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irish linen dress


Thank you so much for your concern for my arm, you're very kind. Of course I have ignored the ice pack advice (not a chance until it's warmer), although I have been thinking about how I really must start up the exercise plan!!!


I've been playing around with dresses and experimenting with necklines and sleeves in particular. I fell in love with this Irish linen recently, which feels lovely and soft, has a wonderful drape, and will be so comfy in the warmer months. I'm imagining a pretty petticoat underneath, a little lace poking out at the bottom and then some sweet mary janes to round it off.

I love the fact that the checks are not uniform and there's a large repeat in the pattern but because of this, decided to keep the style as plain as plain could be. Round necked, which is interfaced and top stitched and nothing more. The launch of my new website is getting ever closer, with excitement levels akin to the children counting down to Christmas and this dress will be among the first on there.


OK, so it's way too cold to even think about wearing this right now but the Husband and I had a jolly old time with our little modelling shoot yesterday. The sun was very kindly shining brightly and given it was its first appearance in a while, there was very definitely a case of 'now or never'. It was a bit of a struggle getting changed though, especially since I was cosied up under a multitude of layers at the time.

I'm feeling so cold at the moment but the sun is back with us today, which makes me feel hopeful of warmer days to come. Having said that, I think we are getting snow this weekend. Oh well, you can't win 'em all!


Keep warm, everyone.

22 comments:

  1. This is so pretty Kate, and such a beautiful blue :D

    Can't wait to see the website ... I shall promise myself a Harmony and Rosie original as a goal to keep this diet going!

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  2. A vicarious chill when through me when I thought of you having to discard your layers, but it is a very pretty dress!

    Pomona x

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  3. Beautiful, must be lovely to sew as well. Your slippers are just perfect too!!

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  4. It's beautiful and the thought of weather warm enough for linen warms my heart! Love the slippers too!

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  5. You naughty girl typing a blog with your sore arm :-) I have no hope for either of us lol. Thanks so much for your e-mail and I hope you feel better very very soon - it is no fun not being able to do things :-( Love your new creation, gorgeous!

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  6. LOVELY dress. Am very excited about the web site!x

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  7. Such a lovely dress, am in awe!
    nattie x

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  8. What a lovely dress, and your slippers are adorable too!

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  9. Gorgeous dress Kate and of course I'm a big fan of Irish linen. :)
    Looking forward to those linen wearing days for sure, hope they're wrong about the snow!!
    Happy weekend,
    V x

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  10. Such beautiful linen. And a fab frock to match. Can't wait to see the website. C.x

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  11. Oh no - I'm sorry to hear about your arm, but the photo shoot is lovely and so is your dress. Could you not team it with a roll neck and trousers or leggings, long socks and boots?

    Have a fab weekend - it may be a snuggled up cosy on this weekend.

    Nina xxxx

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  12. What a beauty! It's definitely going in my pins!

    Take good care of yourself!

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  13. thats a beautiful dress....gorgeous colour

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  14. Beautiful dress Kate!...I do love Irish linen especially as the warmer weather arrives...I think it may be a while before that happens...it has just started to snow in our corner...Love your pics!
    Susan x

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  15. beautiful photos, and a gorgeous dress. Stay warm xx

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  16. This is such a lovely shape - but surely with room for some cosy under layers. Love your slippers too!

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  17. such charming photos and sewing!

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  18. Just beautiful, Kate. The dress, the flowers, the styling. If that is a taste of your website it will be wonderful. Do put something on before you freeze, though! T x

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  19. Ah, what a lovely dress!
    The photographs are fantastic! {Love the slippers!}

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  20. A new website! How exciting! I love this linen dress, just the thing I would wear, so classic and stylish, yet very comfortable. I look forward with bated breath to your new website opening! Vanessa xxx

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  21. The photoshoot was so pretty, I love all your details. Luck with your new website!
    Maider x

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  22. What a great dress, it looks sooooo comfortable. I could live in that.

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