tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post1200217288681055150..comments2024-03-29T13:08:29.628+00:00Comments on Vintage Vixen: The Distancing Diaries - 19th & 20th June, 2021Vixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-6563193253429577882021-06-30T15:34:34.471+01:002021-06-30T15:34:34.471+01:00So lovely Phool dress, and always lovely clogs (th...So lovely Phool dress, and always lovely clogs (they even match your bag and cute face mask!, so fabulous!)<br />Your garden is bringing so much joy to my sore eyes!, lots of colour and fun!<br />besosSeñora Allnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01403540346998939207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-78330048519084375132021-06-26T09:28:02.463+01:002021-06-26T09:28:02.463+01:00That's uncanny, Jon and grumpy moggy are shari...That's uncanny, Jon and grumpy moggy are sharing the same look in those pictures :0 ;) :) :0 Do the doll's eyes follow you??? Love the paint colour on those Victorian skirting boards. Lulu xLuluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03813580414277450810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-9836741387163371342021-06-23T23:17:30.698+01:002021-06-23T23:17:30.698+01:00What size are Jon's feet? Might Have to burgle...What size are Jon's feet? Might Have to burgle you for those green, suede boots! I WISH I could do French plants! I just am so bad at hair that it'll never happen! <br />The garden really is looking marvellous! When I pull my remaining garlic up, I might plant peas as I'm wishing I'd planted some now@Kezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-36604794503566131932021-06-23T08:24:29.467+01:002021-06-23T08:24:29.467+01:00It's so miserable. When you get a few nice day...It's so miserable. When you get a few nice days you get lulled into thinking it'll last forever, it's such a pain not to be able to dry stuff on the line and have to do housework as it's too wet to play outside! <br />Nasturtiums are a miracle plant, I can't believe how many I've grown from that tiny pot I bought from the garden centre last year. I think we'll be eating Poor Man's Capers for months when the season's over. xxx Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-8670351604646499742021-06-23T08:22:17.263+01:002021-06-23T08:22:17.263+01:00Thanks, Vronni! I'm loving my French plaits an...Thanks, Vronni! I'm loving my French plaits and waking up with my hair in the same style, so liberating!<br />We've got a glorious day forecast for today and it certainly looks and feels a lot warmer, long may it last! xxx<br />PS The boys say thank you!Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-37819505956981727762021-06-23T08:20:53.498+01:002021-06-23T08:20:53.498+01:00Good morning, Shaz! What a beautiful day it is, to...Good morning, Shaz! What a beautiful day it is, too - sunshine and kind words from you.<br />What a lovely compliment from the pals at the cafe, definitely worth being brave and popping in to hear that. <br />I'm loving this time of the year in the garden normally I'd be at Glastonbury and come back to dead windowboxes and a feral lawn, it's wonderful being able to keep on top of things (although I miss festivals desperately!)<br />I'm happy your nasturtiums are out, I get more appearing each day and absolutely love them! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-1440001680296093302021-06-23T08:17:29.781+01:002021-06-23T08:17:29.781+01:00Thanks Betty, I used to come across those blouses ...Thanks Betty, I used to come across those blouses quite often, now they're selling on eBay for £50, utter madness! <br />You ought to have a look at a French/Dutch braid tutorial on YouTube, I think the style would really suit you - it's perfect for the beach! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-67544269608936389522021-06-23T08:15:15.950+01:002021-06-23T08:15:15.950+01:00Aren't they a gorgeous colour? He was really p...Aren't they a gorgeous colour? He was really pleased to find them sitting on the shelf, charity shop karma from donating his old tech, I reckon! <br />It's lovely to hear from you. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-70733507563053428902021-06-23T08:14:12.816+01:002021-06-23T08:14:12.816+01:00Good old British weather....not! Mind you, we'...Good old British weather....not! Mind you, we've got sunshine and predicted temperatures of 22°C for today. No wonder we all go mad when the weather is good, we don't know how long it'll last! xxx<br />Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-55015034647757939082021-06-23T08:12:47.626+01:002021-06-23T08:12:47.626+01:00My pleasure, Lynn. I should have it finished in a ...My pleasure, Lynn. I should have it finished in a couple of days, I'm waiting for some warm sunshine to speed up my reading! <br />I'm amazed at how well that grass has taken. It's such a vibrant shade of green, a few of the wildflowers are starting to bloom, too! <br />I love how lockdown has made us reassess our lives and to learn new things. Thanks goodness for Google, you can type in "How do I.....?" and you're always find a tutorial! xxx Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-53701212544224819092021-06-23T08:09:35.221+01:002021-06-23T08:09:35.221+01:00The joys of living in th UK, four seasons in one d...The joys of living in th UK, four seasons in one day. Anyone would be crazy to have seperate wardrobes for each season! <br />We always check the ground first before we water, the pots and planters need doing most days but the rest we try and get away with not doing if we can help it, it's exhausting. <br />That's why I'm reluctant to do any vintage events just yet, nobody can try anything on unless we remove it from sale for 48 hours. I never bother but I know I'm in the minority. <br />I know a lot of former vintage traders who have gone into selling wholesale. If I wanted to sell rubbish I'd get a job in Primark! <br />You can always rely on cats to make you laugh, crazy beasts! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-55436485765163786302021-06-23T08:03:16.919+01:002021-06-23T08:03:16.919+01:00I'm really enjoying The Herbalist, lots of int...I'm really enjoying The Herbalist, lots of interesting twists, turns and secretive characters.<br />I can see why French plaits are so popular at festivals, no wind blowing your hair or getting in your drink! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-4160693071125587452021-06-23T08:01:52.996+01:002021-06-23T08:01:52.996+01:00Thanks, Jane! So lovely to hear from you! xThanks, Jane! So lovely to hear from you! xVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-34777122125087090632021-06-22T18:48:58.397+01:002021-06-22T18:48:58.397+01:00Your lives are so busy and productive, I love read...Your lives are so busy and productive, I love reading your diaries.The Small Fabric Of My Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584379200783754320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-55998502158964735972021-06-22T08:40:21.778+01:002021-06-22T08:40:21.778+01:00That vintage blouse is such a great pairing with t...That vintage blouse is such a great pairing with that block print maxi skirt. The French braids look amazing on you. Yes, they are a very practical hairstyle so I choose them often myself. <br />The long sleeve midi dress you've worn for the fresh weather (I envy those 12 C, it's been so hot in Mostar lately) is very chic too. Have a great day! <br /><br />P.S. The Herbalist seems like a wonderful novel. I think I heard good things about it. Ivana Splithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908566377732204399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-16289833518199282082021-06-22T07:43:39.196+01:002021-06-22T07:43:39.196+01:00What is it with English weather ? i am back in a j...What is it with English weather ? i am back in a jumper!! The garden is looking lovely. I am helping mum with hers but wow it is hard work. She loves it but she always overwaters and I have to stop her.<br /> Leeds was erm interesting, you couldn’t try anything on, ques were a mile long to get in anywhere. My sister passed out from wearing her mask so long. I am used to it she isn’t. She bought a dress that shows her boobs and she has none! It was a nightmare. <br /> I had to cancel the contract with blue rinse as he couldn’t care less. My boss was furious. But my boss did send me a me a gift card as an a sorry for dealing with an idiot. But I had a good day and her cats decided they wanted to be the color of the garage wall which was funny! Take care and keep safe love and huggs Allie janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04399152759369854485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-63609815123867889412021-06-21T18:41:17.605+01:002021-06-21T18:41:17.605+01:00Oh my, hasn't the weather changed for the wors...Oh my, hasn't the weather changed for the worse all of a sudden? I'm not cut out for hot weather, but back to cold, grey and wet weather isn't my cup of tea at all. I think I've got the same Clematis and although it hasn't burst into flower yet, I've just noticed some are on their way. <br />I'm loving Saturday's skirt and blouse combo, and Sunday's Phool midi worn with your orange Lottas and tooled leather bag. <br />How gorgeous is that enamel sign, spelling mistake and all. <br />Your front lawn is getting better and better, and so do your woodworking skills: that Victorian skirting board planter is another triumph. <br />My Nasturtiums have gone wild too, the one's I've grown from seed have now been joined by last year's self-seeded ones, which seem to have appeared out of nowhere almost overnight. xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-22487407447646843292021-06-21T16:22:05.634+01:002021-06-21T16:22:05.634+01:00Gosh, the French plait looks lovely! Love the skir...Gosh, the French plait looks lovely! Love the skirt and top. Your new front garden bit is looking fab; there's a mini lawn! The new planter boxes are great and all your plants are doing so well. Some of ours got a bit battered by the rain we had all day Friday and Saturday. Let's hope the warm weather returns soon...<br /><br />I love Jon's green suede boots - what fab finds!<br /><br />Your two cats are both very handsome boys indeed.<br />xxxVronni's Style Meanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122302881528071270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-78307040574011849802021-06-21T16:10:42.545+01:002021-06-21T16:10:42.545+01:00Good afternoon gardener and thrifter extroidinaire...Good afternoon gardener and thrifter extroidinaire! the garden is looking beautiful and just love the colour of your clematis. Before all that though I must say thank you for your reply the other day! boy did you make my day. I had just come back from seeing my ol pals at the cafe I used to work at(brave aren't I - all safe though) they kept saying they miss me and full of compliments then back to see what you had written. You brought a tear to my eye missus. It is your can do attitude and positivity that we all love. Now back to this sumptious garden of yours - the front looks fab and I love the new wooden planter box. I reckon you scored at the chazza and I am so liking your new Sunday routine - hmm might copy that one. Love both outfits. My nasturtiams have at last come out in the "rustic" garden. Have fun ShazxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-24407718859359768342021-06-21T15:16:14.498+01:002021-06-21T15:16:14.498+01:00That pretty ebay blouse is earning its keep - look...That pretty ebay blouse is earning its keep - looks great with the skirt and Jon's green boots - what a find! Plaits look great on you - my hair is too fine to get much of a plait from although I do like the style :) Your garden is just beautiful and the front is looking so neat now. So cold here I don't want to go in my garden!Elderberry-Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14197689596360708239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-1881329017354823592021-06-21T11:22:06.785+01:002021-06-21T11:22:06.785+01:00Oooh I LOVE those green suede boots, what a find!!...Oooh I LOVE those green suede boots, what a find!!<br /><br />I'm madly dashing around blogland trying to have a catch up while I can sit at the computer, it's like catching up with old friends but whilst sitting down with an icepack on my back ... brrrr. Yes my world is very strange at the moment ... haha!!Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-91656893451119122082021-06-21T09:59:14.991+01:002021-06-21T09:59:14.991+01:0012°C? i wish it was that cold the last nights - in...12°C? i wish it was that cold the last nights - instead it was 20°C..... outdoors. the house has heated up after a week of heatwave, under the roof, where i sleep, it might be 40° in the evenings.<br />lovely glittery blouse with the blockprint skirt - and pretty dress too. and yes - plaits are the best - they were my to go hairdo back in the days of mountaineering and foldboat wandering........<br />the veggies looking great!!<br />xxxxxbahnwärterinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032478343344432338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-72445091515423397972021-06-21T09:31:48.131+01:002021-06-21T09:31:48.131+01:00Thanks for saving the book for me Vix. I’m looking...Thanks for saving the book for me Vix. I’m looking forward to reading that one. I’ll send the Grayson Perry one down to you as you’ll get through it quicker than Maria. I’ve promised Liz a read of it as well after you.<br />I like your me made mask, gorgeous material and hasn’t the new front grassed area bedding in well. Looks like it’s always been there.<br />I’m chuckling at how ours lives have changed, you and Jon with your joinery and gardening skills, me on zoom meetings and Philip turning into Mr Repair Shop man. All good. I’m beginning to like the new direction of things.<br />Hope you’ve got some good weather today, ours is a bit dull looking just yet xxx<br />Lynn Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12683485991861662348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-79095182283638886582021-06-21T09:27:24.710+01:002021-06-21T09:27:24.710+01:00Isn't it fab? I don't know why I've go...Isn't it fab? I don't know why I've got any other bags, I seem to use this one all the time!<br />Those vintage pale coloured fake fur coats fly off the rails - fingers crossed our September festival happens and it finds a new home. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-24376727816011535312021-06-21T07:13:54.974+01:002021-06-21T07:13:54.974+01:00That tooled bag of yours is so lovely, Vix! How ni...That tooled bag of yours is so lovely, Vix! How nice to be able to go out to the thrift stores again and start stocking up - you'll sell that faux fur coat in a heartbeat! <br /><br />Good to see the lads! Sounds like it was a lovely weekend! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.com