tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post8931835108611779697..comments2024-03-29T01:03:43.270-07:00Comments on Ephemera: Brocade Flashback and Gold Pleats, and Crochet AdventuresSheilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-67664139896397635672021-01-18T15:31:04.073-08:002021-01-18T15:31:04.073-08:00Yes, I can see them sewn on a jean jacket, etc. - ...Yes, I can see them sewn on a jean jacket, etc. - great idea, Shelley! Thank you so much! I loved wearing that skirt!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-58545584008539265812021-01-18T15:27:26.302-08:002021-01-18T15:27:26.302-08:00I rather like your "demented starfish" b...I rather like your "demented starfish" but that's just me. They would be cool sewn on to a denim jacket or a pair of jeans. You look so very elegant in the cream blazer and gold skirt. Skirts with small pleats like that move so beautifully when worn.Forest City Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428940427287921203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-24892332037095055022021-01-17T11:25:22.558-08:002021-01-17T11:25:22.558-08:00They do, and they are very generous, Lorena! Thank...They do, and they are very generous, Lorena! Thank you - I like it with just the plain top. <br /><br />Eh, they are not my style really. I'm glad I pulled them apart. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-65664406452356518652021-01-17T11:24:44.105-08:002021-01-17T11:24:44.105-08:00They do! I usually get a gift card from them for m...They do! I usually get a gift card from them for my birthday and Christmas - they take good care of me. I've been scouting for the new styles - I have my eyes on a couple. <br /><br />Aw, that's cool, thank you, Mim! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-43451054381302976142021-01-17T11:23:59.807-08:002021-01-17T11:23:59.807-08:00Thanks so much, Monica! I love how well it's w...Thanks so much, Monica! I love how well it's worked in my wardrobe for so long. I'm always looking for "upgrades", especially on basic things like jackets and skirts. <br /><br />I'm loving crocheting - it's very soothing. I used a 5mm as well - I didn't mind the demented starfishes, but they just didn't work for me for what I wanted to do. I might try them againSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-66022845089486701782021-01-17T11:22:06.585-08:002021-01-17T11:22:06.585-08:00Shoot, sorry about that, Greetje! Thank you so muc...Shoot, sorry about that, Greetje! Thank you so much - it's okay, not everyone likes a fitted jacket. You tend to more boxy styles, I think. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-24449936708636679482021-01-14T05:30:30.672-08:002021-01-14T05:30:30.672-08:00What a nice thing of your colleagues to get you a ...What a nice thing of your colleagues to get you a gift card from Fluevogs, they know you!<br />I love how the skirt fits and the way you are wearing it with the back top would have been my first choice too - it looks splendid.<br />I think with the starfish you could sew them on to a vest that you already own or even pillows, they do not look demented to me at all. Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16720997862417551402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-90977794977002385162021-01-13T09:57:10.952-08:002021-01-13T09:57:10.952-08:00A Fluevog gift card - your bosses know you well an...A Fluevog gift card - your bosses know you well and clearly really appreciate you. Whenever you spend it, you're sure to get something amazing with it.<br /><br />I'm hopeless at crochet so will make no comments at all about demented starfish. Any making is good making as far as I'm concerned.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-24339940818389892252021-01-12T10:00:48.652-08:002021-01-12T10:00:48.652-08:00Firstly, You Rock this cream jacket and make its n...Firstly, You Rock this cream jacket and make its neutral colour look fabulous and interesting!. So versatile!. Love the way you wear jacket with belts over your skirts, so inspiring!. And totally agree about the 'upgrading' idea!, it's a fab tip!.<br />And I'm so happy to see that you're into crocheting once more!. I always have to undone my crochet projects (at least twice!) Señora Allnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01403540346998939207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-4218071956180520912021-01-12T01:35:10.803-08:002021-01-12T01:35:10.803-08:00rats, my comment went haywire again. In short: I l...rats, my comment went haywire again. In short: I love the skirt with the black top in photo 4 and 5. Not a fan of the jacket but I don't know why. Oh well, you cannot please everybody all the time right?<br />GreetjeNo Fear of Fashionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10999161414598296313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-1994485513262967972021-01-07T08:32:09.694-08:002021-01-07T08:32:09.694-08:00I know, right? The first year I was there, I got a...I know, right? The first year I was there, I got a MUG and I was so annoyed about it. They've gotten better the longer I've been there, as now they know exactly how much work I do (I'm very transparent in what I do - managing people is hard!). <br /><br />Thank you - I will! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-92195271066834800272021-01-07T08:31:11.348-08:002021-01-07T08:31:11.348-08:00It feels good to get dressed, others love it, it&#...It feels good to get dressed, others love it, it's good for our mental health - but it takes a bit more effort. Totally worth it, in my book! Way to go, Mica! <br /><br />Check out some tutorials online, it's not that hard. Thank you! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-9418738663458183512021-01-07T01:32:17.371-08:002021-01-07T01:32:17.371-08:00What a seriously cool present from your VPs. More ...What a seriously cool present from your VPs. More companies really and truly should take a page from their books, especially when it comes to rewarding their best employees accordingly. <br /><br />Have a blast, when the time goes, putting your GC to awesome use, my sweet friend!<br /><br />Autumn Zenith 🧡 <b><a href="http://witchcraftedlife.com" rel="nofollow">Witchcrafted Life</a></b> Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-91721202241959956012021-01-06T16:24:34.887-08:002021-01-06T16:24:34.887-08:00That's such a beautiful skirt and I am going t...That's such a beautiful skirt and I am going to try do that more often this year - dress up and wear the clothes! Already I've worn a proper outfit most days of the year (and every day this week!) so I hope to continue that! :)<br /><br />I wish I could crochet - you are very talented to have made them, and I like that scarf! :)Micahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858487062882928298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-65454812103861210442021-01-06T13:06:42.843-08:002021-01-06T13:06:42.843-08:00Eh, I'll wear it again, Vix! It will be apprec...Eh, I'll wear it again, Vix! It will be appreciated. :) Thank you! I love the teal shoes as the pop of colour. <br /><br />I am super-excited, and spent some time on the site looking at all the possibilities. <br /><br />I know...but I did wear it a bunch of times, and then got stymied by the colours (very difficult to match), so just let it go. <br /><br />Aw, thank you! I liked the flowers,Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-23155228681010943472021-01-06T13:03:40.283-08:002021-01-06T13:03:40.283-08:00I know, Jess, and I am super stoked to pick out a ...I know, Jess, and I am super stoked to pick out a new pair (or two!) soon. <br /><br />Thank you! It was wonderful to wear. <br /><br />I probably do...but I would never wear a halterneck (boob wrangling issues, and it feels like a halter top is a little young for me). Great idea, though, if I had smaller boobs! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-50844870257654236402021-01-06T13:00:01.020-08:002021-01-06T13:00:01.020-08:00There you go, Nancy! It was very sweet of them to ...There you go, Nancy! It was very sweet of them to get that for me. <br /><br />Thanks - I love it too! I love the mindlessness of crocheting - you can watch TV while doing it (it keeps me from snacking). I'm also easily bored! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-45765886587977502292021-01-06T12:58:05.684-08:002021-01-06T12:58:05.684-08:00Oh, I'm glad to hear that, Ann - I can remembe...Oh, I'm glad to hear that, Ann - I can remember coming back in previous years and just being slammed for about a week. I'm happy to pass on that this year! I know, isn't that amazing? They are so sweet and very appreciative of me. :) <br /><br />I loved wearing this skirt so much! It's just amazing. Stupid hot flashes! I thought I was done with them! Sigh. <br /><br />It's a Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-39563397454204036882021-01-06T12:55:13.133-08:002021-01-06T12:55:13.133-08:00Thanks, Lin - I thought about hats, but I actually...Thanks, Lin - I thought about hats, but I actually already have a pink, purple and aqua hat (pink and purple berets, and a Panthers toque). I know the "igloo" method for them, but I appreciate that, thank you! <br /><br />The shopping bag is a good idea! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-24559995656118898732021-01-06T12:53:45.394-08:002021-01-06T12:53:45.394-08:00Claire, thank you so much for pointing me to Mizzi...Claire, thank you so much for pointing me to Mizzie Morawez - OMG, her work is stunning! Thanks!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-41215674644241102612021-01-06T12:53:10.056-08:002021-01-06T12:53:10.056-08:00Thanks so much, Vronni! Yes, I'm probably goin...Thanks so much, Vronni! Yes, I'm probably going to make some fingerless gloves or arm-warmers with the pink and the purple. I was thinking of doing the two greens together, so might try my hand at a long waistcoat, as Vix suggested. I am not a huge fan of headbands on me - my hair is too slippery.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-74692072699850189922021-01-06T12:51:41.692-08:002021-01-06T12:51:41.692-08:00It totally happened! Ha ha!
There's no trick...It totally happened! Ha ha! <br /><br />There's no trick. Tell them. "Hey, you know what I would love for my birthday? A Fluevog gift card!" Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-41765819226312106932021-01-06T12:50:31.923-08:002021-01-06T12:50:31.923-08:00Hello, Shaz! Oh, good for you - I procrastinated a...Hello, Shaz! Oh, good for you - I procrastinated and spent about 5 hours on Tuesday taking everything down and packing it all away, but I still have to de-light the trees and pack them back in their boxes, which I'll do on Thursday after my Mental Health Walk. I put on some music and made some tea and just rolled up my sleeves and got to it. Yes, attitude IS everything! Love it! <br /><br />Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-14120195423084956622021-01-06T12:46:53.961-08:002021-01-06T12:46:53.961-08:00Thanks so much, Jane! Right? What are we saving ou...Thanks so much, Jane! Right? What are we saving our clothes for? Wear them now! <br /><br />I don't have the energy for those challenges anymore. I still am boggled by the amount of work that year-long challenge was! <br /><br />Thank you! It's a fun way to get creative. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4115841618725638085.post-81885426685074382302021-01-06T12:45:36.531-08:002021-01-06T12:45:36.531-08:00Hi, Laurie! Thank you so much! I've gotten som...Hi, Laurie! Thank you so much! I've gotten some very solid outfits out of this inexpensive blazer - what a good buy it's been. <br /><br />Yeah, I just keep trying different things and seeing how it goes. I only know the basics: chain, single crochet, double crochet, and a fancy backwards stitch that my mom taught me. I just play with it from there. The key is start with granny squares. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com