New backpack bag...
Woven leather bag made by Vilenca Holland.
I love a hands free bag for shopping and my beach walks.
This one is such a beautiful shade of brown...
it has really sturdy adjustable straps.
Think it will hold up much better that my Margot Backpack.
The Margot backpack bag from last year
is made of fine glove leather and the straps are thinner
so
with the constant wear
some of the seams are looking stressed.
I've been out and about looking at clothes these past few weeks...
on the hunt for a dressy rayon velvet top.
I love velvet for the festive season.
I spied a gorgeous Cut Loose shirt available in several different colours
at a rather high price point (higher than my usual budget allows) so I didn't buy it.
After chatting with our darling daughter at brunch
she convinced me to go to the thrift shops and have a browse.
Well thankfully I took her advice...
I found a lovely rayon velvet top in a bright jewel tone
and I think it might be an Eileen Fisher piece :-))
It is in perfect condition and was VERY affordable.
I need to shorten the sleeves but that will be a quick fix.
While shopping at WIN...
I found a vintage Ann Klein leather make-up bag and coin purse.
Will come in handy in the backpack bag
as it doesn't have commodious pockets inside the bag.
After much waffling...I decided to change my hair style.
I went to an Aveda salon and had the stylist cut it into a short bob with a fringe.
It is super simple too...
Just a bit of Aveda gel and a wee bit of scrunching and then I let it air dry.
~ Saint Germain Red ~
I like a pop of colour and lipstick is a quick and easy way to add that brightness.
New Shoes...
Vessi
Slip ons that are waterproof for the Win :-))
Walking on wet sidewalks is what I do Fall through to the end of Winter.
These will be a game changer!
Bought the black because they will go with everything in my closet!!
I am a sensible gal and keep the colour palette pretty classic.
Black and white bowl in the downstairs loo...
Soaps are at the ready for dirty hands and the walk in shower!
I buy the Goats Milk soap with shea butter added as it is so moisturizing.
You might think all I have been doing is shopping but that's not true.
I've been attending aqua fit classes at the Rec centre, reading loads of books,
baking a weekly sourdough boule, drinking lots of green tea, making a batch of soup every week for our lunches and continuing on the drawer by drawer, closet by closet cull of unwanted, unused and old stuff!
Maybe being busier is why I have stopped my weekly blogging habit?
I am very focused and "present" when I am writing the blog.
It seems to take me longer to get to the computer too...
so many other distractions :-))
My husband and I are always watching a british crime drama or mystery on Acorn.
We like the ease of entertainment without leaving the house.
What's new with you?
Have you read any good books? Seen any great films?
Well I must close for now as I have a book to finish and dinner to prepare...
Am using Pappardelle instead of the Fusilli...
meatless sauce using anchovies, capers, garlic, black olives, spices and San Marzano tomatoes with Grana Padano cheese.
Are you watching The Pasta Queen on TV?
She's amazing and makes me want to cook pasta 24/7
She's amazing and makes me want to cook pasta 24/7
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
