tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post7314398069671810857..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: Adventures with butterflies and an Edwardian castleWitchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-20682584154707232002015-02-04T05:14:03.921-08:002015-02-04T05:14:03.921-08:00I truly do! As much as I love (and will always lov...I truly do! As much as I love (and will always love) and often wear genuine vintage, for me nailing a look usually matters more than if the items themselves are actually several decades old or not. It's possible to find incredibly vintage appropriate pieces from the 70s right on up today and use them to create striking mid (or even early) 20th century looks that are no less stylish than the fully real vintage deal. <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-62306926887831705532015-02-03T16:26:39.960-08:002015-02-03T16:26:39.960-08:00That castle is simply beautiful, but that photo of...That castle is simply beautiful, but that photo of the moth is just amazing, really I am not fond of them, but love that capture. And you're dress I had to do a double check, I was certain it was new look. Don't you just love how 70s/80s pieces can look so similar to original ones?seannaapprovedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546047220109216505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-37040520531072150762015-01-13T21:08:41.772-08:002015-01-13T21:08:41.772-08:00Oooh, me too - big time! In late December I went t...Oooh, me too - big time! In late December I went thrift shopping for a full day in both Penticton and (the nearby bigger city of) Kelowna. Very little was found on the vintage front (for myself or the shop), but I came home with several modern, very vintage appropriate plaid shirts that happened to cross my path in various stores and look forward to sporting them sans coat/jacket once the weather warms up (and as layering pieces now). <br /><br />Thank you very much for your wonderfully nice comment. I swear, sometimes feedreaders some how skip showing a certain post to some people. I see it occasionally with the various blogs I follow, too. No worries! :) I'm touched that you commented on this one today.<br /><br />Big hugs,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-85953368522676915252015-01-13T08:18:36.449-08:002015-01-13T08:18:36.449-08:00I just discovered that for some strange reason I h...I just discovered that for some strange reason I had never read this post. I wonder how I have missed it in Bloglovin. But anyway, now I have and I am SO in love with your lovely red plaid dress. It reminds me much of my new dark blue and green plaid dress. I am obssesed with plaids this winter. And what a beautiful castle. I would never have guessed that it wasn't older. In Europe we have many very old castles, like more than a thousand years old. We often visit them in Austria, I never get tired of it. Have a lovely day, dear. :)SANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-84575864969384129692015-01-06T18:16:54.345-08:002015-01-06T18:16:54.345-08:00Thank you very much, sweet Beta. Isn't that ha...Thank you very much, sweet Beta. Isn't that hat fabulous? I found it at a very small antiques shop about 20 minutes away from us in the early days of autumn 2013. Though quirky, it's neutral hue and classic shape (of the hat itself) makes it a cinch to style in the context of many different mid-century looks and I truly love it to bits!<br /><br />My deepest wishes for an amazing, happy, healthy and fun filled 2015 to you as well!<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-13087510340411844982015-01-05T01:20:04.299-08:002015-01-05T01:20:04.299-08:00Dear friend, you look lovely with this tartan dres...Dear friend, you look lovely with this tartan dress, I love it so much. And your hat is just adorable! This fabulous castle and beautiful garden are a dream place. What a fantastic post!<br /><br />Have a wonderful 2015!! :)<br />Beta xMiss Betahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872149521808928474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-90721092730972404412014-12-31T08:53:58.619-08:002014-12-31T08:53:58.619-08:00Ooohh, I love that tip about wearing bright green ...Ooohh, I love that tip about wearing bright green or blue. I'll try to pack something in one or both of those colours for our next trip to Vancouver Island, in case we go to the Butterfly Gardens again. Thank you for sharing that with me. <br /><br />I didn't know, and now totally love, that your name means butterfly. What an incredibly meaning for one's moniker to have. <br /><br />Big hugs & tons of happy New Year's wishes,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-35535919143143793422014-12-30T18:58:21.115-08:002014-12-30T18:58:21.115-08:00Your tartan dress is so lovely. I'm just mad ...Your tartan dress is so lovely. I'm just mad for tartan and this print suits you down to the ground.<br /><br />I love butterflies too. In fact, my name, Vanessa, actually means "butterfly". The Melbourne Zoo has a gorgeous butterfly house and it's one of my favourite places to visit. I've actually been lucky enough to have a butterfly land on me a couple of times. The trick seems to be standing very still and wearing bright blue or green (for some reason they seem to be attracted to bright shades).<br /><br />It looks like you had an amazing holiday. Thank you for sharing it with us. :)Vanessahttp://www.nessbow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-35929812560380417982014-12-29T04:17:35.785-08:002014-12-29T04:17:35.785-08:00That is immensely sweet, darling gal! Vintage hats...That is immensely sweet, darling gal! Vintage hats have been a huge passion of mine for many, many years now. Interestingly, growing up I really didn't think that I was a hat person because most styles of the day (think floppy denim Blossom styles and baseball caps) didn't look good on me at all. Little did I know that I just had to wait until I hit my teen years when I started wearing vintage and very quickly established a love of vintage hats, many styles of which did/do work well for me (yay!!!). <br /><br />It's too bad we don't live nearby, sweet gal, I would happily let you borrow a hat from my collection anytime you wanted, if we did. <br /><br />I hope you're doing great and enjoying a truly beautiful holiday season!<br /><br />Big hugs,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-8881442131420249632014-12-28T23:25:58.832-08:002014-12-28T23:25:58.832-08:00You are as sweet a million candy canes, dear Lorna...You are as sweet a million candy canes, dear Lorna, thank you very much! <br /><br />Interestingly, British Columbia has a rich Scottish heritage with numerous buildings and grand homes being built by those with strong Scotch ties during the Victorian and Edwardian era in particular. They, along with the Brits, were some of the most common European (early) settlers to this area. To this day, there's even an annual Scottish Highland Games event held right here in Penticton - that hopefully I'll finally get a chance to attend again for the first time in 16+ years in 2015 (I always seem to be living elsewhere or too ill to attend when it rolls around). <br /><br />Many thanks for your wonderfully nice comment, dear gal. I truly hope you're having a stellar holiday season!<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-69197134153220804822014-12-28T14:40:28.484-08:002014-12-28T14:40:28.484-08:00Perfect background for you(r outifit!) You must ha...Perfect background for you(r outifit!) You must have the most beautiful hat collection, I'm amazed by every single one you show ^^Ginger made in Japanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753423708862806679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-46040877408339758892014-12-28T02:37:38.023-08:002014-12-28T02:37:38.023-08:00Wow this is totally a dream day out !
I would love...Wow this is totally a dream day out !<br />I would loved to be there!<br />Being among this such beautiful butterflies and lovely setting ... Looks very much like Scotland okay now I understand why my scottish uncle just loves British columbia ;)<br />And you're right it looks very similar to the Xmen school , just a dream to me haha.<br /><br />Your outfit is very pretty this is totally the vintage I love that dress is perfect matched with the gloves and charming tilt hat <3<br /><br />xx<br />Happy New Year Jessica;<br />Lots of love<br />Lorna<br /><br />http://lornasharp.blogspot.comLornahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08857283903743620273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-70633497461264065922014-12-27T20:06:59.098-08:002014-12-27T20:06:59.098-08:00Thank you very much, my sweet friend! I had a feel...Thank you very much, my sweet friend! I had a feeling you'd be especially fond of this whimsically navy blue vintage topper. I love that while quirky, it's also strikingly chic and can be worn with quite a wide range of 40s and 50s ensembles. <br /><br />Big hugs & the very happiest of New Year's wishes coming your way!<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-11168117475852077402014-12-27T19:53:13.909-08:002014-12-27T19:53:13.909-08:00Thank you very much, sweet lady. Isn't that ha...Thank you very much, sweet lady. Isn't that hat sensational? I love it's unforgettable blend of whimsy and chicness - not to mention that fact that it's actually surprisingly easy to style with quite a host of mid-century outfits. <br /><br />Have a beautiful holiday season!<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-59214028203333925462014-12-27T19:42:19.329-08:002014-12-27T19:42:19.329-08:00Thank you very much, my darling friend! Your comme...Thank you very much, my darling friend! Your comment made me smile and is very touching. I truly love knowing when something I sport finds particular favour with a reader/online friend. I loved it, too, and definitely count it amongst my favourites from this year.<br /><br />Huge hugs & the very happiest of holiday season wishes,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-18361851879501056782014-12-27T19:37:16.052-08:002014-12-27T19:37:16.052-08:00Sweet Mary, it truly is a beautiful joy to hear fr...Sweet Mary, it truly is a beautiful joy to hear from you again. Thank you for commenting on not one, but two of my recent posts this week. I'm deeply sorry to hear about your husband's health issues and truly do hope that things continue to look up for him on that front. <br /><br />I've missed you as well and hope we can connect more again in 2015. Here's to a joyful, healthy, exciting New Year for both of us and our families!<br /><br />Huge hugs,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-69553100408842058202014-12-27T19:07:04.763-08:002014-12-27T19:07:04.763-08:00Aww, thank you very much, honey! I am wild about b...Aww, thank you very much, honey! I am wild about bow jewelry and bow motifs in fashion (or anywhere), too. I'd venture to guess I have about five different bow brooches and they all get worn throughout the year. <br /><br />Big hugs & the very happiest of holiday season wishes!<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-4434213934166855372014-12-27T18:59:52.941-08:002014-12-27T18:59:52.941-08:00Majorly so! I'm hoping to practically get off ...Majorly so! I'm hoping to practically get off the ferry and beeline straight to the castle the next time we're on the Island (okay, that might not be possible, but at least to visit asap!). Being so close and not going actually going inside is borderline torture for a vintage/history lover like me! :)<br /><br />Joyful New Year's wishes to you, my sweet friend! May each day of the coming year bring nothing but lovely things your way!<br /><br />♥ Jessica <br />Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-69446526021117531522014-12-27T18:37:54.292-08:002014-12-27T18:37:54.292-08:00Isn't that hat all kinds of sensational? I wor...Isn't that hat all kinds of sensational? I wore it twice on our trip, though only got a couple phone snaps of it the other day. I love it to bits and think it takes top billing as the most whimsical chapeau I own (and yet it's still fabulously easy to wear and weave into a host of different outfits). <br /><br />How wonderful that you have a butterfly garden nearby. They truly are one of the loveliest places imaginable. I hope you have a fabulous time visiting the one at the Winnipeg Zoo next year. <br /><br />Tons of hugs & happy New Year's wishes!<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-5970698186951829622014-12-26T17:50:53.066-08:002014-12-26T17:50:53.066-08:00I freakin love your hat my friend. Seriously cute....I freakin love your hat my friend. Seriously cute. <br /><br />We have a butterfly garden at the Winnipeg Zoo and we have yet to go. It's on my list of things of things to do in 2015. <br /><br />Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!<br />Lisa.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496217916948996526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-70077922419427811112014-12-26T15:48:15.861-08:002014-12-26T15:48:15.861-08:00It was interesting to read about the history of th...It was interesting to read about the history of the castle, especially the wartime link. I bet it would be interesting to look around and it is a great backdrop for photos. I love your festive dress, such a nice colour combination. Your hat is a lot of fun too! Hope you are having a fabulous festive period.Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-68832492098216737922014-12-26T08:15:59.121-08:002014-12-26T08:15:59.121-08:00Wow, what a beautiful place! Also, I adore your ou...Wow, what a beautiful place! Also, I adore your outfit. :) I love bow jewelry so your brooch made me smile. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06196938349948447944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-78678750109245446772014-12-26T05:27:56.819-08:002014-12-26T05:27:56.819-08:00Thank you very much, darling gal! Goodness, do I g...Thank you very much, darling gal! Goodness, do I get that entirely. Canada, for the most part (there are small exceptions on the east coast, which was settled in some areas centuries before the west was) is an exceedingly new country and we have very little architecture still standing that predates the late Victorian era, especially out here in BC, the most westerly province in the country. This castle is a rare, spectacular gem and I'm so grateful it's not only still standing, but being properly well maintained and enjoyed to this day, <br /><br />Big hugs & endless happy holiday season wishes!<br />♥ Jessica<br /><br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-43774181958891780482014-12-26T03:11:28.655-08:002014-12-26T03:11:28.655-08:00What a lovely, lovely outfit! I'd definitely w...What a lovely, lovely outfit! I'd definitely wear a dress of that style, it's so classy! We used to live near a Butterfly garden--it was an awesome place to go on a date!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07894832851934334471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-13458758517418909422014-12-25T18:48:25.698-08:002014-12-25T18:48:25.698-08:00What a lovely place and all the animals are awesom...What a lovely place and all the animals are awesome! That parrot! <3 . I like your outfit too, I'm really into plaid/tartan at the moment and your hat is so fantastic too. I hope you managed to have a break from the chaos and have a relaxing xmas. xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369699053074750746noreply@blogger.com