It's freezing here, so I'm cosying things up like no one's business by cooking casseroles, pulling out rugs, embracing cashmere and running the heater 24/7. I'd forgotten how much I liked winter. You know how I love orange? Well this month's Bazaars's onto it too. Look:
How are you all moth proofing your cashmere? If the baby's rug gets eaten it will be a Veritable Cash-Disaster and I'll be very cross.
I love the sky when it looks like this:
Are you embracing Pinot? Me too. So comforting in this weather.
I think this polish is Revlon's Cherries in the Snow. Winter Appropriate Really.
My ideal garden would have stone bridges and ponds and lots and lots of space and lots of sun. I'd also like a ride on lawn mower and minimal leaf eating varmints. This is my parent's garden:
It's big.
Does anyone know how Zsa Zsa is? I love this photo. Her hair and makeup are amazing.
I am preparing myself emotionally for the last episode of Oprah tonight. It's the end of an era.
Cheerio.xxxx
Prepare yourself emotionally FF but tonight I have to watch .... the football. I watched Oprah last night and cried, especially over all those men carrying candles who had college educations courtesy of the Big O and have decided to pay it forward. I didn't cry when Aretha came out. I know she's a legend but that was a bit weird. And the poem . . .
ReplyDeleteI like Aretha and I thought her frock was excellent. I also love Maya Angelou- my favourite quote of hers is "when someone tells you the truth about themselves, believe them!" Her autobiography is excellent. Without Oprah, I'd never have heard of Maya. I mean I know she did the poem when Mr Clinton was sworn in ("Good morning!" - remember after that Bill hugged her?) but Oprah used to have her on the show a lot.
ReplyDeleteI miss having a glass of wine on such a cold winter's night. I don't feel like one but it's such a comforting thing. A long slow braise, a glass of hearty red... And everything is right with the world!
ReplyDeleteMy parents had a huge garden (15 acres) with a ride on mower for a number of years. My Dad will tell you it's over-rated. It would take him two full days to do the entire garden. Exhausting.
I love Oprah's L'Wren Scott pink dress from tonight's episode. Tres Classy.
are you watching better homes and gardens tonight? They're at the chelsea flower show and its devine
ReplyDeleteHi FF, I loved Aretha's white dress too - a beautiful choice. We have had many expensive cashmere/moth disasters, losing an average of one good sweater per annum in this house. Would you mind sharing your expertise in the moth-proofing area? Would be v.grateful :)
ReplyDeleteHi FF I am also an Aldi tragic and have been known to line up to get their specials - if ever they have their 1000 thread count sheets available again run dont walk to get them as they are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteOh whenever I see a moth you would think my home had been breached by a masked intruder, full fight mechanism kicks in and I chase the winged one around the house until he is but a smudge on a magazine.
ReplyDeleteGee it's cold isn't it! Hope you've had a great week and the bubba is well!
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Anna
Hope you enjoyed Ophrah - her dress was lovely I thought. Mr SE just returned from 48 hours in Brisbane and he said that he thought it was nice and warm during the day (shirtsleeves for him!) and cooler at night though... however you have to remember he's English!! Love your orange colours - keep cosy and warm with the Pinot! XX
ReplyDeleteLove Oprah's sparkly bracelets.
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FF,
ReplyDeleteI already saw Oprah's last show, and I must say I felt sad for her when she said the greatest loves of her life have been her fans and her show. I had this discussion with my 20 year old daughter, and she told me I was being judgemental. Just because my greatest loves have been my husband and children doesn't mean every woman has to be like me. It's a good thing we all have choices.
I so loved her show tonight, I'm typing through the tears. How wise and inspirational she is. I am so going to miss her, I have been watching since the beginning and I have learned so much from her. I love Maya Angelous' (Oprahs spiritual mother) poetry. I love that Oprah shared so much of herself with us, and I love her sense of humour. Anyway, I have found Baileys particularly soothing in this weather and in particular tonight. I have a ride on mower, love it! Cheers, Robyn
ReplyDeletei love the cold (well, as cold as it can get in SE qld!). perfect for a cozy night in tonight!
ReplyDeleteas im catching up on my blog-reading, i came across a quote from a nutrition expert on this blog (http://abitcoquettish.com/2011/05/im-still-alive-meaning-i-can-dish-about-this-bergdorfs-event-i-attended/) and i totally thought of you:
"eat lots of butter and coconut products, and you'll live longer and happier"
take that, butter haters!
hope your little family is well :)
BUTTER
Your parent's garden is absolutely magical! It would be a dream come true to have such a garden as theirs!
ReplyDeleteHmmm ride-on lawn mowers and whipper snippers. I don't miss them one iota. I admire your parents for maintaining their acreage FF because it's a ton of work. But won't the Prince love running amuck out there when he is older.
ReplyDeleteZsa Zsa must be one tough gal.
xx
Dearest FF, It is so intereing when you write of it getting colder. In Kentucky, USA we are starting to crank up the warm weather. But this year, with the heavy rains and horrible tornadoes it really didn't feel like spring.
ReplyDeleteLady O will be missed, but I can bet after one day of rest she will be "working it" again. Maya - what a beloved woman! When she speaks you know a pearl of wisdom with come. On a long trip I listened to her reading her book "I know why the caged bird sings." Such diction and articulation! Wow! I am excited to read "Letter to my Daughter" (Dedicated to the daughter she never had but sees all around her.) She tells of her path to living well and living a life with meaning. Again, wow!
Thanks for the beautiful flowers from your garden! Just seeing them brightens my day!
Even I, who said the other day that I didn't care much about O leaving, was crying my eyes out. I dare to say that her last show was the very best. I actually took some notes because I thought her words had such meaning.
ReplyDeleteOn another note, I LOVE that big purple ring! It's absolutely gorgeous on your lovely digits.
Can't wait to hear what you think about O's last show - get a pen, paper, tissue and a glass of Pinot ready!
xo, A
Dear FF,
ReplyDeleteRevlon's Cherries in the Snow and Chrushed Cherry have been my winter nail polish staples for years. Could we be twins?
Love the pink, my favourite color, rose on the May 25 post. Do you know it's name?
A word of advice. You will need a big box of tissue for the Oprah episode tonight!
Stay warm,
Priscilla
Dear Ms FF, My favourite Maya Angelou saying is: We do the best we know. When we know better, we do better. I say this all the time to my girls. It has also saved me a lot of time in self recriminations. Your post today was prescient: I just found that my favourite cashmere jumper has a tiny moth hole. I am a bit sad but in the spirit of Maya, I am simply going to buy some anti-moth thingys on the weekend and sit down and the hole up. Lindaxxx
ReplyDeletehi ff,
ReplyDeletethe flowers are looking pretty good still. and your parents place is amazing. what a great place for bambino to run around and get dirty. have a good weekend.
xo
I recorded the last episode of Oprah, loved it and will never erase it. I love how positive she is, it makes me sad that my kids won't have the Oprah show while growing up. I watched it since I was in grade 8, she helped me so much in terms of my self-worth, self belief and confidence to be myself. I wish my brat faced, angry 21 year old sister would listen to Oprah's wise words.
ReplyDeleteI hate winter, we have the heater going 24-7 too and my skin is suffering big time!
vina
I really identify with the need for pinot and cranking up the heaters as well. Brrr. I seem to have lots of moths in my house all the time (especially in summer), but they never eat my wool. I use lots of cedar hangers, cedar balls, etc. I find they work just as well as regular moths balls and smell so much better!
ReplyDeleteI have to confess to not watching a lot of Oprah. I know..the shock! But I have watched all three of the final shows and have been moved to tears on more occasions that I care to admit. Those college men...wow, that was something else. And I liked how restrained last night's show was. Simple, straightforward, honest. She really is an exceptional woman.
ReplyDeleteHi FF,
ReplyDeleteFrom one new mother of a little prince to another, just watch those moth balls. There were some scary articles about them earlier in the year. Here's a link:
http://www.news.com.au/national/ban-call-as-mothballs-hurt-babies-brains/story-e6frfkvr-1226001193612
Stay warm!
Two things I shall never do - Mow or Barbeque. But I can ride side-car style and sing Aretha songs if you like. Don't make me talk about Oprah *sniff*
ReplyDeleteLove the Babs pic. Also my first favorite color is orange. :)
ReplyDeleteHi FF,
ReplyDeleteAs a devoted cashmere fan I can tell you, the moths like cashmere a lot more than regular wool.
Last year was a terrible year for moths in my neck of the woods (inner city Brisbane). I had to dispose of 95% of my pantry due to those tricky pantry moths and even worse I lost so many of my beautiful sweaters.They were living in a drawer with lots of moth balls but it didn't deter those cashmere chompers! I had my faves, those with only small holes, darned but actually had to throw several out.
I went on line and found out that you should wash your garments, dry them, put them in zip lock bags and freeze them for 72 hours to kill the teeny teeny eggs. Keep them in the bags or in a cedar drawer but disturb them often.
I didn't realize it is actually the larvae that eats the wool - not the moths. Fascinating, I know!
Anyway, I often have my woollens in the freezer now and we are installing screens to help prevent the massacre this year.
Hope this helps.
Minnie
you gave me alot of inspiration, thank you!
ReplyDeleteBTW, I'm in love with your blog and I wonder if we can follow each other..? what do you think ? even if no, I will be your follower <3
chocarome.blogspot.com
FF, moths are the scourge of the earth. I use pheromone traps to let me know if any arrive, so far this house seems clean. But I also agree with using lots of cedar.
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely chilly in here the "berra. I'm testing fleecy lined stockings. Yes I know, what a marvelous invention. It is grey and miserable here today, but my feet are toasty warm. We will see how they hold up over the day, and they may get a write up on my blog.
Other than that I'm actioning some serious casseroles and bakes. Such an excellent excuse for delicious comfort food.
Hi FF, not sure if you received my text but wanted to say thank you for taking me on at the Jean Brown morning. It was much appreciated! I hope you and baby are doing well. Therese x
ReplyDeleteIs Oprah over yet? I think I saw one episode once - didn't really desire to see any more - but I've been laying low until it's finally over. We're really at the "enough already" stage now.
ReplyDeleteJust put the baby things in the freezer. Not for 72 hours, for the whole summer. Good luck. I'm a new reader, I love yr voice here. xo
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