All polka dotty today! I can’t believe I didn’t think of this combination before; I love it! Especially as I’ve still got my Santorini Sunset nail varnish looking OK, so the orange and taupe combo is perfectly matched from top…
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Heat Wave
It’s just about trying to stay cool today. Really. Hair in a messy bun and as light clothing as possible. We saw Avatar with Sam Worthington in the lead role last night (cinema packed with people trying to get out…
Cool and comfortable
Today is to be a scorcher, 40C forecast, and at even 9am in the morning you can already discern a shimmer in the air. On days like this an oppression and stillness hanging heavy over all, sapping strength and dulling…
Tea Cosy, specimen 6
Here is the tea cosy I made for my friend S, the very first cosy I made form the book “Wild Tea Cosies”by Loani Prior. S couldn’t find her teapot on the day I arranged to photograph it, so I…
Boxing Day by the pool
Boxing day, and a quiet day by the pool planned, with just a few trips in and out to drop off/pick up my eldest son who is working. I briefly considered going to the shops while dropping him off today…
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to all! Got up at the crack of dawn to pop a 6kg turkey in the oven, followed by prezzie exchange, off to the beach, then the family descended on us for lunch! Phew! Was given a new…
Ball dress, my greatest pride!
My daughter’s school ball has been the biggest social event in her life so far, and I was thrilled and honoured that she wished for me to make her dress for her. We had a wonderful time together; planning and…
Dress, 6 different ways
I was thinking it was about time I did another 6-way remix of one of my garments; I had fun doing the previous one on my favourite skirt here and it helps me to appreciate the versatility of what I…
