Where do you shop?

For those that don't know, it is Prom Season.

I have been shopping my little heart out with DN2. Her prom is at the end of May and her schedule just opened up about a week and a half ago. Hockey Season is now over, she played her last game in Canada two weeks ago :( She needs a prom dress and it isn't easy!

She favours the halter type dress and it is what suits her the best. She has a very large bust (38C,D) and I love that she wants full length. It makes the shoe thing not as big of a deal.

And I have to get some dressy things as well. I had a baby shower two weeks ago, then I have a wedding shower, a wedding, and a christening to attend this summer and I don't think my usual track pants and hoodie will go over too well at these events.

I need to find more shops geared towards my age group without the dowdy "my mother-in-law would wear that" look.

But I love looking at these dresses! Do you have a favourite?

Where do you shop?




All dresses from Promgirl.com

So you would like to know?

Since there were so many questions asked in the last couple of posts I thought it would be best to answer them. Oh and did you notice I have 200 followers? How crazy is that? But thank you!

Andrea asked:
I love the crochet cushion in an earlier post, would love to know how you put the final product together because I too am in the middle of a granny square which was meant for a blanket but boredom is taking over with it!!! Xx

After I crocheted the granny to the size of my cushion form I cut up a felted cashmere sweater and used that for the other side. I used the ribbed bottom of the sweater for the folds, eliminating the need for a zipper or button closure. I hand sewed the crochet front to the cashmere back.

Elizabeth asked:
Love the boots but those metal garden tool holders for twine and seeds, etc? Those are for me. Where did you find them?

The metal tool holders are from Garden Trading.


Madelief asked:
Yes, those two ladies do look alike :-)! Love the boots!! I am going to England in three months time. Hopefully I can find them. Would like to wear them in my garden. The match the new colour of my garden house perfectly ;-)!

Madelief, the wellies are from Joules but not sure if they are in stock right now.


Krawuggl asked:
The candy coloured trugs are beautibeautiful. Do you know where to buy them?

The pastel trugs can be found at Burgon and Ball.



And lastly, the garden tools can be found at Gift Ideas.

~~~Have a lovely week girls~~~

Garden Pretty

I need to get in the garden.

And organize my potting table.

And find my trug that has gone missing.

And mother and I are arguing. She said the actress in the Final Frost was Lady Jane Grey also known as Phyllis Logan. I said it was Mrs. Herriot also known as Lynda Bellingham.

Why are mothers always right?

But come on, they do look very similar, yes?

Birds, Buds and Blossoms

Hello! I am back! But before I forget, as I usually do, here is the April picture from the BBC H&A Calendar.

And before I went away I had picked up the March issue of Country Homes and Interiors but I did not have a chance to show you the lovely images. I lurve this wallpaper with all my heart and soul.

I fell in love with this yummy sofa.

The most charming bedroom all white with the pop of colour we all love.

How spring-like is this? Too beautiful.

I want to get in the garden right now. Our temperatures are to be around 20-24 C for the next few days, how crazy is that?

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Hockey was wonderful. We won the Gold Medal in overtime. It was my daughter that scored the winning goal. This means that her school hockey team is the best in the Province. What a way to end her graduating year! She was interviewed several times while we were there and had a radio interview and newspaper shoot when we came home. She's kind of a big deal in the girl's/women's hockey world. Did I mention she hates any kind of attention? Some of the interviews I don't even know about as she refuses to tell me, she gets embarrassed.

Well my lovelies, can I wish you all a fantastic week? And of course, a happy and relaxing Easter.

Leaving

Oh yes my little chicks it is time for Miss Knitty, Vintage and Rosy to leave on a little sojourn. I will be traveling in such a style as to create much animosity and jealousy within blogdom.

Okay, it isn't going to be in a lovely snail trail caravan. Or a lovely old beauty like this. I will be on a coach with 15 high school girls going to Provincials (hockey) in our nation's capital. (That would be Ottawa as I am sure all of you know). But it will be special. This will be the last hockey tournament I will be on with my daughter as this is her last one before she leaves for University...


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Omg I will be such a mess come August :(

Granny Rectangle (as opposed to a Granny Square)

Before

After

Quick post today. March break and trying to keep the youngest busy. Here is something I thought was quite magnificent. Ever wanted to granny something but it was NOT a square? Well here is your chance. I grannied this lovely stool/storage thingy and BELIEVE me it is 100x better than what it used to be.

See pretty granniness? If you want to granny a rectangle here is what helped me. If you would like specifics on how to tighten near the end to get that secure tucked in edge, email me and I will tell you how.

And I have storage as well!

And crocheting trim on pillowcases. What are you up to?

Never underestimate the power of the comment

Ladies, I cannot thank you enough for your lovely, comforting comments. They have meant so much to me in my gloom.

Now for some answers. So many of you have commented about the lamp. This is an Ikea lamp. It has been pimped. I cannot remember the name of it but I am sure both the base and shade are still available there as it has been around quite a while. I painted the base in Farrow and Ball Parma Gray. I saw this over at Vanessa's quite a while back and she helped me out with it, being the sweet lovely person that Vanessa is. Do you ever visit Vanessa? Well go so hi. I'll wait.

Oh, you're back? Good. Just another quick observation. Do you ever go to make the bed in the morning (or late afternoon, no one is here to judge) and see the sun streaking in and wish you could just hop back in? That is how I felt this morning and thought of all of you and snapped this photo.

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That's it, really. And just to say "Thank you" once again.

Sore!

Please accept this jug of tulips to make up for my lack of words and pretty pictures. I meant to post last week and the the bleedin camera had dead batteries and by the time they were recharged I was in pain. I had a wisdom tooth extracted last Wednesday and I am still in pain. Friday I went to the library to pick up a book and did not realize I was standing at a counter without a clerk. The sweet lady at the next counter over asked if I was okay and I said no I wasn't and she said I looked rather pale and said I didn't really look that well. The question is how long would I have stood there like an idiot before I noticed there wasn't anyone at the desk? I probably should not have even been driving. I went back to the dentist today and he told me I have dry socket which isn't pleasant. Now I am on antibiotics. But I have blubbered enough.

I wanted to post this last week but of course, too late. The March photo of the BBC Home and Antique calendar.

Isn't it wonderful how just looking at pretty pictures can make you feel that much better?


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Have a lovely week Ladies, I hope to catch more with you all soon!

Crafty Knitty

Lest you believe I have been up to no good, here are pictures to prove you quite wrong.

A granny square cushion.

A cushion that has been in the making for about one year.

A cushion that started out as a blanket with the odd bits from the ripple blanket. Half way through, the thought of continuing on to form a huge blanket really did not appeal. But there is some yummy yarn in there I tell you. Have you ever used Lamb's Pride? Well there is some in there and they do have such scrumptious colours.

The finished baby hat. You know I just want a little one around just to knit for?

Too much sweetness, really.

Can we use the expression "charmingly adorable"?

The English Home

Generally speaking, I am not a huge fan of the magazine "The English Home". Although I find it quite pretty to look at, I find the homes a bit too too if you know what I mean. I prefer a bit of realism in my home and in the magazines that I buy. Country living and BBC Home and Antique are a bit more my style. However, the April issue of TEH is so pretty I had to share with you.

Several articles piqued my interest this month and most seem to have the same theme. Neutral colours mixed with charming patterns. Now that is my style.

And I thought this beautiful green floral wallpaper was to die for.

Ah, a bit of realism to relish.

But that's just my opinion ;)

I will be updating you soon on the baby knitting, it is slooooow.

So many updates, so little time...

In typical Knitty, Vintage and Rosy style, I am a little late with yet another post. This is the H&A Calendar I have been meaning to show you. Really gorgeous.

I especially love this room. Pink, Blue and florals, what is not to love?

This was January. Again, more love.

And February. Reminds me of Selina Lake styling. What do you think? So terribly pretty though.

Oh, that's Knitty, Vintage and Rosy styling. Ha! Just loved the look of this combination on the window sill and thought I would take a few snaps although, of course, the light is still rubbish today.

For some reason, I adore these four pieces together. The Greengate jug, the Cath Kidston jug, the little green cornishware sugar pot and the oval rose plate.

Sweetness in a jug.

Doing a load of dishes from last night as we had a little get together for DN3 12th Birthday. I know, I know I must me getting up there if my youngest is 12 right? I've been a little sad lately too as the billet (girl that was staying with us from my daughter's hockey team) that was living here moved out last week. She decided to move back home so she could graduate with her class. It hits too close to home knowing that DN2 is leaving my little Rosy nest in August to go away to University. Do you ever just block things out of your mind just to totally avoid the emotions? That is what I am doing right now.

So to perk you and I up, a few glamour shots of the puss.

As he is male, and spring is nearing, he isn't really around too much. I think he has a few, no correction, hordes of lady friends that want to have a liaison with him, if you know what I mean, wink wink.

He is a fighter as well. Comes home with a new injury every day. This week it is on his right front leg and one on his tummy. The ones on his nose have just finished healing.

So he appears to be a lover AND a fighter.

No wonder they are lined up at the back door for him.





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Thanks for popping in my lovelies.