Part One: The Plan, The Seeds and the Location. For anyone unaware, I am Eastern European by background, which means that I grew up eating some unique foods. Living in Australia, it was very rare and costly when we went back to Europe to visit family, but it also meant we were flooded with delicious … Continue reading Garden Quest: Growing Alpine Strawberries
When I first made a dress using Advance 9077 from The Vintage Pattern Company back in May, I knew it would soon become a pattern obsession if I didn't reign in my desires. Well, turns out I could survive a few months before I absolutely had to make it again and my cottage core heart … Continue reading Sewing Cottage Core Dreams – Advance 9077
Let's be a vintage cottage garden witch for Halloween! I blame the change in hair colour, but I feel like a need to create a fun Halloween witchy vibe that's a little different this year. Well, it just so happens that a few years ago I bought everything I needed to make a cute straw … Continue reading DIY Tutorial: Straw Witches Hat
If you've seen a few of my previous posts or have been around my social media recently, you may have seen me post about the incredible weekend that was Cooly Rocks On for 2024. Part of this amazing retro event is the Pinup Pageant which has been dubbed the 'Viva Las Vegas pageant of Australia'. … Continue reading Sewing a Yellow Rose Liz Dress for Cooly Rocks On Pinup Pageant
Following my delightful experience of creating a Barbie themed dress using the Very Easy Vogue 9100 a few weeks back, I knew that this pattern would become my next go-to. After being invited to my darling friends baby shower and hearing that the theme was May Gibbs, (a classic Australian children's author known for creating … Continue reading Sewing an Aussie Themed Baby Shower Dress using Vogue 9100
It's officially spooky season and I'm honestly a little bit in struggle town. At this current point in time I feel like I'm barely keeping my head above water so although I had a massive Halloween sewing project planned (actually I'v been trying to compete it for over 2 years), I've decided to go easy … Continue reading Sewing Cute Retro Halloween Separates; Butterick 6354
Most people know the Easter bunny as a magical bunny that delivers chocolate eggs this time of year, but here in Australia, we have a magical marsupial known as the Easter Bilby. A bilby is a desert dwelling marsupial with long bunny-like ears that's nocturnal, adorable and very much loved by all Aussies. Come Easter … Continue reading Sewing an Aussie Easter Bilby Dress
Back in October/November 2022, I found myself in Canberra for a few days and of course, new city means new op shops and vintage. Despite having a very crazy trip, between running errands, I checked out a few op shops and secondhand stores and managed to have a great little haul. Whilst checking out the … Continue reading Canberra Vintage Haul
Anzac Day is an important day for anyone in Australia and New Zealand; it is a national day of remembrance that commemorates all those "who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those who have served". Held on the 25th of April each year, Anzac … Continue reading Making ANZAC biscuits from 1914
If you know me well, you will know that I absolutely love Peanuts (the delicious nut snack and the Schultz cartoon). When I'm over anxious and need to calm down, I put on the Peanuts movie. When I want to relax in bed, I'll read a Peanuts comic. I have a very soft spot for … Continue reading Sarsparilly X Peanuts Collection Review
I don't always subscribe to the "new year, new me" mindset as I don't like the idea of becoming something new when I just want to work on a bit of self improvement. It feels like throwing out the baby with the bath water in way. This year, I really want to focus more on … Continue reading Miss Gypsy Rose Review
As some of you know, I have recently become the Australian face for Daisy Jean Floral for 2020. It's such an exciting venture but also a very scary one. As one of my yearly resolutions, I am trying to be kinder to myself and stop putting myself down even as a joke, so to … Continue reading Daisy Jean Alice in Wonderland Collection