"totally amazed by the word “corduroy”. The Swiss call it “velour côtelé”, which basically means “ribbed velour”. How very logical!"
Corduroy is the English version of the French "cord du roi" meaning fabric of the king. Back in the day, this fabric was so expensive to weave that only royalty could afford it.
Very glad to see your shout out for Rebecca Hooper. A rare and brilliant talent, scientist, observer, writer.
love this piece!! your film photos are absolutely gorgeous. I've always loved the idea of film because you're really capturing something physical about the light of that exact moment, which I don't think is true with digital. and I love the idea of the photos being a delayed treat, too! (also YES to reading in the bath - one of the best things!) x
Ah thanks so much for your kind words! I always feel like I have so much to learn re: film photography but it brings me so much joy. Highly recommend getting into it if you're not already! xx
This was just too good to be true - also you had me at weddings in castles and debut fragrances and novels - is this real life? It is, and I’m here for it! So completely resonated with the London/Manchester (!!) for me it was NYC/San Francisco…. In our tiny apartment on the upper west side of NYC at the turn of the century I suggested we move to Brooklyn and my then husband said “I’d rather move back to SF than Brooklyn…..” not that there is anything wrong with Brooklyn, loads of friends live there and we love it — at any rate I digress because now I need to incorporate dopamine dressing into my life and I’m wondering what I’ll put on tomorrow! 🤍 hope the wedding was a blast, and joy surrounds you.
"totally amazed by the word “corduroy”. The Swiss call it “velour côtelé”, which basically means “ribbed velour”. How very logical!"
Corduroy is the English version of the French "cord du roi" meaning fabric of the king. Back in the day, this fabric was so expensive to weave that only royalty could afford it.
Very glad to see your shout out for Rebecca Hooper. A rare and brilliant talent, scientist, observer, writer.
Incredible knowledge. Thanks for sharing! & Yes, Rebecca is an absolute diamond. xx
love this piece!! your film photos are absolutely gorgeous. I've always loved the idea of film because you're really capturing something physical about the light of that exact moment, which I don't think is true with digital. and I love the idea of the photos being a delayed treat, too! (also YES to reading in the bath - one of the best things!) x
Ah thanks so much for your kind words! I always feel like I have so much to learn re: film photography but it brings me so much joy. Highly recommend getting into it if you're not already! xx
This was just too good to be true - also you had me at weddings in castles and debut fragrances and novels - is this real life? It is, and I’m here for it! So completely resonated with the London/Manchester (!!) for me it was NYC/San Francisco…. In our tiny apartment on the upper west side of NYC at the turn of the century I suggested we move to Brooklyn and my then husband said “I’d rather move back to SF than Brooklyn…..” not that there is anything wrong with Brooklyn, loads of friends live there and we love it — at any rate I digress because now I need to incorporate dopamine dressing into my life and I’m wondering what I’ll put on tomorrow! 🤍 hope the wedding was a blast, and joy surrounds you.
It's crazy how beautiful life can seem when you step back & really count your blessings, right?!
& Yes to living wherever feels good for you instead of where people say you should! xx