- Jacket - Diane von Furstenberg, thrifted; first seen here in April 2021 with houndstooth
- Top - Mossimmo Dutti, thrifted; purchased here for $14.95
- Skirt - Ports 1961, thrifted; last worn here (2nd outfit) in April 2021 with mustard
- Booties - Truths Suzie, Fluevog, consignment; last seen here in March with orange Boss Pants
Some things I haven't worn for a while.
Although it's black, the skirt is silk and very thin - it's best in this type of weather.
The jacket is cute - I like the pattern.
It doesn't have pockets, but at least the skirt does.
The outfit without the jacket.
I disliked the top intensely and threw it into the giveaway bag with vigor when I got home.
Bad neckline, horrible sleeves, wrinkled like mad.
The downside of not being able to try things on at WIN.
Masked up.
It's pretty much back to normal out there, but I feel better wearing a mask when I'm indoors around people.
With accoutrements.
I forgot to take the picture of them - I was running late.
- Silk scarf - Bill Blass, thrifted; purchased here for $6.95
- Gloves - Danier Leather
- Mask - by Mom
This is how I looked for most of the day.
I was so late, Mom came up so I could finish doing my pictures. Thanks, Mom!
The stuff:
These boots are so comfy - I walked home in them after lunch.
Green bling:
Two of Mom's things in this round.
- Leather belt - Lasso, vintage 80s, consignment
- Necklace - Mom's, vintage 60s
- Gold bracelet - Mom's, vintage 60s, gift from Dad
- Silver/aventurine ring - consignment
- Lapis lazuli ring - Wendy Brandes
- Enameled bangles - thrifted
- Glass bangle - thrifted
Vizzini! Mom's here!
"Did she bring treats?"
No, you rude boy. Come down and say hi.
"She does give good massages..."
Mom settled in and began her 'cat whispering.'
"I love the Mom-Lady."
I've been to the Abkhazi Gardens before - scroll down a ways here in April 2019 for the Winesday Women Spring Tea.
Mom hadn't been in close to 20 years! About time we did this place together! About it here (including a good slideshow if you click one of the hexes).
It's still major rhododendron season here due to the late spring.
The gardens have rhodos that are over 70 years old.
Mom's matching!
Pink rhodos and pink leather.
In addition to the rhodos, there are many Gary Oaks that towered over us.
We were sheltered from the spatterings of rain.
The garden has levels of tall...
…then even taller.
Inviting paths meander through.
So pretty.
I remembered this open area.
Aw, and this bench...
I remember all of us sitting on it.
Contrasting flowers.
Two giant yellow peonies.
With dots of rain.
The Japanese maples were very friendly.
Much of the garden encroached on the paths.
Love this twisty tree.
The lush undergrowth.
Looking back at the teahouse.
We arrived just as the gardens had opened - there was a tour group there when we arrived, but we only encountered a few of them.
This is an oasis in the midst of houses in this residential neighbourhood.
It's all protected by The Land Conservancy.
Every colour around us.
Isn't Mom's pink leather coat fabulous? I thrifted it for her years ago.
These orange blooms glowed.
Love this colour.
We skirted the outer edge of the garden, then went up and around behind the teahouse.
This section of paving is called the Yangtze River.
Mom remembered it being painted all different colours when she came here as a kid in the 50s. Cool to see some of the colour has survived.
Growth everywhere.
So much beauty.
I love this twisty tree.
Even the leaves are twisted.
We could see the mountains in the USA to the south.
This tree had three birdhouses in it.
These pinecones were so weird.
They look like they're made of circles of paper.
This staircase attracted me.
I dashed off for a look.
Caught a hummingbird buzzing this bush.
You could hear the winds whirring.
Back around the lower section.
Yup, already been this way.
Back up to the lotus pond.
The gardens are laid out on the natural formations on the land.
There are calla lilies growing at the far end, on the right.
I headed back and caught up with Mom again.
I love the contrast of the colours and forms here.
With a pop of yellow!
Gnarled branches.
Winding paths.
We drove down to Fairfield Pub for lunch and both enjoyed quesadillas.
Mom's in her "ice cream" top - it reminds me of vanilla and strawberry ice cream. Her necklace is a heavy serpentine silver one that my dad found on the side of the road many years ago. He cleaned it up and realized it was real silver.
Thank you so much for the wonderful day, Mom!
I love you!
