Back in
high school, in the suburbs of 1980s Toronto, when trends came and went faster
than gobbled up Pac-Man pellets, I always remained true to my heart.
As far as fashion went, when the most popular girls showed up on Mondays after jackpot finds at the mall, decked out in faded ripped jeans and Roo tennis shoes, I relied on my flowery A-line skirts and wedg-y espadrilles.
As far as fashion went, when the most popular girls showed up on Mondays after jackpot finds at the mall, decked out in faded ripped jeans and Roo tennis shoes, I relied on my flowery A-line skirts and wedg-y espadrilles.
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And when Walkmans arrived on the music scene and headphones became the new teenage tiaras, I could be found in my room, animatedly lip-syncing to Ella in front of the mirror, where my mom’s old turntable magically emitted the sweet sounds of 1950s jazz gems. A true romantic I was. A true romantic I will remain.
What is a
trend anyway? A trend is the hit of the party one day and a wallowing wallflower the
next, thus, my deep and lasting devotion to my all time favourite, albeit, universally
overdone motif of choice, concerning all things domestically decorative: the humble
hen!
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Who can
resist this beauty and boldness all wrapped up in such feathery finery? Who can admit that they haven’t, at least
once, pictured themselves living in a quaint little farmhouse in the country, tending
to these wonderful gals, who, in turn, provide the family fare?
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Bloggers from all across the land are proudly posting pictures of their precious herd, lazily lounging in places previously held by feminine fowls-on clocks and plates, in paintings and hallways-everywhere, I tell you! Everywhere!
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Except here. No sir! My little ladies will NOT be bullied out of their comfy nesting nooks by a gang of overbearing beasts! Although I have to admit, they are kinda cute and they, too, grant us essential things like our daily dose of dairy.
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Nevertheless, my charming chicks are safe and secure under my little coop of a roof. And, whatever their kind, chickens or turkeys, ducks or geese, pheasants... heck, even those arrogant roosters, one thing’s for sure: this gallinaceous group of lovelies is here to stay.
What about you? What's your favourite animal motif?
Does it change with the seasons? I'd love to know!
Does it change with the seasons? I'd love to know!
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