Batch two of the holiday photos incoming! (There were a lot of good ones!) These little yellow flowers are called Billy buttons, which I reckon is a fantastic name. I have been busy with both staying cool and new projects, which will be forthcoming. I’ve been trying some new things for Sarah’s bedroom and I’m…… Continue reading Flower Festival Photos (part 2)
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Flower Festival Photos
Recently, the girls and I went on a holiday to a nearby city that does a flower festival in the springtime. Naturally, I took loads of photos, and I want to show you some of the best ones. (We also visited a Japanese garden while there, which has fewer flowers but lots of beautiful views.)…… Continue reading Flower Festival Photos
Birthday = New Pastries
It was Hazel’s birthday last Tuesday! To celebrate, she’s cooked up some new sweets. These are two dark chocolate shortbread biscuits with coconut icing between them. (The name is yet to be decided.) The other two are on their way, as this party is a taste-testing and name-brainstorming party! All hands are needed on deck…… Continue reading Birthday = New Pastries
Project Roundup
I’ve used this metallic ribbon for curtain ties since I made these curtains a good few years ago now, and they’re getting a bit ratty. I came across this video about making medieval braid, and thought that I could use this technique to make nicer curtain ties, like this! I used spare yarn from an…… Continue reading Project Roundup
More Storefronts
The other side of the Post Office box is complete, this time with a leather repairs store. (I know the signage says ‘shoe repairs’, so I tried to compensate with the window displays.) This is the first time I’ve used this brown paper for the window and door frames, and I quite like it. I…… Continue reading More Storefronts
A Good All-Rounder
I saw a round white bag in a magazine a few years ago, made of coiled rope, and I thought, “That’d look great as a miniature bag.” Fast forward to last week, and it’s complete! I crocheted it with a 1mm hook, making two circles with sides before stitching about half the circumference together. Then…… Continue reading A Good All-Rounder
Hazel’s Birthday Gift
Hazel’s birthday is tomorrow! She’s organised to meet with her friends and eat a lot of baked goods, which sounds like the ideal day, to me. As it is a weekday tomorrow, I’ve given Hazel her gift today – this pinafore dress. I tried out a new facing method on it with ribbon, which worked…… Continue reading Hazel’s Birthday Gift
Red & Navy Wool
Hazel has been wearing her wool skirt for almost the entirety of this winter, so I thought it was high time I made her another one. “It’s a nice pop of colour, especially when it’s a dull grey day, and I’m in my grey cardigan.” I agree, Hazel! Especially compared to your grey wool skirt.…… Continue reading Red & Navy Wool
Hazel’s New Scarf
A few weeks ago, Hazel found some pink vareigated yarn at Needle & Thread, and Tiffany offered to knit her a scarf from it. She finished putting the tassels on today, and she’s off to deliver it in person. T: “Hazel?” H: “Oh, hello Tiffany! It’s so good to see you!” “I finished your scarf,…… Continue reading Hazel’s New Scarf
Touring Fierro’s Bakery
Hello everyone! Hazel here, pumped up and ready to celebrate the opening of Fierro’s Bakery with you! Please, come inside, this winter wind bites, doesn’t it? First stop in this lovely warm bakery is the dining area, here. We do have cushions available if you find our chairs uncomfortable, and blankets if it’s really cold…… Continue reading Touring Fierro’s Bakery
My Life in Miniature 