1… This is what 8.5 meters of dusty pink velvet looks like: 2… This is my hand-turn Singer, and My Friend’s Singer, neither of which, it turns out, are really up to the challenge: 3… This is some unwanted assistance with the cutting: 4… And this is the mighty machine on which I am finally […]
The following is not breaking news. However, a trusty friend recently put a good name to it so I’m reporting on it. Collar and Cuffs is a decorating faux pas that requires you to picture one of those ghastly coloured gent’s shirts that has white collars and cuffs. Refer to an old episode of The […]
Yes, I know Christmas hasn’t even happened, but the smell of new beginnings has my brain agitating over the things on my to do list for next year. Here are my house resolutions so far: 1: Nail the fabric for Project Curtain… 2. Find a budget-friendly version of this window / door for my […]
…at last. Yes, by the time my living room had got to this state: It was clear even to me that I had to just make a decision on a paint colour and stick with it. So last weekend, with sterling help from the HG, I took the plunge. No it’s not white! It’s Farrow […]
My Friend, don’t get me started on curtains (again). Sore. Subject. But while I was researching every curtain going, I did find these in Anthropologie. Whaddaya think? I must add I’m more intrigued than convinced. My Mom is poised over some lining material at home, but it won’t be these getting the thermal make-over.