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

Eco wardrobe tips – from me!

It is with a sense of sheepishness that I post today – despite the fact that this blog is all about DIY, sustainable and budget fashion, I have never written up a comprehensive… Continue reading

Giveaway! Legging it in Tightology

Melburnians! Have you been to the Monet’s Garden exhibition at the NGV yet? If you have, you may have noticed some indigo-shaded tights printed with flowers in the gift shop. They’re an exclusive… Continue reading

For high tea with a twist, get thee to a nunnery!

I’m pretty sure if I had worn this outfit to the Abbotsford Convent while it was still in operation more than a few eyebrows would have retreated rather rapidly under wimples. However nobody… Continue reading

Cloves for your clothes

I don’t normally blog about smells, but something so delighted my nose when I went swimming the other day I had to share it with you. No, I haven’t suddenly developed a love… 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

Bali Eco Deli, Nusa Lembongan

Does this look like an idyllic coastline to you? It certainly did when our boat docked at Jungut Batu on Nusa Lembongan, a small island about an hour by boat from Sanur in… 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