Little Marla Singer

"Marla's philosophy was that she could die at any moment. The tragedy, she said, was that she didn't".
-Narrator (Jack)/Fight Club

Feeling crummy makes me want to paint a little Black Apple version of my favorite fictional character...don't be sad that she's not a hedgehog. I've gotta paint outright sad girls sometimes.

I don't even like Fight Club that much, just Marla. I think her character is hilarious and strangely endearing...and I love Helena Bonham Carter (affectionately known as "the HBC" to friends in the know).

She lives here. She flew the coop!

And my copy of Hilllary's Pattern Book ?  Ordered and good to go, happy to say!

PS: Thank you for all of the sweetie pie comments on the new pins! I loved the square ones, but they are a bit of a change from what you normally expect in a pinback button, so thanks for the reassurance that they are cute. Also, never fear you Sampler lovin' gals, there will be 3 (or 4) back up in the shop next week. I promise. Thanks for caring about The Black Apple's cute curiousities, and about me. You have no idea how much it means. Well, maybe you do... (wink)

It's my darling Elizabeth's birthday tomorrow, so I think I'm going to make the amazing Magnolia Buttercream Frosting for the cupcakes. I also need to tie up the loose ends on her gifts this afternoon, and run some errands (ooooh the Office Supply store, my other favorite home away from home...the other being the P.O. of course). Liz, if you are reading this, you know nothing about cupcakes. Nobody said anything about making anything for you or the birthday that you aren't having tomorrow.