Once again I have embarked upon a love affair with Scandi ceramics. Isn’t this design just perfect? That deep, deep blue against the white is just wonderful. This pattern is Mon Amie (French for “my friend”) and was designed … Continue reading
Category Archives: pretty things
cross stitch cravings
I don’t know about you, but I keep coming across (excuse the pun!) beautiful cross stitchery at the moment. I have done a fair bit of cross stitch in the past. I do like the rhythmic, relaxing nature of it. … Continue reading
hatched at last
I have another batch of birdie brooches ready to fly! They have taken a while to hatch. I have had glue problems. The nasty sticky stuff I use was sticky alright, but then did not set properly. The silly dispenser … Continue reading
scarf love
I never used to class myself as a scarf-wearer. At least, not the non-woollen “indoor” sort of scarf. I remember my boss in one job a good fifteen years ago bought me a floral chiffon scarf for my birthday. My … Continue reading
pretty in print
I have endless admiration for those who print their own fabrics. It is an ambition of mine to learn how to do just that in the not-too-distant future. I love the idea of producing something completely from scratch. But for … Continue reading
bags of talent
I don’t know about you, but I’m a sucker for a nice handbag. Not the celebrity-endorsed, cost-an-arm-and-a-leg, big-name designer sort of handbag (just as well – my budget would not stretch). No, I like my bags like I like most other … Continue reading