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What the postman brought July

05/08/2016

A new, fun series showing you a glimpse of what the postman brought to me each month.
In July he was very busy, what with the sales and the ease of shopping online, I find its very tempting to spend these days…

 

 

What the postman brought in July…

You know the feeling you order something online, it arrives the next day, usually beautifully packaged. What do you do first? tear it open? or run and make a coffee then slowly unwrap it. I do the latter, I love unwrapping parcels, even if I ordered it myself. The best bit is when you see a little peek of what you bought and it looks perfect..

 

 

 

I’ve chosen six things to share with you, there was a lot more believe me, but these are my favourites…

The first is from a favourite shop of mine…it was a new quilted jacket bought in the sales plus a divine smelling bath/shower wash. also in the sale. I cant bare paying postage for just one thing, so I always ‘chuck in’ another item and add it to my basket. Oops
Do you see the little tigers on the jacket?

 

 

 

Second is a pair of Zodiac mugs designed by Jane Foster for Make International. One for Marc the Virgo and one for me a Libra.

 

 

Third is some yarn from Love Crochet again this was on sale, a lovely chunky cotton, I plan on making washcloths for gifts, I’m loving those colours.

 

 

Fourth, is a kit from Wool and the Gang you can crochet your own espadrilles. My chosen colour is grey because it goes with everything. I haven’t attempted them yet, I must get a move on before the Summer changes to autumn…

 

 

* Fifth is more yarn, but with a BIG difference this stuff is huge and oh sooo soft. It comes at a very reasonable price, compared to other super chunky yarns this one is from * Woolly Mahoosive (love that name) it comes in a wonderful choice of colours too.
The yarn is perfect for my 25mm crochet hook. I cant wait to start hooking, but its just too hot at the moment, it keeps sticking to my hands.

 

 

* Sixth on my list is another kit, but not just any other kit, this is a Crochet Tropea Cardigan kit * from We are Knitters If you are a yarny fan, then you must take a minute and check out their site, its lots of fun and very, very easy to spend your money, you have been warned!

 

 

The Tropea cardigan kit comes with a choice of yarn, the pattern, and a tapestry needle. you only need three colours and they work out the amounts for you. I chose the peruvian cotton. Now this one is the softest cotton I have ever felt, it doesn’t split and is easy to crochet, as you can see from the pics, i have already started this one but I have a long way to go!

 

what the postman brought in july

So can you tell me what the postman brought you in July?

Want to read more of my July posts for 2016

  • Fri, 29th: Baby Shoes to crochet: book review and giveaway!
  • Thu, 28th: Iconic lights: our new 3 legged Rustic wooden floor lamp
  • Mon, 25th: On trend: pom pom Basket Love
  • Sun, 24th: Diy holiday project, a summer hat makeover
  • Tue, 19th: Your makes, girls dresses from simplicity 8087
  • Wed, 13th: House Plants A Chlorophytum Comosum Trend Revival!
  • Mon, 11th: Velvet sofa shopping list.
  • Wed, 6th: Lately: a glance back at June.
  • Sun, 3rd: Our Handmade upcycled fire pit

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I’m finally getting back to writing and more importantly enjoying writing blog posts! 
This week I’ve written about how you can save money by buying tablecloths instead of fabric when sewing linen. 
In case you don’t sew I’ve also included a few linen dresses and comfy wide trousers (my next make )for you to peruse too. 
Let me know what you think, it’s a short read and you can find the link in my stories and in my bio under ‘latest blog post’ 
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First dress #isabellatop by @hubbadingpatterns 
Second @mccallpatterncompany #m7969
Third my favourite #validress by @patternfantastique 
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#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #midlifeblogger #knowyourstyle #sewover50 #simplestylesundays
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I’m finally getting back to writing and more importantly enjoying writing blog posts! This week I’ve written about how you can save money by buying tablecloths instead of fabric when sewing linen. In case you don’t sew I’ve also included a few linen dresses and comfy wide trousers (my next make )for you to peruse too. Let me know what you think, it’s a short read and you can find the link in my stories and in my bio under ‘latest blog post’ . First dress #isabellatop by @hubbadingpatterns Second @mccallpatterncompany #m7969 Third my favourite #validress by @patternfantastique . . . #visiblemidlifewoman #fortheloveoflinen #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #ltkeurope #slowfashionmovement #ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #midlifeblogger #knowyourstyle #sewover50 #simplestylesundays
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Guess what I’m going to do this weekend?
No not dust the shelves!
I’m going to revisit a crochet project and see if I can finish it by the end of the year 😜
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#crochethookcase #crochethookstorage #yarnstagram #ourmakerlife #ganchillo #bhooked #makeitwearit #yarntherapy #mylifeinyarn #yarnfriendsrock
#stayhomestaycreative #stayhomeandcrochet #moderncrochet
#grinandshareit #usethosescraps 
#thanksimadeit #crochetgeek #crochetismyyoga #crochetgram #crochetmakesmehappy #crochetaddict
#crocheteveryday #crochetgirlpower #yarnhoarder #crochethappy #crochetlifecreativelife #crochetlifestyle #slowfashion #hookedoncrochet
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Guess what I’m going to do this weekend? No not dust the shelves! I’m going to revisit a crochet project and see if I can finish it by the end of the year 😜 . . . . . . . . #crochethookcase #crochethookstorage #yarnstagram #ourmakerlife #ganchillo #bhooked #makeitwearit #yarntherapy #mylifeinyarn #yarnfriendsrock #stayhomestaycreative #stayhomeandcrochet #moderncrochet #grinandshareit #usethosescraps #thanksimadeit #crochetgeek #crochetismyyoga #crochetgram #crochetmakesmehappy #crochetaddict #crocheteveryday #crochetgirlpower #yarnhoarder #crochethappy #crochetlifecreativelife #crochetlifestyle #slowfashion #hookedoncrochet
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Am I allowed to ‘blow my own trumpet 🎺’ ? And say that I am more than pleased with how my copy of this Arket dress turned out! Scroll to end to see original . . . 
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Used the #arraydress by @papercutpatterns as a base. Fabric as before from @sew__jessalli my fave local fabric shop. 
Just sayin’ 😎
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#linenclothing #linenlover #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun
Am I allowed to ‘blow my own trumpet 🎺’ ? And say that I am more than pleased with how my copy of this Arket dress turned out! Scroll to end to see original . . . 
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Used the #arraydress by @papercutpatterns as a base. Fabric as before from @sew__jessalli my fave local fabric shop. 
Just sayin’ 😎
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#linenclothing #linenlover #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun
Am I allowed to ‘blow my own trumpet 🎺’ ? And say that I am more than pleased with how my copy of this Arket dress turned out! Scroll to end to see original . . . 
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Used the #arraydress by @papercutpatterns as a base. Fabric as before from @sew__jessalli my fave local fabric shop. 
Just sayin’ 😎
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#linenclothing #linenlover #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun
Am I allowed to ‘blow my own trumpet 🎺’ ? And say that I am more than pleased with how my copy of this Arket dress turned out! Scroll to end to see original . . . 
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Used the #arraydress by @papercutpatterns as a base. Fabric as before from @sew__jessalli my fave local fabric shop. 
Just sayin’ 😎
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#linenclothing #linenlover #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun
Am I allowed to ‘blow my own trumpet 🎺’ ? And say that I am more than pleased with how my copy of this Arket dress turned out! Scroll to end to see original . . . 
.
Used the #arraydress by @papercutpatterns as a base. Fabric as before from @sew__jessalli my fave local fabric shop. 
Just sayin’ 😎
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#linenclothing #linenlover #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun
Am I allowed to ‘blow my own trumpet 🎺’ ? And say that I am more than pleased with how my copy of this Arket dress turned out! Scroll to end to see original . . . 
.
Used the #arraydress by @papercutpatterns as a base. Fabric as before from @sew__jessalli my fave local fabric shop. 
Just sayin’ 😎
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#linenclothing #linenlover #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun
Am I allowed to ‘blow my own trumpet 🎺’ ? And say that I am more than pleased with how my copy of this Arket dress turned out! Scroll to end to see original . . . 
.
Used the #arraydress by @papercutpatterns as a base. Fabric as before from @sew__jessalli my fave local fabric shop. 
Just sayin’ 😎
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#linenclothing #linenlover #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun
Am I allowed to ‘blow my own trumpet 🎺’ ? And say that I am more than pleased with how my copy of this Arket dress turned out! Scroll to end to see original . . . 
.
Used the #arraydress by @papercutpatterns as a base. Fabric as before from @sew__jessalli my fave local fabric shop. 
Just sayin’ 😎
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#linenclothing #linenlover #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun
Am I allowed to ‘blow my own trumpet 🎺’ ? And say that I am more than pleased with how my copy of this Arket dress turned out! Scroll to end to see original . . . 
.
Used the #arraydress by @papercutpatterns as a base. Fabric as before from @sew__jessalli my fave local fabric shop. 
Just sayin’ 😎
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#linenclothing #linenlover #fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun
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Am I allowed to ‘blow my own trumpet 🎺’ ? And say that I am more than pleased with how my copy of this Arket dress turned out! Scroll to end to see original . . . . Used the #arraydress by @papercutpatterns as a base. Fabric as before from @sew__jessalli my fave local fabric shop. Just sayin’ 😎 . . . #linenclothing #linenlover #fortheloveoflinen #thanksimadeit #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement #ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun
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I caved in and made a matching top! 
Shorts are #carolynpajamas by @closetcorepatterns camisole top is #sewingfifi by @tillybuttons 
Who is loving matching sets ? 
I used 2m and bits of lace I had leftover. Total cost £10 🎉
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#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun  #sewistsofinstagram
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I caved in and made a matching top! Shorts are #carolynpajamas by @closetcorepatterns camisole top is #sewingfifi by @tillybuttons Who is loving matching sets ? I used 2m and bits of lace I had leftover. Total cost £10 🎉 . . . #thanksimadeit #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement #ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #SewSocial #usethosescraps #ISewlation #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun #sewistsofinstagram
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Lurking in old alleys & having a good hair day. 
Wearing my handmade version of an Arket kaftan dress. Challenged myself to see if I could do it. I did, win win. My version cost £30 theirs was £69. My friend Amanda  @simply.start.living has the real deal and the linen is much nicer. But overall it’s a fair copy of the original (imo) what say you? 
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Fabric a linen mix from @sew__jessalli used the #arraytop pattern @papercutpatterns I also made a belt for it. 
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#papercutpatterns #linenkaftan #handmadestyle #consciouscreativity #aslowcreativelife #creatmakeshare #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocore 

#fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #visiblemidlifewoman
Lurking in old alleys & having a good hair day. 
Wearing my handmade version of an Arket kaftan dress. Challenged myself to see if I could do it. I did, win win. My version cost £30 theirs was £69. My friend Amanda  @simply.start.living has the real deal and the linen is much nicer. But overall it’s a fair copy of the original (imo) what say you? 
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Fabric a linen mix from @sew__jessalli used the #arraytop pattern @papercutpatterns I also made a belt for it. 
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Scroll for more. 
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#papercutpatterns #linenkaftan #handmadestyle #consciouscreativity #aslowcreativelife #creatmakeshare #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocore 

#fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #visiblemidlifewoman
Lurking in old alleys & having a good hair day. 
Wearing my handmade version of an Arket kaftan dress. Challenged myself to see if I could do it. I did, win win. My version cost £30 theirs was £69. My friend Amanda  @simply.start.living has the real deal and the linen is much nicer. But overall it’s a fair copy of the original (imo) what say you? 
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Fabric a linen mix from @sew__jessalli used the #arraytop pattern @papercutpatterns I also made a belt for it. 
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Scroll for more. 
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#papercutpatterns #linenkaftan #handmadestyle #consciouscreativity #aslowcreativelife #creatmakeshare #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocore 

#fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #visiblemidlifewoman
Lurking in old alleys & having a good hair day. 
Wearing my handmade version of an Arket kaftan dress. Challenged myself to see if I could do it. I did, win win. My version cost £30 theirs was £69. My friend Amanda  @simply.start.living has the real deal and the linen is much nicer. But overall it’s a fair copy of the original (imo) what say you? 
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Fabric a linen mix from @sew__jessalli used the #arraytop pattern @papercutpatterns I also made a belt for it. 
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Scroll for more. 
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#papercutpatterns #linenkaftan #handmadestyle #consciouscreativity #aslowcreativelife #creatmakeshare #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocore 

#fortheloveoflinen
#thanksimadeit  #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement 
#ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #visiblemidlifewoman
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Lurking in old alleys & having a good hair day. Wearing my handmade version of an Arket kaftan dress. Challenged myself to see if I could do it. I did, win win. My version cost £30 theirs was £69. My friend Amanda @simply.start.living has the real deal and the linen is much nicer. But overall it’s a fair copy of the original (imo) what say you? . Fabric a linen mix from @sew__jessalli used the #arraytop pattern @papercutpatterns I also made a belt for it. . Scroll for more. . . . . #papercutpatterns #linenkaftan #handmadestyle #consciouscreativity #aslowcreativelife #creatmakeshare #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminimalist #menocore #fortheloveoflinen #thanksimadeit #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #slowfashion #handmadestyle #slowfashionmovement #ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #visiblemidlifewoman
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This little boy is nearly 11 years old. The time has flown. He is healthy for his age but is beginning to suffer with arthritis. 
He finds all the best soft squishy cushions to lay on and loves this Moroccon pouffe!
We are reasearching care of older dogs and wondering if anyone has advice on making life easier for arthritic older dogs. Any suggestions very much appreciated. The vet suggested anti inflammatory meds.
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#olddogsrock #olddogsarethebest #shihtzulove #motherofshihtzus #blackandwhiteshihtzu #shareacalmmoment #littlestoriesofmylife #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #thatmagicmood #poetryofsimplethings #kindlecuriosity #littlejoys
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This little boy is nearly 11 years old. The time has flown. He is healthy for his age but is beginning to suffer with arthritis. He finds all the best soft squishy cushions to lay on and loves this Moroccon pouffe! We are reasearching care of older dogs and wondering if anyone has advice on making life easier for arthritic older dogs. Any suggestions very much appreciated. The vet suggested anti inflammatory meds. . #olddogsrock #olddogsarethebest #shihtzulove #motherofshihtzus #blackandwhiteshihtzu #shareacalmmoment #littlestoriesofmylife #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #thatmagicmood #poetryofsimplethings #kindlecuriosity #littlejoys
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