How do you feel about cold weather?

I found this question ironic as I lived above the Artic Circle for a year & after that I don’t find much else cold. I don’t like it in the Fall when we get freezing rain with wind making it go sideways. That’s hot chocolate weather & not even the dog likes it.

But cold weather in general doesn’t bother me, not when there’s wool in this world. However, as it nears Summer I get tired of wearing Winter socks & heavy jackets. It’s much more like to layer with a vest & sweater & bring a hat in my bag.

But I don’t think anything above 45 degrees is cold, 10C approximately. When you can wear a fleece & shirt it’s not cold. This past weekend I for once didn’t have wool as an under layer. That’s a sign that it’s Spring.

What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today?

My Farmor was great at knitting & she could make anything. I have inherited some things from her that I adore. A cardigan she made a Long time ago & a knitted dress she made me in high school.

I’m not into fast fashion so I appreciate how long my clothes last. For example I just bought a new bathing suit & I still have the last one that’s over 10 years old. I’m not into wearing what’s hip just what makes me look good.

Wearing older clothes is something I’ve always done. I began wearing vintage in high school & a little after college. Vintage means early 1980’s & 1970’s not the 1990’s. I love Eileen Fishers recycled boutiques where I can always find something & the price is great.

Buying new is something I rarely do, instead of buying new trendy prints I buy clothes in one tone that I can wear again & again. I rarely ever buy anything with a pattern, then I could never wear it after the quarter is over.

I really like Toadandco.com & Prana for their use of recycled materials. I don’t shop at stores like Zara or H&M or Lindex. Not anywhere where it’s dumped in landfills if it doesn’t move fast enough. That’s unacceptable & destroying the planet.

What was the last live performance you saw?

I have to admit that I saw a friend’s band live last Summer. However, it’s Eurovision season so I’m watching the shows live here at home. But in a few weeks I’m seeing Peter Gabriel live & I’m so excited!!

My favorite band I saw live was James in Seattle 13 years ago! They were amazing! The other band that I saw was a band here in Norway at a festival.

So far Belgium has my vote if they’re in the Final! Anyway, feed your local band & see them live. I’m staying up late all this week watching Eurovision. See you next week after I’ve gotten some much needed beauty sleep.