I don't actually have much to say. Or type.

I'm in that kind of state whereby I don't know what to do. Naturally I've got a lot to do, but I just don't know. Which doesn't make much for conversation, I must admit.

Today I've made a pink dress and yesterday I've made a dark green kimono (and my mum, today, has made matching trousers with the kimono which fits me absolutely gorgeous and I'm very chuffed about it and thought y'all had to know. So. There. Now you know). My initial plan this weekend was to sew (check) and to take some outfit photos... Uhm yeah, I'm afraid we're still stuck with just pictures of stuff that I own (with little to none description accompanying it. I mean, a deodorant that isn't a deodorant and a body lotion that is a body lotion. Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant).

I basically don't feel like taking pictures (or better said: I don't feel like leaving my pj's in the weekend) and am unfortunately too busy to do so during the week (or at least, it's dark when I leave and it's dark when I return. Where's the sun gone?!). But I'm thinking of taking some pictures next week to show y'all the craftsmenship of my mother... she's amazing... *sigh*

In other news: Today my window looked like a frozen art piece again, which reminded me that I still got some pictures I'd taken last time of my window (I don't know why but I find it very inspiring and calming). So here ya go...


Doesn't it just look unreal and magical? I hope y'all have a nice week ahead of you!
 
Love,
Dominique


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One of my favourite (spring/summer) scents is Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel. It's quite a light hearted scent and perfect for those nice sunny days (or even creating such illusion in this awful drizzly weather). A year or so ago I got from my parents a whole Mademoiselle set with the scent itself, a deodorant and body lotion (I'm a very spoiled child, I know).


The deodorant isn't, I think, as much as a deoderant as it is just the scent in a larger bottle. It's absolutely lovely, don't get me wrong, but as a deoderant it isn't just really working for me. The consistency is also very much more perfume like than deodorant like. But never the less I get a good use out of it for those spray on, I've got no time to waste days (and it'll be no surprise that there are many of those).


The body lotion on the other end is really a body lotion like a body lotion is. I've only used upon the time I got this body lotion stuff that's in some sort of cream, however this one is oily (and velvet, to be precise) and thus quite a different experience when using. You can easily spray it upon your body and spread it like butter all over yourself. It's very soothing and easy to use. It's that kind of product that when you ain't got no time, you can still easily squeek it into your routine (because personally I've noticed that a cream takes far more time to work into the skin). However, this isn't the ultimate solution for (very) dry skin. It's very norturing, indeed, but it doesn't do the big, nasty jobs (it isn't called a lady for nothing). But as y'all probably know I mostly only use it on the upper part of my body, and the rest just gets a big splash of Nivea spread upon it. So no body count there.


Anyhow Mademoiselle is that kind of lovely, sweet and subtle smell that fits perfectly into the lifestyle of a lady. Yes. I just called myself a lady. Don't judge.

Love,
Dominique


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Love,
Dominique


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I, like many more in this world, like to document my life in all ways possible. One of those ways is this book. Jane-a-Day: 5 Year Journal with 365 witticisms by Jane Austen is a five year journal whereby you can put pen to paper and let your thoughts out . As you've might noticed, this book is however a -different- take on the One Line A Day journal. This twist is naturally to be found in the title. This book doesn't just want to capture your thoughts, but handle them in such a way that for instance your opinion over a certain subject can be collected through the years. As it states on the back: Let the wit and wisdom of Jane Austen guide you throughout the next five years.


Each day has got it's own quote by Jane Austen (from her novels as well her personal correspondence) and it's up to you to comment/relate/whatever you like regarding the quote of the day. I myself find it a very endearing project and as it states, as the years go by, you'll notice how your commentary evolves.


Although, to be honest, I don't always have time or just simply forget to write something down. So sometimes I'll bulk write all the days that have already passed up till the day we're on (never do I write anything before the day has started, because how else am I supposed to reflect upon it/think about something as being a day older. Opinions and matters can change within a day!).

On the other side, aesthetically this book is an absolute dream. Just look at that gold on the side of the pages and the silhouettes covering the front and that colour... It's simply the best!

Love,
Dominique


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