As Principal Herald for Calontir, one of the many things I am excited to do with that role is assisting with names and devices. It is also one of the more frustrating things for early period personae or cultures that are not known for heraldry. It's a bit of a balancing act, between actuality and … Continue reading Heraldry for the Byzantine Persona
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Pennsic Largesse Roundup!
For the second Pennsic in a row, I've been asked to contribute something to the Pennsic gift basket. This year's recipient was Caid. Conveniently, Knowne World Heraldic and Scribal Symposium was also in Caid! So, I had a mission in addition to the classes I taught - I had to figure out what Their Majesties … Continue reading Pennsic Largesse Roundup!
Helping out.
A friend of mine in the SCA, who is a brilliant scribe and an all around sweet lady, developed COPD even though she has never smoked a day in her life. I was asked to help out with an auction item for her. Take a look, and you can bid on your very own custom Romano-Byzantine … Continue reading Helping out.
A thank you gift.
I returned home from my trip to Tir Mara (and playing with the Norse) only to jump into official duties as Gold Falcon Principal Herald of Calontir a few days after I returned. In this case, I confirmed that the winner of Crown Tournament was indeed the rightful Heir of the kingdom as I saw … Continue reading A thank you gift.
Byzantine Influence in the Modern World
Where I talk about Byzantine influence on the modern fashion world.
How did you get here?
In the blogosphere, there is a number of us who are really interested in the metrics. Since I've moved to my new blog, I've been curious: where did you come from? Leave a little comment below and let me know! While you're at it, give me a couple of ideas of things you want to … Continue reading How did you get here?
Paternoster joy
After moving over from Blogger to WordPress (Hi everyone!), I've also been deep in paternoster joy. It's true. I can't go to a bead store without finding something that I've fallen in deep lust with, and over the weekend was no exception. I found some gorgeous red horn beads as well as some silver-plated granulated … Continue reading Paternoster joy
Going Greek. Sort of.
The upcoming reign is a classical Greek reign, which is why I'm furiously working on garb for this weekend, which is Coronation. After raiding Walmart for sheets (they make fantastic peplos!), I realised I needed to have something to actually turn a bedsheet into piece of clothing. I raided my jewellery box, and unfortunately nothing. … Continue reading Going Greek. Sort of.
EKAE Swap #5
I just got done with the latest East Kingdom Artisanal Exchange, and I have to tell you, this one challenged me a lot. To be fair, my Laurel did lay down a couple expectations about doing something a bit more . . . involved . . . than my last few swaps. So I did … Continue reading EKAE Swap #5
And that’s official . . .
It's been a busy few months for me as I prepared to take the mantle as Principal Herald of Calontir. Garb to make, contracts to write, calligraph, and illuminate, ceremonies to write, and then bits to learn and create and find out about. Photo by Marie le Faivre/Kate Gill So, garb. I was gifted some … Continue reading And that’s official . . .
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