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Show and Tell a Look Back at my November.

10/12/2016

Before December creeps up on me too fast, I would like to share some November memories with you. Here then are a few little snippets and a peep into my life last month…It started with a kiss (not really) but that song by Hot Chocolate, starts playing in my head whenever anyone says ‘it started with…’ 

In reality November began with: The Laura Ashley spring summer press show. I wrote a piece here, with more details on the fashion pieces I loved from the collection. I plan on showing you the home collection later.

laura ashley hq london

A day trip to London the week after, found my son and I attending the ‘David Bowie Collector’ exhibition held at Sotheby’s auction rooms in Bond Street.

“I grew up with Bowie’s voice on my turntable…”

David bowie art collection Sotheby's

 

We spent an extraordinary morning viewing the collection of art that David Bowie had amassed during his lifetime. It was due to be split up and sold a few days later so this was a once in a lifetime experience for us both.

I grew up with Bowie’s voice on my turntable, his image on my wall and his lyrics on my mind.  A true Bowie fan, I found it moving see close up, the art he loved and chose to live with on a daily basis.

Davied Bowies art collection Sotheby's

My teenage son, a keen music fan and talented guitar player thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience

We both loved this quote from him and displayed on the wall at the entrance…

“Art was, seriously, the only thing I’d ever wanted to own. It has always been for me a stable nourishment. I use it, it can change the way I feel in the mornings.”

Afterwards we made a little journey to Brixton, to see the mural that has become a memorial, for fans to pay homage to their idol. Then we hit the shops!

The November weather:

The weather went from this… to this in a matter of days!

Dorset fields

November Crochet:

We didn’t mind because it was the best excuse to crochet beanies for everyone. As if I needed an excuse to crochet?

I experimented with some freestyle crochet last month. I hooked up a small ‘A’ for Autumn and covered it in crocheted leaves and bits.

I somehow managed to find some time to make a shell stitch ‘skinny cowl’ for myself, with the yarn I bought at Yarndale in September. It came in very handy when Mr frost came out to play, and I started a blanket, its almost finished I love this Drops Andes yarn!

a crochet work in progress

crocheted autumn letter a

autumn crocheted cowl

latest crochet blanket in drops andes

The Independent Oxford Christmas market.

Independent Oxford christmas market.

At the end of November I had the opportunity to visit The Independent Oxford Market The weather was glorious in the beautiful city of Oxford. Crisp and fresh, perfect for wrapping up warm and indulging in a little Christmas shopping. I met up with a superb group of talented, creative bloggers and made some new friends. (dont you just love the blogging world?) We had lunch in the newly opened Pint Shop and I took part in two workshops. The first an Annie Sloan paint lesson on gilding, I am going to try it on our bed knobs! Next came a calligraphy lesson by the lovely Merrie and Bright.

My favourite purchase of the day was a Morrocan Rose soy candle (I wish I had bought two larger ones now) its from A Rosie Life store Rosie has some beautful things for sale. Next time you are in Oxford be sure to visit?

a Rosie life store candle

I hope you had a super November and that December is treating you kindly so far?

I'd so appreciate you sharing this post!
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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 . . . 
.
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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