The mini-photo challenge in MMM for today is Hat… so ta-taaa! Horrible indecision in front of my wardrobe this morning. I have made several hats, but nothing seemed right with this outfit that I wanted to wear today. This summery…
charcoal and ivory
One thing I always, but always get out of me-made months is that I have loads of clothes…. loads. It’s slightly embarrassing. I start out the month pep-talking to myself firmly that I am just going to wear whatever takes my fancy and am not…
knots and leopard
Further to the subject uppermost in my mind lately; badmomgoodmom left a link in a comment to her post on the theft of content in blogging, an extremely interesting article, well-researched, thorough and informative. I’m a newbie at understanding all…
Blue on blue on blue…
The front-on view of a garment is the conventional, possibly the only acceptable way we are expected to show our outfits. The Comme des Garcons A/W 2012 show, with a report by Tim Blanks, provided a fresh and provocative commentary on…
Cancer, the sign of the crab
I have made a new dress. And here I am wearing it to scramble about on the rocks, just like a, er, crab….? …..? well, it’s a tenuous little link!! I made it using a new-to-me pattern Vogue 1317. I…
I am a bit upset
Shelly has kindly notified me that there is a blogger out there completely ripping off my work; including my sewing creations, my words, my pictures and even my image! and claiming it all as their own work. To make it…
Mother’s Day
Hello! and wishing a very happy Mother’s Day to all yummy mummies out there! Here’s to waking up to cute offspring-y kisses, a hot cup of tea and a lovingly hand-crafted card this morning 🙂 min 11C, max 21C, fine…
wheat dress, grey coat
Saturday… We were going out later and I had decided early on to wear this ensemble. Rather than wear something so-so ‘n sloppy for the first part of the day and getting changed into the smart ‘n snazzy gear later,…
