We are amused: Diamond Jubilee scarf
First thing I've bought in a year–since the move–that I don't really need, but just waaaanted.
When I saw English Eccentrics Diamond Jubilee scarf–fuchsia and teal Union Jack, with the Queen's coat of arms framing her swan-necked coronation portrait–I fell hard. When I became a Canadian citizen, I took an oath of loyalty to her, not that she's taken me up on it. Could this be the moment?
The scarf is 24 inches square, good tucker size for spring. (Also available as a 35-inch square and in several other colourways.) Price, £85 plus extortionate shipping, but in this rare instance I was beyond caring.
Among contemporary images of the Queen, this is my favourite, by Canadian photographer Chris Levine.
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| Her Majesty's a pretty nice girl |
What acquisition has been irresistible for you?
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The last thing I found irresistible was also a souvenir, in its day: a 19th century "Grand Tour" gouache, in brilliant cerulean blues and apricot yellows, of Naples harbor with a wisp of smoke from Vesuvius in the distance. Discovered in a country antique store, it's fairly large and beautifully framed in gold, but I love it because it focuses on the harbor plaza--the paving and lighthouse--reducing human inhabitants, and Vesuvius itself, to tiny peripheral addenda. This gives the painting an oddly calm and spacious feeling, and it makes me happy every time I look at it. No doubt that beautifully designed scarf will do the same for you.
C.
P.S. The Land's End chambray shirtdress arrived, and it's a keeper for me: very authentic retro cut (including the darts I never seem to fill out) and good length and color (less blue than it appeared online, but still nice.) The fabric is thin, but all cotton, and fine for summer. If I didn't think the madras version would be too much yellow and too large a plaid for me, I'd order that, too.
Susan G.: I thought about the all-blues colourway but found it more austere. Red/blue is s/o but I didn't want it anyway.
c.: I too have tumbled for art. And also of course pearls. But thank god I got a grip before buying a Montana black leather jacket with a red eagle on the back (it was the '80s, ok?) at $4,000-then. I have no idea now why I wanted it.
pseu: Many Canadians, even those not remotely monarchists, have a soft spot for the Queen (if not for specific offspring and their spouses) and she has returned that affection.
I'd love to see it on you.
There's going to be such fanfare in London with the Jubilee.
All the others seem austere - but the fuchsia-teal is charming. And it's not kitsch - it's Liberty! Enjoy!
Anna
Kai Jones: Bagellini is a terrific line! (A travel store here sells them.) I'm no longer able to hoist a heavy leather bag, plus the colours are so appealing. Isn't it a delight when the perfect thing turns up!
C.
Silver Bunny: I now have it; the design is a delight, weight a tad light compared to Hermes- about the quality of Echo, etc. but in fact good for spring. I've taken to displaying it on my dresser, so does that double as an accessory and decor?
I suspect the colour was lightened a bit in the shot to show the detail of the portrait.