Vintage beauty
Posted on | June 26, 2011 | 14 Comments | Previous Post Next Post
I really do love my parasols – certainly there are plenty of pictures on this blog where I show them off. Just about every shop in Auckland that does, or might, carry them knows that I love parasols too – especially vintage ones - and keeps an eye out for me!
Passionata, which you can find on the North Shore of Auckland, has tempted me with a few pretties in the past (my lovely purple umbrella was purchased from them). The parasol in the photos above, though, was given to me by the owner as a gift, which blew my mind – it is very old and extremely fragile and extraordinarily beautiful. And some idiot wandering around the store had poked a hole through the wax-paper, so it was unsaleable.
(I really need to learn how to repair damage like that.)
When standing on Hylas’ balcony you have a 180° view of Auckland, from the central city on the left all the way around to the Waitakere Ranges. And the lush greenery in the reserve below adds an extra prettiness – so where better to have posed for pictures?
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My current count is eighteen parasols and three umbrellas. I am well-protected from sun and rain!
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June 26th, 2011 @ 7:50 pm
Such a lovely view of the city. Looking forward to meet y’all.
June 26th, 2011 @ 7:58 pm
What a pretty parasol! But I have to confess that I barely saw it or the view – that top makes your boobs look incredible…
Mr O says he seconds that!
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June 26th, 2011 @ 11:14 pm
Beauty indeed!!
June 27th, 2011 @ 12:59 am
Wonderful shot, though you are quite the distraction from the scenery.
Oh for the chance to use a parasol here! Umbrellas all the way… sigh x
June 27th, 2011 @ 1:27 am
Wow, that is a truly stunning picture. You look so beautiful in it…I have to admit that my eye was drown to other delights, but the parasol is pretty too.
Mollyxxx
June 27th, 2011 @ 1:37 am
Here is a simple repair for parasols
http://www.ehow.com/how_5836303_repair-paper-parasols.html
Also this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIOczijgtN4
June 27th, 2011 @ 1:40 am
Oops lost my connection there! The video is just a company who repair them but maybe useful at some point if you have that type.
June 27th, 2011 @ 4:59 am
purple is definitely a great color for you and i love that top.
the parasol is fantastic as well.
June 27th, 2011 @ 4:41 am
Beautiful parasol, scenery and especially you.
June 27th, 2011 @ 12:32 pm
pretty!
June 30th, 2011 @ 4:24 am
stunning view, stunning parasol, and mostly…stunning you!
nilla
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Ali – Purple is my favourite colour to wear, so I’m glad other people like to see me in it.
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You are so gorgeous xx
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July 12th, 2011 @ 10:26 pm
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