To realise I like old lady things

[AiryFairyMum]

I bought some Yardley perfume for my grandmother and haven't been able to give it to her due to lockdown. I really like it and am going to buy some for me.
Also, I've started looking at those pointy cross-your hearty bras and thinking they look comfy and I quite like the shape, without having to cope with underwires (which I hate).
I'm 37, not 73. Are there any other old lady things I might like please?

I'm glad someone else mentioned cake forks. Whenever we have cake in the office I always use a fork. Everyone else thinks I'm terribly posh!

I've thought of another. I love gilets in spring and autumn. I have a selection, inherited from my aunt, and they are perfect for when it is too warm for a coat. They are full of pockets, so perfect for dog walking or horse riding. I also love my insulated muckboots for really wet days, and an insulated mug, which is basically a flask in disguise.

@MitziK

Ooh, I forgot that I carry a tiny tube of Superglue in my work bag - and have glued soles of shoes back on for people, just like you!🙂
YY to tapioca and semolina, blancmange and jellies. The paper cases with frilled edges that had jelly in at parties.

Did anyone have cuts and grazes dabbed with 😱 iodine?😱
And TCP... which stank for hours afterwards? We had a medicine cupboard at home who’s contents were older than me!! Sunburn treated with lovely cool calamine lotion (shake bottle first) and the magical Lucozade with orange cellophane.

Cake forks aren’t posh-they’re one of life’s necessities-I managed to retain custody of 2 sets in my divorce 25+years ago!
I also have umpteen sets of proper China-all of it inherited, a proper china cabinet, and ....drumroll please…an actual 1960s teak cocktail cabinet, complete with interior light😱

I love the smell of TCP and germolene takes me back to favourite childhood memories with my Mum tending my scraped knees .

re-silver teaspoons etc - since my DH bought me some at auction I have bought some more at online auctions and also sugar cube tongs - all were relatively inexpensive (£20 and under) and it's been a joy to use them....I have also bought China tea sets as well for small amounts -

I like crocheting of an evening, peering at the TV now and then over the top of my reading glasses. I am 48.
I also can't sleep without bed socks and a hotwater bottle.

I've just ordered two lovely white cotton nightdresses. Hoping they will help with night flushes as well as look lovely.

alwaysready I got mine from Marks for £15 and it is amazingly comfy and also plain white cotton looks lovely!

I can't wait to put my long cotton nightdress on tonight. It's from The 1 For You. I have a white and a pale blue

alwaysreadyforablether you'll love them

Any tips for lovely nightdresses ? I am always looking for nice ones.

I accidentally bought big pants once (online M&S shop). Sooo comfy. I keep circulating those and my other pants are negected

I ordered these two from La Redoute. They actually had quite a few to choose from. Really hoping they're nice when they come.

@MusicianTom

I have very wide feet with a high instep.
Try Yours Clothing, all footwear is wide fitting and ranges from practical to pretty including trainers and boots.

My carnations are looking lovely

@spooktrain I had to give in and get varifocals

Those carnations are a beautiful colour.
I've now ordered a pair of Moshulu slippers. This thread is costing me a fortune!

My Lemon curd has arrived!! Along with an organic loaf, to do it justice!😁
Guess what breakfast and lunch for tomorrow is..?
Can’t wait!

And those nighties look so cool and wafty.....🤔

Try nightienight for cotton nighties

Scented talcum powder

@alwaysreadyforablether

Those carnations are a beautiful colour. I've now ordered a pair of Moshulu slippers. This thread is costing me a fortune!

"This thread is costing me a fortune!"

Quite! 💸💸💸 😵

Guerlain ''Insolence'' is like parma violets, I love it. If there's a cheaper version of that I must look it up!

@Bioprepper I love that you're actively seeking MORE old lady things, not looking to be talked out of them! You go girl.

Managed to get the OP wrong somehow...

Agreed this thread will bankrupt me!

[quote poppy2021]@spooktrain I had to give in and get varifocals [/quote]
I’ve had them for 5/6 years and I’m not 50 till next month!

This thread is very comforting