Thursday 19 May 2011

Flouncing about...........

Supposed to be painting small pieces of furniture today, but keep getting distracted. Finished the round table - looking good -

Got a few more bits to do -
But, see that sunlight?  It keeps making me want to get out into the garden instead! -


Poppies in the field at the end of the garden, but might not be there much longer - the farmer's busy -
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And the flouncing?  Bought this dress last week - it has a hem that can be worn partly gathered up, all gathered, or not at all -
Inside, on the seams of the flared skirt, there are ribbons that you can tie up - or not, depending on how flouncy you feel! -

Neat idea, huh?
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25 comments:

  1. Go girl - flounce to your heart's content! Love spotted tea cups and the plate is really pretty!
    Liz

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  2. Hello Abby:
    The painted table looks very good indeed. A perfect size for so many uses and situations and the colour is wonderful. We think that we remember your saying that it was a Farrow and Ball shade. Certainly, the chalky finish and depth of colour would suggest it. Lovely!

    Perfect for the spotty cups and saucers!!

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  3. The table looks great and love those spotty tea cups, they are lovely.
    Jo xx

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  4. Lovely pics Abby. I especially like the painted table and the dress is rather stunning. Enjoy your flouncing!

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  5. Your house looks lovely, the extension has bedded in nicely, just in time for you to enjoy meals al fresco

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  6. Your house is gorgeous!! And those spotty cups - bloomin gorgeous x

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  7. All just lovely - your house - the view - the table - spotty cups - the dress - AND the weather, sun has got his hat on today here too - hooray!

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  8. Nice paint job enjoy your flouncing. Spotty cups are fab.

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  9. Oh Momma I love the polka dot cups and saucers and that dress is amazing I love the color.....right up my alley!
    I'm anxious to see your booth!

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  10. I love spotty teacups. They are so cute :)

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  11. Lots of lovely things on this post... love the F&B paint colour, stunning views from your garden, and beautiful flowers in it, glam dress and of course I love anything covered with spots! ;~) Abby x

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  12. oh i love a bit of flouncing me! great dress. x

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  13. Your garden is in full bloom! love the dress and what a clever idea!
    love
    Lyn
    xxx

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  14. That table is just lovely, as is your delightful home and garden! What a glorious view of the field and farmer! Love Brenda

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  15. What lovely spotty crockery! The dress is great - was it new or a very lucky find? x

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  16. Lovely flouncy flowers and flouncy dress! I really like the spotty china too! x p.s (Your husband is a very talented man judging by his website!)

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  17. Carrad - the dress was new - but reasonable, I thought - £27.99 - local shop called Wyestyles, the make was Gringo.

    Abby x

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  18. Hi Abby I'm not sure about flouncing but love your painted furniture.

    I'm def in the land of the lurgy unfortunely, though I've just managed to quilt the quilt!

    Have a great weekend

    Clare

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  19. Love the little painted table Abby - and thanks for the Anie Sloan tip the other day - am afraid I lost most of the comments to that post when Blogger had that off day, and havent yet managed to get them back.
    Love that flouncy dress - looks wonderful gathered up, the fabric is beautiful.
    Wonderful green dotty china - i want some now!!!
    Thanks for your comment Abby!
    have a great weekend!
    Gill xx

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  20. Hello, I love the dress, very bohemian. Beautiful spotty cups too.¨
    I wanted to answer your question and was well impressed you have been to Cesky Krumlov, most people only got to Prague which is a shame as I think Cesky Krumlov is beautiful too. Sadly, I don't live near either. We live near Brno, the second biggest city in the Czech Rep. It is still gorgeous though and there are some nice local towns. I sometimes wish I lived in Prague or C Krumlov as there are a lot more english speakers and it is less old fashioned there. Cesky Krumlov is my spiritual home, I love it! Must stop rambling, I should do a post about it. xx

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  21. Ooh I love that.... flouncy and then you end up with polka dots ! Lovely !

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  22. That skirt is amazing!

    And, like I've said before, your garden is gorgeous xx

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  23. Dear Abby
    Thank you for popping by :-)
    How lovely is your decking/summerhouse outdoor space?? I want to sit there and drink tea!
    The dress is delightful - I must remember to wear some floaty dresses rather than the jeans / leggings that motherhood has bestowed upon me ;-)
    And spotty cups - just gorgeous - I love spotty china!
    Happy weekend to you,
    xx

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  24. So many lovely things today - the pretty table - love the colour and finish - the beautiful flowers, the spotty china (adorable) and the flouncy dress!! I have a skirt that you can do this with - ribbons inside to tie up or not depending on mood being flouncy or not - such a great idea! Hope you're having a lovely weekend.
    Helen x

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  25. Ooh you are making me want to jump on a plane right now and come shopping with you! Just love those spotty cups, my sister is off to Wales in September to visit her hubbys family, I will give her some money to buy me something special at a market over there. :)

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