I do like florals. Which probably comes as no surprise. By her own admittance, Brittany Watson Jepson, the designer behind The House that Lars Built, shares my enthusiasm. In fact, her work “usually includes flowers everywhere that I can possibly … Continue reading
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getting better
It’s a funny thing, revisiting something you made a while back. You may remember my post about being inspired to make a matryoshka cushion after seeing some Russian dolls on Lucy Loves Ya’s blog. I liked her so much that … Continue reading
getting personalised
It’s a very satisfying feeling, finishing off a substantial commission. I had that pleasure today. It all started with my “nice!” cushion, which inspired a commission, that led to another commission… Not one, not two, but three special cushions, for … Continue reading
reciprocal rummaging
It’s very handy having a friend who is an even more enthusiastic – and talented – vintage rummager than I am. Once again I was running out of eyes. It’s because making owls uses twice as many buttons as making … Continue reading
ready to launch
Well… nearly! Give me a couple of hours and I will be properly ready! I spent a good proportion of yesterday slaving over a hot (and somewhat bothered) laptop, getting things ready for my Etsy shop relaunch. I even made … Continue reading
heroine addiction
I’ve never really been the type to get star-struck. I’ve never screamed at pop stars, or swooned at film stars or actors (apart from one short-lived but rather desperate crush, when very young, on Lewis Collins in The Professionals – … Continue reading