Only the Fabulous need Apply

 It's been a lovely week and I am back at the chalkface.

I've had all sorts of conversations about the holidays and my new haircut.
Thank you for noticing.
I am also chuffed that the talented MW, has signed up for a dose of Flora!
Welcome MW!

Do you remember the bathroom/walk-in wardrobe renovation?

Well, this week I have been auditioning frocks for the new 'robe it has become.
Only the fabulous need apply.
Feathers, sequins and beading.
Call me harsh.
I have banished anything pilled, puckered and thread-bare.
Usually of black polyester.
Worn with alarming frequency during the daily grind.
Before:

After:

 Items without fabulosity are denied entry.
I have become a fabulist.

Mr Fascinata can't see his way clear to my way of thinking.
But, frankly I don't want those items exhibited inside.
They can stay secreted away, elsewhere.
I'll be happy to root through a couple of baskets to find them.

I'm looking forward to being astounded by more unbridled creativity

and enthusiasm in 2014.

Typified by the teddy bear sushi you'll see in a second.

Executed under exam conditions in 2013.
By a Junior.

And these little make do and mend collars and cuff accessories, as below.

I know. I am as impressed as you are.

 I can't wait to see wait they come up with next.

 In less important news, it's probably a good thing I am now gainfully employed again.

 I've put a stop to painting feathers like Karl did for his latest Chanel collection paraded in Dallas.

These pigeon feathers are getting the treatment
next holidays.

But for now, the studio's closed.



Restaurant in your own Home is still going swimmingly.

In further belt tightening I hacked off three or four leaves

and popped them in a vase of water, to save on flower costs.

I highly recommend this strategy,

and who knows the greens might even strike roots and then you have a house plant.

Mind you, I have to confess, A came over for lunch and brought me a bunch of flowers!

Wishful thinking worked.

I've given the chalkface workers a familiarisation tour of the classroom kitchen with Apple Pie.

First practical of the term.

The results speak for themselves.

Stay delicious.

If not, fabulous.