Staring slowly across the sky, said goodbye

 

This vintage, embroidered, raffia bag is the sort of vintage treasure I have dreamt about for years. I don't often come across them, but a little while ago, I found this one in an op-shop in beachy Williamstown. My eyes must've popped out of my head and I couldn't hand over my $8 quick enough.

I had to make it the star of my outfit with my cream, crochet dress and orange sandals.

What's the latest treasure you've found?


In other news, here's some treasures from my everyday life.

Beautiful flowers...




Making homemade pasta...


 Growing my own sunflowers...


 Visiting my childhood church...




Enjoying a tomato relish I bought at a farmer's market...


Radiant sunsets. 



Recently, I've also been looking at the sky every night. I like looking at the stars and moon and I read that it gives you peace of mind and a sense of how small our problems are in this huge, vast world.

What have you been up to lately?
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Title: Tequila Sunrise by The Eagles.


Comments

  1. Vix13 January, 2026

    I've seen clutch bags very similar but never a larger bag, its very pretty and perfect with your outfit.
    Gorgeous flowers and skies and very wise words about how star gazing helps to get our worries in perspective.
    Have a great week, Jess! xxx

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    1. Jess 15 January, 2026

      Thank you, Vix, you too.

      I've been wearing this bag non stop. Hope readers don't get sick of it in lots of blog posts haha. X

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  2. Sheila15 January, 2026

    That's a gorgeous bag, and I love the simple but classic styling you did with it to let it shine, Jess. I also love staring at the sky. It puts things into perspective - we are really very small in this universe.

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