It is fair to say that yesterday was a day of highs and lows. I had finished making the day before, all-but sewing up a few owl’s bottoms. So, the “to do” list was to iron everything, mock up my … Continue reading
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the art of self-sabotage
I would not describe myself as a destructive person. More the opposite: I like to build, rather than destroy. But I notice that in certain respects I seem to have a tendency towards self-sabotage. Specifically, at the moment, my Etsy … Continue reading
keeping it real
I have noticed that there is a bit of a tendency for everyone to only show the best of themselves online. Now generally I subscribe to this and think it is A Good Thing. There is enough real badness in … Continue reading
irrational desire
Sometimes, although you know it’s irrational, you just want things. This doesn’t mean that you necessarily go and out get the things, but the desire is there nonetheless. So it is with me and vintage sewing baskets. It’s not that … Continue reading
blue sky thinking
I don’t think I have ever done so much washing in one weekend as I have during this one just gone. It’s not that we are a particularly filthy family. No more than average, anyway – I hope. Nor have … Continue reading
pretty but pongy
This is what I bought at the Stuff of Life Festival on Saturday. I’m ashamed to say that I don’t know who I bought it from. Well, obviously, I know that I bought it from a nice lady with a … Continue reading