Dreaming of Dior

Hi R
A 'Dior' reply from my friend Veronica, who reminds me of you and is a kindred spirit.  She has a interior style business in Mosman and her last blog is also about inspiration.
http://stantoninteriorstyle.blogspot.com/    Here is an extract from her blog.

Back to winter now - I've just been to Orange, New South Wales where the cold and wind were biting (lots of layers kept us warm!).  In the little heritage town of Millthorpe near Orange a colourfully decorated chair and cushions by a sunny window immediately made me feel toasty, and brought to mind autumn leaves in the following photo taken in autumn in Bowral, NSW.

  

Veronica:-
"I love the Dior fashions, past and present. Did you know that an Australian woman (Charlotte Smith) has written a book about inheriting a wonderful collection of beautiful clothes from other eras from her godmother. It's called Dreaming of Dior and should still be in the bookshops.


My first cousin, Hamish Bowles, works for Vogue USA and has a museum collection of dresses from glamorous women.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=  

Thanks Veronica - I love the way Hamish has expressed the creative spirit so concisely.
Clara
                           

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Dior exhibition - ongoing inspiration

Hi R

OTT - Inspiration for your special fashion parade coming up in October..

I know it will be fabulous, featuring denim and knitwear, with you having fun knitting up lots of 70's looking outer wear, to mix in with ready to wear.
And of course there will be your inspiration designs and pieces, of which you have many just as Christian has.


Looking forward to seeing it all vicariously, even though I would love to be there.  Hopefully next year.  Australia is sooo faraway!
Clara xxx
ps - can you photoshop me in one of these gowns please.


Extract taken from 'Inspiration Dior'

Exhibitions at the Pushkin Museum - Moscow


The showcase, opening to the public April 28 and running through July 24, is to feature about 120 couture dresses along with some 60 blue-chip artworks, including paintings from the Pushkin’s bulging collection and others on loan from top museums and private collections.


"February 12th, 1947: Christian Dior presents his first collection at Avenue Montaigne.
The revolution is underway and the new look is born. With it, the house of Dior enters the world of legend.

New and highly innovative, this exhibition demonstrates how inspiration has nourished the heart of Dior for decades with its links to history, nature, painting, sculpture, drawing, photography and film. It reveals how an idea, a feeling, an era, a garden, a perception or even a smell can instil an idea in the heart and mind, giving rise to a unique creation.


In this major exhibition, the Pushkin Museum showcases Dior magic and luxury whilst emphasising the outstanding house’s links with art. The key themes of the Dior legend - past and present - are presented on a grand scale in original fashion, set against unique works of art.

As Monsieur Dior said: "finally everything that has been part of my life - whether I wanted it to or not - has expressed itself in my dresses.”

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A Great Week in the North Woods

Hi C,


Ricky and Mary joined us for a fun visit at the cabin. We had a ball! Hope you enjoy the photos and yes the videos of me in the swim with Ricky and the fishes...

Arrival

Bug Man

Captain Bob Relaxes as Captain Ricky mans the helm.

Captain Ricky

Mom and Ricky

Our "Common Loon" ...though not so common to us!

Bear with Me!

Photoshopping Grannies having fun

Hi there R






Cuddles with AJ

 Thought I might do my vicarious thing as well, since I think you are the one with the glamorous life. 

Loved my cuddle with gorgeous AJ.

Clara

Cuddles with OJ

ps not the greatest photoshopping - I think AJ got Ollie' ear.  Keep practising Nonna

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Vicarious Dubai

Hi C,


I always said you live a very glamorous life, one that I can only live vicariously through you. I so enjoyed my trip to Dubai!

Love the Turban

Summer whites perfect for the dunes.

Belly Laugh

R

Where the hell is Clara?

Hi R and other friends

Troubador

In answer to your question, I'm baaaaaack after a fabulous holiday in Italy and France.  I missed being able to blog along the way but WiFI was elusive.   Thought I'd share a special highlight which was the river cruise through Burgundy from Portailler to  Seille cruising on the Soane River and it's tributory the Seille River.   Shaded by oaks and willows and lined with reeds, the river took us through many natural environments such as wetlands and marshes. 

Fabulous French food along the way

We stopped at wonderful little villages, hunted and gathered food or ate in restaurants along the way.  The food in France, of course, is amazing with duck and terrines being my favourites; and of course the bread is to die for!  A few steep learning curves added spice to the general tranquility but I'll let the video tell the story of our adventure.
Clara

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Wild Thing...

Is there such a thing as Turtle Insurance? Last night we had a visitor, who was still here this morning. She appeared to be looking for a new home in my flower gardens, a place to nest in. But never fear, Turtle Man snapped to it! Myrtle the Turtle is now on her way to a new home in the back forty. 

sunrise in the garden

turtle insurance anyone?

turtle man to the rescue

up close and personal

free ride

my hero

myrtle's new home

Dugga Dugga Do

Hi C

Hope you are enjoying your trip through Europe. I'm just here in little ole Wisconsin while you float down rivers on barges. I loved your roll over blog. That's how AJ gets around. Add a 360 degree tummy pivot and a guy can get just about anywhere he wants these days. It took me forever to get this video thing figured out. Hope you enjoy.

R

Clara from Dubai

Hi from Dubai

Two fascinating days exploring on a stopover from Sydney to Rome.  A city of contrasts in every way, visually and culturally, epitomised by the architecture where the old meets new, the architects seemingly given free rein.  Buildings reach for the sky, jutting forward and upward with asymmetrical planes and angles to create the eclectic skyline.

Dubai Airport

The airport with shiny reflective surfaces and large marble tiles covering the spacious area, looked more like a modern upmarket hotel but this impression was soon balanced by a long walk in the wrong direction in 43 degree heat, in the middle of the day in the wrong shoes. 

A long walk in the wrong direction in 43 degree heat, in the middle of the day in the wrong shoes.

After imagining several oases which turned out to be mirages, we finally found the shopping mecca - Dubai Mall.

Dubai mall holds many mysteries
to be discovered

The odd skating rink

Swimming pool - Address Hotel

Gold Souk - not many places to wear these

 
 






Decided not to have a ride

Hmmmmmmm

Far too skinny - where is the muffin roll?

Dune Bashing  -

Clara - I am still alive!

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Grandmothers on roles / rolls on Mothers Day.

Hi R
I hope you had a happy Mother's Day - or shall I say Grandmother's Day. I had a lovely card expressing appreciation from my daughter who always seems to be able to find the best cards. It even has a butterfly on it, significant because that has been her symbol. Mine used to be the eagle but he has been put to rest to be replaced by the dragonfly which flits from one thing to another and has heaps of fun.

Hope you had as much fun with AJ as I had with OJ  - as you can see by the video.

I am off to spend http://www.timeintuscany.com/ so maybe will send a blog or two from there.
Clara
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Dashing punctuation - Viva the dash!!!!!

Hi there


It's a changed world - and punctuation
is more casual - for better or worse.

 Just winding down from the course I am attending, 'Writing and Publishing', which I am enjoying thoroughly and learning heaps as well.  The focus tonight was on editing, which included the guidelines which publishers require,  along with an overview of grammatical stuff. 

Being an ex teacher, (but I suspect there is no such animal   once a teacher, always a teacher - and even tho I know it is not OK, I correct my darling G's love letters - but only in my mind)  we explored the usage of such punctuation marks as 'quotation marks,  commas, apostrophes and my favourite little critters - you guessed it - the dash.  

I happen  to adore the dash  - it's not exactly a full stop or a comma, (had to avoid a double negative there) and maybe I am using it as such.  To me, it provides a significant pause without being finished - so the thought is ready to go on without having to start a new thought with a new sentence or to fit in with the semi-colon regime. 
By the way, I can tell your age / stage / country / shoesize  - welllllll  by  whether or not you use certain punctuation marks. 
 Clara

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On romance and our need to be reminded that we are still Princes and Princesses



Clara at the wedding


Hi R
Thanks for my makeover for the wedding - you are very clever at Photoshop!

The romance expectation is raised -  guys and gals!  We all need it!   What about that song of the sixties - goes a bit  like this -  ..  She/but it could be he/ may get weary ....Women do get weary.....wearing the same shabby dress....da dada  dada... 'try a little tenderness.' 

Well, most of this stuff is dated except  the 'try a little tenderness' which is vital. 
We start our relationships with hope and love but sometimes living gets in the way. 
Love and tenderness for William and Kate.

Clara


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But Where is Prince Charming?

Dear C,
I was concerned that I hadn't heard from you for so long but then when I spotted you at the Royal Wedding, I understood why. I love your outfit, especially the hat. It was the perfect choice for the occasion. I can see from your video that you had a front row seat. Perfectly charming. Roberto and I alas watched from afar in our matching bathrobes, sharing a spot of tea in the north woods. We both agreed you were that best dressed guest!  Love,R