So. Here we have a project that buzzes and hums with color and life. It's more than true that Sofia Coppola's movie is a feast for the eyes. What better inspiration for a diverse group such as ours?
Being one of the rebels of this group, I encourage you to look past the snapshot of history and the Young Queen's reign. Was she REALLY an innocent victim of her circumstances?
A little trivia here.....did you know that the Coppola family (as in Francis Ford Coppola) also run a vineyard? My Foodie bud introduced me to an amazing Merlot this spring. As synchronicity would have it, I was at a party weeks later that served their delightful champagne named...."Sofia". The label is Francis Ford C's homage to his daughter. and is a work of art in itself, listing her numerous charms and personality traits: "Lively, Cool, Intense....." etc.
A final bow to our project directors, Anahata and Lynne. Go and have a look at their amazing pages.
We raise our glasses of Sofia to you!
Be SURE to visit these sites as well for more Marie. I'll keep updating as the artists go "Live" with their pages:
Pam Garrison, Lisa Kaus and Michelle Ward
*a note that this magical zine is not for sale at this time.....Je suis desole. (I'm so sorry).
Lisa, I just loved your piece for the zine...the formal baroque-ness of the period and Marie's infamous comment meets a gal with your wit and whimsy and gypsy soul. It made for a totally wonderful combination! I am honored to be part of your beautiful post and especially honored to have been in your company on this delightful project. I couldn't agree more about saluting Lynne and Anahata for the amazing job and all that work. I'll drink to that...as soon as I find some of that nifty Sophia champagne--thanks for the info!
Posted by: Linda Warlyn | June 08, 2007 at 09:26 AM
LOVE your take on your entry, fun & gorgeous! And now, I have ONE MORE thing to beg to see IRL when we have our visit! True Colors journals & the Marie zine in my sweaty little hands? It'll be like meeting huge celebrities...and just a word to the wise...if I were you, I'd check my purse before I leave, lol!
Posted by: carlene | June 09, 2007 at 05:54 PM
what a beautiful post, girlita!
Posted by: dawn | June 10, 2007 at 07:32 AM
extreme cake = extreme cool
Posted by: michelle | June 10, 2007 at 06:19 PM
beautiful....you ladies know how to take a person on a visual vacation...BRAVO!!!
Posted by: priscilla | June 13, 2007 at 10:05 PM
I love the concept and the shells a perfect touch. I have a very large collection of shells so this one speaks to me. Extreme Cake- love it!
Posted by: Maggie | June 15, 2007 at 07:34 PM
Hi Lisa,
Did you know Francis Ford Coppola has a magazine called "AllStory"? It is full of short stories from new and old favorite writers. Each issue has one artist whose work is scattered throughout the issue. I have not seen the magazine of late, I hope it is still available. It is outstanding.
Posted by: ginnycartersmallenburg | June 18, 2007 at 10:53 PM
Thanks for that excellent "tip" Ginny!
Sounds like one for us to track down...
What a wonderful concept. Leave it to the Coppola's, that Mondo-Creative Family!!!
Lisa Hoffman
Posted by: Lisa Hoffman | June 19, 2007 at 08:35 AM
Wow I have been creating 'Marie" shoes..I have never seen the movie either..I must have been picking up her vibe on my muse radar!!
I do not know how to sew..and have all kinds of whimsy images flowing in my head??! Thank God for a glue gun..Blessings Thank You Denise Massachusetts
Posted by: Denise Fontaine | December 30, 2007 at 09:17 AM