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Year: 2012

First aid for thongs

05/10/201215/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized20 Comments on First aid for thongs

My sister-in-law S gave me this fabulous quick and easy fix for thongs, to help eke out their oh-so-tragically-short life span for just a little bit longer… if you love wearing thongs as much as I do then this one…

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Rotto; a travel wardrobe…

04/10/201215/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized23 Comments on Rotto; a travel wardrobe…

We have just returned from a really delightful island holiday…  :))) Time away: 5 daysWhere to:Rottnest IslandSeason:Mid spring.  Cool nights, daytime highs from 20C right up to 30CExpected activities:Veeeery casual island lifestyle; swimming, walking on the beach, cycling, bbq’s and some dinners at…

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September summary

03/10/201215/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized9 Comments on September summary

(random holiday daily outfit  ðŸ™‚ ) Details: Top; top “b” from “shape shape” (formerly known as Unique Clothes Any Way You Like) by Natsuno Hiraiwa, white cotton, details here Shorts; Burda 7723, hot pink linen, details here Hoodie; refashioned oversized…

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Bared ankles and showcased shoes

26/09/201215/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized53 Comments on Bared ankles and showcased shoes

O hey peeps! Today I am sporting new capri trousers, and a pair of new ballet flats!  This may not seem a particularly momentous thing to announce, but aack-choolly… I am recklessly smashing through two new-to-me fashion ceilings in one fell…

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Blooming lovely

26/09/201215/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized14 Comments on Blooming lovely

Thank you so much for all the gorgeous birthday wishes! I was very spoilt, and I would love to share the beauty of my birthday bouquet with you.  Please enjoy! I wish I could share my birthday cake too, made…

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B-Day

23/09/201215/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized74 Comments on B-Day

Hmmm.  It’s my birthday. Yes.  Well.  I’m too shy to go into sordid details, like giving an actual number or any nonsense like that.  OK, so maybe I just don’t feel like it.  But here is a hint; one of…

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Wedgwood blue damask, with brass zips

21/09/201215/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized50 Comments on Wedgwood blue damask, with brass zips

A new dressy-wess!  This is dress 109 from the Burdastyle magazine issue 09/2008, part of the Pattern Pyramid spoils that I had my clutches on for One Glorious Week!  I did manage to trace off a couple more of the treasures within…

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Mum’s knitted Noro vest

20/09/201215/12/2015 CarolynUncategorized27 Comments on Mum’s knitted Noro vest

Anyone familiar with my blog might remember that occasionally I feature my Mum here, and some of the meticulously crafted and beautiful pieces that she makes. She knitted this vest a few years ago and has up until now resisted pleas to…

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