Grey Lace Scarf

Oooooh, looks good on the Paris Grey coffee table!

~ When I'm not wearing it that is ~

Scarves are everywhere!  Such a pretty accessory.

~ around a neck or on a table ~

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A friend and I went to a mall yesterday

to celebrate her birthday.

We had lunch and then browsed the shops.

I found the scarf...

Not at Chico's or White Shop Black Market

Or Nordstroms or Macy's,

(where it would have cost more than the $12.99)

but at a shop where mostly teenagers shop.

I love the vintage styles, the romance, the ruffles that are in...

and at these shops for teenagers, the prices are so good...

and really, anyone can find something there to wear

if you look past the short shorts ('Autumn Wear' apparently

if one wears them with a scarf or boots, who knew?!?)

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Loud LOUD loud music pounds the ears and heart

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"YOU GOT THE BEAT!"

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"YOU GOT THE BEAT!!"

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"YOU GOT THE BEAT!!!"

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And, um, oooooh, that girl who sold me the scarf,

I didn't want to stare.

But was she holding a bent paper clip in her mouth.

or was that attached?

(...as I said to self, stop staring, look down, oh what's that in my wallet..)

(...ooooh, it's pointing straight out, does that hurt? can you kiss with that...)

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(...okay, it's gotta be a paper clip, right?...)

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The adventures in finding a bargain

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Have you found anything fabulous at these shops?

Ribbon Shopping in Queen Anne

HAVE A SEAT

and come visit the room of ribbon

at Nancy's Sewing Basket shop in the Queen Anne district of Seattle

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(chair photo from our stop at Anthropology ~ want it!!!)
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Oh Ribbon Oh Ribbon !

Oh How I Love Thee! Let Me Count The Ways!!!
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A B S O L U T E L Y Y U M M Y
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Eye Candy for the Ribbon Lover

(of which I am quite wholeheartedly)

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Color Delight Shiny ~ Every Width Brings Inspiration!
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I think I was in Ribbon Heaven!

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~ the stash that came home with me ~
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A Shop Window ... I am crazy for that pink bike!
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The day before yesterday it rained all day long.

I stayed in and worked on some projects for a show I am doing

in a week and a half (yikes! too soon!!!)

A French-Inspired-Flea-Market

in Kirkland, I'll share more about that next time.

I watched 2 Audrey Hepburn movies and glittered and embellished

to my heart's content... not minding the rain at all.

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Then yesterday, also planning to work ... my friend Lynette

called up and wanted to know if I wanted to go to Seattle

to get some ribbon. Well, how could I say no?!?

It was a beautiful sunny day and a girl always needs

M O R E R I B B O N
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What a fun day!

We had frappacino's ... shopped ... had a delicious dinner at a cafe.

Browsed some amazing shops.

If you love sparkle and RHINESTONES

a visit to 'Rhinestone Rosies' in Queen Anne

is highly recommended!

as many colors of sparkly jewels as the rows of ribbon at Nancy's!

It has been several years since I've visited Rosie.

I let out a s q u e e l of joy as I entered the shop

Yes, I know I should have some photos.

But I was too awestruck to get photos of Lynette trying on

those amazing necklaces, earrings and bracelets!

. Y U M .

(Now, to get back to work!!!)

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Designing and Delighting in Delicious Inspirations!!!

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(May your day be blessed and full of color!)
~ Violet ~