Category Archive: DIY

One day I will learn how to do macrame

There are many, many projects on my list of to-do-DIY, and when I found this book at an op shop for $1 this weekend I was reminded that macrame is one of them.… Continue reading

Quickest DIY ever – WITH CATS!

It’s rare that I’d attempt a DIY with anything involving technology, as I’m always afraid I’ll blow something up. But this is so easy even I could do it! If you want to… Continue reading

DIY dressing on holiday

What would you pack for a tropical getaway? While I have travelled in tropical climes a few times in recent years, the itinerary has usually involved “roughing it” to some degree, so packing… Continue reading

Green fashion at the Green Village, Bali

Holidays are a time for lazing around, which is the main reason my guy and I chose Ubud as one of our travel destinations last month. However, I shouldn’t have lazed around quite… Continue reading

Triple the thrifty holiday fun!

Can you believe it’s JULY already, people? Where on earth does the time go? This time last week I was sitting on a beach in Bali, and now here I am back in… Continue reading

The Ethics of Style

We all know clothes don’t go on trees. But wouldn’t it be cool if they did? Hopefully one day those scientists working away in their labs will solve all our fashion guilt problems… Continue reading

Batik for Bali

As I mentioned in my last post, I’m off overseas this week. Here’s my holiday wardrobe… I’m quite proud of myself as it’s nearly all either DIY or op-shop stuff, including this white… Continue reading

A singlet changes its spots

Have you ever worn a garment made from modal before? This cloth keeps its cool even on a hot summer’s day and has a great reputation as an eco-friendly fabric, as well as… Continue reading

Bloggers on the Bellarine – high tea on the high seas

There comes a time in every holiday when one (or two.. or five, as per our group of bloggers…) must bid farewell to their home-away-from-home. We’d certainly had a comfortable stay and lovely… Continue reading

Bloggers on the Bellarine

So, it’s that time of the month again – no, I’m not talking about lady days, as one of my friends has so charmingly named what others might call “the curse”, I’m referring… Continue reading