I’m writing to you today on a ‘Getting Stuff Done’ Tuesday. It started off pretty nippy this morning but the sun is out, the skies are clear and I’ve actually felt the sun herself on my hands as I’ve driven about today. In an ideal world it would have been sun up to my bare forearms as well but it’s cold enough to require arms to be covered by either a knit or puffer jacket when one is outdoors.
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This Gucci. A tweed dress with some pretty fabulous detailing.
I never did make it to Gucci (I suspect the dress will already be sold out or else was a one off exclusive run up just for Kate) because COS were having a serious sale where I managed to pick up a very Marimekko print relaxed shift dress for 30% off and a half priced asymmetrical hemmed black dress that had a dramatic line and shape to it.
I also had a gift to buy for a workmate who’s off on maternity leave soon. This will not be her first child so I thought the perfect gift would be something she might enjoy just for herself in one of those rare quiet moments when all the children might be asleep or content in their own company.
Before I go, some updates on things from recent posts.
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The Vegetarian Grain Bowls get two thumbs up from me. I added some rotisserie chicken quinoa bowl with soy maple dressing but it was so filling that the extra protein was unnecessary. The version with a yoghurt and coriander dressing was just as delicious but with a smokier flavour. The pair of recipes are a nice contrast to each other if you find yourself unable to face the idea of eating the same thing for lunch two days in a row at work.
In the world of name stamp clothes labelling, things I’ve stamped have been washed and tumble dried around five times a piece (already..) and their stamps are still very clear with no fading. I’ve heard that you can expect a stamp life of at least 4 months or so from reliable fellow mum sources.