The Giftable Pouch Duo: Two Bright, Cheerful Makes for Every Occasion
Handmade gift bags have a special kind of magic. They turn even the simplest present into something thoughtful, personal, and beautifully crafted. Whether you’re gifting chocolates, jewellery, small toys, self‑care treats, or sewing notions, a handmade pouch adds that extra layer of care that store‑bought packaging simply can’t match. They’re also wonderfully fun to sew—quick, satisfying, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for using your favourite fabrics in small, joyful bursts.If you love … [Read More...]
Coat Hanger Cover {Tutorial}
Coat Hanger Covers make a great home made gift and are perfect for hanging special garments in your wardrobe. Plain wire coat hangers are functional but not very pretty. They seem to multiply in our home. They can be … [Read More...]
Lemon Yoghurt Cake
This Lemon Yoghurt Cake is a favourite of ours. The cake is made with vegetable oil and yoghurt which gives it a lovely smooth texture, and it is full of lemon flavour. It is glazed with a cold lemon syrup, which gives … [Read More...]
{Book Review} Like Grandma Used to Make
Like Grandma Used to Make, by Rebecca Sullivan, is a beautifully styled book which celebrates and preserves the the recipes and home skills from Grandmothers everywhere.The book shares more than 100 recipes and home … [Read More...]
20 French Inspired Projects and Recipes
If you have been following our blog for a while, you will have noticed that we regularly share projects that have a Parisian theme. Our blog header, designed by Sarah, features an Eiffel Tower. We love everything French … [Read More...]
Teen Craft: Monogrammed Notebooks
Appliquéd Monogram NotebooksPersonalised notebooks make such sweet, thoughtful gifts — and they’re a perfect way to use your favourite fabric scraps. This quick appliqué project is beginner‑friendly, teen‑approved, … [Read More...]
Un café au lait, s’il vous plaît
Inspired by the Sweet Talking Coffee Cups in Mollie Makes (made with chalkboard paint), we made our own version using Chalkboard Vinyl. Chalkboard vinyl is easy to cut using a cricut or other digital cutting machine. We … [Read More...]
Chocolate Chip Slice
Life has been busy here lately. It was lovely to find a some free time yesterday on my day off to bake a treat for after school snacking.Chocolate Chip slice has been a family favourite for many years, and is super quick … [Read More...]
Clam Shell Accessories Case
At the markets in Shanghai we spotted some Clam Shell cases made with some beautiful silk fabrics. We were fascinated by their design. They consist of three sides and when the ends are pushed inwards, they open. We later … [Read More...]
