How to turn plants into pom poms
I’m sure you are all aware that I do not possess magical powers of any kind (for those who didn’t know, sorry to burst your bubble!) – and yet, yesterday, I turned plants… Continue reading
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Turn a too-big tube into a just-right skirt
Have you ever been to a clothing swap? I think they’re a great idea, but it’s not often I find something that’s exactly right for me size-wise. Case in point, this skirt, which… Continue reading
Denim skirt from stash scraps
Lately I’ve started thinking I really need some more basics in my wardrobe. Nothing too dull, just some staple items to pair with my more colourful, patterned and printed pieces. At the same time,… Continue reading
Fair@Square Fashion Show sneak peek
Well, it’s happened again. It’s December and that means it’s nearly Christmas time. While I don’t do much gift-giving or receiving myself, I know that most people need to shop at this time of the… Continue reading
How to dress for the races for under $100 – or under $10?
If you’re going to the Melbourne Cup tomorrow, I’m fairly sure you’ve got your head attire organised. But if you haven’t, and you happen to have a) a few minutes and b) a shoulder… Continue reading
Must-see mode: Jean Paul Gaultier at the NGV
Just what does one wear in the presence of one of the world’s most prolific, creative designers? That was the question that faced me last Thursday morning as I rummaged through my wardrobe… Continue reading
Spring getaway & giveaway
It would be stating the obvious to say we all love a holiday – and could do with more of them (scroll to the end of this post if you want to win… Continue reading
Who’s behind the Handmaker’s Factory?
One of the best things about being a DIY-er is meeting other people who love it too, and have even managed to grow a business from it. I recently assisted Nichola Prested of Handmaker’s Factory in… Continue reading