

Helen McGinn said...

Happy SITS Day! Looking forward to reading your posts; your subject matters sound very interesting! x

Lindsay Rudolph said...

Enjoy your SITS day! Your blog looks really interesting and I am looking forward to diving in. Congrats Lady!!

Jingle said...

Costume design, huh? That's pretty cool! My sister is an actress, and she loves it! She recently graduated from Providence College and is already getting some fun roles! Congrats on your SITS feature today!

Sarah Brown said...

Happy SITS Day to you!!!!! Hope you have a wonderful day today=)

AiringMyLaundry said...

Happy SITs Day!!

Woah, a historic costumer?? Nice! I love to wear dresses worn around Henry VIII's time. I currently have an Anne Boleyn costume. I didn't make it though. I bought it. But I love putting it on.

Jessica said...

Happy SITS DAY!

Carrie Ella said...

Congratulations on your saucy day in the SITS sun. Enjoy your day!

Cluttered Brain said...

HAPPY SITS DAY!!!! Looks like a great blog you have here! An actress huh? Sounds awesome? I am a writer.
Well, I'm off to discover more SITSsa's....Later! (Just curious, how long did you have to wait before they featured you on SITS?) :)

Chantel said...

Happy SITS Day! I had no idea people were rude to the Renaissance performers. I haven't been to one is quite awhile, but the performers have always been my favorite part.

Favourite Vintage Finds said...

Happy SITS Day! Love your blog! Best wishes, C.

LazyCrazyMama said...

Congrats on your SITS day! Wonderful blog! Lots of interesting topics!! :)

Melissa said...

Congratulations on your SITS day! How excited you must be! Hope this day is wonderful for you! Spreading the comment love. :D

strokeofliving said...

Congratulations on your SITS day, good job!

I know what you mean, I reside in Southern California but in my heart I really reside in Florence Italy. Also in my mind I live in a flat while I'm renovating my lovely house in the hills of Piazza de Michael Angelo.

Stesha said...

What a great day for you! Off to read some of your posts:)

Hugs and Mocha,
Stesha

Sonja @ Craft-Werk said...

Happy SITSday, Ginger! Actress, singer, costume maker - lots of artisitic pursuits. Am curious to find out more!

Anonymous said...

Good morning. Happy SITS Day!

(PS - You look so much like Evan Rachel Wood.) :)

AmericanTribal said...

Congratulations on your SITS day! I just read your three posts and they are so beautiful!

Good luck with all your aspirations. :)

www.americantribal.blogspot.com

Melissa Miller said...

Happy SITS Day! Your blog is beautiful! :)

Suzy said...

Congratulations to you on your SITS day! What an interesting life you lead!

Heather @ Simple Wives said...

Love your site!! :) Congrats on your SITS day!

-Heather

Anonymous said...

congrats! x

Kari said...

Happy SITS day. Looking forward to reading your posts. And BTW - I'm a baking fanatic and am interested in looking at your recipes!

Thena said...

Happy SITS Day. Congrats!!!!!!!!!

Rebecca Jo said...

Enjoyr your SITS day... sounds like you have such a fun life... my life dream is to learn to sew my own clothes.. I just want simple skirts - so costumes? You're my hero! :)

Annie @ astonesthrowfrominsanity said...

I look forward to reading your blog! Happy SITS day!

thatgirlblogs said...

happy SITS day, new friend!

Anonymous said...

happy sits day to you!! I have a food website, so I will for sure check out your recipes!!

www.anniebakes.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Happy SITS Day, Ginger!!!! You're blog is darling! And I plan on going to your Etsy shop to browse at all those beautiful things :)

Jen said...

Happy SITS day! Looks like you've found a perfect outlet to showcase your many talents with this blog. You said you're in Chicago, but you really live in Victorian England. I'm in New Jersey, but I'm pretty my heart is in a villa in Italy :)

Single Mama NYC said...

Happy SITS day!!!

Turtles In Northern Florida said...

Have a great SITS day! What a fun blog. I am going to poke around for awhile.Ü

Emily Rena said...

Congrats on your day today~! I love your website. I`ve always been interested in learning more about historic costumes and ren fairs, so this is a great resource for me!

http://thesouthernbellecooks.com

A Nerd and A Free Spirit said...

Congratulations! What a fun blog. I just started taking voice lessons - i see you're a singer. That's lots of fun! Thanks for sharing!

~Kathryn

Beth's Blog said...

Happy sits day! I like your blog :)

Bibi @ Bibi's Culinary Journey said...

Happy SITS Day.

Your blog is very interesting. I enjoyed lurking around.

Mandy said...

Have a wonderful day in the SITS spotlight! I'm off to check out your posts!

Kati Aileen said...

Congrats on your SITS day. Your posts were amazing. Thanks for sharing.

Momnerd said...

Wow, what a fun blog you have here! I can't wait to read more!

teachmama said...

whew! Happy SITS day! Could your welcome sign be any cuter? And please do tell me where you got those awesome shoes. . .

Looking forward to reading your posts!

Unknown said...

Happy SITS day!!!

Sherri said...

Happy, Happy SITS Day! Hope you day is fabulous:) I can't wait to read more...

Marrdy said...

Congrats on your SITS day!

Corrie Howe said...

I thought I commented earlier. Oh,well. Happy SITS day. Congrats on being the FB today. Hope you get lots of SITa loving.

Mrs. M said...

Congrats on your SITS day - your blog is too cute! I love your name and your hair color matches my sons!! :-)

{leah} said...

Happy day to you!!! Have a great one!

Anonymous said...

Love your header and design...off to check out your shop...ooooh, it looks so lovely ;-) Happy SITS day.

Jamie :)

Brandi said...

Happy SITS Day! I'm absolutely loving your blog! Can't wait to check out more...

kayerj said...

What a wonderful job to have. I've often thought if I were to go back to school I 'd like to go into "costuming". I also love to sew. I haven't had too much luck finding sewing blogs--have you?

Unknown said...

Congrats on your SITS day! :)

Anonymous said...

Happy SITS Day!! Your blog is awesome!!

Janell @ House of Fifty said...

Yeah, Happy SITS and congratualations on being featured! Love that town Chicago...off to look around. Janell

Jennifer Haas said...

Happy SITS day. Love your blog. I am a new follower now too!!

Anonymous said...

Oh, well...I was checking our your shop...until I realized that those cute items are you 'favorites,' tee hee. Well, you've picked some cute ones anyway ;-)

Jamie :)

Gretchen said...

Congratulations today! Lovely blog! ~Gretchen

Nicole said...

Stopping by from SITS! Congrats on your SITS day! Beautiful blog and I totally agree with the need for change to help the environment. Instead of bottled water I found that Sigg bottles are great (just make sure BPA free). I fill it up at home from our filtered water(reverse osmosis filter) and bring it with me during the day! its great!

Jenn Erickson said...

Congrats on your SITS day! I'm looking forward to reading many of your posts ~ I'm hooked.

Jenn @ rookno17.blogspot.com

Just A Normal Mom said...

Enjoy your SITS Day!
***Ally

AngiDe said...

Happy SITS day to you!!!

I hope you'll come by and check out my GIVEAWAY!
http://nanasboxnonprofit.blogspot.com/2009/10/wysiwigs-giveaway.html

Angie
Nana's Box

Insanitykim said...

Woooohooooo! Happy dance! Congrats!

About to visit your posts! Can't wait!

Jesslyn said...

Happy SITS day! Loved your thoughts on the skinny! Best of luck in LA!
Jesslyn

www.imageinterpreters.com
Liberating modest dressers from their frumpy wardrobes.

Melanie @ Whimsical Creations said...

congrats on your sits day!! =D melanie

JaelCustomDesigns said...

Happy SITS Day!
Off to read your posts! :-)

Audra said...

Happy SITS Day to you!!

Rachel Lundy said...

Happy SITS day to you!

Lora said...

Happy SITS day! What an intriguing blog :0)

Betty Manousos said...

Hi Ginger,
Happy sits day.
Enjoy it.!

Lisa Anne said...

Congrats on your SITS day of being the FB!

Unknown said...

Congrats on your special day!
T.

The Bragging Mommy said...

Congrats on your SITS day in the sun! So nice to meet you!

Heidi
www.thebraggingmommy.com

Kekibird said...

My mom would LOVE to hear about your costuming trade. It's a favorite past time of hers.

Happy Featured Blogger day!

Kate said...

Happy, happy SITS day!! Hope its a great day!!

Sweetbriar Sisters said...

Happy SITS day! I love the fairy costume!

Tana said...

Hello! I'm a writer first and foremost but I'm a closet seamstress as well! I've put a lot of miles on my Janome and have enjoyed every minute of it. If you have time to stop my blog that would be great. Happy sits day!!!

Jess said...

Happy Sits! I'm excited to keep watching your site!

http://ourpinata.com/projects/

Anonymous said...

Nice to meet you, Ginger. You certainly have a very interesting life! I can't wait to read more and now your newest follower.

Happy SITS Day!

I Wonder Wye said...

Congratulations SITS-tah! Your blog will be fun to read. Do you have the book 'Dressed' about costume design since the beginning of movies? It is fantastic......it's a fascination of mine as well......

Nancy@ifevolutionworks.com said...

Congrats to you on your SITS day! Glad to have found you through there.

Bramblemoon Farm said...

Congrats on being saucy! I'm off to read and look:)

Nicolasa said...

Happy SITS Day! Costume design sounds so cool!

Shawn said...

Congrats on your SITS day!! You are simply mah-ve-lous----and I know that I will be back to visit (I'm also an actress/director, prof. singer and costumer) and I adore historical costumes of ALL kinds!!

Have a great day!!!!

Julie {Angry Julie Monday} said...

Congrats on your day!!!! I'm going to lurk around now!

Andi said...

Happy SITSday - I am so happy to discover your blog! Looks cool! I am off to read more posts!

Tina Butler said...

Congrats enjoy your sits day. I cant wait to poke around your site.

Tara said...

Congrats Saucy SITS Girl! You have a lovely Blog!!

glor said...

Congratulations on your SITS day!! Love your blog, looking forward to checking it all out... you are one amazing seamstress!

Mommy Words said...

Happy SITS Day and LOVE the blog and even the name. Mists of Avalon is one of my favorite novels. LOVE IT! And you are just so flippin creative I love it!

2be said...

Congrats on your SITS Day!

I am so impressed by your historical costumes. I can't sew at all, and it is so amazing to see what you can create.

Christine @UnstructuredBliss said...

Congratulations on your SITS day! I loved your post about making friends with the dragonfly - I'd be in awe too ;). Have a great rest of your special day!

Desert Rose said...

Glad you made it to the featured blogger! I'm new to this, just signed up. And I think I will have to follow you seeing how you are the first person that I have come across in this here thingy!

Joanie said...

Happy SITS Day, Ginger!

My older daughter has her degree in Theatre and is now working in radio. I did get to see her perform in NYC summer 2008 when she was part of NYC Fringe Festival. It wasn't Broadway, but it WAS New York City! Something I can cross off my Bucket List! My younger daughter is now pursuing her degree in Theatre at a college in PA.

I'll be back to read more of your blog (It's really late and I'm really tired!)

Chocolate Lover said...

Congrats on your SITS day! I'm off to look around...

Anonymous said...

Congrats on your sits day!!!

RebeccaMom said...

Hey there SITSta, hope you had a great day. I figured I'd stop by and check out your blog :)

tiarastantrums said...

congrats on your SITs day feature!! going to poke around now

tiarastantrums.com

Robin said...

I've come by today to say congratulations on your day in the SITS sun. I was oh so busy yesterday.
So.....Congratulations!
:-)
I hope it was a beautiful day for you.

Rachael said...

I LOVE baking as well! Happy SITS day!!

scrappysue said...

i'm in awe of those who craft and craft well - hope u enjoyed your sits day!

Mimi and Tilly said...

Congratulations on your SITS day. Just to let you know, I think I just died and went to heaven! A blog written by a theatrical costumer with oodles of pictures. Gorgeous! I'm from the UK, studied drama, and have a lifelong love of vintage clothes, costumes and particularly Victorian gowns. I'm delighted to have found your blog. I've already had an explore, and really enjoyed your breakdown of how you are making your green victorian gown. Beautiful. Sending smiles.

Lamonica said...

Congratulations on being a featured blogger.

Love giveaways? Love green cleaning products? Check out my very first giveaway at my blog:

http://fabulousgccandles.blogspot.com/2009/10/fabulous-candles-first-gold-canyon.html

Florence N. said...

Hi-just joined SITS and yours is the first blog I've read. I'm really enjoying it! I literally just created my blog (as in I just put up my first post about an hour ago) and reading your blog is giving me a lot to strive for!

Kristen said...

Congrats! I saw your where the wild things are image. I can't wait for the movie to come out.