I finished the blouse! Hurrah! Mum helped me pin it together, and to understand the instructions (reading patterns, no matter how simple, is like reading a foreign language for me, at the moment, so it's nice to have someone to 'translate') but I'm proud that I didn't just give up and let mum take over, like I usually do.
Ta-da!
I really am rather proud of myself, which in itself is an achievement as I find it very difficult to internalise my successes at the best of times.
I wore it out on Friday night to the Way We Wear Fair; I saw lots of lovely things (most of them incredibly expensive) but the only thing I regret is not picking up a little sailor doll I saw. He was lovely. Oh well!
A view of some of the stalls.
There were vintage wedding dresses on display. I forgot to take photos of the really nice ones.
One of the many items I couldn't afford...
Isn't this carved bracelet beautiful? But it was 325$ Eek.

Edited to add: I was quite taken with the deco light fixtures in the 'powder room'.

Edited to add: I was quite taken with the deco light fixtures in the 'powder room'.
I did, however, purchase this lovely 1930s straw hat - the woman who sold it to me said that it had belonged to her aunt. As soon as I saw it, I fell in love but I left it for a few minutes, telling myself I'd return to the stall once I went around to all the others. Well, I only made it to the next one and I kept peeking over the racks to see if it was still there...so I knew I had to go back. The lady who sold it to me was lovely, too and asked if I was going to wear it - I assured her I would (it's perfect for summer) and I think she felt better about letting it go.
Here's a few extra shots showing off my blouse...
I probably didn't need to add this as well but I like that you get to see more of my room.
Love,
Andi B. Goode
x
P.S. Sorry that this is rather light on text, today, but I'm awfully tired and have no idea why.