by Jess | Dec 2, 2012 | Musings
{print by the parchment place} This month heralds a new direction for me. I have said goodbye to my baby – *bespoke* – and let it fly away to a new home. Letting go of *bespoke* was a hard decision, and it took me a long time to decide that it was really...
by Jess | Jul 9, 2012 | Handmade, Musings
{a tank wrapped in pink} So, I ran out of time on the weekend to get this post written, but it was something I really wanted to talk about as part of Philanthropy Week. In my mind, activism and philanthropy are often associated. Philanthropy is, after all, about...
by Jess | Apr 19, 2012 | Crafty Biz, Musings
Once upon a time, if you wanted to be inspired, look at beautiful things, and view curated collections of awesome, you went to read a blog. Now? Perhaps not so much. With the rise of Pinterest, and, to a lesser extent, Instagram and Tumblr, the places we go to bask in...
by Jess | Jan 18, 2012 | Fashion, Musings
Let’s just start out with me saying… I am not a style blogger per se, and I never set out to become one. Sure, I blog about outfits (especially during Frocktober) because I adore vintage dresses, and love sharing them with you all. I also have a weakness...
by Jess | Jan 1, 2012 | Musings, My life
Happy 2012, everyone!!! I’m hoping all of the world has now rolled over to the new year, though we’re already half-way through the first day of 2012 here in Oz. First, do you like the new sidebars? I thought a bit of subtle colour and a little re-arranging...
by Jess | Dec 5, 2011 | Musings, My life
{Image from Photo Kitchen Food} You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me. ~C.S. Lewis Life is always brighter when accompanied by a steaming cup of tea. My tea of choice is strong English Breakfast with a dollop of honey, and...
