making in miniature

When I first decided I wanted to make a doll, little did I know what I’d started. I keep seeing clothes I want to dress dolls in. But mostly, I haven’t the first idea how to go about making them. Let … Continue reading

pattern perfect

I am very jealous of clever and talented people who can design patterns. Like designer Silvia Dekker, whose work I recently stumbled across on Facebook. Her patterns are lovely to behold… Her work is bit vintage, a bit kitsch, a bit cute … Continue reading

thrift of the day

Sometimes it feels like I am being guided by a light from above when it comes to thrifting (or charity shopping, as we usually call it round here). There is a charity shop near me whose opening hours are a … Continue reading

pretty, but pricey

I am a big fan of Bjorn Wiinblad’s work. I have a couple of original posters, bought on Etsy and Ebay, when such things could still be picked up quite reasonably. Now, of course, they seem to be rare as hen’s … Continue reading

why I will never be rich

Yesterday I went to deliver some stock to my favourite local emporium of loveliness. Bee & Bird, which I may have mentioned before, opened recently just around the corner from me. My cat cushions had already sold out, so I thought I’d pop a … Continue reading

prints charming

Anyone would think that I’m obsessed by prints. I’m not, honest – I just seem to keep spotting nice ones. Like these, from Methane Studios. Obviously, these two in particular caught my eye. There are lots more prints in their … Continue reading