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Archive for the ‘Fashion’ Category
Saturday, April 20th, 2013
Till today it had been more than two weeks since I posted anything here, how did that happen? Well, I’ve got a couple posts waiting in the wings for you this week to help make up for it… Life has been wonderful recently, but just so, so busy. Well, and then there were the tragic events in Boston on Monday and later this week. It makes me so sad that people are so unhappy and easily manipulated that they would harm others. Look, I’m not an idiot I get that we have it pretty cushy for the most part in this country – at least we have options (it’s just we can’t all take advantage of them because certain systems are not in place or just don’t function well) – and that in some countries life pretty much sucks. Let’s be clear though…the reasons behind life being a hell on earth in some corners of the world or some systems not functioning in this country…none of the people attending the Boston Marathon were responsible for those things. Certainly not directly. It takes an extremely arrogant, more than likely psychologically disturbed, individual to get ignorant, cowardly people to do what those two young men have been accused of doing. I think we are going to see more violence in this country in years to come and that military on main streets may become a common sight in my lifetime. It’s sad world that events may lead to this, but frankly having trained officers visible makes me for one feel more secure. In a country where right-wing nuts are against background checks and all for untrained militarized citizens roaming the streets day and night (isn’t that what that Arkansas statesman was insinuating when he Tweeted “I wonder how many Boston liberals spent the night cowering in their homes wishing they had AR-15 with a hi-capacity magazine?”). Um, okay that would not make me feel safe.. I own a gun, I do not belong to the NRA, I took a training class and have my gun locked up. It is the last possible resort, not the first one…The people I’ve had the unpleasant experience of meeting who are not military/police and own guns and have concealed weapons permits or a stockpile of guns are either (a) delusional or (b) delusional. They are also egomaniacs. OK, I’m getting down off the pedestal now…this is supposed to be a fun space. With that #BostonStrong, congratulations FBI and Boston PD!!!
And, now back to our regularly scheduled type of posts…
This week I wrote about Six River Farm in Bowdoinham, Maine and former Journey Persons Gabrielle Gosselin and Nate Drummond. Then, I wrote a piece about people needing more information before diving into these “sexy” back-to-the-land pursuits. Surprisingly, I received some rather nice notes from people about the second one….that felt very good!
p.s. as a result of the second piece I’ve decided to treat myself to the following from Kaufmann Mercantile (my new obsession) this summer. (Note, I do not accept freebies for posts written for The Root…so I’ll be paying full price for this baby minus the $6 or 7 I got for signing up for their e-newsletter.)
Isn’t it gorgeous!?! I love Stronghold (their jeans are among my most prized clothing items). So yes, think what you may…but I’ll be donning this baby while tending garden, carting chickens around….I’ve given up on designer handbags and cocktail dresses…seriously considering my interests/lifestyle what’s the point…so this will be me making a fashion statement in my own backyard.
Stronghold Selvage Denim Apron
Heavy duty, organic selvage denim. True indigo dye. Fades and wears to the way you use it. Available in long or short versions. Designed, cut and sewn in Los Angeles, California.
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Monday, September 10th, 2012
With Labor Day Weekend has come a serious case of allergies (did you know there are superstitions attached to sneezing!?) and a renewed interest in/found time to stitch. The last time I completed a noteworthy project was last summer. This fall/winter I’m looking at doing a whole lot more, especially after locating some gorgeous fabric at this shop (thank you Ms. J for always guiding me in the direction of the best crafting materials).
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Sunday, August 19th, 2012
Every fall/winter since we’ve known each other J has given me hand knit sweaters, hats, scarves and even socks (the most comfortable, warmest, prettiest socks ever) as hand me downs and gifts. We’ve developed an arrangement of sorts that I buy yarn and she’ll knit me something that’s too complicated (so basically anything that isn’t a very basic scarf using big yarn). She is a doctor so there’s a lot of pressure on her and knitting in her off time helps her relax. Hey, anything to help a friend…right?? Actually, I love to stitch and this winter if I have enough time I’ll stitch her something lovely to bake in (when she bakes, of course she does that really well too)…my problem is when I’ve got free time I want to be reading.
Should I have an entire day at my leisure (only and still unlikely even in the winter unless there is a snow storm) I can spend hours between books and only then have the inkling to do something else. C.S. Lewis said “We read to know we are not alone.” I read to learn about the past and other cultures, to remove myself from the stress of the day and to open my heart and mind to greater possibilities. J has yarn and patterns I have words in stacks of books throughout the house.
We sorted through the following items and agreed on the last one in that color. I’ve got my “assignment” and will be heading out to purchase 9 skeins of Quince and Co. Lark yarn for another gorgeous piece knit by one of my best friends (with whom I share book suggestions and books).
 
All images Pinterest.
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Thursday, August 9th, 2012
Nikki, a soon to be contributor to themaineblog recently participated in a dress competition sponsored by the Western Maine Art Group. The idea: design a dress based on your Maine fantasy. Nikki brought together moose, loons, canoeing and campfires, lobster cookouts, rustling pine boughs, the state’s hunting heritage and L.L. Bean boots. *The dress is currently on display at the Coleman Burke Gallery on Congress St. in Portland.
I’m really excited to see what else Nikki shares on the blog, she is one of the kindest most interesting people I’ve ever met – a former art teacher we all wish we’d had early on to help mold us. Her husband Ken is one of Maine’s farm to school leaders.
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Saturday, June 16th, 2012
What a week! On Monday I was left questioning a friendship. It wasn’t an old friendship with real history and had gone in a short time frame from being supportive to one lacking integrity. The irony one might say of the remainder of the week is the number of positive reminders I experienced from the amazing persons who continue to be my real friends. These are friendships where we choose to consistently support each other by being honest and putting in the time and have for years. They are those friends and I feel so blessed to have them; incredible people with huge hearts who make me laugh and are my rocks.
My friend Traci (see above pic) made this beautiful BoHo-HoBo bag and lucky girl I am as one of REpurposingNOLA‘s brand ambassadors I get to model it. I admire Traci as much for her talent and entrepreneurial spirit as for wanting to contribute however she can to making her home town of New Orleans sustainable.
On the home front the chicks turned seven (weeks) today. They are so fun and absolutely hilarious. Every morning after I’ve brushed my teeth, put my contacts in (I’m practically blind without them) and cleaned the kitty litter I tend to the chicks. Really, I should be referring to them as chickens at this point..they look like mini chickens. As I approach the coop I call out to the ladies and they if they are inside they run out to greet me – so cute – and then when I go in the coop they follow me in curious what “mom” is bringing (food, water). A couple hang out and sit in my lap. If I’m wearing a shirt with buttons some of the chicks will peck at it and they love my iPhone love it like it’s the greatest toy ever. Maybe because they have seen it since they were a few days old?
Friday Happy Hour at LFK in Portland. *Just after this photo was taken, while waiting for a friend, a cab driver called out to me from across the street “Them are some boots” – everyone on both sides of me turned and my surprised response “Uh, yes they are”…I love that this happened in traditionally conservative New England and I love my handmade Italian leather boots (they are gorgeous)!
After lunch today at the Anchor Inn Restaurant my friend E (a role model as a mother and someone who continues to teach me about important things like being patient – this is a lady who will scale rocks in flip flops for a photo) and I walked around Round Pond. An incredibly beautiful harbor, quintessential coastal Maine!
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Thursday, March 29th, 2012
We haven’t had a Repurposing NOLA post in a while and since a couple people in the Portland area have commented on how much they like the brand (after finding it here – I love that!) well, it’s time to post again – on Traci’s spring items. *Contact Repurposing NOLA before the end of April and let them know you are a Delicious Musings reader and you will get a discount.
A favorite!! SPRING 2012 HoBo is available in regular size, and a rainbow of flavors: Velvet Eucalyptus Blue; Hawaiian Floral Sunburst; Dirty Linen; Red/White stripe; or Blue. Made from select lightweight outdoor fabric remnants, lined with heavy duty canvas, featuring Traci/REpurposing NOLA’s signature salvaged canvas beltstraps.
GEAUX CLUTCH (I want the one in the picture in Asian Bamboo with house number!) – for those of us who want to leave the big bag behind for an evening of terrace sitting – for me this would be at the Waterfront Restaurant in Camden on a sunny day sipping iced tea and eating one of their salmon burgers. All I’ll need is $, lip balm…yeah that’s it…oh I am so looking forward to those summer days. *This clutch is also fantastic when traveling, stick a few slim essentials in there, slide it into your carry-on bag and easy/stylish traveling.
An oldie, but a goodie…I have these, love them, wear them ALL the time (when I’m not wearing the other (most comfortable/flattering) pants Traci made me), and call them my “Sound of Music Pants” (you know the scene when Julie Andrews makes play clothes out of curtains and then all the kids climb trees….). Traci calls them FEST, BOO! pants and got the palm fern fabric from a left over (post Katrina) New Orleans hotel renovation. **New this spring she is also making shorts out of the material!
and in the “Sound of Music”
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Thursday, March 15th, 2012
I love my friends and their talents (baking, antiquing, knitting, gardening, interior decorating and oh those chocolate connoisseurs conveniently based in San Francisco and Paris). Each is incredibly kind and brave, and though gifts are completely unnecessary (it’s the time we give each other that is most appreciated) they are absolutely appreciated. A few gorgeous images of my friend Jackie’s knitted birthday gifts to me. Being her friend makes me be a better person and a more stylish one. xoo Jacks.
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Sunday, February 26th, 2012
A runway life.. For more of Fashion Week, including photos of this freaky guy who is tattooed like a decomposing corpse, check out this article.
Ouch, earring placement.
Reading her iPad against a mirror.
Unknown runway models supposedly make between $200 – 500 a show or day. Famous (aka Victoria’s Secret models) can make thousands a show.
Top photo Lucas Jackson, Reuters. Bottom photo Carlo Allegri, Reuters.
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