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I'm totally getting things done today!
First I worked some more on my Doucet and Doeuillet posts (don't really count as "getting things done" because this is like all that I do with my time these days). I think Doucet is finished, but Doeuillet needs some more illustrations. None of the photos I want to use from the Met are OASC released. *sulks*
Last night I made the layers (Victoria sponge) with my new pans for Dad's cake, to be eaten tomorrow. Froze them. This morning I made the cannoli filling and put the stack together, then made the mascarpone frosting. WOW. I've never had mascarpone before, now I realize why it's so expensive. There's a good amount of filling left over and a bunch of frosting. It was very runny so I kind of drizzled heavily and then plastered the sides with mini chocolate chips - later I might see if it stiffened up in the fridge and try to pipe some on the top. You know those cakes that are covered with big flat rosettes? I assumed you piped, you know, huge roses but it turns out that it is all a lie - it's just big swirls. So I might do that on top. Although the effect is totally ruined for me, now instead of roses they just look like swirls.
Started a load of laundry early and have it drying now.
Tried on my mourning skirt over the proper(ish) undergarments to dart it. I need to make a petticoat, my Neoclassical one is too full. With luck I will sew the darts in and then attach it to the bodice today. Maybe even cut out the collar and cuffs!
First I worked some more on my Doucet and Doeuillet posts (don't really count as "getting things done" because this is like all that I do with my time these days). I think Doucet is finished, but Doeuillet needs some more illustrations. None of the photos I want to use from the Met are OASC released. *sulks*
Last night I made the layers (Victoria sponge) with my new pans for Dad's cake, to be eaten tomorrow. Froze them. This morning I made the cannoli filling and put the stack together, then made the mascarpone frosting. WOW. I've never had mascarpone before, now I realize why it's so expensive. There's a good amount of filling left over and a bunch of frosting. It was very runny so I kind of drizzled heavily and then plastered the sides with mini chocolate chips - later I might see if it stiffened up in the fridge and try to pipe some on the top. You know those cakes that are covered with big flat rosettes? I assumed you piped, you know, huge roses but it turns out that it is all a lie - it's just big swirls. So I might do that on top. Although the effect is totally ruined for me, now instead of roses they just look like swirls.
Started a load of laundry early and have it drying now.
Tried on my mourning skirt over the proper(ish) undergarments to dart it. I need to make a petticoat, my Neoclassical one is too full. With luck I will sew the darts in and then attach it to the bodice today. Maybe even cut out the collar and cuffs!
