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 →