Materfamilias Writes

London Windows, a Puzzle or Two . . .

London Windows, a Puzzle or Two . . .

Thanks for all the sympathetic and reassuring comments on yesterday’s post. We have been having a lovely time getting to know my soon-to-be son-in-law’s parents. As it turns out, they took Wednesday’s events in stride,…

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Oh, Vancouver . . .

Oh, Vancouver . . .

Last night’s events were saddening, horrifying, and, above all, embarrassing. One of my daughters phoned just as I heard the news that rioting had begun after Boston’s win. She lives close to the stadium, was…

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And they’re off — to the races, with style!

And they’re off — to the races, with style!

 What a wonderful day my bride-to-be daughter’s friends arranged for her yesterday, and I was so pleased to be included. We were asked to meet at the beautifully-sited Teahouse at Ferguson Point in Stanley Park,…

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Ta-Da, The Wedding Shoes Revealed

Ta-Da, The Wedding Shoes Revealed

    Wow! That was fun! Thanks for all the great guessing — the two votes for the Fatimas (below) especially coming from the very discerning Miss C andLisa almost had me re-thinking my choice .…

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Paris Shopping — a Dress for the Bride’s Mother

Paris Shopping — a Dress for the Bride’s Mother

 I bought my Mother-of-the-Bride shoes this weekend. I was going to show you, but then realized that I hadn’t yet delivered on a promise to show you the MOTB dress I bought at MaxMara in…

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