This is Iris. Appropriately, she is wearing a fetching hat full of blue bells and perhaps blue corn flowers. I say appropriate because September in Sydney and Melbourne marks the beginning of the Spring racing carnival (not sure if that's the correct thing to call it!) where all the city's fine young fillies dress up in their pretty dresses and hats and go to the races to watch the other fine fillies gallop around a track.
I've never actually been to the races. I can't say I'm that keen. I think it's more to do with dressing up and drinking champagne and I'm a bit time poor for such indulgences!
Happy Monday folks by the way! Hope everyone has a smooth week!
P.S. Thank you for all the well wishes regarding my finger. It has been feeling very strange and untouchable but today it is actually on it's way to feeling normal again. A big relief!
Thanks Sam! I like Iris-her dress pattern is particularly lovely! Hope my painting arrives with you soon-our post is so slow.
Posted by: Sarah | September 13, 2010 at 08:30 PM
i like iris's top :)
i know what you mean about the races - it never appeals to me.
Posted by: PRIMOEZA | September 13, 2010 at 09:42 PM
What an elegant woman. Loving the hat.
Posted by: Syed | September 13, 2010 at 11:46 PM
Iris is very sophisticated.....
Weird to think it is spring when it is autumn here, that always freaks me out!!!!
Cava is just as good for those with a beer purse!
Posted by: clare | September 14, 2010 at 06:05 AM
Oh, she's so glamorous! I love her hat!
And I don't think I saw about your finger but I'm glad it's getting better! For an artist, there are few worse injuries, it would seem!
Posted by: Emma Wallace | September 14, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Iris looks like one gorgeous and classy lady!
I've never been into the races myself. I find it all a bit bizarre for some reason.. (maybe it's a culture thing).
Posted by: muchlove-Anna | September 14, 2010 at 01:53 PM
The hat and herringbone pattern a a brilliant pair!
Posted by: Saltina | September 14, 2010 at 05:11 PM
Long time no see!Hope everything i s well!
And by th eway Iris looks very pretty :)
/Alexandra
Posted by: Alexandra | September 15, 2010 at 01:07 AM
Oh, my goodness...I just saw that you were featured on Decor8. I am so thrilled for you. I am on pins and needles to see what you come up with next. Everything you do is beautiful.
hugs,
Fritzi Marie
Posted by: Fritzi Marie | September 15, 2010 at 01:40 AM
Sam, glad to hear the finger is feeling better! Also, I love Iris. Gorgeous and the inspiration reminds me of 'My Fair Lady' the races scene of course. Big hats with flowers... such a lovely idea!
Posted by: Gabbi | September 15, 2010 at 02:09 PM
Sweet Iris! I think Iris will be a big hit at the racetrack! I'm afraid the whole horse racing thing doesn't interest me. I don't even bet on the Melbourne Cup! Such a relief that your finger is healing Sam!
Posted by: Tracy | September 16, 2010 at 07:21 PM
Iris is beautiful and I love the connection to Melbourne.
I've never been to the races myself, but I'd love to people watch all the fancy ladies with their fabulous hats. Maybe I'll spot an Iris there!
hope your fingers heals well!
Posted by: Diana | September 20, 2010 at 03:55 AM
what i wouldn't give to wear some of the outfits you come up with! this one is beautiful.
Posted by: Down and Out Chic | September 20, 2010 at 06:18 AM