As we head towards Christmas I want to be careful not to step into my comfy clothing. It is not that I want to be uncomfortable, it is just that I’m uncomfortable with the idea of putting on weight. (More weight really) It is easy these days with most clothing containing a degree of stretch … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2012
lions and tigers and bears, omg.
Lions and tigers and bears and rabbits, oh my, in Australia, OH MY! I really don’t understand the use of non-indigenous flora and fauna as inspiration for designers in our country. I love lions and tigers etc. but unless you differentiate somehow it all becomes the same. And isn’t this what we love about our … Continue reading
return of the handmade ( I know this is not something new)
For those of us who make a living from making beautiful things by hand, the resurgent interest in the handmade and artisanal is a good thing. It is possible if you are not skilled in making things by hand perhaps someone in your family was.Maybe your mother knitted or your Grandmother crocheted or embroidered? If you … Continue reading