tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post8233007440149778477..comments2023-09-13T16:56:20.080-04:00Comments on the whining diner and wellfedfred: some Christmas shopping, with an afterthought or twowellfedfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-90511347090914651482015-12-21T16:48:04.643-05:002015-12-21T16:48:04.643-05:00ah, Martha in those days... her great quality was ...ah, Martha in those days... her great quality was that she made almost anything seem do-able.<br /><br />do let me know when you're heading this way again!wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-75088123310825698212015-12-21T14:47:23.313-05:002015-12-21T14:47:23.313-05:00Fred, I have heard of this M&J Trimmings in Ho...Fred, I have heard of this M&J Trimmings in Holy Writ, by which I mean early 1990s Martha. Back in the days before e-commerce, my 1990s visits to NYC were filled with trips to only-in-New York specialty stores for rare items such as Shu Uemura eyelash curlers and mini melon ballers. Now it's all online.<br /><br />I haven't been to M&J but it sounds like a good stop for next time. And I won't wait so long before returning. (Looks online to see if 16-17 Met Opera schedule is up yet . . . )<br />Hexiconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00834188332983426624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-54354641462151555522015-12-21T12:55:18.956-05:002015-12-21T12:55:18.956-05:00this F.I. Tippi has full-length sleeves and isn...this F.I. Tippi has full-length sleeves and isn't very Tippi-like, but it goes with a lot of things and the construction seems decent.<br /><br />I forget why I opened a charge at Target, it was so long ago - probably because you got some percent off - but it's paid off. There's 5% off practically everything and they bombard you with news and offers, some of which are actually worth knowing about.wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-51150688581765208462015-12-21T09:37:17.450-05:002015-12-21T09:37:17.450-05:00Love the suede shirt and that dress. I usually we...Love the suede shirt and that dress. I usually wear a 10 blazer so may need to try that trick; I have a BB boy buttondown that fits nicely. The Tippi sweater has a nice fit, I think; mine are a few years old now and holding up well<br /><br />I missed the discount on $ at target! I will get a couple of cards for my brood, one of whom can really use the $ and will not take any from us. She will get a grocery card, too. Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13175229460841379583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-77340992976788984362015-12-20T18:02:16.096-05:002015-12-20T18:02:16.096-05:00Just peeked at the sweaters and other pieces on yo...Just peeked at the sweaters and other pieces on your latest blog entry, and one thing Is lovelier than the next.<br /><br />I give $ with the unspoken message of "We love you and trust you to use this for a good purpose that we may not even be aware of, and btw making your life a little easier counts as a good purpose."<br /><br />I just noticed that Target is giving 10% off on gift cards, TODAY ONLY, so maybe MONEY does get marked down occasionally.wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-58717440707690448262015-12-20T17:49:40.288-05:002015-12-20T17:49:40.288-05:00Thanks, I think my best choice was to donate the c...Thanks, I think my best choice was to donate the coat. Somewhere out there is someone who'll give it the love it deserves.wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-41596844399375623112015-12-20T17:31:15.097-05:002015-12-20T17:31:15.097-05:00Wonderful piece! I was just in Rockefeller Center ...Wonderful piece! I was just in Rockefeller Center with son 2, and loved the simplicity of the Saks display. Of course, I always try to visit early on a Monday so that there is a clearer photographic field. Great picks and finds. <br />IKWYM about MONEY. Although, in some cases giving MONEY might be preferable to paying some of the absurd prices for inferior pieces I have seen this season. When did $85.00 become an acceptable price for a hooded sweatshirt? (Which clearly I refused to pay : )<br />I just updated my forlorn blog, and have 2 Fair Isle adjacent technique sweaters that I have had published in the last few months. Real Fair Isle can still be obtained from Scottish sites at relatively reasonable prices, but the traditional lambswool can be quite itchy.<br />We are so fortunate that we can enjoy Christmas with loved ones this year, and don't have to wait until next year, or until a visa is approved, etc.<br /> Happy Holidays!<br />Pat Olskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122299121164106652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-50433591487681383602015-12-20T14:04:08.317-05:002015-12-20T14:04:08.317-05:00Beautiful choices! I especially love that scarf!!...Beautiful choices! I especially love that scarf!!!!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-52459003181805486422015-12-20T12:40:02.084-05:002015-12-20T12:40:02.084-05:00I had that plaid blazer home for a few tense days ...I had that plaid blazer home for a few tense days - couldn't bring myself to keep still another holiday outfit. However, I am keeping the plaid pants, they remind me of a pair I had in high school, when I wore them to look trustworthy on baby-sitting jobs.<br /><br />The next time you're in the city, visit Tender Buttons, great selection which sometimes includes "vintage" buttons. The help is grouchy and slow. Also visit, on the other side of town, M & J Trimming. The help is lovely and I always have trouble leaving because I'm afraid I overlooked something.<br /><br />Merry Christmas!wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-83273580493474921482015-12-20T12:08:51.721-05:002015-12-20T12:08:51.721-05:00Love the boys' blazer--very Donna Tartt (my li...Love the boys' blazer--very Donna Tartt (my literary idol). Got a plaid blazer myself this year: Over Thanksgiving I ordered what may have been the very last Colletion Campbell tartan blazer and finally received it after a nail-biting two weeks of both shipping and delivery days. Nearly "pre-war" J.Crew quality, everything but the cheap-@$$ buttons, which are hollow and rattle audibly during wear. I have a 2007 Lexington that is, erm, a little small these days, and am considering cannibalizing the buttons for the Campbell.<br /><br />After my trip to New York this fall I can't stop thinking about coming back and would love to see it during the holiday season. Merry Christmas to all!<br />Hexiconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00834188332983426624noreply@blogger.com