Bastet: La Chatte Noir

Bastet: La Chatte Noir

I have long loved Art Deco/Art Nouveau and Poster Art. Back in the late 90s, I saw Théophile Alexandre Steinlen’s 1896 Color Lithograph poster for the cabaret called Le Chat Noir.  I had always wanted to try my hand at doing a version of the poster but never got...
Recipe: Onion Soup

Recipe: Onion Soup

Onion Soup Recipe Ingredients 1 Stick of butter (1/2 cup) Splash of Olive Oil.  I used my homemade rosemary infused oil olive, but any will do. 5 medium-large onions, sliced – on a mandolin if possible for consistency. 3 cloves of garlic, minced Saute over...
Pattern Review: Kimono

Pattern Review: Kimono

A while ago a friend gave me a really beautiful piece of silky material.  I am guessing it is a polyester blend, but it flows like silk! I held onto it for a while, trying to decide what to make: a skirt? a chemise? pants?  I ended up deciding to try out one of the...