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“The Black Dahlia”
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Description from Karen aka kidsauthor: In memory of Elizabeth Short who was nicknamed the "The Black Dahlia" after her murder in 1947. The murder was never resolved and several books and film adaptations were born from this terrible event.
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On Oct 29, 2011 at 1:15 am #
Colleen says:Love those Lilypilly dahlia disks and they look awesome with the red touches. Side note, for some reason I didn’t think about using the dark gunmetal components with red. Must say I do like it.
On Oct 29, 2011 at 6:39 pm #
Karen aka kidsauthor says:Thank you, Colleen, for your critique, I so appreciate it!
On Nov 08, 2011 at 3:46 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Karen,congrats on the beautiful pick being chosen oneof the weekly favs!
On Nov 08, 2011 at 7:36 pm #
Gina P - Delta Chick says:I’ve seen the Black Dahlia movies. Such a strange and yet fascinating mystery. I wonder if it will ever be solved? Your pick really captures the drama of the story!
On Nov 08, 2011 at 8:27 pm #
Lynn Eileen Chicky LE says:I’ve also seen the movie and find the story captivating and mysterious.
Karen, congrats on this sophisticated combo being chosen as one of LB’s Fave Picks of the Week!
I also like the reds with the gunmetal pieces!
On Nov 09, 2011 at 7:43 am #
Karen aka kidsauthor says:Thank you, thank you, thank you all you lovely ladies! Yes, the movie and documentry were facinating & suspenseful, a real good “Who Dun It?”
On Nov 09, 2011 at 6:22 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Karen .Congrats on this lovely pick being chosen as one of the weeklty fav!