Merry Christmas!
As I write this, Paul is loading the tourtières in the car and we’ll head off momentarily to our daughter’s home where we’ll spend Christmas Eve with two (of three) daughters’ families (we’re hoping to…
View PostAs I write this, Paul is loading the tourtières in the car and we’ll head off momentarily to our daughter’s home where we’ll spend Christmas Eve with two (of three) daughters’ families (we’re hoping to…
View PostMice and mending, socks and sweaters: yes, my needles (both knitting and darning) have been steadily busy these past few months. Here are a few finished projects, and some thoughts about sustainability in our fashion and in our fashion-ing (see what I did there?). Warning, though, a surfeit of CUTE happens halfway through this post. . . Oh, and don’t miss the homage to Chanel. . .Yes, it’s the post about knitting that’s got it all! Read on!
View PostNovember was the penultimate reading month of the year, obvioiusly, and also the ultimate reading post of the year. Any of the books in this post would be perfect for curling up with on the couch, near the fire if you’re lucky, a cup of tea and a plate of shortbread cookies nearby. I hope you find some recommendations that please you.
View PostOnce again, problems with the email subscription mail-out, so I’ve put together a short Outfit of the Day post to test the system. My Bluestocking Chic Slow Fashion to ward off the blues this morning and wave hello to you from Very. Rainy. Vancouver. . . (Subtitle: How to wear bright yellow boots and a patchwork tweed coat!)
View PostI’m a bit under the weather today, taking a “sick day” — and it seems a good excuse to revisit some walks in Paris. Let me quickly share some public/street art and windows from my visit last month. . . And a bonus list of Things to Do Every Day from one of that city’s shop owners. . .
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