SBB Gala & What I wore to it

Wednesday night I went the first SBB Gala event where they celebrated their clients and customers and the great things that we have going on in Columbus, Ohio.  It was simply lovely, I was thrilled to see Columbus out and about in their finery with our own quirky indie flavors and artists personalities, even the average joe brought it that night in terms of dressing up.  There was a great crowd and so much local love and support going around.  It is always amazing to me how many people I know in Columbus when I go to events such as this.  I never think about it till my friends point out that I seem to know everyone there. 

Walker Evans and his wife Ann representing their amazing website Columbus Underground presenting an award.

Then we had Adam Brouillette of little Industries, Couchfire Collective, Junctionview Studios and lastly Wonderland Columbus.  He is a force of support for local artists and arts groups which he presented an award for.

Some of my Favorite Ladies from the Crafty Cotillion were there in High Spirits both presenting and receiving awards!
What the Rock?! Mike and Heather got Best gift store and Olivera from Wholly Craft was supposed to be presenting with Jen but she got lost somewhere

Wolf did his best girly voice and tried to fill in.
My Lady friend Rogue Magnolia aka Texas Chainsaw Sasskicker was presenting with her fellow OHRG's (Ohio Roller Girls)

There was a ton of great music, one of the bands of the night was The Wet Darlings.  Whom I had seen one other time and really enjoyed them. I know they've been around awhile but I'm not not in tune with the Local music scene as I should be.

This is what I wore! I'm being so narcisstic with the camera remote.  I tried to look elegant here on the eight foot cat tree.

BAM! headpiece from Janine Basil on Etsy (rhinestones done by me)

Lilo & Stitch necklace by Tragic Stitches

Toki Doki "I Love LA" Watch

ABS Champagne Strapless Silk Organza Dress
Vivienne Westwood X Melissa Wing shoes
Rosary Ring from Vatican City Rome
Rhinestone Octopus ring NYC Garment District

A better close up of my makeup and necklace with a little bit of coverup since I apparently wanted to just show off the goods in this photo.

This photo is when I was super sad and realized I lost my single white mink fur earring from my best friend in Korea.  I miss it so much but I have already ordered some new supplies via Etsy to make myself  a new one or ten.........

Restful Healing

Some people ask me how I can run around and do so many things.  Well it doesn't come without a price.  I get worn down like everyone else and this week has been especially bad.  I've gone and gotten myself sick with something.  I'm slightly hoping it is just the weather at the same time I'm hoping it isn't because I have never been a person held up by allergies. What started out with a little scratchy throat left over from a weekend of bar "talking" exploded into swollen throat, fever, lightheaded and loss of voice by Wednesday morning. No one can do everything all the time. I used this weekend to rest as much as possible.  I missed hanging out with a lot of friends and going to some great events but I needed the rest and kitty love.

Being home all weekend I did get a lot of things accomplished.  We cleaned the house thoroughly, did laundry, cleaned litter boxes.  I finally ironed a bunch of dress shirts, and did adjustments to some clothes I got from the Flea swap weeks ago. I also repaired our grill cover, finished the production sewing project I'd been working on for a client.  I watched a lot of Hulu and Dvd's from the Library.  Hulu Plus on the Xbox 360 is my new favorite thing next to Netflix.  

 Otherwise a reasonably quiet weekend with a lot of couch and bed surfing and oodles of water.

The one Event I managed to Drag my sick butt out to was on Friday,

The Independents Day 2011 Launch Party.  Where I had no idea that Wolf Starr of the SBB would make me get on the stage at Kobo to say anything.  We still are a long ways off but off to a great start hitting this event organization early.  I am once again in charge of the Craft Alley and looking forward to it.  I learned a lot from last year, this year will be much better.

Mark it On your Calenders September 17th, 2011 "THIS IS INDEPENDENTS!"