Dreaming of Vintage Treasures

Not too long ago, my mum and I visited the Tulip Farm in Silvan, when I was on work holidays. It was still cold, so I rugged up in my new-to-me big coat. I'm not certain if it suits me or not. Perhaps I'll wear it a few more times and if I don't absolutely love it, I'll sell it. What do you think?   One thing was certain, the tulips were absolutely beautiful. We've visited the tulip farm before and I delighted in returning. I couldn't wait to eat the Dutch poffertjes. Sprinkled in icing sugar and butter, they were delicious.     Around every corner there was something magical to see.       Mum and I decided to plant some tulips in our garden and before long we had red, yellow and purple tulips brightening up our day. The bulbs multiplied so once they finished flowering, I pulled them out and dried them to replant for next year. Have you grown tulips before?         There was even a daffodil corner! The daffodil bulbs ...

I got into my recreation mode this October whilst others were dressing up for Halloween.  I like the idea of dressing up, but Halloween isn't a big thing here in Australia. In 2020, I posted some photos of me recreating some vintage photos/outfits and I felt inspired to do the same again this year. From 2020... Double denim to recreate Michael Hutchence's look. Having curly hair helps too! All leopard for Rod Stewart! More leopard to recreate Sophia Loren's look, this time using a fluffy coat.  A pink and gold shiny moment for Priscilla Presley's outfit. I actually saw this dress of hers in person earlier in the year when I went to the Elvis Exhibition in Bendigo . She was so petite, the dress looked like it could fit a child. As for this year, I styled 3 recreation looks... My favourite Rolling Stone Keith Richards, dressed in costume for the Rock 'n' Roll circus back in the sixties. For this look, I borrowed my mum's top hat and trench coat. I made the eye...