Good Old Cock

I left that raw egg sitting on my last post for far too long.

I do apologise.

This post is a bit more high-end.

 In the language of my English pen-pal Bea, and her mother's vernacular, 'Mr Fascinata is a good old cock'.

I have to concur.

For my birthday, he bought me a Cartier scarf with the Parisian rooftop motifs and that diamond encrusted leopard

bounding from a vintage biplane.
I think the leopard is on the roof of the Grand Palais.
That Cartier short film from which the artisan took the scene for my scarf design was the Youtube clip

that started my friendship with Bea.
Coincidentally, Mr Fascinata bought it.

Bea blogged it, two years ago, and I clicked on the link.

Smitten. I emailed her and since then we have told each other all-sorts.

 



I am often at a loss as to how wear such a silken treasure in the climate that

is tropical Queensland, but have decided the headscarf could be the instruction.

The scarf came with a lovely little book.

Full of helpful hints.

It is a smooth and noble fabric.

Have you tried most of these?

I am inspired.

In other news I have been given carte blanche to once again decorate the windows

of my favourite restaurant when they shut for the holiday season.

I will be doing six large drawings.

A couple of years ago I presented the theme of dinner plates and French bulldogs

and my theme got the kybosh.

Well, I never....

Here's one of the drawings that I had kept.

I have now worn the establishment down.

I have carte blanche to include Christmas puddings and dogs for 2014!

You may have seen this mini cinema epic, as it is old news.

But, if not have a look.

L'Odyssée de Cartier       

        

Published on Mar 2, 2012

L'Odyssée de Cartier
The  Cartier film, is described as a journey between dream and reality.
Cartier decided to create a cinema epic focusing on its history, its values and inspiration, its artistic and universal scope.
Directed by: Bruno Aveillan.
More information on: http://www.odyssee.cartier.com
Stay true to what you believe.

 



Gold. Finale.

 If you are partial to a bit of a frock-up, well-spent dosh

and support for Damien Rossi's charity of choice, then Rossi's Oscar's Live!

is just the tonic you need.

You will not be disappointed.

You can choose the social instalment you under-take.

This year's funds went to the Queensland Cancer Council.

His fund-raising efforts went all day and into the night this year.

Choose whatever suits, if he trots out the same arrangement next year.

You've been advised.

 What's not to love?

Damien takes a theme carte blanche style.

No stone goes unturned.

You can pose on the red carpet, as many times as you please.

 Here's C, and S acting as a paparazzi.

C and S very kindly hosted our attendance.

I would be lying if I said I didn't love every second.

 

 

 

I did what I was told and took the gold theme through

to the extremities.

Fingers and toes.

 Ellen did a marvellous job.

 I felt proud of Jared Leto winning Best Supporting Actor.

And, of course our Catherine Martin and her propensity for

fashioning costume and set frippery.

And, Cate.

 And, Mr Fascinata's gold lurex pocket square stayed firmly in his pocket.

Thanks to a bit of tacking.

 

 C looked utterly fabulous!

Before:

After:

 Make a note in your diary and get on board next year.

Flora says so.

Here's Damien and C.

He is very nice.