Second Hand Autumn

 I feel Autumn is definitely coming in now. Its one of my favourite seasons.

I refreshed my wardrobe going second hand as I wanted some quality items but didn’t want to go to the shops or buy new online, incase they weren’t right.

So on ebay I got a leaf green wool cardigan ex Hobbs, barely worn. And a pair of black leather ankle boots, barely worn, from Reiker. Shoes are the most difficult thing to get online so a bit of worn in quality is a blessing for comfort.

Sewing projects include a pair of 70s style jeans, a khaki jumpsuit and a pair of green cords.

Less Boring View

 

Actually quite a nice view from the Clydesdale Bank car park.

Maxi Dress

 

Me posing in my latest maxi dress make. 

Aberdeen Doors

 

A set of four doors on Devonshire Road. I surveyed door colours on my street and black is most popular followed by natural wood and grey. The design of doors and door surrounds enlivens my boring walks.

Sewing Plans

 I hate to say it, but Autumn is lurking, there are already some colourful leaves appearing. My intense sewing project continues. I am making things I can wear for gardening, DIY or messy craft activities.

My latest effort was a pair of black jeans, which I really love although they are perhaps a bit baggy. I tried to make them a bit retro styled with a high waist and turnups. I plan another pair with a 70s style, maybe a bit flared.

Other practical projects include dungarees and a boiler suit inspired by that worn by Ripley in Alien, one of my favourite Scifi films.

I have not bought any clothes since April! I also made a pegbag for the washing line, for a change of pace.

Mustard Project

 

I realise I really like mustard while riffling through cupboard. Left to right mostarda (candied fruits in mustard syrup) picallili, dijon mustard, grain mustard, blackcurrant mustard, parmesan mustard and onion mustard. I bought the last three in a set to pep up the lockdown meals. The mustard syrup fruits are very weird as they start off sweet and the the mustard unexpectedly kicks in...

Garden View after Matisse

 

Boring Views

The unexpected beauty of weeds growing by the electrical substation.