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...]
Don’t Delay!
Christmas is such a busy time of time. We couldn't survive this time of year without our lists. This year we are hosting Christmas lunch for our extended family of 16 people. We have "To Do" list for gifts; groceries; … [Read More...]
Snowflake Cookies
One of the many things we love about Christmas here at Chez Sugar is baking cookies for family and friends. Sarah, our resident baker, is in charge of the cookie baking this year, while I sort out the cookie … [Read More...]
Raspberry Ice
A quick, fun and festive idea for Christmas entertaining is Raspberry Ice. It is so simple - pop a raspberry or strawberry into an ice cube tray. Fill with water and freeze. Hey presto ... you have raspberry ice! We used … [Read More...]
Handmade with Love Tutorial Contest 2012
If you are looking for some last minute inspiration for holiday gifts to make, you can't go past the lovely range of 130+ tutorials over at Handmade With Love Pink Chalk Studios Tutorial Contest. The tutorials are … [Read More...]
Snowflake Bottle
When we entertain, we always have plenty of iced water on hand for our guests. Christmas Day is usually hot in our part of the world, so it is important that everyone drinks plenty of water to stay hydrated.Last time … [Read More...]
Sarah’s Kitchen
One of the highlights of having a Mother/Daughter blog, has been documenting Sarah's baking skills over the past 5 years. She is still as passionate about baking as she was at the age of 11 years when we started this … [Read More...]
Christmas Place Cards
As Christmas is getting closer, we are starting to work on some of the little details to make our day extra special. Creating a lovely Christmas Table is one of the things we love most about Christmas. Setting the table … [Read More...]
{Book Reviews} 4 New Crafty Titles
There are so many lovely creative titles that have been released recently. Here are some of our favourites!Knitting Hats & Mittens from Around the World: 34 Heirloom Patterns in a Variety of Styles and Techniques by Kari … [Read More...]
