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Vintage Lady Gator Rider Salt and Pepper Shakers, circa 1950s.
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Valuable information if some of your prized books were affected by recent flooding. The video even shows you what to do if you can’t dry the book out right away.
Photography by Maïmouna Guerresi
Maïmouna Guerresi, an Italian-Senegal artist, born in Italy, she converted to Islam after living in Senegal, presents an intimate perspective on spiritual ideas of human beings in relation to their inner mystical dimensions.
Guerresi’s images are delicate narratives with fluid sequencing, an appreciation of shared humanity beyond borders – psychological, cultural, and political. Recurrent metaphors such as milk, light, the hijab, trees, and contrasting white and black create awareness of the vital unifying qualities of Islamic spirituality.
not to start any drama but once you realize that you do not need men to be happy/complete/sexually satisfied & that their roles in the lives of women have been greatly exaggerated, you open your life up to a quiet and peaceful independence. i appreciate that you can want men and love them, but you don’t need them for a single solitary thing, not even to become a mother, and once i understood that i added 548 years to my life expectancy
This week on the blog we bring you another pattern feature with the Kochi Kimono by Papercut Patterns. The Kochi has multiple ties to create a variety of looks so it can be worn tied, open or even tucked into high waisted bottoms.
Fabric // Daisy from HQ chose one of her fav Liberty Tana Lawn prints “Alma” in a red colourway from the online store. This colourway is now sold out but is available in a purple colourway in-stores and the online store here. Linen or cotton would be great for spring/summer versions which means it could be paired with merino base layers in winter. You could also choose a wool blend like Liberty Lantana for something a little warmer when the weather starts to cool down. Below are a few fabric alternatives (picture in the fabric stack above).
4. Tartan Wool Suiting - Green/Blue
Pattern // Daisy made this pattern up in the medium and loves the slightly oversized fit. She left off the pockets this time but plans to make it up in linen next with pockets. It was super easy to follow and could even be lengthened for a kimono style dress! This pattern is available in stores worldwide and if you don’t live local to any of our stores, you can purchase them online at papercutpatterns.com.
Voila! We love this super simple pattern and have been dreaming it up in silk organza and metallic jacquards. Daisy suggests wearing it open over a tee for an effortlessly stylish look or layering it up over merino base pieces to stay warm in winter.
Check out more makes by Daisy over at her Instagram page @_diydaisy
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