Dreaming of…polka dots, pearls and productivity.

Well, I have the first 2 sorted in this outfit, and despite appearances (or lack thereof), I have been very productive behind the scenes too! Just not on the blog posting front. I’ve been going through my entire mending pile …

Dreaming of…pretty-fying pieces

Step 1: Make a simple vest top. (I traced an existing top onto this skirt, which I never wore.) Step 2: Add some pretty embellishments. (I pleated a length of cotton lace trim – made easier by the zig-zagged edge …

Dreaming of…summer sun and seasonally appropriate outfits

Basically, this is a summer dress. Now in my defence, it’s another remade item, so I haven’t actually gone out of my way to make a summer dress in the middle of winter. That didn’t stop me feeling like a …

Dreaming of…’to do lists’ done!

Way back when, Hannah, from Made With Hugs and Kisses, released this FREE pattern download. I printed it out straight away. And then it sat in my ‘to do’ pile for nearly a year and a half. Oops, sorry Hannah! …

Dreaming of…times gone by

Picture this…the year is 2013 and I am about to post my first dress on this blog. I stand in front of a red brick wall and…… ….this happens. Obviously I hadn’t really thought about how to smile sweetly for …