I said brrrrr it's cold in here! So let's make some winter pyjamas. Cosy winter pyjamas are an absolute joy yet I've never made myself a pair. Last year I attempted to make my first pair of proper pyjamas using the Butterick X Lisette B6296 pattern and I knew come winter, I'd have to make … Continue reading Sewing Retro Winter Pyjamas using Lisette B6296
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
Although it's a little late, I've recently been getting more and more into house plants. Anyone on the same bandwagon knows that house plants can be fickle and super demanding with their comfort and needs, one of the most important being sunlight. Now I have a pretty dark house, it's not the best design to … Continue reading Retro Floral Mosaic Table DIY
Continuing on with my Cooly Rocks On Pinup Pageant sewing saga, find part one/day wear sewing post here, today we are met with part two and how I made my talent round outfit. What's the talent I did on stage you ask? Wallpapering. Yes, I did wallpapering for three minutes on stage at one of … Continue reading Sewing a Wallpaper House Dress for Cooly Rocks On Pinup Pageant
The other day, I had a friend who has recently started learning how to sew ask me, "how easy is Very Easy Vogue?" to which I said, "no idea, let me find out". Vogue sewing patterns are notorious for being a little bit more complicated with many details and much finesse needed to finish a … Continue reading Is Sewing a ‘Very Easy Vogue’ Actually Very Easy? – Barbie Edition
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that if you're travelling through South Korea whilst a beauty product is going viral, you will buy it just because. This became a reality for me when I was in South Korea earlier this year and the Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Balm was going viral and became quite the task … Continue reading KBeauty – Kahi Wrinkle Bounce Balm Review
Pumpkins are my favourite autumnal/ Halloween decoration and I love covering any flat surface of my house in a miscellaneous scattering of gourds as soon as it hits August. I remember a few years back, velvet pumpkins were really trendy and to be honest, I still love them and they are really easy to make. … Continue reading How to Make Velvet Pumpkins
Let's start with a reminder that I'm an Aussie and we spell it 'pyjamas' which is the same in most English speaking countries as opposed to 'pajamas' which is the American way. Great, now that thats cleared up, let's talk about pyjamas. I absolutely love pyjamas. As an adult, I've realised just how exciting getting … Continue reading I Love Lucy Chocolate Factory Pyjama Review
Whilst visiting my family in Europe a few years ago, I was chatting with my aunty who mentioned she had a box in storage full of ribbons collected by my grandmother. She asked if I wanted to see it and of course I said yes and the next day, there it was on the dining … Continue reading Vintage Sewing Pattern: Simplicity 4343 from 1962
We are back with a brand new season of The Marvellous Mrs Maisel which means there will be new and exciting vintage costumes on our screens and in our hearts. As a fan of the show and of course the fashion, I am very lucky to once again work with Heart My Closet to test … Continue reading Mrs Maisel dresses from Heart My Closet Review
One of my goals for 2022 is to self care more and take time to really look after myself. I'm not a huge beauty salon girl and I don't get my nails or hair done often (I've never even had fake nails or anything). In a quest to pamper myself a little more, I hope … Continue reading Testing Vintage: 1960’s Lady Sunbeam Electric Shaver
It's officially October which means I get to dress up in all my Halloween inspired outfits. As much as I love all things Halloween, I do still love pastel colours, cuteness and all things aggressively floral. To celebrate the start of October, I thought I'd combine my love for Halloween and also my love for … Continue reading Making a Pink Witches Hat Inspired by The Love Witch
Bath time is my favourite time of day; I used to make Wednesday nights my bath night as it was the night my partner went out with his friends but as we all know, 2020 has changed many routines and plans. I no longer limit myself to one night a week for a bath and … Continue reading A Very Vintage Bath time
We are on the final instalment of my vintage wedding mini series and it's flown past much like the actual day. When we last spoke, I was just wrapping up my wedding photos and getting changed really quickly for the reception. I had a quick hair change thanks to Michelle from Cherrybomb, and then to … Continue reading My Vintage Wedding: Reception
I dream of the day where I have my own home with a private boudoir room which I can spend some time primping and pampering myself. In my head, I am wearing a long and luscious pink gown, fluffy mule slippers and I am powdering my self with something beautiful and luxurious. I was indulging … Continue reading Testing Vintage: White Shoulders Powder
Long before Covid became a thing, I was day dreaming about a lovely honeymoon somewhere delightfully tropical and far away, I had already started to plan outfits which of course included swimwear. As my love for all things Mrs Maisel continues, I started searching for some replica swimsuits for such an occasion. I then found … Continue reading Mrs Maisel Swimwear from Red Dolly
So I had this odd idea as I was decorating my home for Easter (it feels so so long ago but here we are). I absolutely love Halloween, its a fun season with cute fall decorations, delicious treats (you had me at cinnamon) and no one feels obliged to buy you a gift. As much … Continue reading Witchy Wednesday: Making a Pastel Pumpkin Door Wreath
So by now, we all know I'm a huge fan of all things Mrs. Maisel but I promise this post has no spoilers about season three (mainly because I haven't finished it, I've been really busy ok? I mean like REALLY busy but after March is over, I'll shut down for a week and catch … Continue reading Mrs Maisel Vinyl Record Soundtrack Review – Season 1 and 2