Milkmaid skirt

I'm trying to make a few items for Ellie this summer - I'm the worst culprit for looking at expensive clothing in stores and saying "I could make that" but never doing it.  So this year, I'm trying to save a few dollars, start some seriously needed de-stashing and am sewing up a few skirts and dresses - maybe even a t-shirt or two.

Last week I completed this little number using the milkmaid skirt tutorial at Crafterhours.   My version was a bit bulky for my liking in the back, but fun and very cute nonetheless (loving the flat front and those little pockets!) and most importantly it suits my 3 year old's taste.  Phew.

This skirt is made with a small amount of leftover Daisy Chain - dandelion field by Amy Butler and some off white heavyweight cotton for binding.

Hello Spring

I'm loving springtime at the moment. Blue tongues, a tiny blue wren and his mate visit us daily.  We've been enjoying the outdoors, planting gardens for little people, and collecting bits and pieces for collages.  My budding florist enjoyed her collection today, and with a couple of pieces of contact has a special 'present' ready for Daddy when he gets home.

I'm feeling slowly like getting back into some making, but I'm still taking it easy and if you hadn't worked out already, I'm getting ready for another life change in January.  Time is flying very quickly this time round and with just over 14 weeks to go it's all getting a bit close!

So you might see me a bit more around here or you might not.  We'll see.

Enjoy your weekend, and thanks for sticking around here despite the long gaps between my posts.

x

Today.

Today we picked the last of the lemon crop and boy does it feel deliciously like spring out there.  We'll possibly turn these into lemon juice ice cubes ready for baking or drinks because I couldn't bear to see them go to waste on the tree.

Things have been ongoingly slow for me around here - I have a good excuse, don't worry, and I've decided not to pressure myself into posting or creating and just to enjoy life as the weather slowly warms up.  It's the way I like it at the moment and is quite honestly, just what I need. 

Love is sweet

A couple of weeks back I was delighted to celebrate my little brother's marriage to his beautiful sweetheart.  It was such a great day.

I also had the pleasure of helping out with the creation of my first Candy buffet at the wedding.  It was a group effort, but turned out pretty well, and was a total hit with the guests young and not so young!  

There was a truckload of sugar leftover, these two will be eating it for months!  Yum.

Congratulations again Mark & Cass.  I know you are going to be very happy.

xo

Lavender Lemonade

Yum.  This looks so appealing to me.  I love lemonade in any form, and I think I might just like this one too.  Great idea for a garden party or summer bridal/baby shower (and a sweet image too!).

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Love this vintage...

Avocado 1950's jacket from My Drawing Number One.  Gorgeous!  I nearly bought this one to wear to my brothers wedding in two weeks, but alas, I could not take the risk on the size.  Fortunately my stylist sister in law came through for me with an alternative.  Thanks Kate!!

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Very quiet on the blog front for me lately.  Despite my best attempts, there's not a whole lot of crafting or making going on and life's just getting priority at the moment.  But the creative itch needs scratching soon, so I'm hoping to make it happen at some stage.  Have a lovely week!  Stay warm (or cool) wherever you are!

Love this vintage...

Golden Cosmos dress from Capricious Traveller.  Very sweet and summery.

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