The Night Watch.....
Last night my husband and I met a dear friend for an event and dinner. I dressed in an outfit my mother would have loved, and I asked my husband to take a photo (I will post that another time;) As I looked at the picture, I noticed a detail I NEVER would have thought about before starting this project. My watch. I wear the watch my husband bought me for our first anniversary every day, I LOVE it. But because of it's stainless steel band, my mom would have considered it a "sport" watch, and probably not worn it at night. My mom was into details, If her jacket was purple, she'd sure as hell be wearing some amethyst jewelry. Now I don't believe that all things have to match, and in fact sometimes when they don't, the best combinations arise. But last night, after I saw that photo I knew I needed to wear a "Night Watch" (probably more proper to say "evening watch" but "Night Watch" has a nice ring to it and kind of seems all John Snow, Game of Thrones-y,) Anyhoo, it was a small detail, but I know my mom would have nodded in approval. The watch is simple, slender, and elegant, it is no longer working, but it is the one she wore most often. I even remember her sleeping in it. The leather is soft, and feels so nice on my wrist. I am sure I will be having it repaired, and wearing it when the right occasion presents itself.