tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post4097699910019929460..comments2024-01-06T05:44:45.740-08:00Comments on The Secondhand Years: Flora and faunaCurtisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10362184504889147455noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-77417784559870433732014-04-08T13:36:18.198-07:002014-04-08T13:36:18.198-07:00Florals most certainly become you! I love your col...Florals most certainly become you! I love your collection- really much more a variety in patterns too- great blooming madness! citizen rosebudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12038740885720827086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-5436154845275543092014-04-06T09:05:30.935-07:002014-04-06T09:05:30.935-07:00so so so pretty...and top advice too!!so so so pretty...and top advice too!!Young at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07585882466695145340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-83470596795239621412014-04-06T06:15:22.688-07:002014-04-06T06:15:22.688-07:00I am off to sniff a flower.
Your reminder to look ...I am off to sniff a flower.<br />Your reminder to look onwards and upwards is just what I need.<br />Teenagers - need I say more.The Small Fabric Of My Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584379200783754320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-77109076589371157522014-04-06T01:16:51.364-07:002014-04-06T01:16:51.364-07:00i have always loved tarts myself and floral ones a...i have always loved tarts myself and floral ones are without doubt the very very best! your mum is beautiful as are you and you are so very right when we look inside we can get all screwy and unsure the more we focus out the better! parenting tilly is like that if i focus on my challenges it all seems a bit much but when i focus on how i can help others suddenly the world feels fine and all is manageable! xxxxxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12648229748088235109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-89855621531183243032014-04-05T07:22:33.007-07:002014-04-05T07:22:33.007-07:00A woman who loves florals is a woman after my own ...A woman who loves florals is a woman after my own heart - what a gorgeous collection you have! I love that cape coat too!Veshoeviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435514642440232185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-27860065218322453782014-04-05T04:15:17.255-07:002014-04-05T04:15:17.255-07:00I love your cape, it's gorgeous!
The spring f...I love your cape, it's gorgeous! <br />The spring flowers in your garden are so beautiful. I love looking out of the kitchen window while washing up as I can see oodles of flowers the neighbours have planted and the trees have all their new leaves, it's so lovely.<br />Regarding anxiety, I get terribly anxious socially, it's a horrible cross to bear.<br />I love all your florals, they're so pretty, the poppies really popped which must mean I need some poppies in my wardrobe xxxMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238571735302117986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-45509111856027299362014-04-05T03:15:58.404-07:002014-04-05T03:15:58.404-07:00Floral tarts of the world unite! I can never go pa...Floral tarts of the world unite! I can never go past a good floral, and I just love what you have done with yours. That cape is amazingly fabulous. I'm not sure if I have the stamina and fortitude to cope with all those kids on a school excursion, so hats off to you! XXXAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167273551412476360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-30492369489591204522014-04-05T00:40:13.093-07:002014-04-05T00:40:13.093-07:00Hang on...why have I missed this? Slap me in the g...Hang on...why have I missed this? Slap me in the gob and call me slack.<br />Floribunda. I love that word. like moribund, but more cheery...and flowery. You are a floral tart.<br />The older I get the more flowery I've become. I've got some cracking floral frockage from Etsy recently that my 14 year old self would have vomited on.<br />And how cheery is a garden waking up in spring? In fact in a bit,I'll be off with a cuppa to offer the tulips some encouragement to get up...not the menfolk, the real tulips. <br />God you can tell I've got a day off can't you?<br />Life is too short to hide ones blooms. Be like the flowers...blossom and show the world how gorgeous we are I say!<br />See you soon.<br />Loves ya flowery bits.<br />xxxxxx<br />Ivy Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514980482704825331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-74159346992006992402014-04-04T10:34:14.847-07:002014-04-04T10:34:14.847-07:00Florabunda to you, too!
I agree...flowers are the ...Florabunda to you, too!<br />I agree...flowers are the way to go a huge percent of the time...and you ROCK IT!!! The last dress is my favorite ...it fits you beautifully and the colors are sublime! I love your attitude and spunk!Dawn Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03079162211848499285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-40347600596942682442014-04-04T07:59:37.907-07:002014-04-04T07:59:37.907-07:00Snap! I'm one o' them an' all! Floral ...Snap! I'm one o' them an' all! Floral tarts of the world, unite and take over! You can't beat a good floral. Both your outfits are lovely for Spring, but I'm going to award first prize to the tulips, because I love your silhouette in that capelet. You are so wonderful to give your time so freely to the school, but actually, it sounds like you get a lot out of it too. I can just picture you with all those bright chatty little girls! Lovely. Wise words there Ms Monk! It really is a good life lesson, stop getting bogged down in the mire and look out. Not only do you feel less self conscious, but also less self-absorbed, which is always a good thing. Xxxxxxxxxfrecklefacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881334320685123475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-24238154480154240672014-04-04T02:10:17.838-07:002014-04-04T02:10:17.838-07:00I love florals but more on other people. For some ...I love florals but more on other people. For some reason I am never too drawn towards them. You have a fantastic collection though!Mrs. Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13483179501424700390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-1573277713826492212014-04-04T00:07:00.190-07:002014-04-04T00:07:00.190-07:00I just came over from next door at Vix's (Frec...I just came over from next door at Vix's (Freckleface says we should be living in the same street with Helga), still recovering from her fab yellow floral frock and cape. Now my eyes and brain are exploding with joy over your floral "patches" in the first pic! All your frocks are glorious, especially with the gorgeous finds you pair them with - so joyously unexpected ( I LOVE surprises!) That amazing cape, your beret, the boots! Your Mum will be squirming with both embarrassment and happiness at the lovely comments about her birthday pics. You did something lovely for others by going to the wildlife park with the excited pack of littlies, I'm not surprised the keeper likes a drop or two of rum! Focussing on others certainly helps to take the heat off our own problems, such good advice Curtise and a timely reminder for me. xxxxxxPull Your Socks Up!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14147274267016718793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-77038431274399230882014-04-03T13:20:59.989-07:002014-04-03T13:20:59.989-07:00Why am I always thinking that I want to mug you an...Why am I always thinking that I want to mug you and steal your clothes? I love florals too and I drool over your collection. Sorry about getting them wet. I am crazy about your wallis dress with the purples and the purple belt. Purple being my favourite colour and florals being a favourite too, well I guess that's why I covet your dress. Your tiny waist looks so lovely in it too! I so enjoy your photos of the garden flowers, with a sort of bitter sweet feeling, I suppose. <br />Hugs to you, my flower fairy friend, for bringing so much floral to my day! Shawna McComberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11296162660865309624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-90545177334291078822014-04-03T12:39:42.842-07:002014-04-03T12:39:42.842-07:00Hello, My Florabunda Beauty! Yes you are, and the...Hello, My Florabunda Beauty! Yes you are, and they suit you perfectly. Such a treat to see you blooming in spring!<br />Just checking in because I'm awfully behind in everything! I'll work my way backwards here, because I hate to miss anything!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630135395645059302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-39733955526849116692014-04-03T12:18:04.868-07:002014-04-03T12:18:04.868-07:00You look lovely! I'm a floral tart, too :)You look lovely! I'm a floral tart, too :)Becky https://www.blogger.com/profile/02234081494939675926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-4362016603927474002014-04-03T08:17:48.804-07:002014-04-03T08:17:48.804-07:00Spring? What's that - still not happening her...Spring? What's that - still not happening here in my bit of Scotland! I do love all those florals, though!<br />Liz @ Shortbread & GingerShortbread and Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07356668729131346750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-85180814925303584282014-04-03T08:09:54.764-07:002014-04-03T08:09:54.764-07:00Oh i love floral patterns to and you look so great...Oh i love floral patterns to and you look so great , that Wallis dress is pretty awsome...<br />xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13096321968229908627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-83612824506391395222014-04-03T07:44:41.693-07:002014-04-03T07:44:41.693-07:00You're a better woman than I, helping to chape...You're a better woman than I, helping to chaperone 70 5 & 6 year olds. I would be curled up in a fetal position by the lion cage. I had a laugh about the zookeeper though.<br /><br />Yes, you are a floral tart! I realize I'm not that big on floral prints and only have a couple of items in my closet with flowers on them. I am fond of the strips and other graphic prints though. <br /><br />Your Mom sounds a fair bit like mine. Good-hearted, kind people, both of them.<br /><br />It is hard to keep "looking out" when you're caught up in your own misery, but it's excellent advice, and I've always found if I'm in a bad place emotionally, it helps to focus on helping someone else - distraction is the best medicine. Forest City Fashionistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428940427287921203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-13213775664532010642014-04-03T07:15:34.716-07:002014-04-03T07:15:34.716-07:00I too am a big fan of floral prints and have quite...I too am a big fan of floral prints and have quite a large collection in my wardrobe but I guess I can't beat yours. Those flowers in your garden are such beauties.Olga Ranihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13875044569337689314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-69320724535097424842014-04-03T05:33:59.834-07:002014-04-03T05:33:59.834-07:00Love the floral dresses! The tweed with the tulips...Love the floral dresses! The tweed with the tulips is so cool. Why can I never find great stuff at my secondhand shops? <br />Zoos are such fun! Although I'd be the one drinking rum with that many little ones around. <br />Have a lovely day!Bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12850354275835807205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-20197093339082465812014-04-03T04:53:25.842-07:002014-04-03T04:53:25.842-07:00So many pretty fabrics! I bet I could get lost in...So many pretty fabrics! I bet I could get lost in your wardrobe.<br /><br />Your flowers look gorgeous. I don't have many bloomng in mine at the moment.<br /><br />I'm usually in a world of my own and don't notice people around me much. I sound quite ignorant, but I think I just lack confidence.<br /><br />I hope your lovely mum enjoys hearing all those messages :)<br /><br />Off to listen to that Simon and Garfunkel track one last time before I go.<br /><br />Have a lovely day xxMelancholy and Menacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06673612033089953330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-21741954569891815332014-04-03T04:43:02.534-07:002014-04-03T04:43:02.534-07:00I remember going on a trip to an animal place near...I remember going on a trip to an animal place near Doncaster from school, half the class came home with Gerbils and then most of their parents complained to the school!<br /><br />You have a very impressive collection of floral prints.Miss Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899889154015378547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-11110010999588947682014-04-03T02:16:03.868-07:002014-04-03T02:16:03.868-07:00So well said Curtise. And you look glorious in you...So well said Curtise. And you look glorious in your floral combos too. I do love the denim jacket & dress outfit. So very you & so beautiful. XxVintage Bird Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12391080285073918532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-74726722934480657432014-04-03T01:47:03.525-07:002014-04-03T01:47:03.525-07:00I love it when you get all philosofickle!I love it when you get all philosofickle!Indigo Violethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09370412819941447206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489237810886177584.post-6725868404738880652014-04-03T01:23:56.180-07:002014-04-03T01:23:56.180-07:00xxxxx I forgot kisses! please, have some more xxxx...xxxxx I forgot kisses! please, have some more xxxxx there, that's better!Peaches McGintyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10431944936195385931noreply@blogger.com