pics of my Whitby Cowl from Tara-Lynn of yarnovermovement, and THE BEAST. the strangest thing i rescued from Value Village. i love it. it keeps my chair warm but i have never worn it outside. the Whitby Cowl is another matter. and i have the sweet Tara-Lynn to thank for that. thank you Tara-Lynn! the other coat is my vintage tweed trench coat which got me through the shock of an east coast winter. hopefully this is a “bye-bye” winter post.

and just a reminder the SWANclothing store re-opens tomorrow… see you there ;)

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it’s probably a trick but over here it feels like winter is almost gone. I want to get in a last couple of winter posts. today, more lovely photos from Piret and her ethereal blog A Mouse Upon the Sands. Piret is sort of a regular here, i can not resist her photos of Estonia. and of course her carrying her SWANclothing Louche tote around kind of melts my heart.

all these photos are from blog entry tales of darkness and light.

next, i finally have some pics of my lovely Whitby Cowl from Tara-Lynn of yarnovermovement. i love my cowl Tara-Lynn!

and thanks for putting up with the week long store closure. i’m pretty much working around the clock sewing orders and working on spring items. my blog and store and all those other online things are like my heartbeat to me. so i hate closing my store and look forward to opening with fresh items ASAP!

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i’m closing the SWANclothing for a week starting this Monday… in preparation for spring and to make sure all your present orders will get out in time. it’s been an exciting time lately. and a challenge to keep up with the orders. i have some simple, hopefully beautiful ideas for spring. and have collected some fabrics i am also very excited about. it’s been quite a mission, through blowing snow often. though i do love the snow, here’s to spring!

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i am happy for another season to come. to make new things. to take apart old ideas and change them up just that little bit that will make someone crazy with happiness somewhere, i can only hope. you know? though i admit i am really enjoying the snow here. a lot! so spring with snow is fine too.

here are some more Susie pics. I’ll call them the pink ‘splosion Susie Bubble pics. they make me feel like i have 7-up in my brain and that is a nice thing. of course they are all sock gartery.

At the UK seashore.

At NYFW outside Rad Hourani.

At NYFW IFB Evolving Influence conference.

At NYFW IFB Evolving Influence conference.

shine on you crazy diamond. last Susie post here.

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I have resisted buying an iPhone. But broke my cell phone on my recent trip here. Now I can’t close it?! Hard to deny the fact, that an iPhone would allow me to reload sales if I am out and about. Damn. The analog me, keeps getting fainter.

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Kingdom of Style‘s Queen Michelle in grey jersey, palest pink, polka dots and the SWANclothing thigh high garters I made for her. i’m so sleepy right now, all i can think to say is a heartfelt “thank you” for lovely photos Queen Michelle.

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it’s a talky.

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Il ya certaines choses que l’on caches pour les montrer… Montaigne

Should I translate? It is less romantic in english… “There are certain things we hide, in order to show them.”

Found via foxes in breeches. View large here.

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{I’ve just moved this entry up so it stays on the front page. Here’s the original “intro to SWANclothing sock garters…“ And La Meow, Jaana of The door in my wardrobe, and Sabocracy wearing theirs perfectly. More colours here, including Latté. And some mentions.}

Hello pretty leg candy… Are your brogues lonely? Your futuristic wedgie platforms and stilettos need a friend or two? SWANclothing sock garters save the day! Not just for socks. Not just for girls.

Made from thrifted recycled leather and stretchy elastic. Anchored flatteringly with leather at the front & back. Topped off with a silver metal swan bead. And a clip for your socks in front. Keep those socks up!

The SWANclothing sock garters come in black, white, satin cream, white lace, latté, baby blue, and ballerina pink. And are available in all sizes, please include your calf measurement when you place your order. If you want a thigh high version, just include your thigh measurement instead.

Find them in my SWANclothing store.

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