- ANGELISKA GAZETTE -

Oh my lovelies, it seems lately I've been a deep sea creature-
swimming far beneath the photic zone, lost in dark blue folds
of water- oblivion lit only by my brightly bobbing lantern lure.
I've been trying to fight my nocturnal nixie nature, and mostly
failing miserably. One day, I will get paid to stay up all night
writing and wandering and wondering, but until then morning
comes far too soon. Voices in the dark, heard from high
on the hillside, sought in dreams- I keep waking with my head
wrapped in seaweed, in strands of stinging tentacle.
I don't need a card reading to know I'd pull the moon.

angeliska

Strawberry Honey

I remember a few years ago, in New Orleans,
I bought a carton of strawberries at the Farmer's Market.
I had become somewhat ambivalent about them over the years,
having eaten far too many over-inflated, pale and watery mutants
with no flavor to speak of. They left me disappointed and thinking that
strawberries weren't really ever as delectable to eat as they appeared to be...

angeliska

midsommervise for min far

Happy Midsummer's Eve, Summer Solstice,
and Father's Day my dearies- I hope this weekend
has found you blissfully enjoying the land and the water,
and hopefully a big bonfire to jump over!
I know that I am very blessed to have such an amazing
father and grandfather. We have such a strong bond,
built on mutual respect and love, and are interested
in so many of the same things- as far as art, music
and spirituality goes. I know that's a damn rare
and immeasurably precious thing, and I try to
never take it for granted. I've learned so much
from these guys, and feel so lucky to have
their friendship as well. Fine fellows!

Isn't my dad dashing? This is from his days of studying zen and fencing
at UCLA. Very Errol Flynn! Happy 100th birthday, also to the King of Swashbucklers!

angeliska

Gemini Birthday Twins: Dame Darcy + Christy Kane

Today is the birthday of two of my dear friend, and favorite fancy ladies:
Christy Kane and Dame Darcy! Not only do they share a birthday,
but also a predilection for making beautiful and bizarre dolls, dark victoriana,
and all manner of tattered frippery! Both are amazing artists and musicians,
and if you are not already familiar with their work, I suggest you go explore..

Christy Kane (photo by Darla Teagarden)

Dame Darcy (photo by Marcel Dujour)

Read more over yonder!

angeliska

Larkin Grimm: Advanced Shapeshifter

My interview with Larkin Grimm is up at Coilhouse!
Go take a gander, and get acquainted with Parplar, if you find the chance.
It's my favorite album of the year, hands down. Spend some time with it this summer.
It's Kali music, and it will destroy you and heal your soul simultaneously. Promise.

Larkin Grimm: Advanced Shapeshifter

angeliska

Disko Disko!

It's time for GADJO DISKO, babies!
I'm going to be up late tonight, working on my ensemble-
I've got to construct a skirt, since I couldn't find a suitable one
anywhere- though I did experience a veritable shoe miracle!
I'll relate the tale in full later- but for now, here's a few of my favorite
images from the last disko, back in March:

I remember my mother painting details in her intricate collages with touches
of fluorescent tempera paint. She was incorporating bits of her psychedelic youth
in with lonesome cowboys, swirling supernovas, cactus flowers and lost highways.
I loved those colors, and swiped them to paint with every chance I got.
Imagine my delight when I discovered Kryolan's UV reactive makeup!
It's amazing to play with- I'll definitely be experimenting with it more..

My beloved Faith Delphi! She is the cutest elf. She comes from the land
of wet trees and pyramids. She sings songs about her doppelgangers.

Seeing Golem play was so fantastic- I love them.
The singer, Annette, was very pregnant, and belting out songs wearing a sassy red dress.
I don't know how she managed to play accordion-
but that baby's going to be a good dancer, I can tell you that much!
They played my favorite Serbian folk dancing song,
which made my night- it's the most fun ever.

Miss Adrienne, making a marvelous spectacle with the Minor Mishap Marching Band!

Alix Hawtpantz! Watch out for flying arrows! His hotpants say
"Lookin' Cute - Feelin' Cute" Yes, indeed- he is so beautiful
that everyone just stopped dancing and gazed! I love him.

Alright. Back to my trusty little singer featherweight machine,
heaps of ruffles and tulle, and too much green tea.
Hope your weekend is lovely- see you on the other side of the disko!

angeliska

Scrapyard Honey

The other day we went out to the scrapyard.
When your sweetheart is a blacksmith, this is a pretty common
field trip. If you're hunting for the perfect piece of metal junk
or odd machine parts, then it becomes a wonderland.
There are giant mounds of oddments, taller than my house.

Read more Excesses + Torn Dresses..

angeliska

Black Velvet + Silver Filigree

I got a new hat today.

Read more of Black Velvet + Silver Filigree Clickety-click!

angeliska

Krewe of Eris - The Feast of the Appetites!

I look forward to the Krewe of Eris parade every year- it usually happens
on the weekend before Mardi Gras, and this year (it occurred back in February, mind)
it was quite chilly indeed. Luckily we were all able to augment our ensembles
to accommodate both the theme and the weather! Last year we all dressed
as giant insects for Release the Swarm!- which I adored.
The bug theme got everyone super-inspired, and I so curious to see what
people would come up with for this year's theme: The Feast of the Appetites!
Of course everyone went all out- mostly food inspired, but I did see a telephone!

We were the Cupcake Brigade!
Of course confectionary won over in our circle, and ingenious cupcake lanterns
were constructed from umbrellas, chiffon and buckram! It was so magical
to see them illuminating the procession through the streets- I wish I could storm
the alleys of the Vieux Carre with my gang of sugar-crazed cupcakes every night!

angeliska

Bunnytown!

The Great Easter Egg Hunt of 2009 was a definite success-
children frolicked, bonnets were flaunted, and delectables devoured!
The rain came early in the morning, leaving us a perfect golden afternoon.

Read more of Bunnytown here...!

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03:04 am 6/18/09 3 rabbits Follow the white rabbit..	angeliska Larkin Grimm: Advanced Shapeshifter My interview with Larkin Grimm is up at Coilhouse! Go take a gander, and get acquainted with Parplar, if you find the chance. It's my favorite album of the year, hands down. Spend some time with it this summer. It's Kali music, and it will destroy you and heal your soul simultaneously. Promise. Larkin Grimm: Advanced Shapeshifter


01:58 am 6/16/09	angeliska DISKO DUETS Read more DISKO DUETS..Le click!


02:17 am 6/4/09	angeliska Scrapyard Honey The other day we went out to the scrapyard. When your sweetheart is a blacksmith, this is a pretty common field trip. If you're hunting for the perfect piece of metal junk or odd machine parts, then it becomes a wonderland. There are giant mounds of oddments, taller than my house. Read more of Scrapyard Honey...


06:51 pm 5/31/09	angeliska Au Revoir Simone My interview with the lovely ladies from Au Revoir Simone is up on Coilhouse! Hurrah! I'm very excited to see them play here again next Saturday- join me, won't you? Taken at the French Legation during SXSW 2009 Interview with Au Revoir Simone for Coilhouse: Still Night, Still Bright: Au Revoir Simone


04:42 am 5/29/09	angeliska Excesses + Torn Dresses Hello Mister Bobcat! I love your face. It looks a bit like my face when I've had my snoot to the grindstone for far too long, and am yearnin' to don some tattered finery and tear it up. Read more Excesses + Torn Dresses..


03:29 am 5/21/09	angeliska Black Velvet + Silver Filigree I got a new hat today. Read more of Black Velvet + Silver Filigree Clickety-click!


03:48 am 5/17/09	angeliska Blueberry Honey click here to follow and read more... Blueberry Honey


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01:09 am 5/2/09	angeliska La Reine Masquée de Mai Continue reading La Reine Masquée de Mai!


01:51 am 4/23/09	angeliska The Witchness Feelin' mighty witchy.. Clicky-clicky!


01:31 am 4/17/09	angeliska Happymakings Happymakings! Read more here..!


09:54 pm 4/13/09	angeliska Bunnytown! The Great Easter Egg Hunt of 2009 was a definite success- children frolicked, bonnets were flaunted, and delectables devoured! The rain came early in the morning, leaving us a perfect golden afternoon. Read more of Bunnytown here...!


01:56 am 4/8/09	angeliska Parades II. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman) Parades II. - le click-click s'il vous plait!