Sunday 23 November 2014

Good Old Cock

I left that raw egg sitting on my last post for far too long.
I do apologise.
This post is a bit more high-end.
 In the language of my English pen-pal Bea, and her mother's vernacular, 'Mr Fascinata is a good old cock'.
I have to concur.
For my birthday, he bought me a Cartier scarf with the Parisian rooftop motifs and that diamond encrusted leopard
bounding from a vintage biplane.
I think the leopard is on the roof of the Grand Palais.
That Cartier short film from which the artisan took the scene for my scarf design was the Youtube clip
that started my friendship with Bea.
Coincidentally, Mr Fascinata bought it.
Bea blogged it, two years ago, and I clicked on the link.
Smitten. I emailed her and since then we have told each other all-sorts.
 


I am often at a loss as to how wear such a silken treasure in the climate that
is tropical Queensland, but have decided the headscarf could be the instruction.


The scarf came with a lovely little book.
Full of helpful hints.
It is a smooth and noble fabric.







Have you tried most of these?
I am inspired.


In other news I have been given carte blanche to once again decorate the windows
of my favourite restaurant when they shut for the holiday season.
I will be doing six large drawings.
A couple of years ago I presented the theme of dinner plates and French bulldogs
and my theme got the kybosh.
Well, I never....
Here's one of the drawings that I had kept.
I have now worn the establishment down.
I have carte blanche to include Christmas puddings and dogs for 2014!
You may have seen this mini cinema epic, as it is old news.
But, if not have a look.
L'Odyssée de Cartier       




19 comments:

  1. The scarf is absolutely gorgeous, what a marvellous gift. And i love how you wore it on your head, that's perfect. So so beautiful, I love it :))) I hope you have a marvellous week my dear :) xx

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    1. Dolls, thank you! I can't wait for slightly cooler weather to wear it around my head! Xx

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  2. Oooh that is a beautiful scarf! And I love that it comes with the little how-to-style it booklet, very helpful! I used to be a lot more adventurous with how I wore my scarves. You look so good with yours in a headscarf I think it's something I need to try again!

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    1. Mica! Do it! You are young and beautiful and would look gorgeous with the scarf around your hair and a maxi dress. Check the Cartier film on your IPad when you are feeding your baby. Xxx

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  3. Cartier makes so many beautiful things. That scarf is lovely Flora and I love how they illustrate the different ways to wear it. So beautiful. Enjoy!
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    1. The book is a hoot! I neatly chucked it in the bin! Then I opened it! Wish I was stick thin and Barbie shaped.....I would try the halter neck top!

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  4. I would want to hang the scarf, not wear it!
    That drawing of your dog is beautiful and I luff it xxx

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    1. Cilla, I know what you mean!!! I often baulk at scarves because when you fold them and tie the beauty does diminish!
      It really is an amazing design. Thank you for liking the Frenchie portrait. I am chuffed I have free reign with dogs and puddings!!! Xx

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  5. Noice scarf Flora! Mr Flora has sublime taste. I shall be on the lookout for Frenchies and Festive Puds at Montrachet. You are such a multi talented soul...xxx

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    1. Mimi, I know. It really is stunning. What an image. What fantasy. Xx

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  6. Cartier..how exciting and classy. This is so beautiful and absolutely gorgeous. A true joy to see.

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    1. Thank you, dear Imogen. Don't forget to ring a local school and ask if you can be a speaker at their iInternational Women's Day event early next year. You would be an inspiration. Xx

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  7. Very pretty pictures! Have a great week!

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  8. What a gorgeous scarf!!! I LOVE it! And how adorable are your sketches?! What talent. Love your little Frenchie.

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    1. Thank you, Stephen. The Frenchie really is such an obliging pet, too. Xx

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  9. Oooohhhh Flora you're totally gorgeous!!!!!!!! Roll the scarf and wear it around your wrist darling....for heaven's sake, if you've got it, flaunt it!!! It's totally fabulous.
    Now...the dogs and puddings...I want to see it/them. When? Let's do coffee etc etc there and enjoy the art together.
    When Hermes has its next "How to tie a scarf " do you want to come with moi?

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    1. PRB! I would love to show you the drawings, coffee is close by, too! Hermes for scarf tying??? Yes!!!!!

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    2. Okey dokey…let's do it. Email me some dates that suit…and we'll hook up. I'll bring some of my Rembrandts too!!! (Don't laugh…he would have approved I'm sure!) I'll get the date for the Hermes do! Ciao, Robyn

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