I'm still working out how to balance life this year with a meaningful online presence. Here are some things that have happened in the last month:

( Life in instagram )

It was on our trip to Melbourne that I first noticed a pattern book from Japanese designer Yoshiko Tsukiori - Stylish Dress Book: Wear With Freedom". It was filled with beautiful understated dresses and blouses, made from neutral and natural textiles, designed to be loose fitting yet elegant. It was gorgeous. Everytime I entered an independent ( Read more... )

My mum is a very gifted seamstress. When I was young she made heaps of clothes for me, Philip and Georgia as well as costumes to dress up in and outfits for dancing concerts. During one particular season, our friends liked having us at their birthday parties because they would receive beautiful hand sewn costumes as presents - fairy skirts, Jasmine ( Read more... )