me. in olive. - Fieldstone Hill Design

Once upon a time.

Many moons ago,

I made puppy-dog-eyes like a pitiful little princess.

oh, but, it was a dress I could not leave behind.

Despite its hefty cost, designer tag, and despite being on the very bad end of the British Pound to American Dollar Exchange rate…

One can certainly justify a dress like this, no?

Especially if you are prone to sing in recitals from time to time, right?

Of course. You see that the princess has quite a handsome prince {dashing in his Zegna suit}.

And a smart one too.

On his next business trip to England, he promptly brought it back for me.

on sale, no less.

You see. Among my many loves, I have a thing for olive. especially, olive silk velvet.

need I say more?

the end.

{photo taken by Pop Pop, after the benefit Jazz recital I was privileged to perform for my dear friends who were adopting from China}

{to see more olive-love; check out yesterday’s post}

{Ooh. Ooh. Ooh! One last thing!!!! I am sharing a Contributor Post today at RooMag.com! I really hope you will hop over to read all about adding Winter Gorgeousness to your home. You simply must stop by!! See you there!}

Southern Gal

January 5, 2012 at 7:17 am

I’ve been reading Roo since you introduced it. Good stuff. I can’t see the picture. 🙁

{darlene} (@@fieldstonehill)

January 5, 2012 at 9:12 am

I think it is fixed! Thanks for your sweet comment!

Lib

January 5, 2012 at 7:31 am

No pic, but I know you’re gorgeous in any color!

{darlene} (@@fieldstonehill)

January 5, 2012 at 9:12 am

aw, thanks Lib! I think it is fixed!

Ruth

January 5, 2012 at 8:28 am

UGH!! The picture is not coming up here. I would love to see it. What a sweet thing for your hubby to do.

{darlene} (@@fieldstonehill)

January 5, 2012 at 9:13 am

thanks, ruth! I think it is fixed now! isn’t my hubby a dear??

Linda

January 5, 2012 at 1:47 pm

Oh my goodness sakes…it is a beautiful dress and you look so beautiful in it Darlene!!! And your handsome prince looks sharp too.

Thanks for sharing your special memory!

jessica@fourgenerationsoneroof

January 5, 2012 at 2:06 pm

Beautiful picture! 🙂

Dorothy

January 5, 2012 at 4:14 pm

Now my wonderful olive cotton velvet pillow cover via etsy via Darlene for my master bedroom means much more than just being gorgeous and soft. LOVE the dress and you are wearing it beautifully!

The seller of the pillow cover is lovely to work with as well. She has some other colors for sale now, here is the link.
http://www.etsy.com/people/NoraQuinonez?ref=ls_profile

Sheila