day 28: dream a little dream

day 28: dream a little dream

by | Feb 17, 2021 | blog, tracy wears wool

Dream a little dream, maybe of a simpler life… or maybe just a warmer life!

And I really can’t complain.  The sun came out for a bit at the beach, and it was so wonderful.  And then I drove to Portland.  But, really, I am grateful to be in a part of town that has electricity.  Especially since there is snow on the ground….

Still… a couple of days in the 80’s would be pretty amazing.  Or… a hot tub. I would settle for either, at this point. Leaning toward the hot tub, now that I think of it…

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

What’s in store today:

Cold and snow in Portland.  Today is Mardi Gras, but I am hanging in for the evening.

I continued on module 3 – shuffles and slides — for my Appalachian Flatfooting and Clogging class.  It’s really fun and really gratifying… and quite humbling — all at the same time.  I started as a complete beginner — You can track my dancing progress HERE.

I made it to Portland where it is quite cold and lots of snow on the ground and downed trees and branches. We had a few in the yard from the neighbors’ tree.

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Here’s what I came up with for today!

 

dream a little dream

Super comfortable outfit that will carry me through the sun at the coast, the 120 mile drive, and then the snow in portland.  

I wear a lot of vests… so great for pockets for my keys and phone, without the bulk of a jacket.

dream a little dream

This vest is from Cabelas, and I think i got it back in 2012 or so.  It has held up remarkably well… mostly because I lost it in the back of an incredibly large closet for a few years…

One of my favorites — wear it all 4 seasons.

 

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Rubber boots are by Hunter.  And they will be the only rubber boots I buy from here on out.  Can’t beat the quality, and they are actually quite warm.

Dream a little dream of RVing?? Take a peek inside my RV lifestyle HERE!

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I picked this pink flannel shirt up at Target at the end of last year.  Nice heavy flannel, so perfect for an overshirt.

And… It looks like the daffodils are going to be blooming by the time I get back to the coast!!

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Thanks for checking out my dream a little dream post! More to come — everyday in fact — so check back often!

Sweet dreams!

–Tracy

dream a little dream

As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative outfits that I can come up with!

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day 27: rainy day people

day 27: rainy day people

by | Feb 16, 2021 | blog, Knitting, tracy wears wool

Rainy day people all know there’s no sorrow they can’t rise above. — Gordon Lightfoot

There seems to be a lot of sorrow these days, a lot of things that aren’t exactly working out the way we planned.  But that is life sometimes. Unfortunately. My goal is to just try to be a better person and rise above the sorrows, by focusing on all the good things that life has to offer.

I’ve got a roof over my head, and a car that runs, kids that love me, and parents who are still alive.  I have dogs, and a beach to walk on. I have enough food, and clothes to wear. I make enough money to pay my bills and have joy in my life.  I laugh, and sing, and dance daily. I have a lot to be thankful for. And I am grateful for that.

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

What’s in store today:

More rain and wind. And if I go to Portland tomorrow, I will probably get some snow and ice.

I started a new Appalachian Flatfooting and Clogging module — and this segment is going to take some practice. You can track my dancing progress HERE.

Oh… and made some progress on my Valentine’s socks…. Loving this selfstriping socks.  You can get this yarn — and it’s on sale for $15 while supplies last — click HERE, and use the code TRACY15 for an ADDITIONAL 15 % discount on all the yarn and other great products from Darn Good Yarn!!

rainy day people

Here’s what I came up with for today!

 

rainy day people

Vintage Pendelton shirt, 100% cotton, great plaid. Perfect for rainy day people and the Pacific Northwest.  

The sweater is from Columbia, but I am pretty sure I picked it up from Goodwill for a song. Love the metal buttons.

rainy day people

Today’s Layers: Woolamina and Gray Gap Leggings topped with the Pendelton Shirt, and Columbia cable knit sweater.

 

rainy day people

Lap warmer is Rainey.  She and I an the Dude live on the Beach in Southern Washington in our RV.

For more about my RV lifestyle HERE!

rainy day people

Earrings are vintage sterling and turquoise, not sure where I picked them up.

Socks are handknit plain Vanilla sock — made with Regia self striping yarn.

Shoes are crocs, from the outlet in Camirillo, CA.

rainy day people

Thanks for checking out my rainey day people post! More to come — everyday in fact — so check back often!

–Tracy

wildflowers

As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative outfits that I can come up with!

SOME OF MY RECENT POSTS:

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day 26: wooly bully

day 26: wooly bully

by | Feb 15, 2021 | blog, Knitting, tracy wears wool

This photo makes me look a little like a bully! But a wooly bully would be ok.

I am not quite sure what I was thinking when I put together this outfit. Seriously.  It started with the shirt.  Which I love, even though it is 2 sizes too big.  Then, I thought, aprons are good.  And I haven’t really worn this one… 

The weather was a bit nicer, so I headed out to the woodshed.  Because there’s nothing like a woman in a dress hanging out in the woodshed with a huge apron on.  Not to mention the shirt….

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

What’s in store today:

A little warmer today… rain instead of snow.

I kept up with my dance practice — and the rigor mortis is starting to subside on my legs and backside. It is a workout!  You can see my newest blog post about that HERE.

And I practiced online with Youtube for my Bodrhan.  Still trying to get my stick hand moving faster. Timing is everything!

 

Oh… and I started some new wooly socks… stay tuned for progress photos.  You can get this yarn HERE, and use the code TRACY15 for a 15 % discount on all the yarn and other great products from Darn Good Yarn!!

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Here’s what I came up with for today!

 

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OK.. I like these photos a bit better! Whew.

Earrings are coral and come from New Mexico.  I just love them, and now that I have thinned out my jewelry box, I will be able to find them.

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The pin-tucked tuxedo shirt is from Gloria Vanderbuilt. 100% cotton, as old as the hills, and comfy as all get out. I almost had it in the donate bag… because it is  super large, but I like it as a big smock.

 

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 The denim apron is from Ikea. I got it to bar-b-que, but it is pretty handy with the kangaroo pocket.

For those who don’t know I live in my RV full time… more about my RV lifestyle HERE!

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More on the Apron — I don’t think it was very expensive, and it was the last one there.  At around $8,  this sturdy heavy apron will last quite a while.  Extra long ties — one size fits most.

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Thanks for checking out my wooly bully post! More to come — everyday in fact — so check back often!

–Tracy

wildflowers

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SOME OF MY RECENT POSTS:

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appalachian flatfooting and clogging: week 2

appalachian flatfooting and clogging: week 2

by | Feb 14, 2021 | blog

It is almost the end of week 2 of my Appalachian Flatfooting and Clogging Challenge.

And, I can honestly say that I am seeing some progress.  I have to admit…. I practiced a lot. I was a little nervous about showing up after I stated this HUGE intention for learning how to become proficient.

So I practiced for at least an hour every day.  And, then I practiced while cooking dinner.  And … while waiting for my coffee to brew.

And then… I got busted by my Number 1 for practicing in the grocery store.  She was taking a long time to pick out cream cheese, or yogurt, or something.. and I started thinking… “shuffle, set, toe, step…”

“MOM…you aren’t really practicing in the supermarket… ARE YOU??”

Of course not.  So, I just walked behind her, pushing my grocery cart…

Pitty-pat-pitty-pat

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Have you seen that scene in the movie Billy Elliot where he is practicing on the way down the street… that’s how I felt.

Appalachian Flatfooting and Clogging Videos – Week 2

Video 1 is a repeat of the first sequence that I did last week…. so I could see the progress.  I will post it on the main page as well… along with the first-week video.  You can see them side by side HERE

Video 2 is the pitty-pat sequence…. the one that I was doing in the market.

Video 3 is my favorite sequence…so far.

My two little “helpers” are Rainey (bulldog) and the Dude ( cattle dog/rat terrier).  At least she has stopped attacking my feet when I practice…

And here is a video of someone who is really good at this.  Not me…  but I’ll get there!

 

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Want to see more about my Appalachian Flatfooting and Clogging Challenge– and the AFC Academy & Carla Gover?

A LOT MORE INFO - CLICK HERE!

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day 25: wildflowers

by | Feb 14, 2021 | appalachian flatfooting and clogging, blog, tracy wears wool

Wildflowers – we belong among them!

Or in this case, wrapped up in wildflowers.  The more I look at this shirt, the more I like it.  It was one from my thrift shop excursion last week. At $2 bucks, I didn’t even look at it that closely, but went on the weight of the cotton.  It just had that feel.  It also had fabulous stitched flowers on the left breast.  And At first, I thought the flowers might be a little TOO wild… but once on… I love it.

Snce it was snowing and raining and super windy, I couldn’t take photos outside. I also had a little help with the inside photo shoot today, so I made a little video.

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Snow and ice on the Southern Washington Coast. Crazy — snow at the beach.  Howling wind, and power outages.  Presents a bit of a challenge, but nothing terrible.

I finished up week two of the dancing instruction with Carla, and made a couple of videos for a blog post…  will do that later.

You can check out that Blog Page,  for Appalachian Flatfooting and Clogging. I am super excited about this challenge and a totally new skill, and can’t wait to see what you think.)

Here’s what I came up with for today!

 

wildflowers

Quite honestly,  I have had this necklace for about 30 years.  Times that I have worn it: once.  I was going through my jewelry box, finding things to donate… and I came across it.  So really, this look started with the necklace.

Love the embroidery!!

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Crazy little wildflower shirt over Woolamina, and leggings.

Those are my everyday crocs — got them at the croc outlet in California.

And of course, the Dude and Rainey.

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Here is the tag from the shirt.  It is made in Canada– I am going to have to do some research on this brand, see what other patterns they have.

Crocs to the left, crocs to the right…

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–Tracy

wildflowers

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day 24: blue

day 24: blue

by | Feb 13, 2021 | blog, tracy wears wool

Blue is just one of those colors.

I love blues, but mostly think of myself as a pink person.  I have a lot of turquoise jewelry, and even a turquoise and white Honda 50 scooter… and a ton of blue jean and chambray shirts.  An blue really seems to pair well with my iron gray Woolamina. But for some reason…. they hang there.  A huge collection of them. 

I think I may have to change that….

blue

For those of you new to this blog …I am involved in a 100-Day Challenge, put on by Wool&  —  Same dress.  100 days. (And yes, you can wash it!) Part of my reasons for deciding to do this was to simplify my life, especially with my lifestyle.

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So I pretty much stayed inside today.

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Here’s what I came up with for today!

 

blue

Bracelett was half off at Goodwill — color of the week… which made it $1.49.  I love all the blue beads paired with browns.. really sets them off.  One big long stretchy coil.

Earrings are sterling with bright blue Kingman turquoise.

blue

This  lovely blue sweater is a relatively new find — Ann Taylor Loft… but I found it at Goodwill for about $7.  Perfect condition. And I love the little lace pattern.

As a knitter, I really appreciate nice lace openwork.

blue

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blue

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My other specs

Thanks for joining me for my post on blue — which, by the way, was one of the best albums ever. More to come — so check back often!

–Tracy

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As part of the challenge, I will be posting my daily outfits on blog posts as well as social media with the hashtag #tracywearswool — please follow along — and see all the creative outfits that I can come up with!

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day 33: My lulu gal

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by | Feb 21, 2021

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