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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Reader's contributions

This morning, I received a wonderful suggestion via email from Angelique:

Hello Maitai,
In reaction to yesterday's post I would like to suggest a solution for the slippery carré. I put some weight at the ends. You can also easily swing the ends back whenever the are in the way.
Many thanks for sharing, dear Angelique, this is such a great and fun idea! Thank you also for the fabulous pics. I am off to find some weights now...

featured scarf: 'La Danse du Cheval Marvari' 90 Carré. Photo credit: Angelique

Photo credit: Angelique


I also received a wonderful how-to from Gina, answering a reader's question how she achieved the papillon knot featured in the recent 'MaiTai Collection in action' collage. Her guest post is to come soon!

Coming next: summer street style snaps, fresh from Paris...

19 comments:

  1. LingyJune 6, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    Thanks for sharing MaiTai and Angelique!

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  2. MaiTaiJune 6, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Isn't it a great idea? Rummaging through my drawers for weights as we speak!

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  3. weave and spinJune 6, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    I would love to know what you end up using! This is a great idea!

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    1. AnonymousJune 6, 2012 at 4:30 PM

      Mine are the remains of a belt. I also use a pendant or special beads with a large opening.

      Angelique

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    2. weave and spinJune 7, 2012 at 5:13 PM

      That is genius!

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  4. AnonymousJune 6, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Mmmmmm, is our beloved muse thinking of the next MaiTai Collection accessory?
    Terese

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    1. MaiTaiJune 11, 2012 at 10:30 AM

      Hmm...since I have not found perfect weights yet, making my own for the MT C might be an idea indeed ;) x

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  5. pussywillowJune 6, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    So pleased to hear that Gina is to share the petit papillon with us in a future post.

    I'm staying tuned!

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  6. EstrellaJune 6, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    Fabulous idea , and very ingenious in choice of weights . Great scarf too, lovely.

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  7. taraJune 6, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    I usually weigh mine down with the Mors ring horizontally,tied one side and threaded through the other. Loved the flower picture in the last post, a small piece of summer to forget the rain here!

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  8. AnonymousJune 7, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    This idea is genius ! I have the Médor Twilly rings which I have never used because I find they are to heavy for the twilly ...They work perfectly for this . YAY I have finally found a use for them ;-))))

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    1. hair-messJune 11, 2012 at 1:33 PM

      Had exactly the same thought regarding my bolduc charms. And totally agreeing with our dear MaiTai; this is such a lovely community, where (thanks to the most lovely hostess :-) every one can contribute and share inspiring ideas. Also thanking Angelique, who obviously set off a spark here. xox, Macs

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  9. tagathaJune 7, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    I never would have thought of this on my own! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  10. GinaJune 7, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    LOVE this MaiTai blog. Always brightens my day to hear from the Sisterhood of the Scarf!!

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  11. AnonymousJune 7, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    That is a very attractive solution from Gina. I'm breaking out my jewelry making findings now to create some weights! More decorative than my own fix for the slipping scarves... for which I take a large scarf ring, put the folded scarf thru it halfway, then safety pin the scarf ring to the neck or collar in the back.

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  12. Scarf EnthusiastJune 7, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    A huge thank you for sharing this fantastic and brilliant idea, dear Angelique and MaiTai!! Isn't it truly remarkable how many ways one can enjoy a scarf…limitless!
    Hope you're having a most wonderful week, my dear MaiTai. Sending you all my love and warmest friendship hugs xxx

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  13. FleurJune 8, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Dear MaiTai,

    I haven't commented for a while due to too much work, but I've loved catching up on your last few posts! And I adore the new look of your blog! The line of photographs is particularly charming; I especially love the shot of the roses - aren't they ones from your garden? While we have some roses out here the weather is not very summery at all and I am warmly wrapped up while writing this.

    And I second the comment of Terese above - perhaps some little weights are the next thing for the MaiTai Collection!

    Have a lovely weekend,

    Melusine x

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    1. MaiTaiJune 11, 2012 at 10:27 AM

      Always so lovely to see you. The roses are from our garden indeed, but now they're all gone... I picked the last posy before the weekend. Sending some warm sunshine your way x

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  14. MaiTaiJune 11, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Again a huge thank you for Angelique, not only for the superb idea, but also for having initiated a lively discussion and exchange between you lovely ladies. Many thanks to all for sharing their thoughts and additional ideas, you are the best. I am still searching for the perfect weights, and will keep you posted. Wishing everyone a most wonderful week ahead xx

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