A few weeks ago The Boy and I redecorated our kitchen. I used some pretty tartan-style fabric to make a table runner and matching curtain to hide our bin. I bought a bunch more of this fabric to make (also matching) chair cushion covers! Though I’ve only finished one so far – I thought I’d…… Continue reading “I Made That!” Monday – Chair Cushion Cover
I’ve been going through a phase of trawling charity shops for interesting pieces of clothing I think have got potential to be changed up a little bit into something that really works for me. This post is about one of those things, namely this wintery-patterned woolly jumper: Previously I’ve mentioned how I bought this jumper…… Continue reading Refashion: Two Jumpers to Dress
I’ve made bunting before. I love bunting. I think it’s super cute and like to make it as a baby gift for any new parents that I know. The Boy’s brother-in-law recently celebrated a new addition to their family, so: bunting time again! I found a pack of fat quarters in these adorable elephant prints and coordinating…… Continue reading “I Made That!” Monday – Baby Bunting
I’ve not been around much the last couple weeks, because we’ve been single-mindedly decorating our kitchen! We don’t have enough money to have a whole new kitchen so unfortunately the unsightly cupboards and units are staying for now, but they’re not so offensive to me now that the rest of the room is fresher. Have…… Continue reading “I Made That!” Monday – Kitchen Kitsch
I love a good pair of leg warmers, especially seeing as it’s still pretty cold around here. There’s just something about your feet and ankles being encased in extra woolly warmth that I appreciate, and I don’t have enough pairs by any means. So when I spotted this thick winter jumper in a local charity…… Continue reading Refashion: Jumper to Leg Warmers
Recently I’ve been playing with re-purposing and up-cycling old and worn clothes!
We’ve had a number of old and worn jeans being removed from our wardrobe lately and I’ve been harvesting as much as I can from them.
Hey all! So today is a celebration for me, I made my first dress!
It’s not perfect by any means but I’m super happy with it! Firstly – it’s wearable (ha!). I went out in public in something that I made, which is a novelty for me!
