Weekend Wrap-Up: Tricky Colours and Weird Adidas; Snakes in the Garden, and a Wee Shop

So good to see you, my friends! It was a lovely, relaxing weekend and I'm eager to get back to doing nothing - I sorely need it. It wasn't much of a Bigass Weekend, but that was totally fine with me. 

Here's Friday's funky look, based on wanting to wear my new-to-me leather jacket. 

You know I couldn't throw it on over just anything. You have to plan for bold coats! 

• Cotton sweater - Sonia Rykiel, vintage 90s, thrifted; last worn here in November 2025 in a very layered outfit
• Abstract print top - handmade, vintage 70s, thrifted; last seen here in December 2025 with wavy jeans
• Tulle skirt - Adidas, consignment; last worn here in December 2025 for a shopping trip with Emma
• Shoes - Groovy Aubrey, Fluevog; last seen here in December 2025 with lots of blue and orange
• Leather coat (below) - Naturel, consignment; purchased here for $125.00

I landed on the shoes immediately - they're a perfect match to the orange in the jacket - but then I realized that I really don't have a ton that goes with this bright citrussy orange in my fall/winter wardrobe. 

"I'm stretchy!"            "I'm ignoring you."

When in doubt, go with black! And since the jacket has a white zip, black and white...it had to be the Weird Adidas tulle skirt, of course. 

I had a good look through my closet for a top, and went "aha!" when I spotted this abstract top in my drawer of small tops. All the matchy shades! 

See? Tricky colours! And I have bright purple hair, what a clash, ha ha. It's good to be lavender again - it will fade out to that nice icy purple within a week or so. 

"Stretchy stretchy!"          "You're embarrassing yourself."

I layered leggings under the skirt and a long-sleeved thin sweater under the top. 

Incognito. This jacket will probably overlap better with my spring/summer closet. Leather is always "shoulder season" anyway. 

I regret not actually wearing the hood (it didn't rain while I was outside). 

The stuff: 

I walked to work in these, and hopped a bus home. 

• Silk scarf - fake Louis (Lewis!) Vuitton, thrifted
• Studded leather gloves - Danier Leather

Bold bling: 

After my recent jewelry escapades, I was terrified that I'd lose one of my clip-on earrings - I popped them into my bag for the bus ride home. 

• Bakelite cuff - consignment, Sidney
• Carved faux cinnabar bangle - consignment
• Fulvia Ring - Wendy Brandes
• Silver/turquoise ring; purchased here for $58.00
• Silver earrings - Brenda Schoenfeld, 1992, vintage mall
• Silver/onyx necklace - Mexican, consignment, Powell River

Oops, forgot the belt. 

I liked how it went with the top.

• Belt - Fluevog

I hope you don't mind the uncropped pics - I enjoy that the boys want to hang out with me in the morning while I get ready for work. 

"I'm blurry!"

Barnabas is still rather squirmy! 

L was out Friday night, so I had visions of me snuggling with two happy kitties, but no, instead, they tore around like demons, leaping from chair to chair, attacking the curtains and begging for play-time. 

"I'm a leaper!"         "You are certainly something."

Barnabas, what the heck are you doing? 

"I'm an acrobat!"

I played with them until they were worn out! 

On Saturday, L and I headed off to brunch at John's Place followed by a quick look around the Beacon Ave Thrift Shop next door. 

The sun turned them into a glowing ball, but I built the outfit around these bright yellow boots. 

• Shirt - Denver Hayes, consignment; last seen here in January under a tiger sweater
• Wool sweater - MO & Co., thrifted; last worn here a year ago in February 2025 with grey tweed
• Asymmetrical pleated skirt - Zara, consignment; last seen here in January with neons
• Boots - F-Trip Etta, Fluevog; last worn here in January for a Star Trek brunch
• Suede coat (below) - Prosper & Devine, vintage mall; last seen here (4th outfit) in September 2025 for Rifflandia

Pink, green and yellow are totally spring colours! 

This deconstructed pink sweater (note the shoulder "slash" and the pieces hanging off on one side and both cuffs) only works with a top under it. This white shirt does the job. 

I'm laughing in most of these pictures at Barnabas, who started into his MEOW and roly-poly routine in front of L. "Does he always do this?"  

"I'm a blog-cat!"

Such a goof-ball. 

I'm fond of this green skirt with the long section of pleats. 

I relented and picked him up.

"I hear beeping!"

I'd originally planned to wear my big long pink/black coat cashmere/wool coat, but it covered up too much of the outfit and was the wrong shade of pink. I switched to this fun fringed jacket, which hadn't been worn in ages. 

You can barely see them, but I knew my double-layered tights were there. 

Add a purse and another pink-yellow thing, my McQueen skull scarf. 

This is how I looked in the grocery store afterwards. Snazzy! 

I shook my fringe for anyone who commented on the coat. 

Right? Gotta spread that joy! 

The stuff: 

These things just make me smile. That purse reminds me of the Winesday Vancouver trip back here, gosh, nearly 3 years ago! 

• Plastic purse - vintage 90s Paris Expo, Hermes copy, thrifted, Vancouver
• Silk scarf - Alexander McQueen, consignment

A flower.

I've had this yellow brooch for a long time - I bought it c. 1999 to wear on a soft black cloche hat for Robert and Desiree's wedding at the Oak Bay Beach hotel. 

• Flower brooch - Roberta's Hats, vintage 90s

Snake bling: 

People loved all my snakes. 

• Snake coil bracelet - Whiting & Davis, vintage 70s, vintage fair
• Gold-tone bangle - thrifted
• Snake necklace - vintage 90s, vintage expo
• Green stone/silver ring - thrifted
• Silver Scandi ring - consignment
• Silver poison ring - Karen's
• Snake earrings - Betsey Johnson, gift from L

I don't think I've ever worn this necklace like this - I liked it! 

The thrift shop had a massive sale, but as always, I'm on the lookout for the good stuff.

These sandals are a great colour, look barely worn, have a walkable heel and are in my size. 

They're by Fergalicious by Fergie (she of the band the Black-Eyed Peas), and I remember this brand being sold at The Bay department store in the 2010s. I bought a pair new on sale here in July 2010 for $45 (that "out there" outfit looks so tame to me now, haha).

A good summer sandal! 

I admit it, I was fooled. I thought they were leather! They really do look and feel like leather.

Well, we'll see how they last. I'll only be out $3.00 if they don't work. 

I spotted this sparkly blue top as I was waiting for L to pay for a new green shirt, a book, and two CDs (for under $8.00 total). 

It looks just like my Jessica purple one that I just wore here last week. I LOVE the cerulean colour, and yes, it is SPARKLY. 

I was surprise to see that it was 80% silk! 

And washable too! 

It's by Nygard, and the less said about that horrible person the better. 

The top was half price, so $8.00. 

I read in bed in the morning, and someone purry came to sit with me.

Hello, little buddy. 

He got comfy and showed off his undies. 

"I'm happy!"

He is indeed a very happy boy. 

Whateley joined me while I put my face on. 

"I can't decide. Do I smash your lipsticks into the bin, chew your brush or run off with your glasses?"

How about none of the above, you little monkey! 

Well, there you go, my friends! Sending you blue skies and sunshine wherever you are! Thanks so much for being here. 

Mom-Day at Home in the Blues (and Neon), and Cat Scrap

Welcome back to Mom-Day, my friends! We last enjoyed a day together here, last week. 

We did some Mom-business, then had a leisurely lunch and chatted and caught up. 

The weather report was doom and gloom with loads of rain in the forecast, so I dressed appropriately. 

I had this outfit waiting in the wings for a funky Friday, but realized that my waterproof boots would work well with it. Why not for Mom?

• Mesh top - Mexx, thrifted; last seen here in January with this same cardi
• Silk leopard top - Escada by Margaretha Ley, consignment; purchased here for $48.00
• Denim skirt - Levi Strauss, thrifted; last worn here in October 2025 on the day we got our kittens
• Cardigan - Forever 21, thrifted; last seen here in January with this mesh top
• Boots - Soul Speed Fury, Fluevog; last worn here (4th outfit) in December 2025 to see Jake Vaadeland in concert

I'd pulled the cardigan, new-to-me teal leopard top and denim skirt a few weeks ago.

My Sweetheart Week put it on hold. 

I layered a match mesh top under the silk top for extra warmth. 

I loved how my 100% cotton skirt flapped and cracked like sails when I walked. 

Incognito.

"I love YOU!"

Barnabas is learning when to pause for the shutter. 

The stuff: 

This bag doesn't get enough use - I easily carried our soup in it, plus a book to return to Mom. 

• Leather purse - Perlina Studio, thrifted
• Quilted gloves - consignment, Powell River
• Wool beret - Parkhurst, thrifted
• Leather heart brooch - Smoking Lily 
• Warhol banana pin - Art Gallery swag
• Love button - a friend's birthday party many years ago
• Heart pin - consignment

Cat and fish bling: 

In addition to hearts and love, I also wore three cats (two earrings and a ring) and two fish (the necklace and cuff). 

• Belt - consignment
• Brass/crystal/pearl cuff - Myka, consignment
• Gold shark jaw cuff - Tom Binns, 2012, consignment
• Brass/glass ring - Raphael of Canada, vintage 70s, consignment
• Brass leopard ring - thrifted
• Bug brooch - Le Chateau, c. 2000
• Fish necklace - Roberto for RLM, consignment
• Cat earrings - British Museum gift shop, gift to Mom, then back to me

And a bug. Because spring is coming! 

I missed my bus to town, so walked to town...which caused me to miss the closer bus, so I had a longer trek to Mom's 'hood. 

SHEEPS! And I see geese over there on the left. 

It was crazy windy out - my beret was nearly blown off a few times. 

A flapping flag and mountains in the distance in Washington State. 

Mom's garden doesn't look too different, but it feels...

...waiting.

More green shoots are out. 

I think that's a cluster of irises on the left side, if I remember. 

This will be verdant and lush soon. 

Mom spotted the cyclamen hiding under this bush. "Better tell your gardener!" She hates it - it must be gone! 

The snowdrops are starting to fade. 

Pink primulas and clusters of green shoots. 

"My exotic daffodils!" said Mom. 

She'd bought a whole bunch of them last year and told her gardener to surprise her. How exciting! 

Not much going on here. 

A couple of sad purple crocuses and a few more purple primulas. 

This bunch of daffs is looking good. 

We did Mom's banking and bill payments, and took steps towards making her home more accessible, as it has several steps and stairs, although it's a one-level home.

Mom did her exercises and stretches while I was there and I was really impressed with her strength, although she did tire quickly after lunch. 

I wanted a nap after the hearty potato-beef soup! 

I cut some of the blooming and almost out daffodils and put them in a crystal vase. 

This was the flower vase for tall blooms when I was a kid - we always had flowers from the garden in the house. I hope it casts rainbows all over when the sun hits it! 

Thanks so much for the lovely day, Mom! 

I love you! 

Back to the bus stop...where again, I JUST missed my bus. 

"Sucks to be you."

Ah, well, my bus karma was just off. 

And now, signing off for the weekend with some pics of the kittens having a bit of a scrap in the morning. 

"Are you going out?"          "Don't leave me!"

And then...fight! 

They're pretty equal, even thought Whateley is a bit larger.

Barnabas is not afraid to give Whateley a smack! 

Whateley looks startled. 

Look at his tongue! 

I'm glad I keep their claws clipped so they can't actually hurt each other. 

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend full of good times and melting snow! I'll be back on Sunday with tales of adventure, so do pop in! Thank you for being here.