I never buy gift bags... I rather enjoy wrapping gifts.My father taught me some of the finer points when I was young - about how to start by folding the cut edge over first, to make a neater edge before taping... about keeping lines straight, and making your patterns line up correctly, whenever … [Read more...]
From My Closet – December 20th, 2011
Last night, we went to a neighbour's house for an evening of good cheer. Our hostess has one of the best collection of frocks I have ever seen... and she really wears them. And she's got shoes to match, holy crap. So, since women generally dress for one another, I broke out this fabulous skirt for … [Read more...]
Just Read The Label.
I keep asking Ava Scarlett what she wants for Christmas... kids at this young an age tend to change their minds. A lot.So, besides ballet things, and Calico Critters, today she gave me a new item for her list.Me: So, what would you like for Christmas, again?She: Well, I think I'd liiiiiiike... some … [Read more...]
From My Closet – December 19th, 2011
Parties, parties, parties... I went back to black (I know) but, I fell into the Gap in a most wonderful way a couple of months back, and snapped up this jersey knit dress with a cowl neck and ruching on it's three-quarter length sleeves. It ties casually at the waist. I like how all the "slumpiness" … [Read more...]
From My Closet – December 16th, 2011
The holidays are for dressing up! I'm meeting one of my foxes for drinks ce soir, and as she is one who makes me feel like her ugly little brother whenever we get together, I feel need to step things up a notch. (Like last time.) And can you believe I'm in ANOTHER DRESS??! It's amazing, I know. One … [Read more...]
From My Closet – December 15th, 2011
When you wear as much black as I do, then you'll appreciate how it's all about the bling. And as none of us are Astors, or Vanderbilts, we are fooling no one with our baubles - I'm not trying to pass any of these off as the real deal (I mean, c'mon now) but finding good looking costume jewellery to … [Read more...]
But, What About Santa?
Oliver is pensive lately. He's got Christmas on the brain, and he's constantly rethinking his wish list, plus trying to make heads or tails about whether Santa really exists or not... I can practically smell his grey matter scorching. Over the years, we've covered why all the mall Santas are … [Read more...]
From My Closet – December 12th, 2011
Well, the holidays are here, and the seasonal parties are already in full effect. Sometimes, getting dressed for such occasions can be a wee bit challenging, since my social scene is relatively small, and it seems like everyone I know will be at the same parties over and over again... so, I really … [Read more...]
Holiday Decor: Revised or Revisited?
I've been hoarding amassing holiday decorations - specifically ornaments - for several years now. When Martin and I got our first tree, we had to run out and buy enough balls and things to cover it. Ever since that first Christmas, I would peruse the after-Christmas sales in fancy places, like Holt … [Read more...]
Sad to Un-dress.
Well over a year ago, I bought a dress for Ava Scarlett to put away until she was bigger. From the moment I saw it in the store, I loved it - a sleeveless brown knit A-line dress with a cowl neck. Cozy looking, completely adorable, and totally wearable. Sadly, it was about $45, and I wasn't going to … [Read more...]
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