Small Details.....

Sometimes it's the small details that really stand out for me - sometimes its the light, sometimes an observation that I find beauty in.......here's a few taken recently.....

xox

A Peek Into the heart of Salzburg......

On our recent trip to Austria for a friends wedding, we spent a day in Salzburg.  I particularly loved the battered doorways that told a story, giving you a glimpse into Salzburgs history.......here are some of my favourite pictures........

Sewing Projects.....Sorbetto

This versatile pattern from Colette Patterns  is wonderful!  Here I made the Sorbetto top (which is a free download able pattern) in sheer gold fabric.  I inverted the front pleat to make nice and loose, giving the option to wear floaty or nipped in at the waist with a vintage belt.

Admittedly the fabric was a  nightmare to work with, it frayed madly and due to the nature of the finish I was unable to press, but I love it!  I wish I had bought enough fabric to make one for me -  as this one was for my best friend Josey Jo - I thought it would look amazing with battered denim. 

xox

Collar by Colette Patterns..........

Leopard Print Satin Collar

Metallic Collar with satin ties

For ages I have been looking for a pattern for a collar.  Right now I am into wearing one main accessory, whether it be a statement necklace or a haircomb. 

I had been looking for a collar pattern for a while, so I was like a dog with two dicks when I found this collar pattern by my favourite creative ladies at Colette Patterns.  More so - you can download it for free here......

The Leopard Print collar I made for myself and have worn loads and the Metallic gold, silver and black collar I have made for a friend, hope she loves it....

Colette Patterns is a great resource and inspires me on a daily basis, keep up the great work girls!

xox



The Loony Dook 2012

The Loony Dook 2012 , a set on Flickr.

Every year The Loony Dook takes place at South Queensferry as part of The Edinburgh Festival.

Unfortunately we were too late in registering for a place, so we observed from the beach.....

xox

Saturday Morning Musings......

My Saturday morning was spent browsing round the Farmers Market in Linlithgow, followed by a visit to the recently refurbished Burgh Halls where I admired the work of British Sculptor and Photographer Andy Goldsworthy whose exhibition  Earth Ephermera is currently showing.

After admiring the exhibition I wandered through the Burgh Halls, enjoying the silence and emptiness.  The halls are flooded with light and are truly impressive.  I adore the fireplaces with inset tiles.........

xox

Pin it........

Now that my hair is getting longer, I love wearing it pinned back and am really getting into the whole vibe of adding a haircomb for a touch of instant glamour. 

Haircombs are really easy to make, all you need is a simple sewing skills and a little imagination and you are well on your way.  For this one I used black felt for the base, pre cut silver leaves and dove grey freshwater pearls and crystals left over from jewellery projects.

xox