tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post612881048893643351..comments2024-03-19T03:04:53.896-04:00Comments on paris breakfasts: My Mother's ClothesParisbreakfastshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-42931097497644315822010-05-02T23:31:19.984-04:002010-05-02T23:31:19.984-04:00Oh I just discovered your blog researching the boo...Oh I just discovered your blog researching the book My Mothers clothing. I just adore your post!!!! What a lovely chance to go to this book signing. Thank you for sharing your own memories and evening:)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06812205959394906734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-59991004315752721812010-04-28T13:58:38.056-04:002010-04-28T13:58:38.056-04:00What a wonderful post, just reminded me why I &quo...What a wonderful post, just reminded me why I "follow" you :-)<br /><br />I remember my mom getting ready for cocktail parties and military balls, helping her put on her makeup (and remembering when I was about the age she was then ~ 35, that my eyelids started becoming "crepey"--when I was in my early teens, I just couldn't figure out why the eyeshadow kept getting "wrinkly"...but my fondest memories were of those dresses and shoes and coats! Pink, one shoulder, ostrich feathers; black lace "spanish dancer" dress; champagne "opera coat" with ruched sleeves; stillettos with irridescent black glass sequins (which shredded the "flamenco" dresses hem)...<br /><br />I was fortunate enough to be able to wear that dress when one of my cats won an International title, in Atlantic City, at the hotel where all the Miss America gowns were on display...<br /><br />I have to do a post on that some day soon...<br /><br />I think I, too, will get this book for my mom!Teri and her Stylish Adventure Cats https://www.blogger.com/profile/00995773243323674858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-84695277643210878052010-04-26T10:31:53.262-04:002010-04-26T10:31:53.262-04:00I'm off ot Amazon to find this book. If nothin...I'm off ot Amazon to find this book. If nothing else, it will spiff of my stack of books on the coffee table! <br />VVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-57443476249066131252010-04-26T09:57:31.646-04:002010-04-26T09:57:31.646-04:00I was especially touched with your mother's dr...I was especially touched with your mother's drawings. My mother went to Parsons to study fashion illustration in the '30's. She only went for one year as she had to go to work to help the family during the depression. I looked at her drawings in the '50's when we were cleaning out the basement. Then they disappeared. She said my father didn't see any reason to keep them. I wish that I still had that piece of her. You are very lucky to have yours.<br />There is another book related to what we wear. Love, Loss And What I Wore by Ilene Beckerman 1995.<br />Keep up the good blogging.<br />ElaineElainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-46499492365818530202010-04-26T05:50:48.155-04:002010-04-26T05:50:48.155-04:00It would be interesting if she has kept all her ol...It would be interesting if she has kept all her old clothes, but no ! I've got photos, tailleur annees 50 etc... black and white, tipical...<br />interesting "reportage" on musée des Arts décoMisha in Parisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-2632894431561459152010-04-25T15:45:52.079-04:002010-04-25T15:45:52.079-04:00Oooh, very interesting. That book is something my ...Oooh, very interesting. That book is something my sister would enjoy. I'm curious to see more of her work so in a moment I'll pop over to the links you've provided. Thank you.susannahttp://www.susannassketchbook.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-28248246476190411052010-04-25T08:44:25.380-04:002010-04-25T08:44:25.380-04:00Charming!
I have ordered this book for my own mam...Charming!<br /><br />I have ordered this book for my own mama for Mother's Day. She will be transported with every page as she shared this same era and passion.<br /><br />Thank you for these endearing insights into aging parents, the treasure of the times that we've had...<br /><br />Carol, your blog is pure confection!Aunty Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13868780211706866610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-43698719579803861562010-04-25T07:23:03.094-04:002010-04-25T07:23:03.094-04:00Oh I'm going to have to pick that one up. This...Oh I'm going to have to pick that one up. This was a wonderfully lovely post darling!Meanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07329046060706681174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-17429778509149707632010-04-25T03:52:13.121-04:002010-04-25T03:52:13.121-04:00I agree with "Whit"'s comment.
&quo...I agree with "Whit"'s comment. <br />"Daughters always hate their mothers, it's part of nature. But then they come back."<br />My mom used to make her own clothes, too, based on "Images du Monde" pictures. It was her own mother's desire. She worked in a couture salon for a while, excelling in the perfectly comfortable cut of the patterns, but she dropped off. <br />It was not until my late thirties that I appreciated her sewing skills and her style. Between the two of us, even her idea of what I should do in life-teaching- was not so wrong after all. I was recently told that I sell as if I teach...<br />Very much appreciated post.<br />Be blessed and happy.<br />IreneIRENEhttp://greengreekshop.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-17775146392946835212010-04-24T22:31:47.873-04:002010-04-24T22:31:47.873-04:00What a fabulous book idea, it looks fantastic.What a fabulous book idea, it looks fantastic.jules @ The Diversion Projecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18261889891875232983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-8851187825354764032010-04-24T18:26:16.363-04:002010-04-24T18:26:16.363-04:00YOU for reminding me of something I miss about my ...YOU for reminding me of something I miss about my own<br />mother! She was a teacher, but she could have been a fashion designer. An<br />excellent seamstress and a child of the Depression, she made all our clothes growing up. She never failed to comment on fabric texture, good seams and bad<br />seams,bias cuts, and the "fall" of a gown or skirt. (Her daughter was<br />hopeless in these departments, but an excellent person and artist anyway!)<br />Thank you!<br /><br />KathyKathy in Utahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-85927727411401372452010-04-24T10:14:13.364-04:002010-04-24T10:14:13.364-04:00Ah yes, brings back memories. In the 60's my m...Ah yes, brings back memories. In the 60's my mother had a gorgeous aqua and white sleeveless chemise that my nearly four-year-old heart coveted. When she and I were both supposed to be napping, I snuck into her closet and put it on. I jumped up on a chair to admire myself in the bureau mirror, tripped on the excess fabric and hit my head on the bureau's sharp Danish mod corner. I still bear the scar near my hairline. I believe the dress was ruined -- but it was a fabulous dress. Love your blog.Cathyhttp://joyeuxnoelyall.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-41202186954770934192010-04-24T07:40:39.044-04:002010-04-24T07:40:39.044-04:00I recently did a series of photos based on my moth...I recently did a series of photos based on my mother's dresses called My Mother/Myself. It seemed to resonate with many people and I'm thinking of expanding this project. Thank you for telling me about this book. I must buy it.Ingrid Midahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03609389355426171504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-72934747088850614432010-04-24T07:37:54.879-04:002010-04-24T07:37:54.879-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ingrid Midahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03609389355426171504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-57364299965227700162010-04-23T20:50:24.156-04:002010-04-23T20:50:24.156-04:00Your post made me so very envious....even your sub...Your post made me so very envious....even your subsequent comment about warring with your mother does not detract...you have to have been very secure in your love for her to be able to rebel. How wonderful for you!jeanette, mistress of longearshttp://www.flickr.com/photos/longears/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-3536723747729976662010-04-23T19:38:19.902-04:002010-04-23T19:38:19.902-04:00I want to leave you a tip! Check out episode 2 of ...I want to leave you a tip! Check out episode 2 of Christian Louboutin's film "Le Carrosse Noir". The girls munch on macarons! <br /><br />http://www.christianlouboutin.com/#/loubi_blog&gossipchloenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-2164125048066733142010-04-23T18:08:47.580-04:002010-04-23T18:08:47.580-04:00RESONATING WITH MOTHER/DAUGHTER DYNAMICS THIS TI...RESONATING WITH MOTHER/DAUGHTER DYNAMICS THIS TIME OF YEAR ANYWAY, AND THEN-VOILA. <br />THE AUTHOR'S EXPERIENCE, YOURS, MINE...<br />THE SAME BUT NOT. <br />THE SAMENESS IS IN THE TRYING TO BE OURSELVES YET NOT BREAKING THEIR HEARTS...<br />A DELICATE DANCE, AND NOW THEY ARE GONE...POLLY Fnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-4348511891824691762010-04-23T17:08:31.437-04:002010-04-23T17:08:31.437-04:00Her book is a very moving tribute...
Poignant
Than...Her book is a very moving tribute...<br />Poignant<br />Thanks CarolAnne Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-75547373936672149712010-04-23T16:16:09.166-04:002010-04-23T16:16:09.166-04:00What a beautiful and touching story. The photogra...What a beautiful and touching story. The photograph of her mother's white pants hanging in the window almost disappearing in the shining light is just breathtaking and beyond words. <br /><br />Thank you, Carol, for bringing this book and wonderful woman to our awareness. <br />It's heartwarming when someone has the courage to share a tragic situation and somehow transform it into a celebration of life. <br /><br />Very inspiring-and also has me thinking how I may use my experience with my mom in a creative way. <br /><br />I wish I could have been at the book signing to meet the author.A Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-8714889140256098792010-04-23T16:03:52.309-04:002010-04-23T16:03:52.309-04:00Very nice, Carol, very touching.
I'm glad that...Very nice, Carol, very touching.<br />I'm glad that you two got to meet.<br />Have a good weekend!Nikonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14271472315834976236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-44525997783337171992010-04-23T14:31:47.429-04:002010-04-23T14:31:47.429-04:00Great post, I'm going to go order he book righ...Great post, I'm going to go order he book right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-62963369491110588662010-04-23T14:21:26.668-04:002010-04-23T14:21:26.668-04:00I just wanted to tell you that I LOVE your site. I...I just wanted to tell you that I LOVE your site. I love all of your photos… and I’ve been to Paris once… I want to go back so bad!Michelenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-70493394971937899672010-04-23T13:57:21.561-04:002010-04-23T13:57:21.561-04:00Carol, you are so lucky! Always meeting great peop...Carol, you are so lucky! Always meeting great people all over the world. Lovely post.Simonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00827269886498919471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-41054850084012775462010-04-23T12:49:20.333-04:002010-04-23T12:49:20.333-04:00I was watching NBC's Parenthood last night (I ...I was watching NBC's Parenthood last night (I rarely watch TV but I'm hooked on this touching family drama), and the mother said to her daughter (who was having difficulty with her own teenage daughter):<br /><br />"Daughters always hate their mothers, it's part of nature. But then they come back."<br /><br />I thought it was so beautiful. Cheers to loving our moms and "coming back" :)Whitney Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02128803261117578372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-75829746250192365672010-04-23T12:48:37.275-04:002010-04-23T12:48:37.275-04:00I loved this post about the book signing. And it m...I loved this post about the book signing. And it made me go back to look at your older posts about your mother and your past careers... So much wonderful history. <br />It's so interesting to me to see how people carve their paths into the art world.Gajanoreply@blogger.com