Mom-Day in Welsh Wool, and a Lost Scarf

Hello, my friends, welcome back to Mom-Day! Firstly, life's been busy and I'm very behind on responding to comments, my apologies! I hope to catch up soon. 

Secondly, Mom-Day! I walked to town, stopping at Crust Bakery for some treats, then dashed to my bus. 

We worked on the puzzle for a while, then had lunch (egg salad sandwich, my favourite), and worked on it some more. It was a lovely day, finished off with splitting one of the tarts (so good). Thanks so much for having me over, Mom! I love you! 

I built the outfit around my beautiful blue/purple Welsh wool cape. I have loved these thick stretch cotton jeans, and am going to keep them out for fall/early spring.

I hung out at Mom's like this, with my shoes off. 

• Merino wool sweater - Lord & Taylor, consignment; last worn here in January for a Mom-Day at home with the kittens
• Leather-fronted tee - Danier Leather, thrifted; last seen here in May with crinkly black and blue space
• Jeans - Everlane, thrifted; last worn here in September for a Mom-Day in a waistcoat
• Creeper shoes - Call It Spring, consignment; last seen here in September with my teal suit
• Wool cape - Coracle Clothes, Wales, vintage 60s, Sheila's; last worn here in October 2025 

This was just right for layers - I have a nylon vintage cami on under the merino wool sweater too. 

I like the peeks of blue. You might be able to spot the beetle brooch on the turtleneck in the Stair Picture. 

Caped up in this wonderful Welsh wool beauty. Unfortunately, somewhere on my journeys before I arrived at Mom's, my beautiful scarf slipped off my purse. 

I took the same path home, but of course, it was gone. I hope its next owner loves it! 

These are the last pictures of it. 

Farewell, scarf! I bought it back here in April 2022 for $79.00 and I know I wore it a lot. I'm going to miss it! 

The stuff: 

Apparently, this lobster brooch is NOT from Bermuda! According to Mom, I bought it for her, but I do not recall this AT ALL - I would have kept it for myself! That's how much I like it! Plus, a lobster? and Mom doesn't even wear brooches. 

• Leather purse - Danier Leather, thrifted
• Lobster brooch - Mom's! 

Favourite bling: 

I'd tucked my gloves in my purse. There they are! 

• Cashmere-lined leather gloves - Danier Leather
• Multi-stone/silver bracelet - Salt Spring Island, gift from L, c. 1998?
• Carved jadeite bangle - consignment
• Silver/amethyst ring - vintage mall
• Gold/amethyst ring - Frances Jewellers, c. 1965, Dad's
• Beetle pin - Le Chateau, vintage 00s
• Earrings - vintage, c. 1997
• Celtic silver S - gift from Mom/Dad
• Amethyst crystal - gift from Mom/Dad
• Opal pendant - gift from Mom

 I quickly checked on the boys before I left. 

What have you spotted, Whateley? More birds in the trees? 

Yup, little chickadees feasting on the moss on the Garry Oaks. 

They taunt Barnabas. 

It was at this point that I realized my scarf was gone. 

I went back to the bus stop, retracing my steps, but no such luck. 

It was overcast and cool. 

Perfect cape weather! 

More autumnal colour appearing. 

I had the entire walk to myself, not a soul around. 

Mom and a fudge walnut brownie. In retrospect, we should have split one instead of eating one apiece, but no regrets - it was delicious! 

It did spoil our appetites for lunch, though! We got a good chunk of the puzzle done before we took a break. 

Mom's got her egg salad and some cherry tomatoes and we have giant mugs of tea.

That is a devilishly hard puzzle! We didn't finish it, even after 3 hours! 

I headed to the bus stop (scanning for my scarf!).

Hey, Cooper's Hawk, did you see it? 

I consoled myself by checking out a pair of shoes I'd seen in the window of Botched Consignment on the way to town in the morning. I have been looking for a casual cobalt blue shoe for YEARS. 

And they're Adidas! Hooray! These are called the Adidas Adiracer Lo, and the colour is "Power Blue." They're a reissue of a 2010s model, created for racecar drivers (UK GQ article here, link 'cause I love).

They're new/unworn, and even had the stuffing in the toes still! They were $200...which is a lot, but I was just in a sports store last week, and RETAIL IS EXPENSIVE.  

I spotted a pair online for $597! They're apparently "rare." 

I love the narrow profile (I have very narrow feet), and the strong heel - for all that driving I don't do (I don't have a license). 

I'm super-excited about these, and they do make me feel a little better about losing my scarf (but I will miss that for a long time!). 

I must indulge in some Purr Therapy! 

Get ready, boys, I'm going to grab you for some cuddles! 

That's it, folks, I'm signing off for the weekend now - but I'll be back on Sunday with Friday's office outfit, PLUS...the Fall/Winter Closet Swap-Over! I worked on the accessories portion on our Wednesday off, so Saturday will be devoted to the clothes and shoes. See you then!