so this morning I was going crazy, because I decided at the last minute that I just wasn't feeling all the navy that was in the suitcase. I know, I know, Paris in early spring, what else but navy? Oh, well. I felt like neutrals, with just a little navy. In fact, I felt like the most recent J.Crew featherweight windowpane cashmeres in light grey, white and beige. Can't get more neutral than that. I think this actually had nothing to do with the birds visiting the terrace or the flowers in the container pots finally budding. No, it was directly related to the satisfying feeling of having FINALLY found both pieces, in the right sizes, on a good promo. These things vanished into sold-out limbo after they were on the web less than 48 hours, but I located the cardi at my neighborhood store - neighborhood store? well, yes, it's practically downstairs. I'd like it if they'd let me lower a basket from the terrace, but they will send stuff by courier, and I love these patient, gentle ladies, especially since Dracula no longer stands at the door.
Back to the ever-fascinating story of "Fred wedges still more things into the purple suitcase" - the gray/white checked shell arrived only a few days ago, and it seemed really downcast at being left home, and the gray linen slacks that went so well with the pale green/blue/gray Missoni sweaters seemed to be looking for more company....
"I thought you finished packing last night."
"Just a few extra little things, in case..."
"Because it looked like you were unpacking. And we haven't left yet and I ordered the car for 4:30, and we'll be heading right into the teeth of rush hour."
"No, just an extra sweater."
"Because it looks like you're unpacking."
"This is just in case."
"In case of what?"
In case I feel like wearing a different sweater, I didn't say. No need to add to his worries.
And in fact, I was really reorganizing the suitcase to make sure that I hadn't already packed the cardigan, because it had disappeared. I had the shell in my hands, I had no memory of returning the cardigan. It turned up ten minutes before we left. But because it's a rover, I'm not trusting it to ride in the big suitcase. It's in the carryon, and if it feels cramped, it has only itself to blame.
I think that was a good call on the sweater set- they are adorably chic (as well as nice light and warm layers). Well done, and have a great trip!
ReplyDeletethanks, TDGD! we just had a great dinner, and I realized I have too many sweaters. oh, well.
DeleteVery impressed you're on a plane with Wifi that works!
ReplyDeleteLove that three-adjectives cardigan and am rather pleased that I'm not the only one who suffers from packer's anxiety just before leaving to catch a flight.
Bon voyage!!
thanks, Ruth, I always bring at least one useless thing and forget at Keats one essential.
Delete"In case of what?" Howling with laughter here.
ReplyDeleteChic pale sweater set. Never saw this. Have fun wearing this in Paris!
thanks, Lane, in London, and dinner conversation went like this - Himself is perusing cheese tray.
Delete-- so who do you know at the US Embassy?
-- right now? probably no one.
-- ok, then that's enough cheese.
-- huh?
-- because without a friend on the inside, processing the Death of a US Citizen Abroad is a real pain in the butt, so if we know anyone who can expedite, I thought we should line him up before you have the cheese.
I am not sure if your neighborhood store is the same as my neighborhood store or it is the OTHER neighborhood store but I saw a (new?) cashmere shell that was on a mannequin the other day and had a Mondrian-esque print in neutral colors on it. Did you see it? I think it is the shell version of the "Collection featherweight cardigan in two-way stripes", which, you will agree with me, are only one-way in the cardigan (while the stripes go vertically in the shell). In case you feel like wearing a different set one day ;-).
ReplyDeletehi, DNA, I mentioned those sweaters on a post last week, love them. Glad I saw them in person. because the web description is not related to reality.
Deleteoops I meant Ema, of course, autocorrect strikes again
DeleteThanks for making me laugh this morning. I do the exact same thing, furiously adding in more things JUST IN CASE! You scored a beautiful sweater set. Hope you have a wonderful trip; I must say, I am so very jealous!
ReplyDeletehi, shopalot, I actually had the sweaters on today and I luff them.
DeleteIf you are like me you will wear those pieces more than anything else! I go through an entire ritual of packing, packing more, unpacking ( a few things), unpacking a few more, pouring some wine, repacking everything I unpacked and then finding room in my kid's luggage for a few extra pieces. I always have more than I need but I do have the things I need. Have a wonderful time in Paris- I was there in early June and it was quite cool but still perfect.
ReplyDeletehi, MJ, sounds like my ritual ! well we have another few nights in London, clear, sunny... and I've already decided that I brought too much.
DeleteThis did make me chuckle. My husband is such an organised packer, he can spot a last minute addition at 100 paces so I have to be very sneaky.
ReplyDeleteLove your cheese conversation in the comments above!
hi, Trish, sometimes it has to be said. Life on the edge....
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