ruffles Archive

  • It does matter if it’s black and white

    Posted on December 3, 2009 | 7 Comments
    Ok, you’ve got to admit, everyone likes wearing black and white. We do it so often we don’t even realise it sometimes. Long gone are the days where only musicians, grooms and chefs dress in penguin colours. Black and white attire is so common and...

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    Vicki’s Wedding

    Posted on November 28, 2009 | 8 Comments
    On November 7th, I attended a good friend’s wedding. Vicki and I grew up together and known each other since we were teenagers. She is a statuesque beauty and of course, looked absolutely stunning on her wedding day. I was invited to read the scriptures...

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  • Blue Heaven

    Posted on August 3, 2009 | No Comments
    I recently purchased this sweet blue blouse from Ebay. Blue is not my favourite colour but this baby blue hue has won me over. (Yes, I am a romantic at heart). It is heavenly soft and very feminine. I am definitely including it in my...

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  • Theodore in Tutu

    Posted on July 28, 2009 | No Comments
    My Grand-mommy knitted a red ballet dress for a doll many years ago. She is a great knitter but she insisted that I model it for her… I agree that this cross-dressing is rather embarrassing but the ruffly dress did keep me warm. Every time...

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  • Sweet Paul Klee

    Posted on July 8, 2009 | 1 Comment
    Have you heard of an artist named Paul Klee? No? Don’t worry, I didn’t either until I went to his museum last year in Bern, Switzerland. And I thank God for the opportunity to have witnessed such colourful and whimsical paintings from such an amazing...

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  • Window Dressing

    Posted on June 6, 2009 | 1 Comment
    I don’t know about you, but I am a huge fan of fancy window displays. Most of the fine pieces in my wardrobe were purchased on a whim when I saw how chic they looked on the mannequins. Even if the clothes didn’t quite have...

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  • Grey Matter

    Grey Matter

    Posted on May 17, 2009 | 4 Comments
    Grey has been my favourite colour for the past 5 years. I’ve been loyal to it in every way- I own grey bags, beanies,  cardies, camies, jackets, jeans, jumpers, pants, shoes, socks and undies- but no grey hairs. I’ve compiled some of the bestest grey...

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