Small rites of Spring.This one is so subtle, I barely noticed it to be an annual
passage from winter to summer. During my morning
straighten up and fluff, I realized it was time to put away
The Leopard.
This stole belonged to my husbands' grandmother ... . .
and came complete with a matching hat.
Pure '50s elegance.
I actually enjoy wearing both of them , and especially
treasure the silky hand of this precious fur.
Now , don't write to fuss at me for being politically incorrect ... .
It came to me as a family treasure and I feel that I honor
this gorgeous creature by continuing to enjoy it!
As I'm big on changing the details of my home seasonally,
the first step of my lighten up for spring / summer is
to simplify by putting away the leopard.
Adieu ... .. until next winter.
[photo copyright Judith Thibaut]
7 comments:
Lovely leopard story Judith, xv.
Oh I love leopard too! Wish my grandmother had had one. It is divine.
Do I spy a Stark Ghost chair?! I am crazy for that chair. Your leopard is a divine heirloom.
Catherine
I totally agree with you - if it's been around for years and you didn't shoot the leopard then use it :)
pictures pictures - in the hat!
and no pictures of the trailer in use this trip? :( meanie.
I too have gotten in trouble for being politically incorrect. I have a closet full of furs, but I think VINTAGE FURS are completely different than new furs!!! And while I wouldn't go ou t and buy a new fur coat, I've picked up numerous vintage ones over the years! I love that you use the leopard as a decorative accessory - I do the same thing with my fox and alas, you are right, it's time to retire it for the summer. Tant pis!
It's vintage, so PC safe! Looks really great there -I spy some of my favorite books and magazines!
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