The summer solstice is today, isn’t it? I think so. Astrologically the day in which the sun reaches it’s southernmost point, and so the longest day of the year… And am feeling the lethargy that starts to set in with…
Topkids? little tartan dress
Another blast from the past… This is a picture of our niece at her first birthday party wearing a dress that I had made for her for the occasion; I hasten to mention that she is now 21 years old…
Flat out
Ahhh, delightful albeit exhausting day… Up early for a long walk with my good friend S; but on a low note, I was saying goodbye to her as she is heading back home to NZ. I’m very sad to see her…
Drafting a new bodice…
For my Christmas dress this year I have visions of a dreamy floral dress; tight bodiced but with a big big skirt… this is not a look I’ve worn very often, if at all so it’s quite possible I am…
Silver skirt; 6 different ways
Fun times, styling up my own wardrobe! For today I had a blast playing with the skirt I finished recently; skirt “d” from Unique Clothes Any Way You Like, by Natsuno Hiraiwa, made from a silvery grey crepe. The loose…
A happy discovery
Ever since I found that runway shot from Celine with the floppy linen pants I have been slightly obsessing about them. Starting to think that I really needed some, that if I didn’t get myself a pair of floppy linen…
Olive Twist socks
I have been knitting still, but with less consistency given we’re thick into the silly season… Here is my latest finished project; socks, of course. Knitted using the Morris Empire Superwash Merino 4 ply, in Olive Twist. You’ve probably noticed…
A day off…
‘Tis the season to be jolly… (sung to the appropriate tune…) but Craig and I are in danger of turning eating, drinking and being-merry into an extreme sport around here lately! Don’t get me wrong, I just love parties and getting…
