Tag Archives: Fashion

The Little Boat


Quelle Horreur! It was almost a month ago, the 20th of May to be exact, when furrylittlegnome stepped into the Petit Bateau store in Boston. She could not believe her eyes! The store was rearranged. Boxes were everywhere. Signs reading … Continue reading

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More Foreign Favorites Courtesy of Furrylittlegnome


Two of furrylittlegnome’s favorite department stores are foreign and are always included for one or two visits on her itinerary whenever she is in Paris or London. Here is a quick glimpse of each. Galeries Lafayette 40, blvd Haussmann Paris … Continue reading

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Early January – Of course, it’s cold


Happy New Year friends of furrylittlegnome!  As is custom in the Northern Hemisphere, and especially in New England, the new year has brought in some cold temperatures.  Although gnome is back in Boston after a week-long break in Vermont, she checked her … Continue reading

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Stops in Three Shops


Yesterday would have been Jacqueline Kennedy’s 83rd birthday, and furrylittlegnome thinks that may have played a small role in how she spent her day. It started with a walk down Boston’s Newbury Street with a stop at In The Pink, … Continue reading

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All Dressed Up


When furrylittlegnome goes to Vermont to visit her family and the dogs, there is a lot of down time. She eats. She sleeps. She relaxes. She also seems to spend time scouring the internet to find pieces to add to … Continue reading

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The 30 Day Challenge – Failure on Day 7


Furrylittlegnome needs to thank Laura, from a blog called Astimegoesbuy, for the inspiration and catchy title. She posted about her 90 day challenge at the end of May. The challenge? To not buy any new clothing items or accessories. Those … Continue reading

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Just Another Tuesday


Furrylittlegnome is dressed for more rain in Boston today. She has had to pull out her green Hunter Wellies and her Burberry raincoat – again. Gnome wonders if New England will ever see the sun for more than two consecutive … Continue reading

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Furrylittlegnome Spends the Afternoon at Kensington Palace


We all know who resides here now – Prince William and his wife, Catherine Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge. Most of us also know that the prince’s mother, Princess Diana, called the palace her home from 1981 until her death … Continue reading

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Rain, Rain, Please Go Away?


Since the ten day forecast became available, furrylittlegnome has kept her eye on the London weather.  It hasn’t been pretty, folks.  Rain, and lots of it, has rocked Great Britain, and this soggy weather pattern is only going to continue. … Continue reading

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Furrylittlegnome’s Burberry Coat


At the corner of Beacon and Charles Streets in Boston. Two ladies approach. Lady #1: I love your coat! Lady #2: I saw you wearing it last winter. That hurts a bit. Are strangers taking notes on furrylittlegnome’s attire?

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