I used to be 38:26:38 so not at all shop clothes shaped. That went south after a "geriatric" pregnancy but I'm still curvy. Possum's not shop shaped either and has finally realised it would be good to be able to sew. This frock has princess seams and a dropped waist so is a good shape on her - and me.
It'll be something with darts next and then set-in sleeves and she'll be fine for a few months. More lessons at Xmas.
She's still refusing any interest in gardening but did manage to keep a window box of herbs going nearly all year in Namur. I'll get her yet!
I can't see you needing to know about princess seams @Hostafan1 unless you're thinking of making a wedding dress for one of your daughters one day..............
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
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I can't see you needing to know about princess seams @Hostafan1 unless you're thinking of making a wedding dress for one of your daughters one day..............
May I ask advice please on a bit of a dilemma? I recently won a beautiful bagged and boxed set of foot toiletries from the White Company. If I opened it to use myself, I just know that most of the creams/scrubs would end up just sitting there for months, if not years. I was considering whether or not to give it to my DIL for her forthcoming birthday (she's a jogger) but do you think she might take umbrage? I would hate to upset her (I have done so accidentally a couple of times in the past). Should I tell her I won it? I checked online and it's not available now.
I would tell her and get her a small birthday present as well. It would be awkward if she found out.
I like princess seams on dresses, they smooth over bulges nicely. I used to be 35 24 36, those were the days, 2 stone heavier than that now and waist has thickened after 4 babies and one was a big one, 9lb. In fact, I'm just off to town to get some printing done and I saw that my favourite dress shop has a princess seam dress in a different colour from the one I bought in spring. Been hard to find in the last few years and dresses of a suitable length for those over 27 in France.
Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
They are rather more petite than we Brits aren't they @Busy-Lizzie. I tower over most of the ladies at patchwork group, even when wearing summer flatties.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
I'm inclined to agree with BL, @Lizzie27, or just give her it as an extra and be upfront that you own it, and thought she would make better use of it. Liri - I hope you're drying out. Floodwater is hideous. I'm fortunate that I've never had severe flooding in any property, and I always think it's worse than a fire. The painted ladies are apparently on a 'once a decade' surge. I hope we get some evry year now though. When I came back from my walk, there was about ten on the outside of the buddleia, and when I came in the back gate, it set off a cloud of them swirling around. Must have been thirty at least. Just beautiful. I sat on the bench with a cuppa, and three came and kept me company. Some deadheading done, and planting out of a few little things, but the rain is back on, so in for some lunch.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Sorry @Liriodendron. Got distracted. I hope you're drying out OK. Just being damp is bad enough without being flooded so I hope those lower down are OK too.
We have had 2 2-minute showers. I have banned t'other pair from commenting as it clearly frightens off the rain. Getting quite windy.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
"The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."
Rain subsiding here now from the forecast I thought we were only getting the odd shower not a whole mornings worth. I need to lift the 2nd early spuds now before the slugs get at them! Back yesterday eve from Suffolk this time my big sis (well older) bought us a trip to Helmingham Hall with Perennial (used to be the gardeners benevolent society). We got a chat from lady Tollemache then a tour with the head gardener. Lovely place hard to believe they manage with such a small team. Went to Beth Chato's garden on the Sunday & stayed in Suffolk overnight so we had an easy run Monday morning, I think we had the best of the weather this week. Regards to all.
@Allotment Boy I grew up just down the road from Helmingham Hall ... know it well 😊 Glad you enjoyed your visit. 👍 Wonky and I are planning a visit to Beth Chatto’s this coming weekend. 😎
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
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It'll be something with darts next and then set-in sleeves and she'll be fine for a few months. More lessons at Xmas.
She's still refusing any interest in gardening but did manage to keep a window box of herbs going nearly all year in Namur. I'll get her yet!
I can't see you needing to know about princess seams @Hostafan1 unless you're thinking of making a wedding dress for one of your daughters one day..............
I would tell her and get her a small birthday present as well. It would be awkward if she found out.
I like princess seams on dresses, they smooth over bulges nicely. I used to be 35 24 36, those were the days, 2 stone heavier than that now and waist has thickened after 4 babies and one was a big one, 9lb. In fact, I'm just off to town to get some printing done and I saw that my favourite dress shop has a princess seam dress in a different colour from the one I bought in spring. Been hard to find in the last few years and dresses of a suitable length for those over 27 in France.
Liri - I hope you're drying out. Floodwater is hideous. I'm fortunate that I've never had severe flooding in any property, and I always think it's worse than a fire.
The painted ladies are apparently on a 'once a decade' surge. I hope we get some evry year now though. When I came back from my walk, there was about ten on the outside of the buddleia, and when I came in the back gate, it set off a cloud of them swirling around. Must have been thirty at least. Just beautiful. I sat on the bench with a cuppa, and three came and kept me company.
Some deadheading done, and planting out of a few little things, but the rain is back on, so in for some lunch.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
We have had 2 2-minute showers. I have banned t'other pair from commenting as it clearly frightens off the rain. Getting quite windy.
Back yesterday eve from Suffolk this time my big sis (well older) bought us a trip to Helmingham Hall with Perennial (used to be the gardeners benevolent society). We got a chat from lady Tollemache then a tour with the head gardener. Lovely place hard to believe they manage with such a small team. Went to Beth Chato's garden on the Sunday & stayed in Suffolk overnight so we had an easy run Monday morning, I think we had the best of the weather this week.
Regards to all.
enjoyed your visit. 👍
Wonky and I are planning a visit to Beth Chatto’s this coming weekend. 😎
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
You certainly get about Allotment Boy. Good for you.