Hi! Last week my friend L and I had our first big clothes shopping spree in more than a year! No, no exotic visits to Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus for us, just the fun of Old Navy and Target. Target has been a stalwart supplier of home necessities, detergent, shampoo, doggy treats, ever since the lockdowns began last year. But it is not an easy online clothes shop, too much, too oddly sized, etc. And Old Navy with its crammed racks and general mess was hopeless--we chickened out there last fall, this was our first trip back.
We did wear masks in the stores--mostly as a courtesy and also to avoid catching colds which apparently is an issue post-mask use.
It has been cold here and I was thrilled with my spring finds---for one day. And then the heat wave came. Oh it was hot here this weekend. Saturday morning, frantically searching for shorts and flip flops! I still had flannel sheets and fluffy throws layered on my bed. Poor Mo needed the AC. [me too!] I haven't sweated like this in years. At least my old clothes all still fit!
I bought some cute 4th of July outfits for friends' babies but that was a big fat NO, so I am seeing returns of the sweaters and the baby stuff next week. Too bad. Here are some finds:
Old Navy: cute linen shorts and a cotton lacy sweater.
The same sweater is tomato soup rose red.
A few tee shirts.
Gold-ish scallop shell earrings, $7.oo, no big deal if lost in the surf.
Target:
I don't wear skirts or dresses. Ever. But I loved these retro fun frocks, how cute!
Cute suede flats for future Autumn afternoons at the pub's sidewalk cafe.
USA short shorts, summer sleepwear.
Patriotic dish towels from the dollar bin. I think with appliqued flags they'll make very fun throw pillows. Or great napkins for summer BBQs, as is.
Fourth of July rash guard tee for Mo, at least HE liked his holiday outfit. Good boy!
I guess the two sweaters will go back though. They were expensive for my budget, $40.oo each, and will not be of use now that it got so hot. I chose them thinking they'd also be great in the Fall, when it's hot here through November. But that's a long ways away, lol. I will keep the suede flats tho, hope is eternal/ I am a dreamer.
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The past week was stressful depute the fun outing, so not much got done in the quilt room. Spring cleaning, screens in, air conditioners cleaned and tried out. Family issues and upsets were distracting---and then I got a flat tire! Brand new car, maybe driven 200 miles! So upsetting. [a nail, but still...]
I did make my Blue Pineapples outdoor table cover. It came out cute, nice and waterproof, even though it really doesn't go with my tropical chairs cushions. Two large 99 cent totes make a cover. I may look for a different print that coordinates better, easy to make and the price is right. I'd love to find an outdoor rug too, and some sort of little shade teepee for Mo?
Like this: Omigosh it has pompoms! And bobble fringe!
Have a great week!
love
lizzy
gone to the beach.....
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