Thursday 18 July 2013

In Tents Heat!


Bless her, she's in her element, isn't she? Said the 50p lady fanning herself under her massive straw hat at the boot sale this morning and I am. The mercury's hitting 33, it's been wall to wall sunshine for almost a fortnight and I couldn't be happier.


I'm wearing clothes that normally only see the light of day in India, barefoot more often than not and best of all, we're sleeping outside.


Jon couldn't resist snapping up this 1970s two berth tent from Saturday morning's jumble sale and it seemed only right to play in it straight away.


A home away from home (and also furnished entirely with second-hand stuff) and the coolest place to sleep.


Being shoeless means I can wear the Lamani gypsy anklets I usually save for India (I've hidden my nail-less toe for the sake of decency).


I've been busier than a busy thing today, scurrying around getting my stock ready for Sunday's fair - floaty maxis, crisp cotton dresses, gents' trousers in pastel shades, linen blazers and straw hats featuring heavily. 

1970s patchwork maxi (eBay, £5.19), Shirred 1970s sun top by Caribbean Fun (20p, jumble sale), Lamani coin belt (Mysore market, India)
We've got some of the vintage family popping round in a bit for a tour of the house and a chilled out evening in the garden so due to doing some emergency housework I've missed a few hours valuable sunbathing time, hopefully I can catch up tomorrow.

See you soon.

PS Thanks for the concern! The X-ray shows there's another couple of years left in my hip, the pain is from inflammation caused by doing too much. I'm on the waiting list for some steroid injections which should help me dodge the knife for a couple more years...definitely cause to celebrate!

91 comments:

  1. A tent! What fun--and love the way you've done up the interior harem style! Good news on the hip.

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  2. first! I always wanted to go camping in the yard, but the humidity prevents it. It's about the same temp here, but the humidity is over 75%, that's want I can't stand. I grew up in the Sacramento valley in California were the summer temps are always in the 90's. No humidity! You look awesome in your patchwork.

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  3. You just go go go. That ankle jewelry is awesome. I love your blog.

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  4. I was thinking last week that it'd be fun to sleep in the garden, no tent though!

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  5. LOVE your outdoor sleeping arrangements - the tent looks fab (perfect for balmy evenings) :)

    Looking good missus!

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  6. Excellent news on the hip Vix :)
    When I was a kid I used to sleep on our balcony in the summertime and recently I have seriously considered doing that again. The flat is like a bloody sauna at moment and to make matters worse we have a loft bed. I may well follow your lead and sleep outside tonight.
    That is such a joyful outfit, like a magnificent firework of colour and print. You look so gorgeously laid-back and perfectly Hippie Chic...xXx

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  7. Love the way the tent looks like! I wanna come for a sleep over!
    Love your foot jewellry - i also have toe rings on - the teenager who have summer Job at my work had never seen that before!

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  8. First--YAT about the hip!! Just don't overdo it!!

    Love your tent--the inside looks like it could be in arabain nights!!

    Only 33C??/ It's 36C at noon here!!
    love your outfit--so fun and cool and summery!

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  9. Love the tent, we had an orange one in the 70's that we took to the south of France every year...the best holidays I ever had. I'm loving the sunshine too and did my ironing in the garden today. Long may it continue.

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  10. What a great tent. I like the two individual compartments inside.

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  11. I'm so jealous of your tent! I bet that if I had one I'd enjoy this weather as I should and go camping somewhere. You decorated it beautifully! I'm hope the pain goes away and you can relax xxx

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  12. vix your tent is prettier than most people's homes! and i'm so jealous of your tan. i live in sun soaked southern california and i'm as white as snow. gah!

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  13. Loving the tent Vix. I bet it's lively and cool at night. And great news about your hip too. X x

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  14. Isn't the weather just wonderful - I feel as if I am living the life I was meant to live - mostly upbeat, relaxed and carefree.
    Love your tent and what fabulous feet you have.

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  16. I love that tent up in your garden. I imagine you taking a languorous breakfast at that table in the morning and chilling out there, drinking wine by candlelight at night. Heavenly. You are Queen of lifestyle! I see one of the puss-cats has got involved in the action. Do they come and snuggle in with you at night? I love love love sleeping outside. You look sun-kissed and gorgeous in your wonderful patchwork outfit. Did you have a good time this afternoon?

    Glad to hear that there is some imminent relief coming your way. Steroid injections really helped when I had a frozen shoulder a couple of years ago. xxxxxxxx

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  17. Oh how lovely a warm night camping under the stars and enjoying the company of friends would be fab.

    Your patchwork skirt is to die for and those ankle bracelets are lovely.

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  18. I'm packing my overnight bag and I'm on my way!!! You do look like I imagine you walking around in India and those ankle bracelets are way cool, never seen those before! I love the tent in your gorgeous yard it looks so dam cosy, did you break it in proper;)

    Great news about your other hip honey, you are the toughest yet most beautiful gal I know. Good luck on Sunday I hope you sell it all! We will talk next week, I already feel like there is loads to catch up on.

    Enjoy your guests in that killer pad of yours, oh and I watched a few episodes of Luther, thanks, I'm digging it!!!!!
    LOVE YOU!!!
    XXOOXXOO

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  19. This glorious weather has an effect on you, you appear hotter in these pics!

    Love your maxi, I'm envious:-)

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  20. Cosy,cosy, cosy, what a steal:-)!

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  21. I love what you've done with the tent, it looks so glamorous!

    I hope you don't have to wait long for the injections.

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  22. The outfit, the anklets, the tent, you-- so perfect! Glad you can avoid surgery :)

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  23. Even the gras is getting brown.
    I am so glad for you sun lover, but i do hope it cools down for poor us coming fro hell, hehehheheh.
    How fantastic to sleep out and keep the child within alive for ever.
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  24. I love it!!! you're magnificent! xx

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  25. To answer the question you left on my blog -- yes, you can be and are all types of hippies.
    I want to move into your tent! My apartment is hellishly hot and I don't have an outdoor space for sleeping outside.
    Love that skirt and those anklets.
    Good news on the hip.

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  26. Such a good idea, the tent looks fab! Also love the outfit! Hope you visit back :-)
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    amy xx

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  27. Fantastic news about the hip ,the injections can be quite effective, hope they work well for you xxx

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  28. I am so jealous that you're sleeping outside! x

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  29. Need a tent mate? I would most definitely sleep in there. It looks so inviting. So does your outfit. xoxo.

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  30. Great news on the hip (has anyone said hip hip hurrah yet lol?) - you look absolutely at home in the heat and the glamping looks divine.

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  31. That's great news about your hip! I must admit even I am enjoying this glorious weather - I'm normally not one for heat but it has been so lovely to wake up to sunshine these last few weeks xx

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  32. ♥♥♥♥♥ the TENT!
    And happy for the "hip" news! Now you just slow down a bit, d'ya hear?!?

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  33. Love the idea of sleeping the garden (bet it's a lot cooler out there than it is in my bedroom) and your tent looks super comfy - my idea of camping. Brilliant news on the hip - maybe I should look into steroid injections for my right hip problem too.

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  34. I do hope they also give you some funky drungs along with the steroids!!! Yay for a bit of a reprieve, but it will be good to get it done and dusted!
    Now, you are so FOXALICIOUS in that colourful, beautiful outfit!! Love the ankle bangles!! The tent is splendid, and you've decked it out in the most DEIVOON style! I'd love to flop about in there, shooting the breeze and drinking cocktails into the night.......ah, Summer, how I miss thee!
    Love Helga xxxXXXxxx

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  35. I'm so jealous of English weather right now (I never thought I would say that!) It looks lovely and the tent looks really fun too! Loving that skirt and I'm so glad to hear your hip is ok!

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  36. Loving the tent Vix, what a find!!! think we need a vintage family sleepover xx

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  37. What a find that tent was. But even better is the way you've dresed it in Eastern/Arabian style with hangings and soft quilts. I'm still loving that patchwork skirt anf course you should go beautifully barefoot in the grass in this heat.

    Just concerned that lying on the hard ground outside may exacerbate the pain in your hip. Take ALL the painkillers and enjoy your fair. I wish I could visit it and see your stand in all its retro glory.

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  38. The tent is Arabian Nights meets an Indian caravan!
    I'm glad that you got a few more years before needing some surgery and I hope that you continue to enjoy your sun-fest!

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  39. Love, love, LOVE the gypsy outfit! And the tent is EPIC!
    I die! (fainting)

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  40. I am so jealous of that tent - it would be perfect for my new garden ;)

    I promise to enjoy myself fully this weekend at Latitude and raise a glass to you too :)

    Oh and as for this sunshine - am loving it :)

    Hope the injections work for the hip xx

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  41. Nice to see the patchwork skirt again. Be careful going barefoot in the grass though, our lawn is all clover and I stepped on a bee! Ouch! Great news about your hip! xxxx

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  42. I have a serious case of tent envy going on right now. That is a beauty, and the throws and cushions look so bloody comfy. I really desire a camping holiday at the moment but with everything else going on it just isn't going to happen :-(

    Your poor hip. I hope the steroid injections help.

    Xx

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  43. I cant tell you how much i love your yellow sleeping tent/room. Especially the marching elephant flags. Gorgeous!

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  44. Whew! I'm so happy that your hip can be free-standing for more years.
    Your tent is an oasis. Reading matter, softness, curtains... This was a brilliant idea. I'm glad you get to run around barefooted in your home country. And I love that woman's comment!

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  45. Isn't it wonderful!? The tent looks so cosy, and Indian attire in the UK... Life's a beach. xo

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  46. What a nice looking tent you have. Looks very comfy! By now you're probably in the midst of having a good time. It's been really hot here too, and I also love it.

    Good news about your hip.

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  47. Ooh the tent looks great! I bet it's lovely sleeping outside - it certainly has been hot hot hot.
    And I knew you would be loving it, you always said you were part lizard and needed the heat! Gorgeous patchwork skirt, love the tropical print on your little top, and all your Indian jewellery is as divine as always.
    Here's to friends coming round, sunshine, the regrowth of toenails, steroids, and excellent stock! Love ya! xxxx

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  48. The most magical, bohemian tent I've ever seen, what a romantic place to sleep and it looks so sweet in your lovely garden! Not to mention the fact that you look so effortlessly cool and glamorous in your gorgeous ensemble - a masterclass on what to wear in the heat!

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  49. p.s. so glad to hear your lovely hip has some mileage in it yet!

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  50. p.s. so glad to hear your lovely hip has some mileage in it yet!

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  51. Oh Vix I love that you and Jon are being little gypsies in your backyard.........the tent is fabulous.
    Wow it's great you guys are getting the most wonderful summer..........love the patchwork skirt. The ankle bangles are amazing.....do they hurt? Poor wee toe.....all nail less.
    Great news on your hip....operations are so yucky.
    Have a super successful market. Love V

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  52. Your tent is too cool ! I also love your maxi skirt and I love your style. I tried a 70s inspired outfit on my blog, but you have the REAL things, browsing thru your posts is so much fun and a feast for my eyes ! You are awesome ! Greetings from Italy

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  53. I'm loving the heatwave - carry on camping!

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  54. I love you in India mode - the hot weather definitely becomes you. The little dude meanwhile saw the photos of your tent and said "Vix looks like she's very rich", so there you go, lifestyles of the rich and famous!

    Excellent news on the hip front too!

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  55. You are the Queen of Summer! Loving the tent... such a cool idea in all senses ;-)
    Good news on your hip too!

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  56. I have no words, you're too awesome for anything I can say, I soo want that tent, hope your pain gets better xxx

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  57. I could easily lay down in that cozy tent and take a nap! I love camping and the smells associated with it. I have never seen gypsy anklets, those are so cool!!! Great news about your hip, but I hope you don't have to suffer waiting for the shot. XXX

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  58. Joe was always rather rampant in a tent, especially after a steak and a pint of Flowers!! :D Good news about the hip! And if you could not use up all of that nice weather, we'd like some for when we get there next month! Ta muchly!

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  59. Oh you groovy little hippie!

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  60. Your post title is perfect! The tent looks like a lot of fun - I haven't slept out in such a long time. Here I'd be afraid of the squirrels waking me up - they're so curious.

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  61. that's the coolest darn tent I have ever seen in all my life!

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  62. Only you could make a tent look so fabulous. Ours is synthetic and vinyl all the way and is far too big for our diddy garden! I'm seriously in love with your skirt. Good news re the hip. Have a great weekend. xx

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  63. I've never been camping but I love your set up, it looks so cosy :)
    I'm glad there's life in your hip yet xxxx

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  64. I believe you are one of those rare creatures Who are always in their element, Sun or rain, Goa or North Pole! You are fabulous and I'm starting to envy British weather, that's such a paradox for an Italian lady, but here it's raining so hard that I can't enjoy my few days of holydays!
    The skirt is great and I adore the hair, so wild and beautiful, I never seen befor such perfect anklets, I'm dreaming of wearing those on a dry meadow!!
    I'm glad to read about your hip, great news!!
    Loveyoumorethantheperfectsummerday!

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  65. I'm so glad you don't need another nasty op just yet. You look like a summer goddess, all tanned & with your hair looking golden in the sun. I'll give you our 30 degrees any day of the week. Xx

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  66. phew, good hip news, love the tent, best thing to do in the heat - we have been midnight dousing in the kids pool (not as steamy as it sounds haha) x

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  67. I have intents envy! That's good news about your injection - it worked for my foot.

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  68. TOE RINGS!!!! You have reminded me i need to dig mine the HELL outta the jewellry box and shove them on my hoofs!

    I don't know what i am more envious of - the ankle bracelets or the tent and you sleeping outside. I have decided on both in equal measure.

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  69. You ARE in your element! Good news about the hip - you want to avoid going under the knife as long as possible. I wish I coped with the heat as well as you do.

    Now you have your own Arabian getaway right in your backyard. Should we call you Scheherazade? I used to love wearing ankle bracelets and toe rings.

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  70. Good news on the hip and I love the tent mostly because there are elephants.

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  71. Just LOVE it as much as I love you !!! xxxxx

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  72. You have a unusual style,I like it, and You look so cute;))

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  73. LOVE those anklets, next time you are on your travels, if you see some, I would happily pay you to pick me some up. Gorgeous.
    And that skirt, beautiful! And at the moment the tent looks like a great idea for a snooze. So comfy!
    xx

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  74. IN TENTS BABE! I love that tent, I love the pic with the gorgeous table set in front (what a great place to play!) and I love how truly in your element you look- absolutely a stunner of a woman in full technicolor glory!

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  75. I LOVE the tent it reminds me of our 70s camping hols when I was little.
    Twiggy x

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  76. Lovely outfit. I love those table and chairs too x

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  77. lovely news my dear lady, glad to read them!
    and love that you've enjoying so much that summer heat, and you're looking fabulous!, that patchwork maxi is one of my favorites!, stunning accessories as usual!!
    wonderful tent and so refreshing that you're dreaming outside!
    besos & happy weekend

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  78. Phew! no hip op for a while then!! How's the tent been? How long did the hip last? The tent looks great, perfect for accomodating mates on sleepovers if this glorious weather lasts. Don't blame you for digging out your Indian clothes, absolutely beautiful and cool too. The tent is fantastic, reminds me of camping holidays as a kid - ours was brown and orange. Very 70s! Love the ankle bracelets, beautiful bastard jewellery xxxxx

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  79. Intense hottie, Vix! Your India clothes are perfect for this unbelievable heat wave.

    Your new tent looks like a rather magical place to chillax. It would happily take me back to my childhood, reading outside with my fave quilt.

    So happy that you do not have to have a major hip surgery soon. I know you're super busy, but try not to over-do it so that inflammation will calm down.

    Love ya,
    Lynne

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  80. I am in love with the fun skirt! So glad to hear the hip is doing better and you're still shining on brightly. Thanks for the bday wishes dear! Take it easy lovely! xx /Madison

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  81. Hot in a double sense, and even your feet are gorgeous!

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  82. Sleeping in a tent ... oh joy!!!! Isn't it fun?!!!! I'll bet your puss is confused;). I'm so glad you're having a decent summer this year, what a beautiful ensemble for booty-looting!! You look all glowy and sexacious!!! xoxoxoxoxo

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  84. Omg, that patchwork outfit is amazing!

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  85. Hi my dear-the tent is such a genius idea for this weather and looks fabulous! Adoring your patch work skirt too. Keep well and take care too xxx

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  86. maybe we can move in your lovely tent ... in ten days we will be almost homeless and we really need a home... ;)

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  87. Vix you are stunning as always!! The combination of the print top and patchwork skirt thrills me. The belt is exquisite too. Have fun in your glamorous bohemian tent!!!

    Thank you for your comment on Dross. I've been trying to make the rounds and let folks know that Joey's dad is better (heart procedure) and his mom's now in hospice for stage 4 lung cancer. The diagnosis was just made a few weeks ago and here we are. She's surrounded by friends and family so we have much to be grateful for.

    Love you!!!

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  88. What a scorcher! You totally rock Vix (I’ve said it far too many times before, but you truly do). Tents that look like heaven, gypsy anklets and an abundance of patchwork, it’s all so gloriously you. I’ve really missed reading. Hoping you have a fabulous fair today xxx

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  89. fabulousness from head to toe;) you look gorgeous and i´m impressed you have the same green from your top on your eyes and the pink on the lips! thats perfection!
    love and kiss,mary

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