Mendocino as seen from a distance…. In less than an hour I will be driving to San Francisco in order to get up early for the outdoor market in Alameda tomorrow. I will be home late afternoon the same day. I have read your comments on my last post, and I have to say they [...]
Archive for the ‘Uncategorized’ Category
Alameda Antiques Show
Posted in Antique/Vintage Textiles, Inspiration, Places, Vintage Clothing on May 1, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Embracing Femininity Part I
Posted in Art, Clothing, Indomitable Women, Inspiration, Memories, Places, Ruminating, Seasons, Uncategorized on May 1, 2010 | 22 Comments »
As I get older I become more set in my ways. Some are tolerable, as viewed by others, something I often find amusing. However, parts of me, huge parts are more personal. I view these as having been with me for a lifetime. In other words they seem so entrenched in my being it would [...]
Yikes
Posted in Uncategorized on March 31, 2010 | 6 Comments »
I am in Mendocino and am returning to Portland early tomorrow morning. I have tried in earnest to comment on posts plus my own, but my signal is intermittent at best. I will be back online tomorrow evening after I get home. Please forgive what seems to be a negligence. Until then….I hope this gets [...]
A little break
Posted in Nature, Places, Uncategorized on February 7, 2010 | 15 Comments »
I am feeling a little rusty the last few days, needing an outdoor break I think, a long hike in the woods. I have been inside too much perhaps, and glued to my computer or sorting and labeling and pricing and well…too rusty for words. Guess I need a Sunday to unhinge and let my [...]
Hail the vintage coat
Posted in Uncategorized on January 27, 2010 | 18 Comments »
In Melody Fortier’s book I pictured in my last post, she extols the virtues of the vintage coat. In her chapter titled ” Categories of Clothing” starting on page 29, she writes that “Vintage outerwear is definitely the best value for your dollar. The fabrics alone are usually worth more than what you pay for [...]
A few wedding photos
Posted in Uncategorized on January 18, 2010 | 16 Comments »
Jeanette is getting help from her bridesmaids with the many buttons and loops down the back of her dress. Tiny and tight, I could not even button a single one. I guess it takes young, agile fingers. The back of Jeanette’s hair done by her stepsister, Jen. A very proud mom. The bride and groom [...]
Wedding Projects
Posted in Uncategorized on January 10, 2010 | 7 Comments »
I have been quite absent from other blogs lately. My days now are completely taken with sewing projects for the wedding that is scheduled a week from today. I have finished my dress and matching jacket with the exception of the dress hem and the jacket trim. Today I completed three of the tablecloths for [...]
Manon Gignoux
Posted in Antique/Vintage Textiles, Art, Clothing, Indomitable Women, Inspiration, Places, Vintage Clothing on January 7, 2010 | 24 Comments »
I must admit, I have two magazine indulgences that provide me with ongoing inspiration and worthy daydreams, Selvedge and The World of Interiors, both published in England. If I had to give up one or the other, it would be with deep regret. Nearly two years ago, a fact the astonishes me, I came across [...]
A New Year
Posted in Uncategorized on January 1, 2010 | 16 Comments »
I am wishing everyone a new year filled with creative fulfillment with many dreams and longings that entice you to take some unique journeys in your mind and heart. Imagine. Be bold. Risk. The days and months go by all too quickly. I am planning to accomplish some things this year that involve all of [...]
A wish comes true…..snow!
Posted in Uncategorized on December 30, 2009 | 23 Comments »
Every year since we moved to Portland we can count on some snow, maybe a lot once, twice if we are lucky. For me this occasion is perfect bliss. The minute I can see it is going to stick, I get ready for a long walk. Only rain was predicted for today, but when I [...]
Archives
-
Recent Posts
Categories
-
Recent Comments
ancientcloth on Family visit deb g on Family visit Suella on Family visit jude on Family visit mendofleur on Considerations Calendar
Pages
Categories
