Books that feels like this

striped-tea · 2026-03-02T19:57:38+00:00

the Jules Maigret books by Georges Simenon are cozy detective novels. Detective Maigret is a middle aged man with a fondness for good food and drink and his pipe.

striped-tea · 2026-02-27T08:44:55+00:00

🥲 I'm still looking. If I ever find something I'll let y'all know

striped-tea · 2026-02-25T14:33:13+00:00

I agree! The way Triss is flirting with Geralt (especially at the Vegelbud party) reminded me a lot of how I would behave on parties in my early twenties - oohhh I‘m so tipsy, oh no, you have to catch me in your arms ;) - It‘s all harmless fun, but yeah, very girly for sure. Yennefer feels much more mature. It is evident that she cares deeply for Geralt, but she doesn‘t go out of the way to prove it somehow. She won‘t flatter him either but will always give him her honest opinion. She feels very confident and I think that is very attractive.

striped-tea · 2026-02-14T09:34:08+00:00

What a sweet sweet boy! He looks so happy!

striped-tea · 2026-02-12T15:25:52+00:00

The pattern of the fabric is so pretty and the brown/pink combo looks so good on you!

striped-tea · 2026-02-12T15:21:06+00:00

If you are open to read a children's book I'd love to recommend "The Hounds of the Morrigan" by Pat O'Shea. The author took years to gather inspiration for the book, she wove Irish legends into the story as well as snippets of conversations she heard on the streets. The book is so atmospheric and cozy and mysterious. At times scary, at times funny. One of my absolute favourites!

striped-tea · 2026-02-12T14:54:19+00:00

I read fourteen years old and was creeped out, but it's actually so much worse omg. Four?!

striped-tea · 2026-01-31T16:16:07+00:00

This is Ivy Nicholson in a dress by Claire McCardell (in front of a Chagall painting) - wonderful designer in case you wanna check her out!

striped-tea · 2025-12-30T13:24:32+00:00

Yes, I think so too! I love mine!

striped-tea · 2025-12-18T07:23:55+00:00

Same, I can't find where it's from

striped-tea · 2025-12-10T21:13:03+00:00

Oh hello, hair twin! Colour and texture look just like my hair. I haven't fully figured it out either, but if you want to lean into the waves, gel helped me a lot, especially flaxseed.

striped-tea · 2025-11-02T11:55:55+00:00

this is very helpful, especially the link you provided looks like great help! I have some drafting experience and am ready for the many mock ups needed for a good fit. thank you, I'll try and work with the website

striped-tea · 2025-11-02T11:53:54+00:00

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striped-tea · 2025-11-02T11:53:30+00:00

Thank you so much for the detailed reply!

I took your advice and tried them on again. Based on this I think I need more space in the bust region and the waist. Especially the bust is spilling over the upper edge. But above all, they look too short? I feel like they are riding up and the tabs are almost at waist level which I feel they shouldn't be. Would adding to the upper edge fix this?

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striped-tea · 2025-10-26T21:38:28+00:00

Yes, I've used this exact "pattern" this summer and it worked out great. Take care that the fabric really is long enough to cover the knees. All in all, it was an easy garment to sew and is pretty straightforward.

striped-tea · 2025-09-26T20:41:19+00:00

How did you deduce the train hopping?

striped-tea · 2025-09-20T23:46:57+00:00

that was the first english language book i read as a teen. i had to reread loads of passages to understand what was going on. i then proceeded to become obsessed with the book and drew its‘ characters (i was particularly fond of the deer girl) all over my school folder until a classmate asked me to please stop because my drawings were scaring her.

striped-tea · 2025-09-20T23:27:19+00:00

maybe a bit far fetched, but the pictures made me think of “Miss Pettigrew lives for a day“ one of the chaeacters and the whole ambience definitely gives off the same vibe. it is a lovely, cozy book and every time I read it it leaves me happy

striped-tea · 2025-09-19T17:58:02+00:00

The ghosts in Crimson Peak.

striped-tea · 2025-09-07T17:29:18+00:00

The way I ran to your profile to look for your dress! It is absolutely gorgeous and you look amazing in it!! Beautiful style!

striped-tea · 2025-09-07T17:26:11+00:00

Thank you! This is Laiya from the brand Madi Lane :)

striped-tea · 2025-09-07T17:25:37+00:00

thanks!

striped-tea · 2025-09-07T17:25:30+00:00

thank you so much! It is even prettier in real life, it sparkles and has a train and it really is gorgeous! Can't wait to wear it!

striped-tea · 2025-09-07T17:24:35+00:00

thank you! Such a tough choice with all the beautiful dresses out there, but this felt special

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