Kudos to the kaftan
How are you spending your Australia Day? I’m stuck at work, but in my mind I’m enjoying our great outdoors, on a beach, with a picnic blanket and a delicious spread that includes… Continue reading
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If the ’70s aren’t your style, try ’50s fashion
Is it too late to wish you happy new year? I hadn’t intended on such a long blogging break, but various forms of technology conspired against me*, and so I find it’s been… Continue reading
My Christmas is here!
I know that officially, Christmas day is next week, but mine seems to have arrived early. For a start, I’m on holidays (from my day job, at least), but what’s even more exciting… Continue reading
Sewing a piece of sunshine
It’s going to be a hot one in Melbourne this week, after what seems like a ridiculously slow start to summer. Maybe, in these last two days of my day job before my… Continue reading
Starlet style hair – it will be mine!
When I got my hair cut last week I was a bit anxious. It’s been a while since I had short hair, after all. (image from here) But thinking of all the glamorous… Continue reading
Christmas for women in crisis
As you’d probably know by now, I’m a big fan of doing good, especially when it’s made easy for you because you were going to do something anyway. Not making much sense? Let… Continue reading
Shortcut to a new me, thanks to Organika Hair
How has this happened? It’s December and there’s still so much left on my to-do list, including giving this blog a much-needed makeover. While the blog is going to have to wait a… Continue reading
Christmas gifts that give twice
At the risk of sounding like a Grinch, I’m really not a huge fan of Christmas. I have no problem with people getting together to enjoy delicious food and one anothers’ company, but… Continue reading
Weekend plans: Edward Steichen
Have you ever in your life seen anything quite so chic as this? FRANCE Tippet and muff c.1935 (detail) Fur (colobus monkey), silk crepe, silk (braid), resin clasp (a) 34.0 cm (centre back), 200.0… Continue reading
Weekend plans: Fair@Square festival
After what seems like an extra-long, cold winter here in Melbourne, it’s just about time to come out of hibernation – and what better way to warm up than with a festival? Fair@Square… Continue reading