A Parasol, My Summer Uniform and a River Walk

Enjoying a walk by the river at Deloraine , a pretty little town about a half hour drive from home, wearing my favourite Summer uniform of  black and white and making good use of a painted parasol I found at a local thrift store last Winter.

 Today’s black and white outfit  consists of an old favourite Moyuru skirt , a white shirt by Tiffany Treloar , an Australian designer , my straw boater and Fly London wedges that I purchased in Lisbon,Portugal in 2016 . Wearable souvenirs , the best kind , memories with every wear.

 The river walk is not only a pleasant stroll , there are several art works along the way.The spheres above are made from concrete and resin and have a feather embossed in them and the silver bands contain information about Deloraine .
The one below represents the farmers and mountain men of the surrounding countryside.

I couldn’t resist including this one of a Mother Duck and all her ducklings that I took on our back to the car.

Joining Patti for Visible Monday, Jess for Turning Heads Tuesday, Natalia for Modish Matrons and Nancy for Friday Link Up.

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  1. Nancy Baten
    February 5, 2018 / 3:21 pm

    Oh those ducks are so cute!! I also love art in an park, we have a beautiful art park here near by. We often go there!

    • Jill James
      February 6, 2018 / 5:12 am

      Iknow Nancy, they were so cute I couldn't resist. I can only imagine the art park where you are , it must be so good.

  2. Natalia Lialina
    February 5, 2018 / 7:43 pm

    Such a striking parasol, and the pictures are full of art and beautiful, restful atmosphere, a bit like watching a nostalgic movie… I love your uber modern outfit with this old-fashioned parasol, and the wedges and earrings add something very special too. Lovely little ducklings, I adore them when I get to see such cute families myself. :)Lots of love, dear Jill! <3

    • Jill James
      February 6, 2018 / 5:16 am

      Thank you so much Natalia, the parasol is striking , I am rather pleased with it and it was quite a bargain. Now that you mention it I realise I didnt mention my earrings they are cork also from Portugal. I couldn't resist the ducklings and their Mum.

  3. Tiina L
    February 7, 2018 / 4:04 pm

    That parasol is fantastic! And it deserves to take the centre stage, with the rest of the outfit providing the perfect backdrop.

    • Jill James
      February 8, 2018 / 5:02 am

      Thanks Tiina, I was thrilled to bits with the parasol .

  4. Anna Parkes
    February 10, 2018 / 6:09 pm

    Wearable souvenirs are indeed the best kind and what I go for every time too Jill. I love those sandals with just enough pattern to lift them out of the ordinary. And the parasol is the perfect finishing touch – or was it the inspiration for the whole outfit? No matter, it's beautiful!Anna x

    • Jill James
      February 11, 2018 / 8:33 am

      Thanks so much Anna , the sandals were a great buy , it was the tapestry style pattern that called me.I decided the parasol only needed a simple outfit to show its splendour.

  5. Elizabeth g. Arthur
    February 11, 2018 / 4:47 am

    Hi Jill, I've been catching up on your blog posts. I love following you on Instagram, too but of course miss out on the "whole tour" which you present so well. I look forward to visiting some of these beautiful historical places one day myself. I'm sure I've said this before but I love that you wear favourite clothes over and over for your blog – showing that different accessories, even different locations, can make a new outfit. Stay cool, Elizabeth. xx

    • Jill James
      February 11, 2018 / 8:40 am

      Hi Elizabeth, Hope you have had an enjoyable Summer. So glad you enjoyed my Tassie tours, if you make it here I would love to catch up. I do appreciate that you love my repeating of favourites, just ringing the changes. This is me and I like my blog to reflect that. I believe some very hot weather is coming your way, so also stay cool Elizabeth. xx

  6. Theresa
    February 13, 2018 / 8:03 pm

    Great photos! The cute ducks, the art, the scenery and your lovely outfit. Love the straw boater, the shoes and that fabulous parasol. Have never seen seen one so pretty.Theresa

    • Jill James
      February 14, 2018 / 3:26 am

      Thank you Theresa, I couldn't resist the including the duck family. I do enjoy a straw boater in the Summer. The parasol was a purchase from a local recycle store in their sale, I love its colours.

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