tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post7912196735444911776..comments2024-03-27T09:27:55.574+01:00Comments on Polyester Princess: A medieval marvelPolyester Princesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-38207731561327024912020-03-05T14:34:55.465+01:002020-03-05T14:34:55.465+01:00It seems he was one of James III's close compa...It seems he was one of James III's close companions and although he survived the rebellion against the king in 1482, he was murdered in the following year in circumstances which remain obscure! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-58956065530831624282020-03-02T21:45:57.384+01:002020-03-02T21:45:57.384+01:00That navy and white dress is a real winner. I'...That navy and white dress is a real winner. I'm amazed no-one else snapped it up - clearly it was meant to be yours and was waiting for you.<br /><br />I am now very intrigued by Anselm Adornes!Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-19354448186736953962020-03-02T11:54:55.341+01:002020-03-02T11:54:55.341+01:00No worries, Regula :-) I love those floor tiles to...No worries, Regula :-) I love those floor tiles too, I wish we had them in our kitchen! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-11755987761298980872020-03-01T12:03:24.624+01:002020-03-01T12:03:24.624+01:00I don't know which one I like more: the dress ...I don't know which one I like more: the dress or the floor. ... <br />I'm a bit behind it seems ... RegulaBabajezahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14538344149217844113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-17811431030196325852020-02-27T14:43:32.106+01:002020-02-27T14:43:32.106+01:00Thank you Kezzie, and I had to laugh as well when ...Thank you Kezzie, and I had to laugh as well when I saw the photo. Why oh why didn't Jos tell me :-) xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-28050288082140161002020-02-27T14:42:30.808+01:002020-02-27T14:42:30.808+01:00Thank you so much for visiting and leaving a comme...Thank you so much for visiting and leaving a comment. I agree you do have to act quickly sometimes, especially when buying second hand! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-384474013688988672020-02-27T14:41:08.224+01:002020-02-27T14:41:08.224+01:00Thank you so much Monica! The dress just called fo...Thank you so much Monica! The dress just called for adding red, I think. The Jerusalem chapel was quite fascinating! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-55810014282099541902020-02-27T14:39:46.664+01:002020-02-27T14:39:46.664+01:00Thank you Ivana, the Jerusalem chapel and the Ador...Thank you Ivana, the Jerusalem chapel and the Adornes domain was a fascinating place to visit, and a little bit off the beaten track as well. xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-8227670892919354872020-02-27T14:38:27.852+01:002020-02-27T14:38:27.852+01:00Thank you so much Ivana, and yes, I was really luc...Thank you so much Ivana, and yes, I was really lucky the dress was still there. xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-61841422896459744562020-02-27T14:37:19.997+01:002020-02-27T14:37:19.997+01:00Thank you Goody! We should have learned our lesson...Thank you Goody! We should have learned our lesson with satnav by now ... xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-18821211009955456912020-02-27T14:36:46.023+01:002020-02-27T14:36:46.023+01:00You're right, it IS perfectly me. Don't un...You're right, it IS perfectly me. Don't understand myself sometimes. And it's not that it was super expensive. Even outside of their sales, dresses at Think Twice are usually under € 20! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-9688347412003913992020-02-27T14:35:14.729+01:002020-02-27T14:35:14.729+01:00Thank you Autumn! I love writing these travel post...Thank you Autumn! I love writing these travel posts, which make me relive our holidays. xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-88561601653654070872020-02-27T14:34:28.923+01:002020-02-27T14:34:28.923+01:00Thank you Vix! The trip to Bruges was a last minut...Thank you Vix! The trip to Bruges was a last minute decision to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We loved every minute of it, winter is by far the best season to visit Bruges. xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-34733290845008194362020-02-27T14:32:58.638+01:002020-02-27T14:32:58.638+01:00Thank you Suzy! We usualy aren't completely de...Thank you Suzy! We usualy aren't completely dependent on satnav either, but they are - usually - a great help in getting one out of town centres! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-64189236678689024982020-02-27T14:31:41.044+01:002020-02-27T14:31:41.044+01:00Thank you Sally! We're lucky to live nearby, a...Thank you Sally! We're lucky to live nearby, as there's so much to see. Just one visit doesn't nearly cover it all. xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-78660764814248487912020-02-27T14:30:56.086+01:002020-02-27T14:30:56.086+01:00Thank you Mica, and that's quite cheeky indeed...Thank you Mica, and that's quite cheeky indeed. As Jos is reading my blog and the comments, I just hope you haven't given him ideas now :-)) xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-72958605837241261632020-02-27T14:30:01.644+01:002020-02-27T14:30:01.644+01:00Thank you so much, Sheila. You're right, if a ...Thank you so much, Sheila. You're right, if a garments speaks to you and the price tag is not exorbitant, then why not buy it? And Think Twice's prices are low, even when they haven't got a sale. xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-85608204235362210902020-02-27T14:27:55.284+01:002020-02-27T14:27:55.284+01:00Thank you Dan! And yes, it definitely is! I love s...Thank you Dan! And yes, it definitely is! I love seeing Italy through your eyes too! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-76694352577149498572020-02-27T14:27:06.488+01:002020-02-27T14:27:06.488+01:00Thank you, Tina, and that's exactly what Jos k...Thank you, Tina, and that's exactly what Jos keeps telling me too. But they do have clothes in all sizes! xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-58541655079342672962020-02-27T14:26:24.721+01:002020-02-27T14:26:24.721+01:00Thank you Beate! I have, in the meantime, sold not...Thank you Beate! I have, in the meantime, sold not just 1 or 2 dresses :-) We usually combine our Satnav with my navigational skills, but we tend to rely on it for getting around in town centres. But we got it right in the end, and didn't get lost on our third day :-) xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-58118012448674599582020-02-27T14:23:31.456+01:002020-02-27T14:23:31.456+01:00Thank you Vronni, and wasn't it serendipitous ...Thank you Vronni, and wasn't it serendipitous the skirt and cardie are such a perfect match? xxxPolyester Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602613792584925087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-75820136752669402912020-02-24T00:47:59.231+01:002020-02-24T00:47:59.231+01:00Haha, I am laughing at your hair sticking up (only...Haha, I am laughing at your hair sticking up (only because I was trying to take some photos earlier and the wind kept making my hair attack my face!!!! I like your second hand purchases! The final destination is so atmospheric!!! Kezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-7756141682368809662020-02-23T19:13:38.776+01:002020-02-23T19:13:38.776+01:00Mmm... that breakfast sounds quite nice. Glad you...Mmm... that breakfast sounds quite nice. Glad your dress was still waiting for you at Think Twice. I typically have to grab things when I first see them because, with my luck, the item gets quickly sold if I want the luxury of thinking twice about it. Nice pics. The Liberty Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05677266288990024025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-91394689597454252832020-02-23T18:43:39.071+01:002020-02-23T18:43:39.071+01:00Glad that this dress was waiting for you, as it...Glad that this dress was waiting for you, as it's totally fabulous and fits you like a dream!, love its white and navy houndstooth motive and the cute collar and pocket tabs, and also love how you styled it with red accents!. Gorgeous!<br />And so fabulous pictures of Bruges, those architectural details which I enjoy so much and the amazing buildings (the Jerusalem Chapel looks really interesting!). <br />Loving your new finds, the colors and details on both pieces are stunning!<br />besosSeñora Allnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01403540346998939207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-833738977646898455.post-18337517963848065312020-02-23T09:03:25.478+01:002020-02-23T09:03:25.478+01:00So great you were able to visit Bruges again. It r...So great you were able to visit Bruges again. It really is a beautiful city. Thank you for sharing more of it with us. Jerusalem chapel looks like a great place to visit. It was fascinating to learn that Adornes family still owns part of their properties as well as to learn more about this family that moved from Genoa to Bruges and became so successful.Ivana Splithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908566377732204399noreply@blogger.com