Monday, January 27, 2014

Mop Philosophy Monday

 How do you like the January flowers?  Aren't they like a bright spot of sunshine?
 MrBP has his own little bit of brightness a couple of days a week: Scotch whiskey.  I always wished I could drink it but no, I've never pushed past the "it tastes like gasoline" phase.
 Keeping a steady eye on your finances?  Me too.  Rather than keep all of those bothersome receipts I am paying for everything on debit and then transcribing the weekly spending by hand into this book, using the wonder that is online banking of course.
 Well I had to get Scout in here, how do you like her favourite toy?  It's an elephant, named Mee-mo.
 Thinking about your changing attitude towards prints?  Me too.  I seem to be drawn to animal prints, art-deco type designs and Liberty picks from Brora.
Liberty prints from Brora
 Speaking of Brora, can we talk about the fabulous winter sale?

 I've invested in a couple of the Cashmere Round Neck Jumpers.  I love these, they are such a great basic and I find the round neck more flattering and comfortable than a v-neck.
After editing my closet I found I didn't have many wearable jumpers... I did have a few that were too small and what good were they doing me?
I also found a few of my silk dresses and blouses for spring had grown too short and ill-fitting, goodbye to them as well.  The remedy?  Not complete replacement of 10 things but one thing in each category seems reasonable.
Silk Tie Front Blouse
 I am going to give these silk pieces a try... this blouse in a "fresco blue" and the silk smocked dress (which is lined in silk as well).

Silk Smocked Dress
It's so difficult to find a nice silk-lined frock anymore!
How have you been?  Any closet edits or replacements?  Anyone drinking Scotch whiskey?
I hope your Monday goes absolutely as well as it can,
xoxDani