#audrey/kellie's art

[sotogalmo]

4:59

I became silly today :3

Stellar belongs to @emthimofnight . Comet is not a fankid. But I thought it would be silly if these two star themed hedgehogs met. (Comet is a part of my StarsAligned Sonic movie AU (my interpretation of @scribble0rat 's sonic movie fic : on Wattpad!!)

I had the urge to draw her last night ,, but I mainly only draw at school. So- had to wait a couple of hours before I could actually draw her (she was so fun to draw actually,, rlly love her quills<3)

(<- just learned Comet's lore) : that's why Stellar is shocked

Reminder:

my interpretation of StarsInTheSky!

↑ for me to make some of the snippets of lore make sense & stuff

Comet's lore is that, in short he's the last of his tribe; Solful月* (and his tribe's language: 月S! Just thought I'd add that bit of info. Cuz I like to think that they did have their own lingo, but then once becoming allies with the Echidnas (and then Owls), their language has developed to be like the others).

Some massive, a second war broke out and the gravity force of the remaining moons, all colliding for a big explosion; resulting in Comet's *weird burn mark! — and the death of his younger brother (who I'll name Meteor).

Comet doesn't remember it though, has he developed Dissociative Amnesia because of it. His forms are: Generalized DA(memory loss affecting everything within a longer period; months to years) & Systematized DA(memory loss that affects everything under a particular topic or category. It can also apply to a specific person or multiple people; like family members).

*月 -> moon in Japanese.

*weird burn mark;

(I decided to have it as a burn mark rather than a battle wound. I think that Comet was very young when it happened, since he's 15 when the Sonic Movie 2 happens. And then he grew up alone on the sole remainder Moon)

[tarpitbell]

Info of OHHELL OMORI!

—~ A swap au: swapped positions. HERO taking Canon SUNNY's spot.

MARI taking Canon BASIL's spot.

KEL taking Canon MARI's spot.

SUNNY taking Canon AUBREY's spot.

BASIL taking Canon KEL's spot.

AUBREY taking Canon HERO's spot.

HERO here has a HEADSPACE! His counterpart is named VILLA.

(I will make emotions for her, and the employees)

HEADSPACE is mostly a Beach. Water is found almost everywhere they go.

MORE INFORMATION WILL COME, WHEN I AM DONE WITH DRAWING THEM (may take months)

[my-old-loverdoll]

“Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It’s splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.”

~L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

[driveintheaterofthemind]

The Women Of Hollywood

Art by Brian Stelfreeze

1) Lucille Ball

2) Veronica Lake

3) Audrey Hepburn

4) Grace Kelly

5) Lauren Bacall

6) Ann-Margaret

[youjustdontunderstandmymusic]

audrey hepburn & grace kelly

at the oscar’s

[scotianostra]

Happy Birthday Scottish actress Georgie Glen.

Georgie was born in Helensburgh on April 20th 1956 and as a child had little interest in appearing in school plays. She studied graphic design at Glasgow School of Art and moved to London in her mid-twenties to design book covers for the Thames and Hudson publishing house.

Looking for other interests she joined Floodlight Council, an organization set up to bring out adult’s artistic skills and then became part of the Questors Theatre Company in Ealing, West London. Here she met the late Alan Rickman - who, like Georgie, had a background in design before treading the boards - and he encouraged her to follow her acting ambitions. As a result she enrolled at the Bristol Old Vic drama school and on graduating had her first job at the Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich.

Even then she felt, somewhat modestly, that she did not have the looks for a leading lady but ever since her television debut in 1988 she has been a reliable supporting player in virtually every type of show from sketch comedy to period drama, notably in a recurring role as doughty Sergeant Jennifer Nokes in Heartbeat and the liberal, kindly teacher head of History, Audrey in'Waterloo Road - filmed in her native Scotland.

Indeed she may be said to be one of the first ladies of character acting and though her film roles have again always been in support of bigger names she has proved herself to be a scene- stealer par excellence, as one of the more enthusiastic in Calendar girls alongside Helen Mirren and Julie Walters.

As I said earlier she has been in every type of show, to name a few we have comedy roles in Harry Enfield and Friends, Alas Smith & Jones and Little Britain, drama series and films are two many to mention them all but there are dozens, the pick of them include Taggart, of course, Peak Practice, Doctor Findlay, Mrs Brown, Shakespeare in Love, Silent Witness, and I think a lot of you will maybe “say” oh yes, when I tell you that she was the Judge in The Victim in 2019, an excellent four part series set in Scotland also starring John Hannah and Kelly McDonald, and she was Denise in the brilliant Channel four show Damned!

[penny-hartzs]

Let's talk more fashion: who are your top ten fictional characters with the best style 🥰

Right off the bat I have to go with Carrie Bradshaw. She annoyed me to no end for most of the series (apart from that one episode where she went to a house party and someone stole her shoes and she insisted that the guests pay her back for them) but I'd be lying if I said that her outfits don't continue to be iconic and they are always going to be a huge chapter of costume design and fashion. Patricia Field really is THAT woman.

2. Rachel Green my forever girl has to be number 2. I love so many things about her style and how it evolves throughout the seasons. In the early days it was jeans, T-Shirts and overalls but in such a chic and 90's way and then as she starts working in fashion and growing more into a more grownup version of herself she has an amazing office wardrobe that I still take inspo from. I also love all her slip dresses.

3. Meave Maisel. I started watching The Marvelous Mrs Maisel mainly because of the clothes and the fact that it was written by Amy Sherman Palladino and I stayed for as long as I did for the clothes as well. I believe the plot got a bit tired and the creators got distracted by the fact that the budget kept getting bigger so therefore they thought the show should be getting flashier instead of more human and funny but you'll never catch me complaining about the costumes because, well look at them!

4. Lisa Fremont. LISTEN. The costumes in this movie (which is Rear Window, directed by Alfred Hitchcock) are my Roman Empire. Especially the black and white dress combined with Grace Kelly's incredible beauty makes it one of the most iconic fashion moments in cinema history and we should give Edith Head (the costume designer) her flowers.

5. Fran Fine. It took me a while to realize what an absolute fashion icon this woman is because I didn't watch The Nanny as a kid or teenager (I still haven't watched all of it and I plan on making it right eventually) but omg the absolute serve after serve after serve AFTER SERVE. Plus, that body is bodying. And a special mention to this particular outfit which is all of my dreams coming true:

6. Issa from Insecure

This show's entire costume department deserved all the Emmys, Oscars, Tonys, just everything but Issa's style was always my absolute favorite because it was so versatile and reflected on her character journey as well. Plus I loved the fact that even when she had a casual look on, there were still so many smart details about it. Argh I miss Insecure so much I need Issa Rae back on my screen immediately.

7. Daisy Jones. This character has had a tight grip on my heart ever since I read the book and I knew I'd love her when I watched the tv adaptation but I didn't expect to love her to the point I spent all of last spring trying to find pieces to recreate her entire cool girl hippy wardrobe. And also I just have to mention this "gold dust woman" moment because it was arguably the most iconic outfit of them all

8. Holly Golightly

I don't think I need to say too much about her to be honest do I? Audrey Hepburn is literally a work of art, in this movie and in general. My maybe somewhat unpopular opinion is that the pink outfit is my favorite one :')

Honourable mentions:

Monica Geller/ Blair Waldorf/ Cher Horowitz/ Zoe from Grownish (I hate the show though)/ Devi from Never Have I Ever/ Hilary Banks from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

[grogusmum]

THRO BACK THURSDAY IS BACK, Y'ALL!

You know what that means! Hazel's fic recs!!

Okay, I heard from some lovelies!

I haven't had time this week to read them (by Tuesday, I was already having A Week!) but am looking forward to lighting a fire, getting cozy, and digging in!

And, of course, I will be reblogging as I go! Because we want to hold up our beautiful writers, artists, and creators in our fandom!

So please check these out, and if you enjoyed them, give them more than a "like", give them some love with a reblog, and a comment or reaction pic or gif.

So here we go:

Let's start off with a self rec @burnwater13 , Thank you, mdear!! (WRITERS SHOW YOUR OWN FIC LOVE!!) Berni is a WONDERFUL fellow Grogu pov writer, and here is one found on Ao3:

The Passenger as told to Ta'lan Bet by Grogu

Next up, an offering by the delightful @tinytinymenace is

The Margay by @ohforficsakelibrary

(This is already on my TBR list! So thanks for the push!!💚)

Here's what she says about it:

It's an ongoing series with Frankie Morales and sniper OFC Audrey Goddard. I devoured the entire thing and am gradually reblogging it (because I can be slow with the comments). I've been trying to be articulate about why I love this series when all I really want to do is smash my keyboard. The characters feel right. Everyone is competent. I find this version of Frankie interesting. There are these phrases scattered throughout that are just chef's kiss. Like describing Frankie laughing: "Offers her his back teeth." So good! And the smut is smoking hot!

Our final submission from the lovely @ghostofaboy is the masterlist of @elvenmother

For throwback Thursday - I really feel like @elvenmother's fics don't get enough love. She has three that I adore and love to go back and read. But they all came out before the Last of Us boom, I think.

Context and Perspective - Marcus Moreno and Supervillian Reader which is really touching.

Art of Crossed Wires - Marcus Pike cute meet filled with misunderstandings.

Shattered - Agent Whiskey angst fest that broke my heart (in a good way).

Thank you for sending in fics!

Finally, in the interest of doing what I tell others to do, give my own fic some love!

My self rec:

Hechizado

JAVI G x AMERICAN WITCH OFC

A little Bewitched stylr hijinx, and much ado about nothing! Kelly's visiting Mallorca with her familiar, who runs off, and Javi finds him. Sparks fly of the amorous kind when her cat is returned to her, but she fears magic is the culprit!

[hannahhook7744]

~~~The Chaotic Thirteen Playlist~~~

Songs that remind me of Chad, Audrey, Ben, Lonnie, Doug, Jane, Carlos, Mal, Jay, Evie, Uma, Harry, and Gil in my Disney Descendants-Once Upon a Time au 'A Twist in Their Tales'.

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What About Us by Pink.

The Story of Tonight by Hamilton.

Superheroes by The Script.

Unsteady by X Ambassadors.

This Is The Hill I Will Die On by Alec Benjamin.

Parents in Crime by Set It Off.

Hey Brother by Avicii.

Stressed Out by Twenty One Pilots.

Surface Pressure from Encanto.

I Tried To Be Perfect by Sum 41.

Everyday Superhero by Smash Mouth.

I'm Just A Kid by Simple Plan.

What I've Done by Linkin Park.

Little Lion Man by Mumford and Son.

Art of War by We The Kings.

How Far We've Come by Matchbox Twenty.

The Story of Tonight by Hamilton.

Who lives who dies who tells your story by Hamilton.

Let you down by NF.

Deviltown by Cavetown.

Warriors by 2WEI, Edda Hayes, and League of Legends.

Count on me by Bruno Mars.

Uh oh, we're in trouble by Shampoo.

Another Brick in the wall by Pink Floyd.

This Is War by Thirty Seconds to Mars.

Somewhere I belong by Linkin Park.

Adventure is out there by AJR.

Pitchfork kids by AJR.

7 years old by Lukas Graham.

Everything that isn't me by Lukas Graham.

My demons by Starset.

You're on your own kid by Taylor Swift.

Hall of fame by The Script.

Demons by Imagine Dragons.

Family tree by Matthew West.

Teengagers by My Chemical Romance.

Family Potrait by Pink.

Who I am by The Score.

Home by Bebe Rexha, Machine Gun Kelly, and X Ambassadors.

Leave out all the rest by Linkin Park.

Mad world by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules.

Secrets by OneRepublic.

On my own by Ashes Remain.

Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Green Day.

[alldancersaretalented]

NYCDA Statistics 2023/24

Dancers that have won twice (or more) at regionals 2023/24:

Minis:

Juniors:

Kennedy Anderson - The Vision Dance Alliance

Kensington Dressing - Evolve Dance Complex

Teens:

Audrey Domingo - Artists Revealed Dance Company

Catherine Parsons - The STUDIO Savannah

Fiona Wu - Yoko's Dance

Seniors:

Izzy Howard - Westside Dance Project

Wins by Studios:

Mini:

The Dallas Conservatory (2), West Florida Dance Company (2)

CCJ Conservatory, Club Dance Studio, Dance Enthusiasm, Dance Exposure 2, Dance Town, DanceLova Dance Academy, Dolce Dance Studio, Draper Center for Dance, Epic Dance Complex, K2 Studios, Larkin Dance Studio, Miami Dance Collective, New Level Dance Company, Next Step Dance, Pure Movement Dance, Renner Dance Company, Starstruck PAC, Studio X Dance Complex, Turning Pointe Dance Academy (1)

Junior:

Evolve Dance Complex (3)

Next Step Dance, The Vision Dance Alliance (2)

All American Dance Factory, BDS, DMdance Company, Draper Center for Dance, Elements Dance Space, Inspire School of Dance, Inspired Movement, Mid-Atlantic Center for Dance Education, New Level Dance Company, Nor Cal Dance Arts, Scenic City Dance, South Tulsa Dance Company, The Rock Center for Dance, Turning Pointe Dance Academy, Yoko's Dance (1)

Teen:

Artists Revealed Dance Company, CAP The Company, The STUDIO Savannah, Yoko's Dance (2)

Artistic Edge Dance Centre, CCJ Conservatory, Collective Dance Artistry, Dance Spot of Dupage, Dance Universe, Danceology, Draper Center for Dance, Elite Academy of Dance, Evolve Dance Complex, Kelly and Company Studios, Larkin Dance Studio, Mid-Atlantic Center for Dance Education, Premier Youth Dance Company, Renner Dance Company, Turning Pointe Dance Academy, Williams Center Rhythm Factory (1)

Senior:

Westside Dance Project (2)

Artistry in Motion Dance and Performing Arts School, Conservatory of North Atlanta, Downtown Dance Factory, Elizabeth Williams School of Dance, Inspire School of Dance, Larkin Dance Studio, Miami Dance Collective, Michelle Latimer Dance Academy, Mrs. Jenkins Dance Academy, Nor Cal Dance Arts, Ocean State Ballet, Performing Dance Arts, Prodigy Dance & PAC, Stars Dance Studio, The Dance Club, The Dance Kollective, The Talent Factory, Tiffany's Performing Arts School, TopFlight COnservatory, West Point Ballet, Xplosive Dance Academy (1)

Overall:

Evolve Dance Complex (4)

Draper Center for Dance, Larkin Dance Studio, Next Step Dance, Turning Flight Pointe Dance Academy, Yoko's Dance (3)

Artists Revealed Dance Company, CAP The Company, CCJ Conservatory, Inspire School of Dance, Miami Dance Collective, Mid-Atlantic Center for Dance Education, New Level Dance Company, Nor Cal Dance Arts, Renner Dance Company, The Dallas Conservatory, The STUDIO Savannah, The Vision Dance Alliance, West Florida Dance Company, Westside Dance Project (2)

[sotogalmo]

3:50

@jasminetea1234 ‼️🫶 (fanart for her fic: Abby is just an anagram for Baby, You Know)

VANNY the Terrible and her Cat.

Edited version, one with more color than just Yellow:

[indy829]

Midjourney AI's renditions of Old Hollywood stars as Greek gods and goddesses.

Aphrodite (love, beauty) - Marilyn Monroe

Artemis (the hunt) - Grace Kelly

Demeter (the harvest, agriculture) - Audrey Hepburn

Ares (war) - Bette Davis

Athena (wisdom) - Katharine Hepburn

Apollo (the sun, arts, music) - Marlon Brando

Hades (death, the underworld) - Humphrey Bogart

Zeus (king of the gods, sky, thunder) - Clark Gable

Hermes (travel, messenger) - Jimmy Stewart

Poseidon (the sea) - Cary Grant

[artistsonthelam]

I'm so excited to announce the contributors in my inaugural zine, LAMINATOR Vol. 1! This new publication—Artists on the Lam's first physical booklet—features work by 68* artists, poets, and writers from all over Chicago, the country, and the world. This is a labor of love.

*(If you think that's a lot (it is): The submission process unexpectedly became highly competitive for a little zine; I received applications from over 200(!) people, a record number for me. It got to the point where one night I actually continued to review entries in my dreams.)

In this volume, enjoy poetry, prose, and art across all media and forms—including illustration, painting, photography, collage, textiles, and more—by:

Ami Moregore, Ami Watanabe, Angela Townsend, Annie Govekar, Audrey Clarendon, Buuchau Chau, Chantal Danyluk, Charlene Moy, Christine Lozano, Claire Cai, Constance Volk, Cynthia J. Lee, Dana Albalushi, Darcie Denton, Darinka VZ, Emily Andrews, Emily Thornton Calvo, Fei Ewald, Fernanda Morales Tovar, Gabe Drueke, George Peterson, Gloria Tang Yuze, Hayden Minor, InsomniaBird (Susie Xiong), Jamiece Adams, Jasmine Marie, Jessica Smit Mattingly, Jonathan Espinoza-Perez, Josepha Natzke, Julia Graczyk, Kathy Halper, Keelan McMorrow, Kelly Eden, Klinta Kalneja, Kurt Kreissl, Laura Cantor, Laura Catherwood, Laura Rodriguez, Lillian Prichard, Maddie Hinrichs, Maham Ali, Marcia Biasiello, Marie Magnetic, Mark Banks, Mary Kate Fahrenbach Venturini, Meri Kukkavaara, Nalendra Ezra a.k.a Ejura, Nancy Bechtol, Olukorede Ojelade, Oscar Eduardo de Paz, Patrick Earl Hammie, Pedro Patti, Renata Hernández, Renee McGinnis, Richard Gessert, Sarah Lorentz, Seth King, Shannon Sphar, Sneha Paul, Sophia Croasdale, Stafford Hiroshi Smith, Taryn Okesson, Tiffany Gholar, Vaishnavi Sivaprasad, Wendy Wahman, Win Wallace, Yulin Yuan, and Zee Tan Zhi Wang

Created and edited by Jenny Lam

Pre-order the zine at http://www.artistsonthelam.com/zine, where you can also get a sneak peek at some of the artwork and poetry inside, as well as view a mini online art exhibition featuring some of the contributing artists!

Pictured here: A charcoal drawing called Acolyte #1 (this will be on the cover!) by Win Wallace, an artist currently based in Lockhart, Texas, and an oil painting called Wallflowers by Emily Andrews, an artist, actress, and musician from Niagara Falls, Ontario.

LAMINATOR (c) Jenny Lam 2023

[aarontaylorsjohnson]

a lot of the stuff around ts right now is putting a bad taste in my mouth but i think it comes down to this:

we as a society seem to have decided that people who make music have to be not just be artists but also impeccable marketing strategists and businesspeople, moral arbiters, allies and activists, the voice of the people, political grassroots organizers, etc. and i think tay does want to meet other people's expectations but this is an unwinnable ask. because one person is not all things to all people, and while there is an intersection of art and culture and history inherently, our connected world through press and digital communications has kind of distilled all of these roles into one job title: global superstar-cum-savior. and that's both unfair to put on someone and also a fatal error for her to try to meet the demands of these roles. idk. does that make sense? i'm annoyed by people who overinflate the purity of her capitalism as a feminist outcome rather than what it is, pink capitalism. i've been steadily disappointed by her choices to work with abusers, contribute to a climate crisis already at a breaking point, affiliation with the intellectual property of racists, merchandising that I find to be WHOLLY excessive and sometimes embarrassingly pointless, sending C&D to independent artists on Etsy who make tributes to her work [technically she totally has a right to protect it, but these are usually people working out of a home studio, if that] and the matt healy thing - there just wasn't a way to undo that for me. but is it really on me for expecting her to meet MY standards for ethical conduct? yeah, it is.

we all know too much about each other now. we have become narcissistic enough to need to see an idealized version of ourselves in our idols. taylor is a bit different because she has basic control over her image but think of the studio system in the 20s - we were never buying Norma Jeane Mortenson or Archie Leach - we bought Marilyn Monroe and Cary Grant. We bought Rock Hudson as the straight hunk of the age, we bought Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly as "pure" and unattainable ingenues when both had passionate affairs just like their male contemporaries [stating this without judgment as I love the work of both actresses and Audrey's personal work for UNICEF]. Entertainment is image and image is entertainment. So buying into Taylor's activism when it was never the point of her image or career, but something she briefly tried on for her brand, is just a confluence of all of these factors and expectations, I think. And these observations are confirmed, I think, by the fact that there is tension over why Taylor is POTY instead of Palestinian freedom activists - because we insist that ONE person fit all roles - cultural influencer AND wartime hero. No one will be both. Maybe the only fair way to handle that is do POTY issues in different categories, IDK.

So while I'm increasingly annoyed with the forced bifurcation of pro- and anti- ts stuff I need to step back and realize that the whole thing is a mess from every angle and it's been and probably will continue to be harmful to her in the future, as well. A lot of actors do their work and in private have their charity focuses like animal rights, refugee aid, etc. Everything with tay is SO heightened and overexposed and public and that burden and privilege has become a monster I don't think even she has control of at this point. and all of this is hilariously contrasted with how personal and private her lyrics often feel, like things you would tell a close confidante.

[masterscrafts]

Jewelry House Histories: Bulgari

Bulgari – or Bvlgari – is synonymous with the glamour and decadence of Rome, the city where the jewelry and watch brand was established in 1884 by the Greek silversmith Sotirio Voulgaris (Bulgari). It soon thrived, thanks to British tourists who were visiting Rome as part of their Grand Tour.

Some telltale signs of Bulgari’s design are the references to imagery, architectural details and silhouettes from ancient Rome. The Bulgari logo is often spelt Bvlgari, in reference to the classical Italian alphabet.

Snapshot of Bulgari Jewelry over the last century

Sotirio Bulgari’s sons, Giorgio and Costantino, joined him in the family business and proposed a new direction away from watches and silverware, and towards high jewelry. The creations of the 1920s reflected French high jewelry traditions – platinum and diamonds were the order of the day, with a focus on Art Deco designs. The following decade saw more geometric diamond motifs, often set together with coloured gemstones. But by the 1940s, the house had established its own style with plenty of yellow gold, geometrically abstract designs and graceful curves.

With the vibrance of the ’60s, Bulgari brought a pop of colour to contemporary jewelry. The focus, for Bulgari, was on the visual impact created by their jewelry, regardless of the value of the gemstones. This focus on unparalleled color and pattern set Bulgari apart from their more conventional contemporaries. 

As Rome’s reputation as a glamorous party town rose, so Bulgari bold, trend-setting statement jewelry became sought-after by an international clientele. The early 1970s took the maison to Europe and the US, where the next generation of the Bulgari family made sure that the brand catered to the tastes of modern women. Iconic pieces from the ’70s include the Bvlgari Bvlgari watch, released in 1977 and the Trombino ring.

The ’80s ’90s saw Bulgari launch versatile, modular pieces designed to be worn from morning to night, such as the Parentesi collection, which borrowed a detail (the travertine junctions) from the Eternal City’s pavements for its signature motif. 

Throughout its history, unusual materials, such as steel, porcelain, silk and even wood, have elevated Bulgari creations above many of its contemporaries. The house’s bold use of colorful gemstones was much admired – and imitated. 

Today, the brand excels at everything from fragrances and luxury hotels to high-end watches. When it comes to the brand’s timepieces, instantly recognizable, iconic designs meet outstanding mechanical workings. The maison has partnered with Girard-Perregaux, one of the finest Swiss watchmaking manufacturers, for its technical work. It also acquired the Swiss watch companies, Daniel Roth and Gerald Genta, among others, to help it produce luxury watches with quality elements and mechanisms.

A Hollywood Hit

During the booming decades of the 1950s and 1960s, Rome – and Bulgari – were put firmly on the map by films such as Roman Holiday and La Dolce Vita. During their time in Rome, stars such as Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, Ingrid Bergman and Grace Kelly discovered the Bulgari shop in Via Condotti and became ardent fans of the maison. Bulgari jewels have since been spotted in Hollywood films, such as Casino with Sharon Stone and Mission Impossible starring Tom Cruise. Spectacular pieces have been trotted down red carpets at the Academy Awards, the Golden Globes and film festivals from Cannes to Venice.

Elizabeth Taylor glitters in Bulgari

The actress Elizabeth Taylor glittered in Bulgari jewels – it was one of her favourite maisons. The sumptuous Bulgari pieces perfectly matched her aesthetic and were a prominent part of her vast jewelry collection. She visited the Condotti store often, especially while filming Cleopatra in Rome. Many of the pieces were gifted to her by her husband, Richard Burton. Taylor’s jewelry collection went under the hammer in 2011, setting records for the most valuable sale of jewelry in auction history. Bulgari bought back nine pieces, which have become part of the Bulgari Heritage Collection.

Key Designs

Bulgari “Serpenti”

In ancient Rome, the coiled serpent symbolized wisdom and immortality. Bulgari has employed the snake motif throughout its history, using it in their lavish, polished yellow gold snake wrist watches, first designed in the 1940s, its diamond-encrusted head covering the dial of the timepiece. This design has since undergone multiple incarnations in various metals, from gold to steel, and can now be wrapped around the wrist several times. 

[scotianostra]

Happy Birthday Scottish actress Georgie Glen.

Georgie was born in Helensburgh on April 20th 1956 and as a child had little interest in appearing in school plays. She studied graphic design at Glasgow School of Art and moved to London in her mid-twenties to design book covers for the Thames and Hudson publishing house. Looking for other interests she joined Floodlight Council, an organization set up to bring out adult’s artistic skills and then became part of the Questors Theatre Company in Ealing, West London. Here she met the late Alan Rickman - who, like Georgie, had a background in design before treading the boards - and he encouraged her to follow her acting ambitions. As a result she enrolled at the Bristol Old Vic drama school and on graduating had her first job at the Wolsey Theatre in Ipswich.

Even then she felt, somewhat modestly, that she did not have the looks for a leading lady but ever since her television debut in 1988 she has been a reliable supporting player in virtually every type of show from sketch comedy to period drama, notably in a recurring role as doughty Sergeant Jennifer Nokes in Heartbeat and the liberal, kindly teacher head of History, Audrey in'Waterloo Road - filmed in her native Scotland.

Indeed she may be said to be one of the first ladies of character acting and though her film roles have again always been in support of bigger names she has proved herself to be a scene- stealer par excellence, as one of the more enthusiastic in Calendar girls alongside Helen Mirren and Julie Walters.

As I said earlier she has been in every type of show, to name a few we have comedy roles in Harry Enfield and Friends, Alas Smith & Jones and Little Britain, drama series and films are two many to mention them all but there are dozens, the pick of them include Taggart, of course, Peak Practice, Doctor Findlay, Mrs Brown, Shakespeare in Love, Silent Witness, and I think a lot of you will maybe “say” oh yes, when I tell you that she was the Judge in The Victim in 2019, an excellent four part series set in Scotland also starring John Hannah and Kelly McDonald. Oh and she was Denise in the brilliant Channel four show Damned!

Georgie seems as busy as ever with a new series of Call the Midwife due out soon, and the popular Children’s BBC show Hetty Feather, she has also been a regular in The Crown as Ruth Lady Fermoy in four episodes last year as well as that she has been in the BBC sitcom The Cleaner along with some great actors, Greg Davies, Helena Bonham Carter and David Mitchell. At the moment she is filming the latest episodes of Call Midwife.