I have been away for a while - working on back-to-back projects. That is, I know, no excuse for abandoning my blog, so I will make it up to you!
BACK TO BASICS...
One of the activities that distracted me was spending a couple of days at a beach house on the east coast of Barbados. Cattlewash is a district where people have quaint wooden, and sometimes concrete homes on the waters edge, and often families will spend a week "away" from home - just hanging out and bonding. I love it there. Nature is wind blown by the prevailing Atlantic winds, "primitive" in it's energy, and absolutely grounding. The kids play on the beach all day long and then play board games, EVEN though there are the modern amenitites of internet and satellite TV!!
WHAT WAS OLD IS NEW AGAIN...
With the popularity of "Mad Men" there is suddenly a surge interest for "vintage", even here in Barbados. I am a little peeved when the 80's is considered vintage though! None-the-less, I personally love the 60's. I love the geometrical and clean cut of the clothing (mid 60's) Not keen on the 50's/60's look of "Mad Men", far too high maintenance for me. I found some fabulous patterns online (you can find so many things online!!). My heart beats a little faster for all things Elsa Schiaparelli, I didnt realize how ground breaking her work was, in fact, many designers have been inspired by her work.
YOU CAN TAKE THE GIRL OUT OF SWEDEN....
The Scandinavian in me loves this website. I am drawn to the romanticism of the imagery and the clothing. The photography is brilliant, the stories are compelling and I love the layout of the website. Have I gushed enough?
http://www.h-i-g-h.com/book-spring-summer-2011.php
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