Tuesday
Feb092010
Stuff Comes In Useful
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 9:22 PM 
I’m still struggling with the boxes. With the de-cluttering and space-creating. More or less valiantly. Mostly less. And here’s why…
The other day I bought a dress. A little jersey dress. A bit on the short side, but nice. Trouble was, as I wore it, it worked its way up my legs until it was WAAAY too short.
So yesterday, wanting to wear it, I went rummaging through the remaining boxes for something that would lend it an air of decency. And I came across an old satin nightie that‘s been kicking around in my drawers, unworn, for years. The kind of thing which, if I’d got as far as sorting that particular box, would have been a prime contender for the ‘get rid of’ sack.
I slipped the pink nightdress on under my new dress, creating the effect of a satin band around the bottom of the frock; then attached a felt flower brooch a friend had given me a while ago - but which had also lain unused - to the hem. And voila! A pretty - and modest - new outfit that attracted admiring comments all day long.
So my point is this. STUFF COMES IN USEFUL! Which is what makes chucking it out so very hard!
Reader Comments (6)
I know you looked darling in this. And wasn't the process pleasing. I know Just how you felt.
Stuff is Indeed Useful. With the right mind at the helm, everything is possible. Well done!
the remodelled dress looks stunning. After years of hoarding I am in the process of clearing out ~ or maybe I should reconsider. There again my clothes need replacing not remodelling .
Cool idea i'm going to do that now
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lol
:)
LOVE this ensemble! I really love all the layers, the rich details and textures... I'd wear something like this! Guess I should think more positively and creatively about all my "stuff"--LOL! Happy Day :o)
The dress is of course beautiful but doesn't it make you feel a little sleepy knowing that you're wearing your lovely nightie underneath? Come to think of it, it's legitimising pyjama days.... go girl! :)
Now that's the most creative "excuse" I've ever heard for NOT throwing things away! :)
I do have to admit that nightie and flower make that jersey dress even MORE gorgeous that it is! You can be a fashion consultant too.