Posts By: finnfemme

Lopping Off The Locks

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Admittedly, I love having long hair..for the most part.  But there always comes a day when I just can’t take the length a minute longer, and out come the hair cutting scissors.  And today was one of those days. I cut off  almost 5 inches of hair (yes, I do it myself), and it felt… Read more »

Vintage Perfume Season

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The change of seasons means a change of scents for me; I like to switch it up with the weather.  So as we head more deeply into fall, I am doing a bit of experimentation with my array of vintage perfumes that I seem to collect with amazing speed (I can’t help it, I’m utterly… Read more »

Spider Webs and Clotheslines: Autumn is Here

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We have had an amazingly long and beautiful summer here in Seattle – oh wait – it’s autumn already!  I rather feel like I’m living in an alternate universe; this uncharacteristic dry and warm weather feels like we’ve been transported to California.  I can’t remember the last time it rained, but I can definitely say… Read more »

Vintage 40s Leopard Print Hat & Gloves Knitting Pattern

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I adore – ADORE – leopard print!  Especially vintage leopard print anything.  It is one pattern that stands the test of time, and always manages to look classic and yet very modern.  It’s always fun to use leopard print as an accessory – it will add pop and pizazz to even the most mundane outfit…. Read more »

Yes, It Is Okay to Wash Your (Cashmere, Wool, Mohair, Angora) Sweater!

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I have spent the morning washing vintage sweaters; one intricate hand knit wool Norwegian sweater, a fluffy white angora sweater, a beaded vintage angora/lambswool sweater, an alpaca sweater, and a cashmere sweater.  Yes, I washed them in actual soap and water as I have done for years…and even more shocking, in my washing machine.  I… Read more »

Knit Up a Fluffy Mohair~Angora Super Dress!

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Now that fall is finally here and winter soon to follow, it’s time to take up the knitting needles once again and work on a great project.  I found this fabulous vintage 1976 knitting pattern for The Super Dress.  Knit in fluffy mohair, it is midi length with long sleeves and a cowl neckline.  It… Read more »