Pet hate into pet love
So last week I came out and admitted what you all knew already – I’m a crazy cat lady. What I’m not so crazy about is the unnecessary waste that pets can generate,… Continue reading
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Upcycling, Indonesian style
DIY is quite often a solitary exercise in front of a bonnet drama (anything by Jane Austen, or, lately, Poldark, although I have to admit I don’t get much done watching that as… Continue reading
If you like it then you should put a pin on it
Is there much more stressful in life (well, in the first world, anyway) than having to pack up and move house? I’m currently doing just that, and have decided it’s the ideal opportunity… Continue reading
Thinking of Autumn fashion (and freebies!)
It’s just about that time of year in Melbourne where we should start thinking about what to wear for Autumn, although the 36-degree days we’ve been having lately aren’t exactly conducive to such forward planning. Luckily, I… 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
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
Elastic waists? Mais oui!
Look what I found at a Vinnies recently! Sonia Rykiel woollen pants for $22 (although I had a Vinnies gift card, so I didn’t even have to pay for them)! Plain black and… Continue reading
The spinal countdown
Melbourne in May – it’s normally a time to hide under the doona and make huge vats of soup in an attempt to ward off the impending chill, so what am I doing… Continue reading
VAMFF favourites
I’ve been awfully quiet about VAMFF on this blog, but if you follow me on social media you may have seen a few blurry photos from the shows, which by now are kind of… Continue reading