Cluttercast: Cashmere cowl-neck sweater
I think most women have a weakness. Something we just can’t resist. For Carrie Bradshaw it’s shoes; for some it’s linens; for some it’s lingerie.
I unfortunately have multiple weaknesses. And one of them is sweaters.
It’s not my fault, either. I’m sure my sweater craving came about because I grew up in Miami Beach where we didn’t need them.
Since I left Florida I’ve definitely over-compensated for the absence of sweaters in my early life. I don’t want them to take over this blog–so I’ll take it slow.
(Charcoal gray, gorgeous cashmere made in Italy, from New York boutique, bust measures 34″, has some give)
If you would like to have this item, please let me know in a comment. If you know someone else who might like it, I hope you’ll share this and let them know.
Very pretty sweater. It would be a great help in my upcoming trip to New York with my daughter’s cheer team. I wouldn’t mind having a couple of sweaters for the trip. Thank you.
After reading a couple of your blogs, I wanted to add a little more to my comment. This trip to New York with my daughter will be a celebration, of sorts, for me. This past year, I have been diagnosed with an Autoimmune Disease (Sjogren’s Syndrome), a rare spinal disease of which there is no cure (Cervial Adhesive Arachnoiditis), and suffered a stroke (at the OLD age of 48!). I consider this trip my “Lucky to be alive and be here” Trip. I had to retire from teaching school, after 26 years, and am now staying home due to these disabilities. It is difficult to get out and do things but I AM BETTER! I still have many mental difficulties and forgetfulness with some walking and movement difficulties, but I am NOT going to let that stop me from going to New York with my daughter (16). My husband is going, too, so that I will not have to do this alone. Sweater or not, wish us well. I want to enjoy every minute that I have to be with my daugter. Who knows what tomorrow holds?
I would love this sweater for my mother, Gladys Gowan, who has been a constant help and inspiration all her life. In December 2007, her husband of 70 years died after a year of requiring constant loving care by my mother. In January 2008 Gladys had cataract surgery on both eyes. A few months later, she had to have laser surgery on both eyes. In July of 2008 Gladys tripped over a hose and broke her left arm, broke her nose and injured her right shoulder. This required weeks of therapy. She suffers from arthritis and her hearing is poor. Gladys is well now and still giving of herself by sending out notes to sick folks and making calls to cheer others up. I think she would love the sweater and would wear it well. Thanks for considering this special lady.
I know Gladys (my Auntie) would enjoy that sweater very much. She has always been there for everyone, thinking of others before herself. Things have been very hard the last couple of years and I’m sure the sweater would put a smile on her face and she would look beautiful and be toasty warm in South Carolina!!! If you choose Gladys, I guess I’ll have to go back to SC and check her out…Just love what you’re doing.
Hi Darryl,
Do you have another sweater?
Perhaps you can draw a name from a hat.
Cindi – did you see the “celebrate survival” leather notebooks? You could also take it to N.Y. although maybe not as warm as a cashmere sweater.
I think Cindi would walk and move around more comfortably in New York with that nice warm sweater!
~Terri
Terri,
Thank you for the Celebrate Survival Notebook help. I LOVE it. You are so sweet to say what you did. I think you from the bottom of my heart. A thousand hugs and smiles to you!!
I think my Auntie Gladys would like this sweater. It looks like something she’d wear. She is truly a remarkable strong woman who is always thinking of others first. She deserves. Thanks
Kanani
Cindi,
You’re quite welcome! I knew the notebook was for you when I read your comment. I hope you get a warm sweater too!
Hugs to you too! Have a great time in N.Y. and enjoy your daughter.
Can’t wait for mine to be 16 too(ha!)
My friend, Frances, from work would love this sweater. She is such a kind, warm, helpful, and sweet-natured person. She is so hard working and completely selfless. She deserves to have something beautiful in her life.
Brenda Miles
San Jose
I’m a big believer in grabbing everything you can out of life in the moment–since the present moment is all we have. For that reason I am sending this sweater to Cindy for her “Lucky to be alive and be here” trip to New York. Hope you will have a great time and send back a picture from the Big Apple.
Thank you to everyone else who commented. I’d be happy to send a different sweater to Frances or Gladys. Please let me know.
Congratulations to Cindy for her sweater and her trip to New York. I wish her well. Please allow Frances to have the second sweater. We will keep in touch to see if we can take another “special keepsake” off your hands at a later date. (smile) This is a fun and exciting blog. I’m happy to be a daily part of it. God bless, Darryle.
Cindy, congrats on winning the sweater, and may it keep your heart warm, too, with Darryle’s spirit and generosity. I was a teacher (laid off) so I know that you must miss your students; each class is like a little family. Darryle is bringing us hope and inspiration with her kindness.