I have a friend who never bought anything for herself because she was so focused on her family. We don't exchange gifts anymore, but when we did I always delighted in getting her a piece of clothing (usually a top) - something that was fashionable but nothing that would go out of style too quickly. It was like a gift for both of us, since it made me so happy to get it for her lol.
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Yes! I love this! I enjoy looking at all kinds of beauty; art, architecture, couture, etc. and I know I can't have all of these things. With H, my brain gets messed up and thinks it's all a possibility. But it's really not a reality or necessary for my happiness. Good words to live by.
Making us think all things are possible is Hermes evil genius.
Momasaurus, I have the Neo boots also and they are super comfortable and easy to walk in..
A dear friend of mine used to rent the top floor apartment of a gorgeous huge old brownstone that used to be the original "servant's quarters". One room was lined with shallow closets on all of the walls for the hoop skirts. They were beautiful closets with amazing wooden doors and pegs but totally impractical by today's standards. It was a treat to see and day dream about those times. Although I'm sure in my past life I was probably the servant.
I know I would have been burned at the stake as a witch or something like that.
I don't like rules, and at that time it was better to comply....
yep, I know the feeling. I live in a Victorian house and what used to be a bedroom is now our closet. We had to choose between a home office and a closet, and DH and I had no doubt!!
I am imagining that those of you who live in Victorian houses have homes of elegance, personality, and style, even if they are closet challenged. I love Victorian houses.
I love them as well, but at times the comfort of a modern house would be appreciated, like pervasive power plugs!
My biggest grief is the kitchen. Of course at that time they had servants, therefore the kitchen was in the basement, which is not practical for our life. So I have to choose between a small kitchen located in what was the butler's pantry, the area where food was staged before being served, or sacrifice one of the larger rooms to make it the kitchen (but it becomes quite large). We don't want to make an addition, because what we loved about the house was the elegant structure and proportions, but it becomes a challenge. I'm so undecided that we decided to postpone the decision of the kitchen remodel until after we moved in.
I owned a 1918 Colonial many years ago. It had baseboards that were 6 inches wide. The electricians were able to pop them off, run new wiring behind them and reinstall them. It was a great way to get a modern number of outlets in an old house.
Hi Cafe,
I'm wrapping up another busy week in my now chilly studio! At least I have some new goodies to keep me warm. I got a poncho/jacket/hoodie from Chanel that I didn't think I was going to find but one weirdly showed up at my SAs store so she texted immediately. I got the matching skirt but it's way too short for me to feel comfortable wearing even with super opaque tights-one of those moments where tPF convinced me I needed something that I never wear. I'm wearing the hoodie today over a long sleeve black tee and jeans. I also spontaneously grabbed these lambskin fingerless gloves. I only tried them on because my BFF was trying them on and then I loved them. I got 10% off as I had a brand new department store account that I opened but never used so that was a bonus.
I'm waiting to find one more winter-y piece as I got a sweater from NM but it arrived with a torn hem so I'm seeing if I can track down another one. I also have a few H scarves to try on at the boutique soon, I'm exploring the solids this season as the prints aren't calling to me and practically sitting on my hands waiting for bags. Still no news of them coming. Trying to stay strong. I will share the sweater if I track it down and any scarves I get of course!
In bag storage conversation, we are finishing our master bedroom and bath attic conversion in our 1920's stone Colonial. The whole third floor was attic with a small servants room and bathroom. Today the hardwoods are getting refinished, then tile floor in the bath, then my built ins and the bathroom vanity get installed in a week or two. They are built in under the sloped ceiling and will hold all my bags and they are deep so I think the boxes from my H bags can fit deep inside, with the bags in dust bags up front. The upper part near the slope will hold bracelets stands and fashion jewelry. I will have one shelf for my CSGMs which I keep in boxes and I may try folding down my silks on another shelf, I keep them draped over suit hangers in my closet now. I also got a built in wide dresser. They were very pricey but I think they're totally worth it as the closets are walk in but they also have slopped ceilings and will not allow for bags and a dresser in there. I didn't get anything fancy for the shelves because I'm thinking of upholstering them in a white velvet with some padding underneath or making some cushioned mats to sit on the shelves. I will have to wait till we move up to the bedroom to figure that out. The cabinets are right by a vertical structural beam that I'm going to hang hooks on to serve as a valet for my outfits and I have room for a chaise and side table to keep a tray for my bag contents and daily jewelry. With my vanity nearby, I'm going to have a super functional dressing area in our new room! The only catch is that I often forget things in my room and now will have to climb to the third floor repeatedly trying to leave the house. At least all the stairs will get keep my butt in shape!
To counteract the girly side of the room, DH is getting a comfy "man" chair that I hope is not too ugly and large TV on the other side of the room. We are also going to do window seats for the cats. We moved into the house almost 4 years ago after renovating the first two floors. We were undecided about finishes for the bathroom and I'm glad we waited. @MadMadCat we also had a small servant kitchen, breakfast room and large dining room that we combined to make one large kitchen and family room as we're not sitting at a long dining table with the cats every night. When we have a large dinner, we have a table in our "formal" living room that expands. For us it was much more functional to expand the kitchen and a much better investment in improving the property.
I'm so excited the floors are getting done today and next week, it means things are really moving forward. I don't think we'll be done by Thanksgiving but I'm hoping for the week before Christmas. I have a long break between Christmas and New Year so we can move upstairs and I can work on my projects. We're both self employed and going with out assistants for the next few quiet months but juggling all the contractors with our busy schedules is so stressy. We each have to take turns working at home which is difficult for me.
Ok, I better get back to work so I can leave to get my hair done this evening!
PS I was not driving while taking that picture-I was safely parked
I'm wrapping up another busy week in my now chilly studio! At least I have some new goodies to keep me warm. I got a poncho/jacket/hoodie from Chanel that I didn't think I was going to find but one weirdly showed up at my SAs store so she texted immediately. I got the matching skirt but it's way too short for me to feel comfortable wearing even with super opaque tights-one of those moments where tPF convinced me I needed something that I never wear. I'm wearing the hoodie today over a long sleeve black tee and jeans. I also spontaneously grabbed these lambskin fingerless gloves. I only tried them on because my BFF was trying them on and then I loved them. I got 10% off as I had a brand new department store account that I opened but never used so that was a bonus.
I'm waiting to find one more winter-y piece as I got a sweater from NM but it arrived with a torn hem so I'm seeing if I can track down another one. I also have a few H scarves to try on at the boutique soon, I'm exploring the solids this season as the prints aren't calling to me and practically sitting on my hands waiting for bags. Still no news of them coming. Trying to stay strong. I will share the sweater if I track it down and any scarves I get of course!
In bag storage conversation, we are finishing our master bedroom and bath attic conversion in our 1920's stone Colonial. The whole third floor was attic with a small servants room and bathroom. Today the hardwoods are getting refinished, then tile floor in the bath, then my built ins and the bathroom vanity get installed in a week or two. They are built in under the sloped ceiling and will hold all my bags and they are deep so I think the boxes from my H bags can fit deep inside, with the bags in dust bags up front. The upper part near the slope will hold bracelets stands and fashion jewelry. I will have one shelf for my CSGMs which I keep in boxes and I may try folding down my silks on another shelf, I keep them draped over suit hangers in my closet now. I also got a built in wide dresser. They were very pricey but I think they're totally worth it as the closets are walk in but they also have slopped ceilings and will not allow for bags and a dresser in there. I didn't get anything fancy for the shelves because I'm thinking of upholstering them in a white velvet with some padding underneath or making some cushioned mats to sit on the shelves. I will have to wait till we move up to the bedroom to figure that out. The cabinets are right by a vertical structural beam that I'm going to hang hooks on to serve as a valet for my outfits and I have room for a chaise and side table to keep a tray for my bag contents and daily jewelry. With my vanity nearby, I'm going to have a super functional dressing area in our new room! The only catch is that I often forget things in my room and now will have to climb to the third floor repeatedly trying to leave the house. At least all the stairs will get keep my butt in shape!
To counteract the girly side of the room, DH is getting a comfy "man" chair that I hope is not too ugly and large TV on the other side of the room. We are also going to do window seats for the cats. We moved into the house almost 4 years ago after renovating the first two floors. We were undecided about finishes for the bathroom and I'm glad we waited. @MadMadCat we also had a small servant kitchen, breakfast room and large dining room that we combined to make one large kitchen and family room as we're not sitting at a long dining table with the cats every night. When we have a large dinner, we have a table in our "formal" living room that expands. For us it was much more functional to expand the kitchen and a much better investment in improving the property.
I'm so excited the floors are getting done today and next week, it means things are really moving forward. I don't think we'll be done by Thanksgiving but I'm hoping for the week before Christmas. I have a long break between Christmas and New Year so we can move upstairs and I can work on my projects. We're both self employed and going with out assistants for the next few quiet months but juggling all the contractors with our busy schedules is so stressy. We each have to take turns working at home which is difficult for me.
Ok, I better get back to work so I can leave to get my hair done this evening!
PS I was not driving while taking that picture-I was safely parked
Hi Cafe,
I'm wrapping up another busy week in my now chilly studio! At least I have some new goodies to keep me warm. I got a poncho/jacket/hoodie from Chanel that I didn't think I was going to find but one weirdly showed up at my SAs store so she texted immediately. I got the matching skirt but it's way too short for me to feel comfortable wearing even with super opaque tights-one of those moments where tPF convinced me I needed something that I never wear. I'm wearing the hoodie today over a long sleeve black tee and jeans. I also spontaneously grabbed these lambskin fingerless gloves. I only tried them on because my BFF was trying them on and then I loved them. I got 10% off as I had a brand new department store account that I opened but never used so that was a bonus.
I'm waiting to find one more winter-y piece as I got a sweater from NM but it arrived with a torn hem so I'm seeing if I can track down another one. I also have a few H scarves to try on at the boutique soon, I'm exploring the solids this season as the prints aren't calling to me and practically sitting on my hands waiting for bags. Still no news of them coming. Trying to stay strong. I will share the sweater if I track it down and any scarves I get of course!
In bag storage conversation, we are finishing our master bedroom and bath attic conversion in our 1920's stone Colonial. The whole third floor was attic with a small servants room and bathroom. Today the hardwoods are getting refinished, then tile floor in the bath, then my built ins and the bathroom vanity get installed in a week or two. They are built in under the sloped ceiling and will hold all my bags and they are deep so I think the boxes from my H bags can fit deep inside, with the bags in dust bags up front. The upper part near the slope will hold bracelets stands and fashion jewelry. I will have one shelf for my CSGMs which I keep in boxes and I may try folding down my silks on another shelf, I keep them draped over suit hangers in my closet now. I also got a built in wide dresser. They were very pricey but I think they're totally worth it as the closets are walk in but they also have slopped ceilings and will not allow for bags and a dresser in there. I didn't get anything fancy for the shelves because I'm thinking of upholstering them in a white velvet with some padding underneath or making some cushioned mats to sit on the shelves. I will have to wait till we move up to the bedroom to figure that out. The cabinets are right by a vertical structural beam that I'm going to hang hooks on to serve as a valet for my outfits and I have room for a chaise and side table to keep a tray for my bag contents and daily jewelry. With my vanity nearby, I'm going to have a super functional dressing area in our new room! The only catch is that I often forget things in my room and now will have to climb to the third floor repeatedly trying to leave the house. At least all the stairs will get keep my butt in shape!
To counteract the girly side of the room, DH is getting a comfy "man" chair that I hope is not too ugly and large TV on the other side of the room. We are also going to do window seats for the cats. We moved into the house almost 4 years ago after renovating the first two floors. We were undecided about finishes for the bathroom and I'm glad we waited. @MadMadCat we also had a small servant kitchen, breakfast room and large dining room that we combined to make one large kitchen and family room as we're not sitting at a long dining table with the cats every night. When we have a large dinner, we have a table in our "formal" living room that expands. For us it was much more functional to expand the kitchen and a much better investment in improving the property.
I'm so excited the floors are getting done today and next week, it means things are really moving forward. I don't think we'll be done by Thanksgiving but I'm hoping for the week before Christmas. I have a long break between Christmas and New Year so we can move upstairs and I can work on my projects. We're both self employed and going with out assistants for the next few quiet months but juggling all the contractors with our busy schedules is so stressy. We each have to take turns working at home which is difficult for me.
Ok, I better get back to work so I can leave to get my hair done this evening!
PS I was not driving while taking that picture-I was safely parked
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Your house sounds amazing! The dressing area is a dream come true.
Love the poncho! The gloves are just like Karl's! [emoji4]
Very cool jacket hoodie! Very useful piece and fun!Hi Cafe,
I'm wrapping up another busy week in my now chilly studio! At least I have some new goodies to keep me warm. I got a poncho/jacket/hoodie from Chanel that I didn't think I was going to find but one weirdly showed up at my SAs store so she texted immediately. I got the matching skirt but it's way too short for me to feel comfortable wearing even with super opaque tights-one of those moments where tPF convinced me I needed something that I never wear. I'm wearing the hoodie today over a long sleeve black tee and jeans. I also spontaneously grabbed these lambskin fingerless gloves. I only tried them on because my BFF was trying them on and then I loved them. I got 10% off as I had a brand new department store account that I opened but never used so that was a bonus.
I'm waiting to find one more winter-y piece as I got a sweater from NM but it arrived with a torn hem so I'm seeing if I can track down another one. I also have a few H scarves to try on at the boutique soon, I'm exploring the solids this season as the prints aren't calling to me and practically sitting on my hands waiting for bags. Still no news of them coming. Trying to stay strong. I will share the sweater if I track it down and any scarves I get of course!
In bag storage conversation, we are finishing our master bedroom and bath attic conversion in our 1920's stone Colonial. The whole third floor was attic with a small servants room and bathroom. Today the hardwoods are getting refinished, then tile floor in the bath, then my built ins and the bathroom vanity get installed in a week or two. They are built in under the sloped ceiling and will hold all my bags and they are deep so I think the boxes from my H bags can fit deep inside, with the bags in dust bags up front. The upper part near the slope will hold bracelets stands and fashion jewelry. I will have one shelf for my CSGMs which I keep in boxes and I may try folding down my silks on another shelf, I keep them draped over suit hangers in my closet now. I also got a built in wide dresser. They were very pricey but I think they're totally worth it as the closets are walk in but they also have slopped ceilings and will not allow for bags and a dresser in there. I didn't get anything fancy for the shelves because I'm thinking of upholstering them in a white velvet with some padding underneath or making some cushioned mats to sit on the shelves. I will have to wait till we move up to the bedroom to figure that out. The cabinets are right by a vertical structural beam that I'm going to hang hooks on to serve as a valet for my outfits and I have room for a chaise and side table to keep a tray for my bag contents and daily jewelry. With my vanity nearby, I'm going to have a super functional dressing area in our new room! The only catch is that I often forget things in my room and now will have to climb to the third floor repeatedly trying to leave the house. At least all the stairs will get keep my butt in shape!
To counteract the girly side of the room, DH is getting a comfy "man" chair that I hope is not too ugly and large TV on the other side of the room. We are also going to do window seats for the cats. We moved into the house almost 4 years ago after renovating the first two floors. We were undecided about finishes for the bathroom and I'm glad we waited. @MadMadCat we also had a small servant kitchen, breakfast room and large dining room that we combined to make one large kitchen and family room as we're not sitting at a long dining table with the cats every night. When we have a large dinner, we have a table in our "formal" living room that expands. For us it was much more functional to expand the kitchen and a much better investment in improving the property.
I'm so excited the floors are getting done today and next week, it means things are really moving forward. I don't think we'll be done by Thanksgiving but I'm hoping for the week before Christmas. I have a long break between Christmas and New Year so we can move upstairs and I can work on my projects. We're both self employed and going with out assistants for the next few quiet months but juggling all the contractors with our busy schedules is so stressy. We each have to take turns working at home which is difficult for me.
Ok, I better get back to work so I can leave to get my hair done this evening!
PS I was not driving while taking that picture-I was safely parked
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@MadMadCat we also had a small servant kitchen, breakfast room and large dining room that we combined to make one large kitchen and family room as we're not sitting at a long dining table with the cats every night. When we have a large dinner, we have a table in our "formal" living room that expands. For us it was much more functional to expand the kitchen and a much better investment in improving the property.
I'm so excited the floors are getting done today and next week, it means things are really moving forward. I don't think we'll be done by Thanksgiving but I'm hoping for the week before Christmas. I have a long break between Christmas and New Year so we can move upstairs and I can work on my projects. We're both self employed and going with out assistants for the next few quiet months but juggling all the contractors with our busy schedules is so stressy. We each have to take turns working at home which is difficult for me.
Ok, I better get back to work so I can leave to get my hair done this evening!
PS I was not driving while taking that picture-I was safely parked
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Thanks for your input @MrsOwen3! That's what we'll probably end up doing. To be honest, I hardly use our formal dining room, therefore having a large, less formal, dining/kitchen area is probably more practical. I am just not very happy about the placement of the stove/sink/fridge in the plan we have now, but the fact that the house has an arched wall in the back (with a large original fireplace in the middle) makes that room an odd space to place cabinets and appliances needed for a kitchen. Again, back to the joys of having to mediate modern function with old style and structure.
I'm very exciting with the work you're doing in the house! It sounds like you'll have a gorgeous dressing area. Isn't it exciting when one sees the light at the end of the tunnel? unfortunately this is also the time in which progress feels the slowest.
These gloves are so glam! And the cape is fabulous. Congrats for the purchase!!