I was on the verge of throwing this skirt out, or re-fashioning it (I am getting so into this re-fashioning it’s not funny, I think it’s becoming an obsession with me) because I ripped it the last time I wore…
Tag: Vogue 7880
A dye-job
Looking through my wardrobe searching for new combinations of my clothes to wear each day, I am continually struck by how many of my shirts are … white… Yes, can’t seem to break my white shirt habit; I just love…
Jewel tones
Today I feel a bit old-world-jewel-y, like Aladdin’s cave wrapped around me somehow (yeeah, my similes sometimes, oftentimes leave much to be desired). I’ve always loved this fabric, bought on first sight at my favourite fabric shop, and felt inspired…
Another walk on the foreshore
After dropping my youngest son off at work experience I swung by my old childhood neighbourhood to take my photos this morning. This is a stretch of beach I’ve always loved walking along; it soothes my soul and recharges my…
Ghost Paw
Yesterday at the nursery we bought three of these new kangaroo paws, the colours of which I think are absolutely stunning. The stems are dark purple and the paws at the top are sage green. So unusual. We are pulling…
We will fight them in the sewing rooms…
When I saw this happy sunny cotton print at Fabulous fabrics last year I had to make something out of it immediately. I love the bright bright colours of this fabric and the sort of vaguely exotic ethnic print on…
I’ve got a grey cloudy feeling…
Please excuse my funny facial expression in this photo. I think I’m suffering from early-morning-itis. I think of this skirt as a sort of shabby bohemian look. It was made from Vogue 7880, although you probably wouldn’t pick it from…
Good hair day
Friday, 23rd October 2009 Had a sociable day today; met some friends this morning, went on a long walk along the beach later with another friend, and wound up the day with a hair appointment. Ah, isn’t getting your hair…
