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grey stripes, ivory and pink

21/05/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized23 Comments on grey stripes, ivory and pink

Monday, Monday.  Sorry for the dreary photo.  The light seemed quite bright at the time, but I think my camera was more enthralled with catching the contrasting beauty of fluffy grey cotton wool clouds and glittering blue glints in steely…

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weekend

19/05/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized16 Comments on weekend

Saturday.  Was really not feeling it today, and I think it shows.  Did not give a toss if I looked nice today or not.  Really didn’t.  Scraping motivation from the bottom of the barrel.  I guess we all have days…

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hat

17/05/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized27 Comments on hat

The mini-photo challenge in MMM for today is Hat…  so ta-taaa! Horrible indecision in front of my wardrobe this morning.  I have made several hats, but nothing seemed right with this outfit that I wanted to wear today.  This summery…

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charcoal and ivory

16/05/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized24 Comments on charcoal and ivory

One thing I always, but always get out of me-made months is that I have loads of clothes…. loads.  It’s slightly embarrassing.   I start out the month pep-talking to myself firmly that I am just going to wear whatever takes my fancy and am not…

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knots and leopard

15/05/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized22 Comments on knots and leopard

Further to the subject uppermost in my mind lately; badmomgoodmom left a link in a comment to her post on the theft of content in blogging, an extremely interesting article, well-researched, thorough and informative.  I’m a newbie at understanding all…

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Blue on blue on blue…

14/05/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized17 Comments on Blue on blue on blue…

The front-on view of a garment is the conventional, possibly the only acceptable way we are expected to show our outfits.  The Comme des Garcons A/W 2012 show, with a report by Tim Blanks, provided a fresh and provocative commentary on…

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Cancer, the sign of the crab

13/05/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized53 Comments on Cancer, the sign of the crab

I have made a new dress. And here I am wearing it to scramble about on the rocks, just like a, er, crab….? …..? well, it’s a tenuous little link!! I made it using a new-to-me pattern Vogue 1317.  I…

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Mother’s Day

12/05/201315/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized17 Comments on Mother’s Day

Hello! and wishing a very happy Mother’s Day to all yummy mummies out there!  Here’s to waking up to cute offspring-y kisses, a hot cup of tea and a lovingly hand-crafted card this morning  ðŸ™‚ min 11C, max 21C, fine…

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