From one Steampunk Event to another!
Isn’t life strange sometimes? Last Sunday I was in Nottingham, in the wonderful company of my daughter, Lisa, and her role-playing friends. I was attending a book launch for “Steampunk Apothecary”, an enchanting collection of jewellery and fantastical tales. Emilly Ladybird (otherwise known as Jema Hewitt, and the chief bridesmaid at my daughter’s wedding, if you remember that far back) describes how to make these beautifully curvy pieces.
Blood red ruby earrings- Jema demonstrates how to make them
Or how about these curvaceous mermaids?
The beautifully curved balcony in the Malt Cross Cafe
We were upstairs in the uniquely beautiful Malt Cross Cafe, a grade 2 listed building. Emilly Ladybird was our gracious hostess, and naturally, there was cake!
Lisa, Emilly Ladybird, Mr. Woppit and Claire
Mr. Woppit and cake
Lisa was keeping cool most elegantly
And posing, when requested, with her husband, Leo
Imagine my surprise to learn, during the conversation, that this coming Sunday my hometown is to host its first ever Steampunk event! Lynne and Richard Hardy, designers of the game “Cogs, Cakes and Swordsticks” will be appearing on board HMS Trincomalee in Hartlepool marina. “Come and say hello” they said.
Sure enough, on my return home I found “Tiffin on the Trinc- a Steampunk convivial”, advertised locally.
Tiffin on board the Trinc poster
What’s a girl to do? It’s Father’s day so I’ll be cooking lunch first. For more details of Jema’s fabulous work, and last Sunday’s fun, take a look at An extraordinary, but delicious, affair. Tomorrow? It won’t be the same without my gorgeous girl.
Got your six words ready for Saturday? With thanks to Cate at Show My Face. And I really can’t resist a “two for one” approach this week. I’m submitting this to the Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge : Curves
After all, what’s a corset without curves?
restlessjo 
There’s such a timeless elegance to Steampunk – with a wonderful touch of whimsy. And Lisa and Leo embrace it beautifully! Your Sunday roast sounds scrumptious – have a lovely Father’s Day! ~Terri
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Thanks, Terri. The Steampunk event on the Trincomalee was entirely different, but I do subscribe to the “variety’s the spice of” philosophy. 🙂
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Your daughter looks amazing! Hope you had fun today too.
This trip to Vegas will be for relaxation only! We don’t do shows but we do people watch a lot, which is kind of like a show. 🙂 On the Grand Canyon I would sure like to visit! We will have a rental but the roads are sketchy going to the closest place so we might take a tour bus instead. I will be taking my camera so if we make it I will post some pics!
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Took a few more interesting photos. 🙂
Fabulous! I’ll look forward to it. 🙂
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What a fun series of events! The cake sounds good too… 🙂
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We had a great time, Meg. Ooh, I’m missing that cake! 🙂
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Wow! Loved the choice and the colours. The photos following the curvaceous mermaids only accentuates that aspect.
Shakti
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Many thanks, Shakti. It seemed to fit well with the theme. 🙂
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You daughter always looks amazing! I wonder how long it takes the ladies to get ready? 🙂
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About 2 hours, from shower to ready. 🙂
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OH boy! 🙂
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I have to admit I really liked the balcony. 🙂
janet
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Me too! 🙂
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Thanks for the ping! 🙂
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what fun! I love the costumes!
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Thanks, Hilary. I had a wonderful weekend, but the best part was seeing my daughter. 🙂
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Such a colour co-ordinated couple, your gorgeous girl and her man! Looking forward to pics from tomorrow too 🙂
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Well, Lisa made her outfit and Leo’s waistcoat, so they were always going to match, Suze. 🙂 HMS Trinc is always a grand sight so weather permitting I’ll be there.
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Oh, I absolutely love those mermaid earrings Jo and what a great selection for the challenge hon. Great post and photo’s. 😀 *big hugs*
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It was kind of accidental, or fortuitous, depending on how you look at it, Sonel. I had 6WS just about ready when the Curves challenge came up. The idea of using it made me smile, though I suspect the Daily Post won’t like me doing 2 challenges in one. Can’t please everyone. 🙂 (so long as you’re happy 🙂 )
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Oh, I am sure DP won’t mind at all sweetness. It’s your blog after all. I truly am happy and don’t mind..hehehe
*big hugs*
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How very delightful!! What a fun event to participate! Your daughter is very talented … enjoyed the photos!!
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Life’s never boring around her, Becca. Thank you so much for your visit. 🙂
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Those earrings are fabulous, I’d love to know how she made them. I’m intrigued by the notion of a tea duelling contest…
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There’s always a lot of ingenuity with Jema and Lisa, Lorna. There’s a link to the book buying process on my “extraordinary affair” post (it’s £14.99!)
I’m wondering if I should shell out £8.50 to go on board the Trinc and find out (plus £8.50 for Mick- Father’s Day treat?) Not sure if tiffin is included. 🙂
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I had to do a double-take to find Mr. Woppit’s first appearance. 😉 All photos look really interesting, as usual.
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I know- it’s not the best of shots, Mlissabeth, and he is a pale little chap. The puppeteer, Kit, was hiding, too. 🙂
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It has a very romantic feel to it Jo
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Yes, I love all that femininity and romance, Dallas. The guys are quite swash-buckling types too, which is fun! 🙂
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