Christmas Sewing with Merry Happy by Ruby Star Society
There's something magical about sewing for Christmas, especially when the fabrics are as cheerful and inspiring as Merry Happy by Kim Kight for Ruby Star Society. This delightful collection blends bright, happy designs with a perfect balance of vintage charm and modern style. While the range embraces traditional Christmas colours, it also includes fresh and playful combinations that appeal to makers who love a more contemporary take on holiday decorating.The prints are packed with festive … [Read More...]
Stunning Swirls
This morning Sarah and I attended a cupcake workshop called Stunning Swirls at Wild Sugar Rose. We were introduced to 5 techniques to make very professional looking icing swirls on top of our cupcakes. We also learnt how … [Read More...]
Pique-Nique Inspiration
The only magazine I subscribe to is the French magazine, Β Marie Claire Idees. It is a wonderful magazine and I was excited to see the latest issue arrive in my letterbox this week. It always has a wonderful assortment of … [Read More...]
Jams and Preserves
One of the lovely things about blogs is that you can live your life vicariously through them. Whilst we are having a wet, wintry week here, I can be instantly transported to the Northern hemisphere summer with all the … [Read More...]
Sunday Baking: Chewy Spice Cookies and Chocolate Chip Muffins
Sarah has been back in the kitchen again today (which is usual for a weekend!), whipping up someΒ treatsΒ forΒ theΒ lunchboxes this week.We have decided to start a regular post on her weekend baking, as she is … [Read More...]
Spring Cleaning
Due to my badly sprained ankle, I have been off work all week.Β FortunatelyΒ it is slowly on the mend and I can now hobble around without the crutches!As IΒ haven'tΒ been able to do much this week, I have spent some time … [Read More...]
Ribbon Lanyard
High school is certainly more technology based these days. Laptops, Graphics Calculators, Computers etc all make learning easier (not to mention moreΒ expensiveΒ for parents!). USB Flash drives are a common booklist item … [Read More...]
Sunday Happenings
One of the many treats we enjoyed when we lived in France wereΒ Madeleine's, a small sponge like cake baked in a shell shaped pan. You could buy them by the bag in the supermarket. I have made them a number of times, … [Read More...]
I Heart Vintage Patterns
I love vintage sewing patterns and inherited a stack from my Nan, who was an avid sewer. She made some of my most favourite childhood outfits, and made my kids a lot of track suits to play in when they were toddlers. Β I … [Read More...]
