I See London....

 Truth be told, I've been a bit lazy when it's come to blogging lately. I've been trying to do lots of things around the house and enjoying every second outside with the heavenly weather we've been having. I decided I may re-post some fun entries over the past few years.... If you've been around for awhile, you may remember them, if not, then they're new to you!

So, I've been contemplating doing a post on "London and France" for sometime now. Thought it might be a little too risqué for my online diary, though....   But,  when I found this bustier a few months ago, in the most perfect of shades with foof in all the right places,I knew I had to do that post....  My husband thinks I'm cuckoo for doing it a post on my unmentionables. I assured him he's probably right, but, not only because of this....  The back is so pretty with the deep pink satin....{{Sigh}}  I always enjoy speaking to the antique dealers when I make a purchase. It's a good way to find out where your things came from and even if they can't tell you, I've found that they are often rather interesting people. I bought this pretty one from an older couple years ago at the flea market and struck up a conversation with the gentleman. He warned me (with a grin on his face) that "wearing something like this could result in children"  and that he and his "bride" had quite a few that way! Thought I'd share that funny tidbit with you too. Your welcome. I love that he still referred to her as his bride even after all the children and so many years had come and gone. I should have gotten a better picture of the yellow one up there. It's very 60's- ish and I adore the rosettes and color.  These hang in our armoire, right in front of the bed sheets in our bedroom, there's a few more hanging on the back of the bathroom door too... I like keeping them in places people who may happen to visit our room wouldn't necessarily see. I'll often open the door for a peek. It's like a little treat just for me.... Some are vintage, some not.  I add little sachets of lavender to my drawers, armories, baskets and closets. It's always nice to pull out linens and clothing that smells so wonderful! I grow lavender in our garden outside, but there's never enough of it so make the numerous sachets that I like to use in drawers and cabinets. You can buy it by the pound from Save on Crafts for a very reasonable price and then re-freshen the sachet with a few drops of lavender essential oil when needed. The little favor bags that craft stores sell, usually in the wedding area work very well as the smaller sized sachets. Add pretty millinery and ribbons to make opening a drawer special. On a side note, my husband's sock drawer sachets don't have millinery or velvet ribbons hanging from them... On another side note, he may not like that I just told you he has sachets in his drawers..... So, what do you think, girls? Was this all TMI for you? Hopefully your laughing and not thinking "Why is she showing me her underwear?" 

 

 

 

Comments

[claudie]

So what I would like to know is this: DO YOU WEAR THEM? That's the million dollar question. You have 3 beautiful children, so I'm guessing you do or did, lol.
Glad your back. I'm just sitting tight waiting for our fence to be finished and have these guys OUT OF MY LIFE!!! Soon I will be in the gardens playing in the dirt with all the dogs and not have to worry about any of them wandering away.
I'll check out your other past posts. I'm sure I've seen most of them : )
I always LOVE your pics and taste, you know that.
I posted my crazy Glitz and Glam weekend today. OMG
Love You
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oxoxoxoxo

[debi]

Well, I personally think your unmentionables are definitely worth mentioning! They're gorgeous!

[sharon]

oh, your readers will think it is wonderful! such pretty shades, textures....sigh! beauty! thank you!

[Andrea]

Not TMI at all.
Very pretty.

[Heidi Meyer]

Such pretties are worthy of mentioning, lol! They are gorgeous!! I have vintage corset with blingy brooch which I am going to hang by my bathtub - why not enjoy pretty glam?! xxoo

[Monica C]

Ha I love the part where you say wearing them may result in children. cute post.