And they shall be filed randomly. So there. XD More randomness after the break! (This is a rather long post. ^^;)
First off, my grandma has been purging a lot of stuff from her house. She has a LOT of antiques, old clothing, pictures, and just plain stuff that she's been giving to the various children and grandchildren. One of the things she gave to me tonight is a dress from Japan (I thought it was a kimono, but it definitely isn't). She says she never actually wore it, so it's still in great condition aside from some of the fasteners being broken.
I tried this dress on last year, and it was too small--to the point that I couldn't breath or fasten it under the arms. But tonight I tried it on again...and it fit! It's very old, and I have no idea what it could be worn to or even if I could fix it to be worn in public, but hey, it fits and that's all that matters.
It's been folded in storage for decades, hence the many creases and folds. I miiiiight try to (very, very carefully) iron it, but that's a big maybe at this point. The fasteners are knots and loops--I'm thinking a long hidden zipper would be a better way to go, because the fabric has a tendency to gap open between each fasten thingy. They're on the opposite side, and go from the neck (there's a metal hook at the top) to just below the knee. But 3 or 4 are broken, and it just needs some help. The fabric still seems to be in really great shape though.
It's a lovely brocade...I thought it was silk, but it would be very thick and heavy for silk. So I have no idea what it's made from, how old it is, etc...sigh. I'll be researching in the next few days.
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Can anyone guess what this is?
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I'll assume now that you've tried at least once to guess. If not, you're a spoilsport. XD
It's a mushroom under a mat of hay that I found in the barn! I went out to feed the horse today, saw that thing, and ran immediately back to the house to get the camera. (And when I say 'run' I mean 'totally sprinted'. No figurative speech here. XD)
I'm not sure why it's so fascinating. I think the weirdest thing is that it apparently popped up overnight, because yesterday it wasn't there and going out to see a 10-inch mushroom under a little hay hovel is pretty hilarious. At least, I thought so. :p
Also! Here's a moth that was on the counter today!
I think moths are stinkin' gorgeous. And butterflies--I saw a swallowtail butterfly yesterday (I think it was, anyway) flitting around the yard. And I saved two little moths that were struggling in the horse tank this morning. They just look so interesting.
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Today I got my first tea order from Adagio teas! It may seem like a rather random selection, considering all of the fandom-inspired blends there are (I almost went for the Scarlet Pimpernel one), but I'd never heard of this one and wanted to give it a shot before trying to make my own Inspector Javert blend. (Hey, no one's made that blend yet, so shush.)
I think it's pronounced 'poo air poh'. But I could be abysmally wrong, so who knows.
According to some of the reviews it reminds them of horses and earthy, rich tones and is rather strong for some people's tastes. I found it to be rich but not overpowering, with a very pleasant flavor that didn't seem too strong at all. Seeing as how this is coming from a person who loves strong, intense flavors I can't guarantee that my taste is the best...but I really like it. It's something I can drink unsweetened and not even think about getting the sugar.
Plus, it gets really, really dark. Almost as dark as coffee.
This is after 5 minutes of brewing...it's a really gorgeous dark brown with a hint of red when poured in a clear glass.
(I may or may not be becoming a tea aficionado. <.< >.>)
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There's your helping of random for today...enjoy, have a lovely, and I'll be back next week. *bows*
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