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...]
Custard Cake
Eggs were left off our shopping list this week. When Sarah went into the kitchen yesterday to bake us a cake for afternoon tea, she realised we only had one egg left - which wasn't enough for the recipe she was planning … [Read More...]
Christmas Gift Pouch
Gifts come in all shapes and sizes, so we have made up a few little Christmas Gift Pouches in red gingham and white homespun to match our Christmas theme. These are the perfect size for small gifts like jewellery, … [Read More...]
Hot Chocolate Mix
Now that Christmas is getting closer, we are starting to plan our Christmas gifts. We always love to include some homemade gifts for family and friends, so will be sharing some gift ideas here over the coming weeks. One … [Read More...]
Book Reviews: From the Family Kitchen, and Fine Cooking Italian
Books are the perfect gift to both give and receive. Whether it be novels, craft or cooking books - we love them all. We have a couple of titles today that will interest home cooks and would make terrific gifts for … [Read More...]
Sablés with Caramel Glaze
If you love buttery biscuits (cookies) as much as we do, you will enjoy these French Sablés with a Caramel Glaze. They are light and crisp, and are the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea. They taste amazing fresh from … [Read More...]
Stitched Gift Cards
To fit with our French Inspired / Red Gingham Christmas theme, we have made some Gingham Gift Cards. Our gift wrap this year will be white, so we wanted our gift cards to be fairly simple. Stars and Hearts will be … [Read More...]
Seam Allowance Guide
We love sewing and haberdashery gadgets - anything that makes our sewing time easier and more efficient is always welcome. We were recently sent a Seam Allowance Guide by Jodie from The Haby Goddess to review. We can't … [Read More...]
Vanilla Macarons
We love school holidays - it means that Sarah has more time to potter around in the kitchen. This week she made some amazing vanilla macarons, coloured a delicate shade of pink. She used the basic macaron recipe from … [Read More...]
