There is only One...

Hiya dollfaces! Has your week been grand!?! Mine has been quite dandy and the weather has been glorious. I've been out taking some photos here and there, which I will share with you soon once I get them ready.  Some of you have been asking for more castles and history posts, so here you are! This is one of my favourite castles in Scotland, up in the highlands away from city life, there is only birds flying high, trees as green as emeralds, nature dancing and moving in wonder. The accents are soft and gentle, welcoming you with a smile and hello, as your transported back in time. Every step you can feel the historical riches seeping from the seems, as if your there and this is where you live. I truly say to anyone visit here, you will be happy you did, it's a marvellous and enchanting place. So much to learn and explore!!

Have a sweet weekend dollfaces!!
xoxoxo





A Bit of History

{ Eilean Donan (Scottish Gaelic: Eilean Donnain) is a small island in Loch Duich in the western Highlands of Scotland. It is connected to the mainland by a footbridge and lies about half a mile from the village of Dornie. Eilean Donan (which means simply "island of Donnán") is named after Donnán of Eigg, a Celtic saint martyred in 617. Donnán is said to have established a church on the island, though no trace of this remains.

The island is dominated by a picturesque castle which is widely familiar from many photographs and appearances in film and television. The castle was founded in the 13th century, but was destroyed in the 18th century. The present buildings are the result of 20th century reconstruction. Eilean Donan Castle is the home of the Clan Macrae.
Eilean Donan is part of the Kintail National Scenic Area, one of 40 in Scotland. In 2001, the island had a population of just one person. As one of the most iconic images of Scotland, Eilean Donan is recognised all around the world. Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, and surrounded by some majestic scenery, it is little wonder that the castle is now one of the most visited and important attractions in the Scottish highlands. 
Although first inhabited around the 6th century, the first fortified castle was built in the mid 13th century and stood guard over the lands of Kintail. Since then, at least four different versions of the castle have been built and re-built as the feudal history of Scotland unfolded through the centuries. 
Partially destroyed in a Jacobite uprising in 1719, Eilean Donan lay in ruins for the best part of 200 years until Lieutenant Colonel John MacRae-Gilstrap bought the island in 1911 and proceeded to restore the castle to its former glory. After 20 years of toil and labour the castle was re-opened in 1932. 
Today, you can explore nearly every part of the castle, and enjoy a journey through the history of the area. The castle is one of the most photographed monuments in Scotland and a popular venue for weddings and film locations. It has appeared in such films as The Master of Ballantrae (1953), The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970), Highlander (1986), Mio in the Land of Faraway (1987), Loch Ness (1996), Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), Entrapment (1999), The World Is Not Enough(1999), Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000), Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007), Made of Honor (2007) and in the television series The New Avengers (1976) and Oliver's Travels (1995).


It also appears on the cover of Secret Garden's album Dreamcatcher (2000) and the Brandywine Celtic Harp Orchestra's CD, Celtic Journeys (2008).
The castle is also featured in several of BBC One's famous "Balloon" network ID clips. 



{Loch Duich}

{Bridge across}

{Scottish kilts}

{Castle Reflections}

{A Doll's dream of a Castle}


{All of these photos are copyrighted to me, ©TimbarikaDoll. All Rights Reserved. Do not use or alter in any way without my permission}


                                         {info borrowed from Wikipedia & castle website}










Poster Girl

Hiya dolls, I hope your week has started fab! The sun continues to shine here, so I haven't been at my desk so much, but out enjoying it while it's here. I've enjoyed this illustrator for quite some time, so I thought to share with you some of his work. I hope you enjoy and have a marvellous day!! A big hello to all my new 'followers' here, welcome! Feel free to say hello on my Twitter or Facebook, I'm always around somewhere!!

Love loves to you all!!
xoxoxox



{Bubblegum Girl}


Jasper Goodall is a talented illustrator, a photographer and now fashion designer ( Bikini Business ). Born in England in 1973, Jasper worked as freelance illustrator, for The Face, ID mag, Dazed & Confused, Arena, Elle.. And Commercial output with Nike, Gucci, Mtv, Bmw.


In this series titled 'Poster Girl', the work explores the notion of fantasy versus reality, a subject that has interested Goodall for some time. 'Sexual attraction. I believe is almost entirely down to our fantasies. After all when you meet someone you don't know them, but you make up an idea about them in your mind and it's this fantasy that you're attracted to. Once you get to know them, all too often the fantasy doesn't match your reality. I think that's why such a large proportion of relationships don't really get off the ground!"



{Bad Bambi}



{Evil Mickey}


{Medusa}


{Tigress}


{Crude Oil}


Other Works












{All Work Copyrighted to Jasper Goodall, used for display purposes only, contact artist for more info and purchasing details. Do not copy or alter in any way}


These shoes were made for walking....

Happy Monday to you all!! I hope your weekend was gorgeous. Here, it was sunny and warm and stunning, we spent the days outside basking in it's glory. So, my usual Monday post had to be delayed as I didn't get the time to spend on it as I normally do. But, who doesn't love shoes!?! I found them browsing The Metropolitan Museum of Art site and had to share some, I hope you enjoy them!! For those who need a bit of cheer on Mondays too, here is a lil' something as well:


Have a wonderful Monday beauties!!
 


You can talk to me here & here!! 


Katherina Denzinger (1965) 

Floral platforms (1971) 

Armando Pollini 1986

1947 Evening shoe

 A. J. Cammeyer. ca. 1891

Beth Levine (1953)


Roger Vivier (1958) 

Pump from Neiman Marcus (1967) 

Pietro Yantorny (1914) 

Late 20's evening shoe 

A. J. Cammeyer (1928)


Evening Boot by Beth Levine (1962)



                                 {Images from The Metropolitan Museum of Art website}

A Rebelle's Lookbook


Hiya dears, I hope the week has been treating you well. I've been relaxing here at home finally over the flu, it just left me with no strength to do anything, but I am all rested now and over it. And it's just as well, since the weather got better, really quite pleasant actually, I've had to go without a jacket lately due to being too warm. I can wait until Spring is in full force. I will catch up with all of your blogs of course. This is Rebelle a new online boutique created by Haleigh of Making Magique. She's an American living and dreaming in Paris and she's brought both of her worlds together to create her perfect mix. Here you'll find her thoughts on why she created Rebelle:

"Rebelle was born from the dream of a girl. A girl that was different, a girl between two cultures, a girl with kaleidoscope eyes. That girl is me!
I’ve dreamt of creating Rebelle for a long time, and about six months ago I decided to stop dreaming and run full speed into my future. I wanted to create a place for other girls with kaleidoscope eyes, the girls that dress themselves in dreams. A place for fearless romantics, to each their own one of a kind, who wear this message on their sleeves. A place to bring indie brands closer to my anglo origins, and curate them in an exciting and sensible way to a European and French market over saturated by the same domestic labels making clones of girls in the street. A place for us to shop that says I’m not like the others, so why would I look it? And so, after many months of work, Rebelle was born.
Rebelle celebrates her femininity but always has an edge. Her clothes say she’s cosmopolitan and sees the world, even if only in her dreams. Her shoes are more than shoes; they’re the shoes in which she dances the night away to her favourite songs. Her dress is more than a dress; it’s the outfit in which her dreams and adventures come true. Her closet is more than her wardrobe, it’s a collection of treasures and art that tells her unique story. She is a starry eyed, driven dreamer, leading her personal revolution. She’s a Rebelle…" 
I quite love the pink skirt seen below. If you like what you see, do check out the website and sign up to keep up to date and say hello on any of the pages below. Have a wonderful rest of the week sweeties!!
Love loves
♥  

{All photos are property of Rebelle. Used for display purposes only. Do not copy or reproduce without permission}
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