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Delightful December
Here's what's been going on in our house in the month of December: Snowman pancakes I love this cute skirt that my friend, Rebekah made! Silly Christmas animals I painted The first gift of Christmas! (Aunt Mary D always does such a beautiful job of wrapping) What a cool ornament! Philip had fond memories of doing clove oranges with his aunts as a child, so we decided to do some It was fun and they turned out really pretty and smell SO good! I decided to hide the reindeer that was on Aunt Mary's gift...this was one of the spots. ...
Nothing screams New Year’s Eve more than sparkles and sequins which is why we’re loving this look from Louise Cooney.
It’s looking like we won’t be able to head out on the town this NYE, so we’ll all be reeling in the new year at home instead. That doesn’t mean not dressing up however! In 2020 we lived in leggings and tracksuit bottoms so you may plan on making a little more effort on the 31st. A sequinned skirt like Louise’s is a great idea as you can pair it with a simple long sleeved top like her, or even a plain turtleneck jumper tucked in. Slippers are also optional. Here are some of our favourite sequinned numbers available now....
How To Dress For An Entire Day Outside, From Park Hangs To Outdoor Dining
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A fascination with handbags keeps Christine Smith busy while traveling
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She found the hand-tooled leather bag (on her right shoulder), in a secondhand shop in Paeroa. A lifetime love affair with apparel enters a new phase with the collector becoming the creator. Words: Kate Coughlan Photos: Tessa Chrisp Christine Smith has a hat that looks just like a hamburger on a plate. No, really, she does. Another one resembles a spooky face that could have been painted by artist Tony Fomison. A visage for wearing as headgear? Why not? Her little red teacup-and-saucer bonnet doesn’t speak of art for the bonce; more of laughs for a fun day out. She’s...
In the wide world of creating outfits, one of the most seamless, chic choices has been opting for something monochrome; a look layered with pieces that are all the same (or similar) colors—but unfortunately, it’s often easier said than done.
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Holiday Gift Guide 2020 / Looking for the perfect gift? We've got you covered. Shop our gift guide, with 16 categories to help you find a unique + amazing gift for everyone on your list. Shop the guide → Trying to put together a look that’s monochrome can come with a lot of questions: do all the pieces need to have the same undertone? What do you do when it comes to shoes? How do you layer similar (but not identical) tones on top of each other? They go on and on—but once you nail it, you have a go-to...