Winter Blues Begone!

 

Wouldn't you agree there's nothing like some bright colour to brush away the Blues? Maybe it's the Bollywood in me screaming for release, but lately I have been fascinated by a Hot Pink + Marigold combination. So much so, that I went out and purchased a darling wallet (I needed a new one anyway, okay!) with loads of slots for my many cards.

 

 I think its really cute and I smile everytime I pull it out :]]

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Photos from my birthday party on Wednesday 22nd June. I had a nautical theme, with reds, navys, whites and golds throughout.

Choux Pastry Swans

Some delightful paper straws we bought at Jessica's in Napier

My triple-decker, raspberry lamington cake. Sponges are trickier than I thought!

From lycra bike pants to stylish scarf!

I was inspired after reading Disney from Ruffles And Stuff 's post on how to make a pleated scarf to try one out for myself! Now, I don't have much fabric that is 4 1/2 metres in length, but I came across some green lycra in my Mum's fabric scrap bag that had been cut into bike pants (a project never completed, fortunately for me!) After much straight stitching, and meticulously searching for the perfect lace and buttons to match, here are the results!