My contribution to the tiny house movement will be a self contained wooden lodge at the foot of mothers guest house. My first impressions were a cross between a horror movie and a dream come true…
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I imagine that mother natures soul is hidden away within the mountain valleys of this island. All across the island of Dominica you can see what mother nature is truly capable of and what she can carve and grow when she is left to her own devices.
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I figure I can now make as many as I want and I will never have to buy a new pair of pants again, if that ain’t the most sustainable (ish) idea you ever heard then I don’t know what is.
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The original tee was a little long so i reduced the length, i gave the sleeves a fixed turn up for that casual summer look, and did a lot of practicing to get the back cross applique stitching right. although the original had the applique on the front i definitely like my version with the back applique.
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Classic silk in a selection of three contrasting colours, stitched into an irregular stripe. this full panelled skirt is a playful addition to any outfit and was my favourite go to for Saturday brunch with the ladies (once upon a time).
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I definitely get to the water on most days and it has made my daily lockdown walks a hundred percent more enjoyable, I generally aim for a morning walk in the park and a sunset walk by the water.
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I won’t say how long I have been rolling the back streets of Battersea, but I know that the time has come to make moves to new places. So here I am saying a fond farewell to my second home and about to head south to start fresh…
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created to be worn comfortably at a hot destination wedding, it needed to be loose and allow air to flow in a hot climate yet still define the feminine form with that wedding guest look, unlined broderie anglais, a pair of big pants and my modesty intact… I’m gonna give myself a pat on the back.
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the perfect sun dress for a legendary summer, on the days when the weather spiked over thirty i was in the park and delightfully cool…
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the universe seems to be clearing a path and i truly feel like my day dreams are materialising before me as easily as i breath the air. It’s a beautiful feeling.
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this once second hand basic white t-shirt has been pre-washed, darned, re-cut and stitched into a simple spaghetti strap racerback summer vest top. recycling, deconstructing and re-crafting the old to make something new makes this limited edition project very special.
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the final tee worked out quite well, a super easy loose boyfriend fit tee in classic white with a discreet graphic print just below the back neck, this is easily my new favourite everyday tee to wear with blue jeans.
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it is a very rare occasion in this life when amandla stenberg does not impress me, to me Amandla Stenberg is black girl magic personified and I would advise everyone to follow her work on and off the screen.
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is it possible to create a paper star curtain framed by living foliage?
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Racism is a complex system of social and political levers and pulleys set up generations ago to continue working on behalf of whites at other people’s expense, whether whites know/ like it or not.
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a little handmade something that would be around long enough to tell a tale. The first little cushion I made was so popular her little girl wouldn't sleep without it. Obviously, she is far to grown up now to care about a kids cushion, but just like baby's first teddy my first hand made cushion still takes pride of place on the shelf in her old play room.
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it is quite the experience looking at london from this angle, summer nights have never been so quiet? with all that is happening in the world I am guessing it is the best time to try to maintain some level of sanity and structure, so i’m putting a plan into play. I don’t have the greatest discipline levels so I figure I will make this as easy on myself as is humanly possible.
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i am getting rid of some stuff, the quickest and easiest way to pick up a bargain is via the sample shop, the samples in the shop are a curated collection of limited edition one of a kind pieces everything is sold as seen.
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with a heavy heart I took a pair of scissors to the just purchased brand spanking new aged denim boiler suit …
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this is your life. do what you love, and do it often. if you don’t like something change it. if you don’t like your job quit. if you don’t have enough time, stop watching tv. stop over analysing, life is simple.
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