Yay For Music!

St Cecilia

We're celebrating the feast of Saint Cecilia today, the patron saint of music. I love music. I sing both in the local parish choir and mixed choir and it's great fun. Particularly the last couple of months - my boy decided to start singing with us as well!

Our choir at this year's annual concert in June

We usually celebrate the day with a little do at the local parish hall, after we sing at the mass. And this year, to mark the day even more solemnly, my talented pianist had his first performance of the academic year. 

The Beginnings...

P.S.: Outfit of the day to follow!

Owls & Blossoms

I have fallen head over heels in love with these absolutely adorable brooches from Brora. I've been working on crafting my own versions. The owl is already hooting on my scarf, the tweedy corsage is in the making as we speak.

Pictures to follow, of course :)

Guest Post: Black Friday

An acquaintance of mine from 'Women's Personal Finance' has asked me to post this on her behalf. Well, there are some interesting facts here: 

Source: WomensPersonalFinance.net

What will you be doing this Friday?

Birdie Inspiration

Some absolutely gorgeous bird-inspired items from Etsy: 

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designedbyjane

annajoyce

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Which bird would you pick?

Red & Green - And I'm Not Talking About Christmas

The last one in the 'Belated Outfits Series' posts. Wearable at this time of year as well, perhaps with a trenchcoat. I love the colours, I think the outfit looks lovely as a whole. If you don't mind my saying so. Anyway, a picture-heavy post to follow:

Outfit details:

- suede wedges - Deichmann 5th Avenue

- nude tights - local shop

- skirt - Boden

- top - Playlife

- corduroy blazer - Tom Tailor

- tan leather belt -  H&M

- scarf - souvenir from Venice

- leather tote - Boden

- angel earrings - this year's birthday gift from my children

- butterfly brooch - Dear Emma

Have a lovely weekend :)

Evening Out

October outfit, worn for an evening out with my husband. There was an event at the local community hall. I love love love my embroidered belt from Brora, purchased in their summer sale some time ago. I love the colours, the flowers, the fact that it spices up any outfit... The list is endless. Love.

Outfit details:

- shoes - local brand (and really old)

- tights - local shop

- dress - local boutique

- cardi - Boden

- silk embroidered belt - Brora

- silk beaded clutch - Benetton

- turquoise beads - bead shop in the capital

- silver forget-me-not necklace - Etsy (silverpebble)

- charm bracelet - birthday gift

My last 'belated outfit' tomorrow!

A Little Bird Told Me...

... that this is the third in the series of my 'Belated Outfits' posts. I wore this outfit some time in September, but on a warm day, it could easily pass for a November outfit as well. It features some of my absolute favourites - skinny jeans & tunic top, green scarf, brogues, a charming girl pendant, and last but not least, my beloved blue tit pin.

Outfit details:

- leather brogues - Zara

- skinny jeans - local boutique

- tunic top - Boden

- cardi - Boden

- scarf - souvenir from our Venice trip

- blue tit pin - Dear Emma (thank you so much, Cathy!)

- pendant - birthday gift from my brother & his family

- wooden bangle - local shop

Another 'Belated Outfit' post to follow!