In which I worked a short week, then headed up-Island and over to the mainland. Didja know I live on an island? I do! Oh, and I'm still shopping, but only for Really Good Things.
I’ve never been good at dressing for the weather, CK, so all seasons are tough! 🤣 Spring and fall are my favourites. My warm weather wardrobe is very colourful, you’re gonna love it too!💕
I read The Power and just reread my review. In concept, I liked the story and was intrigued. However, in actual reading I found it difficult because my mind makes movies of well-written stories, thus the violent portions were tough for me. The premise is fascinating (ah, but if we women had more power) and disturbing (ah, but we are mere mortals and power can be (is) a corrupting force). So much to discuss but I don’t participate in book groups because (a) I like to read what I want to read and (b) all but one of my experiences with book groups is they deteriorated into schmoozing with little discussion of books. The one group that I enjoyed was run by the owner of a book store (she was also a former language arts teacher). Alas, the meetings are in the evenings and the book store is a 30 minute drive from my home.
I completely understand the satisfaction of your ‘long drive conversations’ with L. Fred and I utilize long car rides in the same manner; our topics may be different but the result is the same - reconnecting without interruptions and seemingly making the time fly by.
Sigh, I didn’t actually respond to your comment, but left it as a separate comment! Here it is!
Yes, that’s what happened to our original Book Club! We switched the format to “secret pick” and it’s been fun to read different genres, and to foist my own tastes on them when it’s my turn. This one is my pick.
Maybe Long Drive Conversations are one of the keys to a long, happy relationship?
Thank you, as always, dear Laurie, for your lovely comment.💕
I think you have something there :-) regarding Long Drive Conversations! I just realized they are similar to Long Walk Conversations, which Fred and I also do, especially as we aren’t doing many long drives these days.
Your Book Club’s approach - the “secret pick’“ - is a broadening opportunity to experience different authors. I’m curious - does anyone in your Book Club prefer to listen to a book on audio? I’m a hands-on reader. I find looking at words on the page adds to my immersive experience. This is unlike when listening to music, when no visuals are needed.
Yeah, L and I don’t do any long walks - maybe when we are retired!
No, we are all physical book people, although a few do read on digital book devices. I don’t think any of us do audio. I much prefer to have a book in my hand, as well.
I love all the ‘fits, really, as always :) I wore an oversized sweater the other day with enormous (bulky!) bell sleeves and my arms felt like sausages stuffed into my winter coat—it’s a rented sweater, so I didn’t worry too much about it, but now I’m wondering if maybe I just need a coat with accommodating sleeves to enjoy bell sleeves? Hmm…
One thing I have always wondered for folks who wear rings in winter—do your gloves fit over your rings? Do you take the rings off when the gloves go on? I can’t imagine they’d fit on a finger on TOP of the gloves?
Aw, thank you, Hope! 💕 Bell sleeves are fun, but you nailed it: you have to wear a coat with extra wide sleeves!
Most of my rings fit under gloves just fine. I have a few that are too large, so I slip them into my coat pocket until I get to work. I only wear rings over gloves when I’m being swanky!🤘
Don't you just love the way cats respond when you return home? Lick one paw and slowly look up as if to say, "Oh, you were gone. I hadn't noticed."
As always, you make everything you wear just look super cool. I loved the burgundy book ends (oh those boots!) but I also like the teal pants suit -- the kind of thing I'd try to put together for a meeting.
So much fun and inspiration, Sheila. I wish I could be a little gnome in your closet and just soak up all the fashion combos, then I'd return to being me, but with more flair.
Sending you much appreciation, goodwill and continued whimsy.
I’ve been on SO many ferries, Terra, over 50+ years of living here. It’s fine when you don’t live here—it’s a scenic treat! —but a pain in the ass when you actually need to get somewhere, as they are hugely affected by weather. It usually adds a day of travel (sailings get cancelled and sell out, so you have to wait…and wait. Plus ugh, people. 😁🥰 I prefer to seaplane over anything else, but it’s more expensive. Time vs. money!
Happy travels! I also need to follow your outfit planning pre-packing strategy as I didn’t quite do the best job. Love those t-shirts and am also way behind on reading!
Ahah some familiar things here. Living in the city of Klimt, the Kiss dominates visuals in lots of places. And your mixed bag. I have something similar, which I bought in Madrid. I can flip it around for different colours. It’s made from offcuts.
Looks like a very productive trip - family and amazing thrift finds! Also, I really love seeing your snakes. I had a necklace and cuff back around 2019 that I thought was so cool. Don’t know if they were Whiting and Davis but I did search their stuff while reading this and it’s all so gorgeous!
Thanks, Gillian! I always enjoy seeing my extended family and checking out the stores.
I’m always looking for W&D pieces but they are rare outside of vintage fairs. Beware of fakes/recastings online. 💕 I have a white mesh purse by them too!
The Elmo coat is such a find! And this was helpful intel on coiled snake jewelry. I’m not in the market, but always appreciate learning from your vintage wisdom. It sounds like you had a very productive trip and I’m sure the cats were happier to see you than you think. They’re very cute as always 🩷
Wow love all your finds, especially the scarves!! 😍😍 cant wait to see how you style them Sheila, my spring style resolution is to start wearing my own collection!
Winter is always easy for me. I can't wait for your spring and summer looks! Are those seasons tough for you too?
I’ve never been good at dressing for the weather, CK, so all seasons are tough! 🤣 Spring and fall are my favourites. My warm weather wardrobe is very colourful, you’re gonna love it too!💕
Very cool finds, Sheila! That silver skirt looks like the one Gillian relegated, and the brown one is super cool and I’m jealous.
I’m a skirt junkie, Ang, I admit it! I can’t wait to flap that pocket around on the brown skirt, hee hee!💕
I love the colours this week and I didn’t know you lived on an island. 🏝️
To be fair, it’s a very big island.💕 Thank you, Margaret!
I read The Power and just reread my review. In concept, I liked the story and was intrigued. However, in actual reading I found it difficult because my mind makes movies of well-written stories, thus the violent portions were tough for me. The premise is fascinating (ah, but if we women had more power) and disturbing (ah, but we are mere mortals and power can be (is) a corrupting force). So much to discuss but I don’t participate in book groups because (a) I like to read what I want to read and (b) all but one of my experiences with book groups is they deteriorated into schmoozing with little discussion of books. The one group that I enjoyed was run by the owner of a book store (she was also a former language arts teacher). Alas, the meetings are in the evenings and the book store is a 30 minute drive from my home.
I completely understand the satisfaction of your ‘long drive conversations’ with L. Fred and I utilize long car rides in the same manner; our topics may be different but the result is the same - reconnecting without interruptions and seemingly making the time fly by.
Big hugs to you Sheila!
Sigh, I didn’t actually respond to your comment, but left it as a separate comment! Here it is!
Yes, that’s what happened to our original Book Club! We switched the format to “secret pick” and it’s been fun to read different genres, and to foist my own tastes on them when it’s my turn. This one is my pick.
Maybe Long Drive Conversations are one of the keys to a long, happy relationship?
Thank you, as always, dear Laurie, for your lovely comment.💕
I think you have something there :-) regarding Long Drive Conversations! I just realized they are similar to Long Walk Conversations, which Fred and I also do, especially as we aren’t doing many long drives these days.
Your Book Club’s approach - the “secret pick’“ - is a broadening opportunity to experience different authors. I’m curious - does anyone in your Book Club prefer to listen to a book on audio? I’m a hands-on reader. I find looking at words on the page adds to my immersive experience. This is unlike when listening to music, when no visuals are needed.
Yeah, L and I don’t do any long walks - maybe when we are retired!
No, we are all physical book people, although a few do read on digital book devices. I don’t think any of us do audio. I much prefer to have a book in my hand, as well.
Cannot wait to see an Elmo outfit!!
This weekend, Nancy!💕
I love all the ‘fits, really, as always :) I wore an oversized sweater the other day with enormous (bulky!) bell sleeves and my arms felt like sausages stuffed into my winter coat—it’s a rented sweater, so I didn’t worry too much about it, but now I’m wondering if maybe I just need a coat with accommodating sleeves to enjoy bell sleeves? Hmm…
One thing I have always wondered for folks who wear rings in winter—do your gloves fit over your rings? Do you take the rings off when the gloves go on? I can’t imagine they’d fit on a finger on TOP of the gloves?
Aw, thank you, Hope! 💕 Bell sleeves are fun, but you nailed it: you have to wear a coat with extra wide sleeves!
Most of my rings fit under gloves just fine. I have a few that are too large, so I slip them into my coat pocket until I get to work. I only wear rings over gloves when I’m being swanky!🤘
Omg the mixed media purse??? I die!
The little tassel gets me!💕 Thanks, Elaine!
Don't you just love the way cats respond when you return home? Lick one paw and slowly look up as if to say, "Oh, you were gone. I hadn't noticed."
As always, you make everything you wear just look super cool. I loved the burgundy book ends (oh those boots!) but I also like the teal pants suit -- the kind of thing I'd try to put together for a meeting.
So much fun and inspiration, Sheila. I wish I could be a little gnome in your closet and just soak up all the fashion combos, then I'd return to being me, but with more flair.
Sending you much appreciation, goodwill and continued whimsy.
So blasé of them! 😁
Aw, thank you so much for the kind comment! 💕 I hope it inspires you to try different things and outfits, Stephanie!
It does . . . more than you know and I think it’s good for me too! Big hugs.
I don’t know what you could have against ferries! The ferry between Victoria and Vancouver is so scenic and beautiful! And you might see whales!
The tie you found is so cool! Is it for Logan or you?
I’ve been on SO many ferries, Terra, over 50+ years of living here. It’s fine when you don’t live here—it’s a scenic treat! —but a pain in the ass when you actually need to get somewhere, as they are hugely affected by weather. It usually adds a day of travel (sailings get cancelled and sell out, so you have to wait…and wait. Plus ugh, people. 😁🥰 I prefer to seaplane over anything else, but it’s more expensive. Time vs. money!
The tie is for Logan; he wears one every day.🤘
Happy travels! I also need to follow your outfit planning pre-packing strategy as I didn’t quite do the best job. Love those t-shirts and am also way behind on reading!
Thanks, Fawnia! I’ve got it down to a fine art. I’m master of the short jaunt!🤘
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Ahah some familiar things here. Living in the city of Klimt, the Kiss dominates visuals in lots of places. And your mixed bag. I have something similar, which I bought in Madrid. I can flip it around for different colours. It’s made from offcuts.
I’m wearing a Klimt ring today and the scarf, so really representing! 🤘
Your bag sounds cool!
Looks like a very productive trip - family and amazing thrift finds! Also, I really love seeing your snakes. I had a necklace and cuff back around 2019 that I thought was so cool. Don’t know if they were Whiting and Davis but I did search their stuff while reading this and it’s all so gorgeous!
Thanks, Gillian! I always enjoy seeing my extended family and checking out the stores.
I’m always looking for W&D pieces but they are rare outside of vintage fairs. Beware of fakes/recastings online. 💕 I have a white mesh purse by them too!
The Elmo coat is such a find! And this was helpful intel on coiled snake jewelry. I’m not in the market, but always appreciate learning from your vintage wisdom. It sounds like you had a very productive trip and I’m sure the cats were happier to see you than you think. They’re very cute as always 🩷
I’m thrilled with it, hope to wear it well into my cronage.💕🤘
I have seen the cheap snake pieces advertised as W&D…but they’re not!
The kittens are a handful, and they have been extra cuddly.
Excellent point about minimalist packing; it's like optimising an algorythm for a trip, a real challenge I enjoy.
Exact, Roxy! It’s even more challenging when we travel by seaplane: one small bag only!
Great finds! And can’t wait to visit Powell River very soon!
Go to Willow Rose Boutique and Kool Things. 💕
Wow love all your finds, especially the scarves!! 😍😍 cant wait to see how you style them Sheila, my spring style resolution is to start wearing my own collection!
I need to style up the Schiaparelli one, for sure! You’ll see the Klimt one in tonight’s newsletter.💕
I adore scarves, so watch this space, Jackie! I hope you will post some pictures of your collection!