Back to the Netherlands

Not in person - I wish. But I did meet a very nice Dutch man who will be making me a very nice Dutch door.

Mine will be just like the top picture - nine windows and the farmhouse X bottom half, and a shelf. But the panes will be like the second picture - beveled with frosted centers. And I haven't chosen the hardware style yet, but it will be oil rubbed bronze with double lock deadbolts on both parts.
I have wanted one for a while, but I had to do some repairs on my rental house first. Now it's my turn !!

So what have I been wearing all week ? Well, on Monday, November 5,

I wore a pair of grey cashmere drawstring pants, a Gap T shirt and a challis draped front jacket.

My statement necklace in amber and red and green glass stones tied all the colors (and non-colors)  together.

On Tuesday, a tried and true DVF wrap dress.

I love the colors in this one, and the shapes of the print.

I always wear a camisole underneath for coverage. I also wore a gold herringbone necklace and a costume piece from INC.

On Wednesday, I finally wore the new ivory wool slacks that I had made by a tailor. They are a bit big, but I want to keep them for a long time (because of the cost) so I think looser is better.
The style is classic - flat front, besom pockets on front and faux flap pockets on the back. No pleats, no cuffs, standard belt loops.

On top, I wore a sweater knit vest that has a lace double ruffle ( you will see below) and a long sleeved polka dot top from Old Navy.

Here's a look at the double ruffle.

Another statement necklace, this time buffalo turquoise and smoky topaz.

On Thursday, I wore my green Cache jacket and INC slacks.

The Tahari silk tank has never been a part of this combo before today, even though it is not new.

I wore three necklaces, amethyst, citrine and faux emerald, all on gold chains.

Here's a closer look at the jacket - it's forest green and lime tweed, all covered in black organza. I have never seen anything like it. I have had it a long time.

On Friday, I got comfy. I wore Sun Moon Stars cigarette pants and a T shirt from Allen Schwartz.

The T shirt has fringe and chains hanging down the front.

Yesterday, I wore a Bar III wiggle dress with a Style and Co beige waterfall cardigan on top.

I didn't iron too well, did I? Anyway, two necklaces, one amethyst and one costume.

Today, I am wearing a silk H&M dress with a Chelsea and Theodore denim jacket on top.

The jacket has a ruffled collar and a wide tie belt.

The dress is a sheath style with bracelet length sleeves.

Two necklaces - one moonstone/blue topaz and one just blue topaz.

Tonight after work, I have to go to the doctor. I rarely go, since my husband is a doctor and I am usually in perfect health and take no medications. But I fear that menopause has done a number on me. I only go every couple of years for a pap smear and a mammogram. But the last two times that I have donated blood, my blood pressure has been high, as has my hemoglobin. So I guess I need some medications for the blood pressure and to maybe see a hematologist for the hemoglobin, since it is really high. The normal for a woman is 12-14, and mine was 16.8. My mom always had a high hemoglobin, so maybe it's a hereditary thing, since she lived to be 96, but I want to get checked out.


Well, see you all soon !!!