What can I say about the weather here? We've gone from bitter cold windchill temperatures to an extended snowfall warning...with winds! (what would a storm be without winds?). We may get more or less snow than forecasted.....just another day in paradise! We are, if nothing else....a hearty bunch!
I found this awesome down coat in a local shop here.....40% off and perfect coat for the cold temps! I'm well bundled to go from a heated house....to a heated SUV!
I''m 5'7" and it falls about my mid calf....and am obsessed with how warm & cozy it is!! (that's two hats on my head!!). Mr. Seventies advised I would need my warm coat as we headed out to daughter's for supper!
When I brought out my previously dyed real touch tulips....I hadn't thought the dark coral/orange dyed ones would bleed into the blue....next time I will store them separately.
While browsing Michaels, checking out the various colours of liquid dye....I had an inkling I'd choose black.... so that is what I went with....only one bottle of dye was required....
Once the mixture was heated & extremely hot....I dunked the tulips in....usually a couple at a time....
Keeping them in the dye bath for 3-4 minutes......giving lots of time for them to absorb the new colour.... then on to paper towel for drying....(I let them sit for 24 hours....turning them from time to time)...
I was a bit worried the black with the dark coral/orange would look a bit too Hallowe'en....but then remembered I love Hallowe'en....and I love the colour combo together! If I come across more real touch tulips at the thrift stores.....I will buy them & dye them with more "spring like" colours....
What can I say about the quality & awesomeness of this tote bag from a seller on Etsy! It is gorgeous....so happy I ordered the matching wallet..(it should be arriving any day now)! The tote is available in three sizes...(I chose the large size)....and with white or black handles...there is a longer strap included...and the tote has a zipper closure....
These were Temu finds.....but I also came across the bag on Etsy as well...how adorable is the dachshund purse charm? (sold separately).....
The dachshund cookie jar I ordered has arrived!! I couldn't be happier with the size & quality....even though it is giving off Christmas vibes, I'm leaving it out to admire for a while.....
It's currently snowing here.....but nothing is shut down....I expect the worst will be overnight...(when the winds are due to pick up)....we've almost got January 2026 in the books!
Be sure and join me later today over at https://betweennapsontheporch.net/ for Metamorphosis Monday & again tomorrow with Joanne at https://www.myslicesoflife.com/ for Talking About It Tuesday!!
Thanks so much for being here with me today....I hope you are safe from any snowstorms where you live....do be safe!
Til next time....
You look so warm and cozy in your new jacket. Hope you’re not hit too hard from the storm. We are digging out from almost 2 feet of snow. Thankfully, it’s light snow. Your little dachshund purse charm is adorable. Stay warm. Stay cozy. Hugs, Elaine
ReplyDeleteHi Elaine! I think the worst of the storm is to hit overnight! We will see how much we get! Ugh - two feet! Light snow is a little easier to move around for sure! Stay safe my friend!!
DeleteOh my goodness Charlotte - your new coat is beautiful and it looks so warm! Love the 2 hats too lol. Your doxie items are so cute and the purse charm is adorable. The black tulips turned out great and they look fab with the coral ones. Sorry about all the snow that you're probably going to get but at least you'll be nice and warm in your new coat. Stay cozy over there my friend!
ReplyDeleteHi Kim!! Thank you...my coat is so warm!! It's difficult to say yet how much snow we've received - it wasn't the worst storm we've had! Have a great week my friend!
DeleteThat coat looks so cozy and I love how your tulips turned out!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Joanne!
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