You're sure heading to the right place! I love their display & organizational stuff.
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You're sure heading to the right place! I love their display & organizational stuff.
This is very true - our lives are fluid. It certainly beats the alternative, doesn't it? I think it's normal for us to move from place to place or from phase to phase. I go through periods where I want to have one of those capsule wardrobes. 20 pieces max per season type thing. The thing is, it doesn't really suit my life. I need things to wear to work, out for dinners, to parties both formal-ish and casual, to run out to the market... I'm not a jeans and tshirt kind of girl. While I like that casual look on people, it's not for me. I don't own a sweatshirt or yoga pants. As much as I'd like to pare down my wardrobe (which isn't actually that large), I'm attached to certain pieces.
I go through phases where I only want to buy jewellery, or boots, or accessories like scarves. I will say that I am happy to know what works for my body and what fits my style aesthetic so I rarely make a bad purchase - impulse or otherwise. That goes for purses as well.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, the end goal of simplifying our lives is worth striving for even if it's something that's never 100% attainable. I wonder if we don't all need a bit more stimulation in our lives, especially as we advance in age, just to keep our minds working and active. Not that that stimulation needs to come from clutter, but you know. I wonder if over-simplifying things will make us more robotic in the end?
I dunno, just random thoughts...
Open water swim sounds so.... scary. You're much braver than I am. My swimming in the last few years has involved wading up to the pool bar.
Yes, in September. Greece, Italy, France and Spain. Look for me on the shores of Mykonos in a fabulous big floppy sun hat with a cocktail in my hand.
I've been searching for the band version of that ring in Shadow (in my size) but I haven't found it yet.My 2016 purchase arrivedso very unique!
Enjoy!
I haven't bought a cookbook in ages. Everything is so readily available online these days that I find I have less need for cookbooks. I do have some favourites though and wouldn't part with any of them. I have just one shelf on the kitchen for them with the exception of a couple large coffee table sized books on the kitchen counter. I think for me the draw of actual cookbooks is the pictures inside. I've also discovered YouTube for some things. In fact I was on Jamie Oliver's channel the other day searching for French-style scrambled eggs.
I have been meaning to clear out the space under the stairs and turn it into a bag and shoe emporium. I'll be interested to see what yours turns out like or what you plan to do with your space. I want to free up space in my closet and put some shelving under the stairs but I'm at a loss with where to begin.
Maybe some of those clear plexiglass containers/drawers for your jewellery that can be put on top of a dresser? That would still allow the pieces to be visible. A few years ago one of the girls in the Hermes forum bought one and kept her scarves in one of those plexiglass containers on the dresser. I thought it was genius!
Since I "retired" I have down sized my possessions to fit into my bedroom and 5 storage totes
I have definitely stuck to
"If I buy something new I get rid of something old"
I still have a lot of shoes that I could not part with
I have a pair of gray flannel heels from Bonwit Teller Dept store that I can not part with. These days my uniform in winter is either sweats or jeans. I have 1 pair of jeans for "dress" and then 2 pair of knock around jeans
I only have 6 handbags which for me is a lot
The thing I have in abundance and can't seem to stop the growth are my rubber duckies
I don't buy them any more but do receive them as gifts
It is funny that the older I got the less I need
I have definitely stuck to
"If I buy something new I get rid of something old"
I still have a lot of shoes that I could not part with
I have a pair of gray flannel heels from Bonwit Teller Dept store that I can not part with. These days my uniform in winter is either sweats or jeans. I have 1 pair of jeans for "dress" and then 2 pair of knock around jeans
I only have 6 handbags which for me is a lot
The thing I have in abundance and can't seem to stop the growth are my rubber duckies
I don't buy them any more but do receive them as gifts
It is funny that the older I got the less I need
Btw Bonwit Teller was a dept store in my area that has been out of business for about 40 years
My Mom adored Bonwit Teller in the days. Their flagship store was on Fifth Avenue where a certain "tower" that will remain nameless now stands.
Mousse, I got a catalog in the mail today called Artful Home. I think you would really like it. They also carry the Comfy and Noblu clothing lines - I think you have a few pieces of Noblu. The website is artfulhome.com Check it out!
I am in the process of saving for an electrical bike. I really need to get some exercise and think an electric bike would be a great help when the knees give out, I could switch to electric. I also need something with a strong motor for the hills.
Do any of you have one of these bikes? I've been doing some research and so far the Kalkhoff Sahel compact Impulse 8 looks great on paper. But, I'm not sure of benefits of the smaller tires. I like the fact that you can fold up the pedals. My goal would be to ride it to work this summer.
Do any of you have one of these bikes? I've been doing some research and so far the Kalkhoff Sahel compact Impulse 8 looks great on paper. But, I'm not sure of benefits of the smaller tires. I like the fact that you can fold up the pedals. My goal would be to ride it to work this summer.
I'll check it out. I'm in wardrobe trouble. My Nordies Rack is one of 4 stores in the country that are testing high end designer clothing. I just bought an amazing St. John long jacket that is so me. I'll post a picture tomorrow. I am going to the office for some work meetings.
I get that catalog. I have not ordered from it but it does have some interesting pieces. I agree that Mousse would probably like some of the designs.
I do this too even though our home has tons of storage. It started with t-shirts and now basically applies to just about anything. It helps me a) avoid impulse buys because I do consider what has to go when I purchase, and b) keeps the build up and clutter to a minimum.
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Open water swim sounds so.... scary. You're much braver than I am. My swimming in the last few years has involved wading up to the pool bar.
I have to admit there are times that I don't much like it. It's typically cold, visibility is poor, and especially in large lake/ocean swimming you've got swells to contend with. The whole creature business is also unnerving. I may have written about this before but 'something' brushed against my thigh when I was doing an ocean swim in the SF Bay. And I dislike swimming through kelp forests for the creatures that lurk. I suppose that's why I do fairly well when I compete--I just wanna get out of there!
That said, when it's pretty, it's like swimming in the skies. The sun's rays pierce through blue water and there's such a feeling of freedom. Our trip to Greece will be in July. I believe we're swimming between 2-5 miles a day and will have an escort boat and kayaks so it's going to be a pretty nice set up!
I would be afraid of sharks and other creatures of the deep
I am big into SciFi
I would probably drown because my imagination would get the better of me
Kudos to you for being in such great shape to be able to take on such a swim[emoji106][emoji108][emoji122]
I have a St John outlet near me
At one point I had applied for a job there
They make you wear their clothes and their employees discount is not that great their sales goals extremely high
Not worth the stress
Well, finally I have received my black Pillow. I ordered it before xmas, but due to holidays shipment took ages. But all's well what ends well.
I wanted a tad more casual "wallet on strap", my silver Pillow surprisingly worked out for my errands on the light but her shine is not always appropriate, so I decided to get one pre-loved in black. And you know what? I got a raisin in the sausage! She is Large and she is amazing!
I wanted a tad more casual "wallet on strap", my silver Pillow surprisingly worked out for my errands on the light but her shine is not always appropriate, so I decided to get one pre-loved in black. And you know what? I got a raisin in the sausage! She is Large and she is amazing!
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