The Secret World of Arrietty

This is the French movie poster. I thought it was magical

My husband and I are big Hayao Miyazaki fans, and we own almost all of his movies. We were excited that The Secret World of Arrietty was actually playing at one of the local theaters!

The movie is based on Mary Norton's 1952 novel "The Borrowers," about a family of miniature people who live in a world hidden from ordinary humans. It was nice to see one of my favorite childhood stories brought to life without 3-D or being "Pixared-to-death" (don't get me wrong, I love Pixar movies). 

One of the things Clint and I often talk about Studio Ghibli films, is the attention to detail, even in the backgrounds. In Arrietty, I noticed the attention to detail even went as far as the sound. For instance, when you are smaller certain noises will be louder, like the rustle of clothing or a clock ticking. 

We both thought this was film was magical. I can't wait for it to come out on DVD, and maybe I'll get lucky and be able to find the soundtrack (because the music was magical too!).

Check out the trailer

If you've seen the movie, what were your thoughts?

Oh Hi March

I don't know if any of you have ever seen the worst movie ever called 'The Room', I don't recommend watching it unless you want to get all my references to the movie (which aren't even that funny). The things you do for your friends (like watch terrible movies). 

In other news I plan to make the 'Kyary' squishy fish face all month (I'm practicing as I type this), you should make it too. 

I'm excited to be sponsoring over at Mermaid Eyes this month! Check out Kayte's magical blog!

I have big plans for my blog this month, and have been making lists and lists of things to talk about. I also have some projects to finish so I can (finally) update my etsy store. So stay tuned for more info and fun stuff (like giveaways).

Since I just finished the Korea Drama (Shining Inheritance) I was watching (and if I don't start a new one), I'll have even more free time to get things done (like spring cleaning) or watching Supernatural and eating tacos. 

What are some of your plans for March?

Mine is to use an outrageous number of (parenthesis) in blog posts...j/k (or not...)

Funny Face

I was asked to act when I couldn't act. I was asked to sing 'Funny Face' when I couldn't sing, and dance with Fred Astaire when I couldn't dance - and do all kinds of things I wasn't prepared for. Then I tried like mad to cope with it.
Audrey Hepburn

The next few days will be super long for me, I am not even sure when I'll be able to sleep. Good thing someone invented coffee. Today my outfit is Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face inspired. 

Have a good Thanksgiving!

Halloween Costume: Coraline

 This year for Halloween, I had my heart set on going as Luna Lovegood from Harry Potter. I was having a hard time wrangling up a worthy costume. Then it came to me to go as Coraline! This year I am having a tiny Halloween Party at my house, and my biggest goal is to have trick or treaters! This is the first place I've ever lived where I could have trick or treaters, but I've always had to work Halloween night. I'm super excited and I wanted to dress up as something maybe some of the kids would recognize.

 I didn't realize until researching this that the movie was based on a book. I can't wait to get my hands on it and creep myself out.

 I can't decide which outfit I like better?! So tomorrow I am going thrifting to see what I can find. I dyed my hair blue again (but not dark blue yet, I was trying to use up my dye).

If you've never seen the movie, here is the trailer:

What are you going as for Halloween? Are you going to a party or just dressing up for fun?

PS The husband and I have a date tomorrow to go to the corn maize! I'm super stoked!