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• It's a Franken-Frock

  

  What to do when you're itching to make a frock yet don't have enough fabric?You make a Franken-Frock that's what.You might recall the lampshade I made here,... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• DIY Blitz

  

  It's been far too long between hand made projects, which could explain a lot of creative frustration in recent weeks.So last weekend I bit the bullet and spent... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Hide the Lube

  

  I didn't think of it until The Stylist and I arrived at the meeting point for our date with Will and Kate yesterday afternoon.I should have made the Duchess a... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• We Have No Secrets

  

  A week ago today, we had people over for drinks and finger food, which turned into dinner, thanks to our dear foodie friend Paul who was staying with us. Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Purple-Rinse Set

  

  I gave you a sneak peak of my purple-rinse in the last post shortly after The Stylist cut and coloured my hair.Yes, I let my 11-year-old daughter do my hair. Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• All Work and No Play ...

  

  Gosh it's been a while since we've seen any blogger malarky business going on here.Exactly why has Kitty taken to sequin-licking?Of course, there's a story... Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Wind Will Change and Your Face Will Stay Like That

  

  I was sitting across from The Stylist this afternoon.She looked me up and down and piped up, "That's pretty over the top even for you Mum."I guess I did look... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• At Least You Won't Have Time to Be Bored

  

  Well commuters had some free entertainment as the traffic snarled past this afternoon.The Stylist snapped off our first outdoor pics at the new house and there... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• In The Beginning ...

  

  I adore old houses filled with much-loved objects acquired from flea markets, op shops, jumble sales, garage sales, hand-made and gifted. Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Cracks

  

  There's no doubt about it, Eva Green is resplendent in her measured portrayal of Miss G in Cracks.No wonder Miss G's diving students had girl-crushes on her;... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Growing Pains of Sybil

  

  Meet Sour-Puss Sybil.She's looking rather lovely in her best frock and pearls.A rosy glow to her fair cheeks, a dab of lipstick, but not too much, Mother won't... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Where Is My Art?

  

  Indeed, where is it?I wonder if I lost my art somewhere.My personal best. My voice. My music. I was reading about artist India Salvor Menuez who said that most... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Happiness is ...

  

  I'm rather in love with an African-print tunic The Stylist gave me.Usually things get handed down from me to her, it's the first time an item of clothing has... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Ola Cholita!

  

  Today I was inspired by Bolivia's Cholitas in a story I read yesterday.These women, who have been steadfast in dressing in their acquired style, were until... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• I'm Touching Cotton Here!

  

  God bless your little cotton socks.Or if you've been sweltering through an Aussie summer, bless your wee cotton smalls.Because cotton's about all I can bear in... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2014 FASHION, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES

• I Haven't a Square To Spare

  

  My wardrobe choices are dwindling.And it's not only because I've been having a relentless sort-out to separate the worn from the unworn in my sprawling wardrobe. Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Faded Hair and Elastic Waists

  

  No clashing cymbals, no big announcements, I've snuck into 2014 through the side door.That's probably because I don't want to jinx myself or my intentions,... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Santa Gave Me Perfect Skin

  

  Well we've unwrapped our presents, the children are having a swim and lunch with their father's family, #1 Son has gone for a drive and I'm having a break with... Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• William, It Was Really Nothing

  

  Do you know what's really great about decluttering?Aside from the obvious benefits of sorting through shite to separate things into "keep" and "biff" piles,... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• I Was Born on a Pirate Ship

  

  All aboard hoarders!Oh that's me.I've been forced to take a long, hard look at my shopping habits of the past several years as we are moving house soon. Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE