We are currently working our way through Season 4 of Mad Men: Season 4 One of my favourite things about the show is the fantastic costumes. The episode I watched the other night had Peggy wearing a striking blue dress with red pleats. I loved it. Don’t know why it struck me – maybe because… Read More
Matchy dresses for the girls! Found this sweet strawberry print fabric at my local fabric store and couldn’t resist! First for Anna – I used the pretty easy sundress tute from Craftiness is Not Optional and whipped up this cutie: For Lucy I made a crossover pinafore from Smashed Peas and Carrots and even though… Read More
It is baby season around here! My sister has three colleagues who are expecting babies in the next month, and I know a few people also waiting for an impending arrival! What better way to welcome them but with a cute handmade gift! All you need is your scrap stash and a plain onesie (and… Read More
I loved the Junebug dress I made for Piper (you can see that here) so I decided that I wanted one for my own little munchkin. I found a sweet daisy print poly cotton on special at Spotlight – who says fashion isn’t affordable? This little number cost about $3, plus heaps of left over… Read More
I picked up this pattern from the Salvo’s Thrift shop for the bargain price of 20c! The label on the back says that the pattern is from 1982. Some might call it a vintage pattern, some might call it retro, but since I’ve given it a modern twist with my choice of fabric, I’ve decided… Read More
We have a huge patch of spinach at the moment, and the herb garden is overflowing with parsley. My parents in law are getting lots of beautiful free range eggs from their chooks, so what better way to combine all this delicious produce than in a quiche! I have a love / hate relationship with… Read More
I’m loving summer dresses at the moment. It appears Anna will soon have a wardrobe so full of dresses she’ll grow out of some before she wears them… lucky we have Lucy waiting in the wings to grow into them! My mother in law gave me a gorgeous stash of 1/2 metre cuts but unfortunately… Read More
This post has nothing to do with sewing, or deliciousness (some toddlers would disagree) but this recipe is a must have for anyone who regularly spends time with precious little people! Most play dough recipes I have seen require you to cook the dough in a saucepan. I really didn’t like that as it was… Read More
I recently loved the Junebug dress designed by the talented Jess from Craftiness is Not Optional. Such a sweet design and perfect for Piper, a little sweetie whose 2nd birthday is coming up soon. If her mum or dad are reading this…sshhhh don’t tell her! 🙂 I was really happy with how it finished up:… Read More
My sister is having a fundraiser at her work for RSPCA cupcake day. She enlisted my help to bake and create some cute cakes for the occasion, so where else would I go but my favourite cupcake decorating book, Hello Cupcake. Since the fundraiser is for the RSPCA, an animal theme was obvious, so we… Read More