Wednesday, 15 June 2011

Summery Scarf

I'll use any excuse to wear a scarf - this works well in the autumn/winter months and the chillier part of spring and although I have dozens upon dozens of them I'm fairly lacking in the summery scarves area and treated myself to this light and floaty one a couple of months ago while it was on sale in a local boutique.


Then, me being me, I promptly lost it and had forgotten I owned it until I opened the bottom drawer of my bureau and there it was wrapped around my little Wedgwood vase, no idea what the thought process was in putting it there but it was great to have the 'new scarf' feeling all over again!


It's fairly difficult to showcase a scarf on a stool (oh for a beautiful vintage dress form) but there are three different fabrics stretching the entire length of it, the bright florals around the same width as a wide ribbon, a super light grey muslin type fabric with a thread of little crochet circles then a pretty light blue lace.


I can't help thinking it would be really striking to use a similar approach of three different light and floaty fabrics all with different textures to make curtains - it might be time to bug T's Mum for the sewing-machine-driving lessons I've been thinking about! 

Jem xXx


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18 comments :

  1. Victoria - Florence and Mary15 June 2011 at 09:41

    Oh how I love a scarf! I keep seeing posts about drapping scarves all over the place which I need to give start doing,

    Victoria xx

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  2. Vintage Sunday15 June 2011 at 09:57

    Oh my ~ I don't think I've ever seen a prettier scarf! Forget the dressform ~ we'd love to see it on You! :) Love Brenda

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  3. Scarlett15 June 2011 at 11:07

    As a scarf lover myself I agree this is a beauty! And loving the fact you found it again and had the new scarf feeling twice! Its a great craft idea too *adds it to 'give it a go' list*. Scarlett x

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  4. Mimi and Tilly15 June 2011 at 11:36

    That is one beaooootiful scarf! I love it. I wear scarves through the winter but tend to shrug them off through the summer, but that pretty thing would not leave my neck if I owned it! It's gorgeous. Em xx

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  5. ladychiara15 June 2011 at 11:43

    Jem that is just gorgeous! I can't wear scarves as I don't like things around my neck but that one looks lovely enough to use for a multitude of things or just to have on display! So pretty, congrats on a lovely rediscovered treasure!

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  6. Amy - Pride of Place15 June 2011 at 12:07

    That scarf is just gorgeous, and your curtain idea is fantastic. This summer has been quite chilly so far and so it has come to my attention that I am also lacking in summer scarves. Don't think I'll find one quite as nice as that. :)

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  7. Kylie15 June 2011 at 12:16

    Go on, get your "L" plates Jem, then you can whip up a scarf for every day of the week! And I love your curtain idea too. I like the idea of a nice plain linen with a lovely border 3/4 of the way down.

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  8. lucy joy15 June 2011 at 13:32

    A beauty, I think I could cope with such a light scarf around my neck. I have a short neck and don't feel comfortable with a scarf on, but I love how they look. Make sure you get those lessons, you'd make an excellent pupil I reckon, and we'd love to see your creations.

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  9. ♥ Miss Tea15 June 2011 at 14:58

    sooo gorgeous!!! wear it Jem and take a pic for us!!! i think i'll have to put one in my wishlist too for summer scarf!! i would love to learn how to sew with machine too someday, when i do buy one hahaha *sooo drooling with your scarf* you took the most beautiful photos too! xx Susan

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  10. Little Nell15 June 2011 at 15:16

    Very pretty scarf. I’ve got a drawerful that I hardly ever wear, now I live in the land of perpetual summer. I keep taking them out looking at them and wondering what crafty thing I could do with them - patchwork floaty curtains perhaps?

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  11. Daniella15 June 2011 at 19:49

    Hi Jem!!
    I'm so glad you visited me today!!
    Your scarf is AWESOME!! Such a beauty to see, and amazing to wear!!
    xxDaniella

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  12. Rachael15 June 2011 at 20:31

    That scarf looks so pretty! I have a bit of a scarf obsession too - you can never have too many and they totally add to an outfit x

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  13. Protector of Vintage15 June 2011 at 22:20

    Such a pretty scarf! I only own outdoor winter scarves. Good luck with the sewing lessons!

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  14. abeachcottage16 June 2011 at 13:40

    Gorgeous scarf, love the design. Thanks for sharing at Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays.

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  15. Lady Linda16 June 2011 at 17:40

    Very pretty. I don't own any summer scarves. Both of my daughters wear them all year and they always look so nice. Inspiring....
    Lady Linda

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  16. keshling16 June 2011 at 23:05

    Oh, that's so nice....I love scarves. Don't you find though that some women can throw one on and look amazing whilst others (like me, for example) just look like they're protecting a sore throat?!

    K xx

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  17. KatGotTheCream18 June 2011 at 19:40

    Don't you just love it when you find something or rediscover something you've forgotten?

    That's a gorgeous scarf!! You should definitely get those sewing lessons!!

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  18. Ava19 June 2011 at 05:27

    Love your scarf, love coming back to your beautiful blog xx Ava

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