tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post811595314638178474..comments2024-03-19T06:47:54.763+00:00Comments on Vintage Vixen: The Distancing Diaries - 26th & 27th February, 2021Vixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-57834320879243011752021-04-08T15:52:51.186+01:002021-04-08T15:52:51.186+01:00What a lovely photo of you and Kezzie. I missed he...What a lovely photo of you and Kezzie. I missed her birthday party sadly :(<br />How’s the Loved Clothes Last? Looks like a good read.<br />Well done with all your litter picking, litter infuriates me. Often we see fast food wrappings left in lanes, obviously just dumped out of car windows. The other day I saw a bag of oranges which seemed random.<br />Tweed stitch looks nice. I’ve tried crochet but I just can’t get the hang of it, knitting is more my thing and even then my skills are limited. You can never have too many woolly hats :)<br />xxHazelxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438389465030714608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-25428140232474481692021-03-12T12:17:37.618+00:002021-03-12T12:17:37.618+00:00Thanks so much, Monica! xxxThanks so much, Monica! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-15484871709236142252021-03-12T12:17:05.386+00:002021-03-12T12:17:05.386+00:00I'm reading Loved Clothes Last right now, it&#...I'm reading Loved Clothes Last right now, it's a fascinating read, not at all preachy. Highly recommended if you can track a copy down (or hint at a Mothering Sunday gift!)<br />I think Jeff Banks did a menswear range for Matalan hence the reason it turns up in chazzas. His early warehouse stuff was gorgeous. <br />I'm counting the days till 29th March, it's Liz's birthday, perfect timing! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-78773426139105701702021-03-12T12:13:45.801+00:002021-03-12T12:13:45.801+00:00Thanks, Dawn! x
Thanks, Dawn! x<br />Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-19113669414741791542021-03-12T12:13:21.663+00:002021-03-12T12:13:21.663+00:00It's excellent, isn't it? I suppose it'...It's excellent, isn't it? I suppose it's a good thing that we're drip-fed episodes week by week although those 7 days take agaes to come round!<br />Yes, the shelter stays up all year, it's in a sheltered corner and Jon's an expert at lashing stuff down, years of festival tent experience. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-85336062768314140912021-03-12T11:38:47.915+00:002021-03-12T11:38:47.915+00:00Unforgotten is great - I've just read Ronni...Unforgotten is great - I've just read Ronni's blog where she says she's watching it too.<br /><br />Did your garden shelter stay up all winter? I'd have been scared it would blow away; you've done a great job of anchoring it down.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-69605593762643059342021-03-06T22:42:30.445+00:002021-03-06T22:42:30.445+00:00I am still very enamored with your Bathroom Wall, ...I am still very enamored with your Bathroom Wall, it's Magnificent! When I lived in a Santa Barbara Tuscan Home I wanted to do the Walls like that. Never got around to it. Bohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743017084098726581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-47278437127883766872021-03-02T15:22:50.357+00:002021-03-02T15:22:50.357+00:00That looks like a very interesting book...
I'...That looks like a very interesting book...<br /><br />I'm loving your collection of hats; you'll soon have every colour of the rainbow.<br /><br />I do remember Jeff Banks (we get a lot of his men's shirts in our charity shop for some reason not vintage ones though) and the Clobber and W1 labels. I also remember those 1980s flying jackets.<br /><br />How exciting is the thought of having visitors again; let's hope the weather stays good for al fresco meetings/meals in the garden.<br /><br />Take care<br />xxxVronni's Style Meanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122302881528071270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-92223161145087045392021-03-02T08:52:28.222+00:002021-03-02T08:52:28.222+00:00Loving this purple blouse, and the way it enhances...Loving this purple blouse, and the way it enhances the fabulous colours in your embroidered skirt. And this pendant is particularly gorgeous!. And also loving your cheesecloth dress with the blouse (and hat!, so cool!), and loving the tan shades of your belt and boots matching the details of the dress, and those magnificent bracelets!, You Rock It!<br />Great to see your plants and projects for gardening!, and your cute shelter ready for some visitors!. Hope that all we can enjoy some (safe) social life in the spring!<br />besos Señora Allnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01403540346998939207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-40667881589286079022021-03-02T07:44:30.293+00:002021-03-02T07:44:30.293+00:00That's worrying that they didn't check up ...That's worrying that they didn't check up with you about pre-existing conditions before jabbing you, isn't i? I hope it'll pass and you're 100% again soon.<br />Leeds and Reading have announced that they're going ahead, a couple of our usual festivals announced that they were postponed until 2022 but several are still keen to go ahead but with restrictions and operating at 50% capacity. I'd much rather wait until we can do things proprly but, if they tell us to trade we'll have to or risk losing our pitches in the future. Dilemmas, dilemmas. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-46318094535294506442021-03-02T06:23:24.321+00:002021-03-02T06:23:24.321+00:00It’s the American one. Damn I cannot remember the ...It’s the American one. Damn I cannot remember the name, I did call their hotline and they said it was due to some of my medical conditions I have . <br /> The olympics I don’t think so. I would like it to a good morale boost, but the population of japan are not keen. They want all kinds of restrictions put in place . But we will seeAllie janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04399152759369854485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-85549997501199819022021-03-01T20:45:16.800+00:002021-03-01T20:45:16.800+00:00Kezzie is so lovely, even lovelier than she is on ...Kezzie is so lovely, even lovelier than she is on her blog! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-43572693599909039972021-03-01T20:44:45.899+00:002021-03-01T20:44:45.899+00:00Yay! I'm so happy that you've got your vac...Yay! I'm so happy that you've got your vaccine booked! They really are powering through the cohorts, aren't they?<br />I hope you get jabbed in the crypyt, I'm hoping mine will be at The Black Country Museum, I'll be treading in The Shelby's footsteps. <br />WE'll have to comapre notes when we've read Loved Clothes Last, the snippets I've looked at are excellent - as you'd expect - and the typeface is gorgeous, things like that matter! I was dithering about the fanzine when I started following them on IG a couple of years ago, that's a brilliant tip, thank you!<br />I think you're right about the feckwits. When I log into the Facebook litter group's page I'm always heartened by photos of young lads out picking litter and children helping their grandparents, those scumbags are in the minority, aren't they?<br />Keep your vest on and get rowing, sit still for long enough today and you'll ice over! xxx Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-88711892045510002772021-03-01T19:48:07.411+00:002021-03-01T19:48:07.411+00:00I think I remember reading that you and Kezzie met...I think I remember reading that you and Kezzie met but it is nice to see a photo. Can't wait to see your Dr Who inspired outfit. That's lovely. Ivana Splithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908566377732204399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-17993958700560937442021-03-01T19:38:16.485+00:002021-03-01T19:38:16.485+00:00SQUEE! Got my Covid jab letter today. Very odd how...SQUEE! Got my Covid jab letter today. Very odd how their algorithm works ... himself got his letter last week and both of his appt dates are one day after mine - I got my letter today and booked my apps at lunchtime. I know it prolly depends on the venue - and the one he chose has vanished - presumably because all the appts have gone. I was sorely tempted to choose the crypt of Blackburn Cathedral for mine - because, goth-forever lol. <br /><br />So pleased to have this on the horizon - hope everyone gets theirs soon - don't wibble if you book online - the slots go quickly, so get in there. I'm in the over 60's demographic so they're rattling on with it !<br /><br />I have a copy of Loved Clothes Last on the way too, Vix! Love the philosophy in regard to keeping all you own and repairing/remodelling (unless you are crap at it) over getting rid of it. In fact - don't get rid of it. It is such a welcome Marie Condo antidote. I don't get rid of Loved Clothes at all - and have the shredded silk garments to prove it lol.<br /><br />Found a very cool Loved Clothes Last fanzine - it's pay what you can (so you can put in £0 at the checkout if you're strapped for cash or feel you can't justify the spend at the mo) - it's a digital zine <br />https://www.fashionrevolution.org/resources/fanzine2/<br /><br />And if that kind of thing is your kind of thing - more here https://gumroad.com/fashionrevolution<br /><br />Re: litter louts - think of it this way, Vix - the entitled feckwits (and their brood) of the parish stand out so much because most people wouldn't dream of behaving so poorly. <br /><br />Off to do some rowing. Take care all and big love to Maryland - don't take your thermals off yet!! xxxx <br /><br />Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102872730864424626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-32472148907449700942021-03-01T19:08:59.503+00:002021-03-01T19:08:59.503+00:00I'm excited but also a bit wary but I know onc...I'm excited but also a bit wary but I know once I'm in the thick of a festival I'll love it again! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-71008751462457382862021-03-01T19:08:19.273+00:002021-03-01T19:08:19.273+00:00Thanks, Ann! That blouse has been a regular fixtur...Thanks, Ann! That blouse has been a regular fixture on my blog since I started it!<br />Did you ever read the Morrissey autobiography? Sandie Shaw came across as very strange, no wonder she and the lovely Jeff weren't married for long!<br />I can't wait to see your Dr Who tribute! xxx <br />Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-81568984626824783392021-03-01T19:06:46.535+00:002021-03-01T19:06:46.535+00:00Jon looks quite cute in his and he's definitel...Jon looks quite cute in his and he's definitely got no hair - unless you count his sporadic beard! <br />Someone descrobed those litter louts as "entitled", I couldn't have put it better myself. xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-34270396598884888642021-03-01T19:05:23.948+00:002021-03-01T19:05:23.948+00:00Thanks, Sheila! These old British Boutique labels ...Thanks, Sheila! These old British Boutique labels are incresingly rare but as the original owners get older and move into smaller homes they do occasionally turn up in charity shops. <br />I'm upset that you & L have so long to wait for your vaccines, I was very sceptical about us getting them at first but I'm not super impressed with the roll-out. If people behave we should be able to have up to six people in a group in the garden by 29th March although with the news of this new variant I'll try not to get too excited! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-73819106889669792352021-03-01T19:01:04.063+00:002021-03-01T19:01:04.063+00:00They're naughty boys rolling around on the bre...They're naughty boys rolling around on the brekfast table and foraging for scraps in the bin but we do love them!<br />There's something timeless about that blouse, in the 20 years I've owned it it never feels dated. <br />I've had a few orders for festival hats already! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-19752584904269386122021-03-01T18:59:33.250+00:002021-03-01T18:59:33.250+00:00Jon's always been a fussy monkey when it comes...Jon's always been a fussy monkey when it comes to veg but sweetcorn or mushrooms on a pizza and he never bats an eyelid! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-61207753278773969402021-03-01T18:58:24.913+00:002021-03-01T18:58:24.913+00:00Hello, Holly and thanks so much for reading and co...Hello, Holly and thanks so much for reading and commenting!<br />My challenge is really helping me to make my clothes work harder, I'm seeing new combinations of old favourites all the time now. <br />Wasn't Sunday glorious? xxx<br />Vixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-31872769253608587562021-03-01T18:57:01.674+00:002021-03-01T18:57:01.674+00:00Kezzie is lovely, it was so exciting to meet her a...Kezzie is lovely, it was so exciting to meet her all those years ago!<br />I love Caryn Franklin, both her fabulous individual style and her attitude, what a great person for your friend to resemble!<br />I'd be tempted to copy the actions of the old chap who posted the wrappers through the letterbox of that teenage lout's letterbox. I've alwaus hated litter but now I'ce started to take it personally! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-26623850363188701902021-03-01T18:54:33.951+00:002021-03-01T18:54:33.951+00:00Thanks, Carmela! xThanks, Carmela! xVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868048249049410936.post-20055139723215931362021-03-01T18:54:24.666+00:002021-03-01T18:54:24.666+00:00All the best with your vacine, Andrea! The Moderna...All the best with your vacine, Andrea! The Moderna one won't be available until the Spring here.<br />I hope Winter leaves you soon and Spring is upon you! xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.com