We last visited the gardens here in December 2023, another rainy day.
I seem to have a blue theme going on this week, so why not lean into it and give this new-to-me vintage skirt a trial run?
Spoiler alert: it's not staying in my closet - it's too overwhelming for my frame and the length is dowdy on me. Off to Limbo you go!
I seem to have a blue theme going on this week, so why not lean into it and give this new-to-me vintage skirt a trial run?
Spoiler alert: it's not staying in my closet - it's too overwhelming for my frame and the length is dowdy on me. Off to Limbo you go!
- Sweater - LL Bean, thrifted; first worn here (2nd outfit) in February for brunch
- Skirt - Arola, Finland, vintage 80s, thrifted; purchased here for $22.99
- Boots - 1883 Luchesse, thrifted; last seen here in January with a different Arola skirt
- Leather coat (below) - Jeno de Paris, vintage 70s, consignment, Powell River; first worn here in March for a cancelled Mom-Day shop
It felt good to wear, though - it has two ginormous pockets, and it's very flowy.
I like the pattern, which is all woven.
I like the pattern, which is all woven.
I spent a bit of time tidying up all the snags on it (you can snip them off with weaves, never with knits).
Yeah, that's too much fabric on my bottom half.
Yeah, that's too much fabric on my bottom half.
This is the second wearing of this lovely cotton sweater, which will be a year-round piece in my closet.
It bags out slightly when I look at it sideways, but I love the colour.
It bags out slightly when I look at it sideways, but I love the colour.
Accoutrements:
Now that I've rediscovered this leopard scarf, get used to seeing it! - Purse - Danier, thrifted
- Scarf - thrifted
- Gloves - Parkhurst
- Beret - consignment
The stuff:
I love these steel blue boots - they are good in the rain.
- Necklace - thrifted
- Silver/turquoise ring - Karen's
- Turquoise oval ring - Glee
- Silver/turquoise earrings - thrifted
We arrived at the gardens, and immediately spotted colourful rhodos through the burgeoning greenery.
Such a lovely serene place. We only saw a few other people the entire time we were here, which was about an hour. Our favourite pond, with the rusting fish sculptures.
You can see ripples from the rain on the water.
You can see ripples from the rain on the water.
Azaleas, rhodos and grrr...that other plant that I like.
Can't be bothered to look it up. Mom will tell me next time I talk to her.
Can't be bothered to look it up. Mom will tell me next time I talk to her.
But this twisty tree was there.
I like the arching plants on the left - they were not quite in bloom.
I like the arching plants on the left - they were not quite in bloom.
Mom said this is a chocolate lily.
I was enchanted that they are checkerboard-patterned. Nature has such good taste.
I was enchanted that they are checkerboard-patterned. Nature has such good taste.
But now we can see through it to the other side.
The rain had faded to just a few drops falling from branches overhead.
The rain had faded to just a few drops falling from branches overhead.
We had yummy salmon burgers and salad at Christie's Carriage House Pub afterwards.
I see you got the Blue Memo, Mom.
I popped into House of Savoy on the way home to see how my things were selling, and had a wee browse around, finding an early birthday present for someone I know (and it was free with my credit!).
I also had a peek at the jewelry case at Good Things Consignment, and found this vintage 90s copper set.
It definitely has that late 90s vibe. Better dig out my butterfly clips! I kid, I never wore those. There are "gems" and clusters soldered to a flat copper S chain.
When I rotated my picture I realized it's "DZinz" (designs, get it?), which is even MORE 90s.
It's not high-end, but I like it and it will fit in with some of green, blue and copper jewelry. It was $25.00.
It's not high-end, but I like it and it will fit in with some of green, blue and copper jewelry. It was $25.00.
And now, my friends, I'm signing off for the weekend.
Thank you so much for such a lovely day, Mom! I really needed that. I love you!
Thank you so much for such a lovely day, Mom! I really needed that. I love you!
Have a fab weekend!