Ahhh, delightful albeit exhausting day…
Up early for a long walk with my good friend S; but on a low note, I was saying goodbye to her as she is heading back home to NZ. I’m very sad to see her go. She’s a delightful lady; great company, sweet, intelligent and funny, and been a really good friend to me. She’s a rare lady; a Kiwi who actually likes Australia, and says so. That’s refreshing.
I can’t wait to plan my next visit to see her.
Later a mammoth shopping excursion for a Christmas do we’re hosting tomorrow…
And even later; well, my favourite shop, Fabulous Fabrics has been having a huge sale, and, yes I had to pay them a visit. But it’s OK. Really. You see, I’ve been buying my family’s Christmas presents, from them to me. It makes sense. You see, nobody ever knows what I would like, although I don’t get what is the mystery as I can think of, like, a zillion things, hehe… but, long and short, my family will be wrapping up lengths of fabric, zips, lining and interfacing to put under the Christmas tree… it sounds a loopy thing but really it makes it all so much easier for everyone, and with the 20% off prices, it is sensible to be buying it now, rather than next year… So thankyou, my loved ones., for lavishing me with an oh so generous stash injection; all in my favourite colours, perfectly co-ordinating with my current wardrobe, filling in some gaps… Oh my, so thoughtful…One needs to express a least a smidgeon of delighted reaction upon opening one’s own presents to oneself… otherwise it just doesn’t work right. This is an important component of self-gift-giving.
Details:
Shirt; Burda 7767 with minor design modifications here, cotton/linen chambray
Skirt; modified Vogue 7303, olive corduroy
Scarf; refashioned from old Tshirt, here
Sandals; Vincenzo, from Soletta shoes
Sunnies; RayBan
Bag; Gucci
How lovely to have had a wonderful visit with a good friend… I LOVE your concept of Xmas giving… choosing your own… great idea … and as usual, I love your photo shoot… I must get out with my tripod and self-timer… (do you feel silly standing there with tripod and camera… and response from passersby???) Whatever passersby think… The results are great!!!
What a novel gift-giving idea! Even better than gift certificates to fabric stores, because you have the instant gratification of fabric-on-hand once the packages are open.
Thankyou!
Anita, if there is anyone IN SIGHT, then I definitely do not take any photographs! I would feel terribly silly if anyone were to see me… I have to be alone
That's an efficient gift-strategy 😉
About the gloves: I did get your previous comment, I meant: just let me know when you have the time/motivation to get started on them (you can also contact me at aicha_hockxAThotmailDOTcom ).
I love gloves anyway, and I suspect the Netherlands get a bit more cold weather than Australia. Februari
I am getting fabric for Christmas too 🙂 Have a great day!
hey my Aussie friend…hello. Great gift strategy!
I suppose then we need to wait until after the holiday to see a photo of your haul…
He he, I'm going to be doing some similar christmas shopping this week. Love it!
When my husband and I started returning more gifts from each other than keeping, we knew things had to change. We now take care of Christmas gifts like you. I buy mine, he buys his and we hand off the loot to the other to wrap. However, a bit of surprise is fun so we always set a budget for one gift that the other doesn't know about. It's fun to see whether it is a hit or miss! On another note, I was surprised to see Perth on my local news tonight. I instantly thought of you when they showed the flooding and red muddy water everywhere. I do pray you are all well and safe! I very rarely watch TV, but there is an interesting tropical cyclone heading our direction and the islands have seen quite a bit of rain today. So I tuned in to see and hear the latest.