An Introduction to Bookbinding
Today I was lucky enough to get out of the house (yay!) and participate in a craft class as part of Valley In.cube8r's Lunchtime Workshops. I've booked myself into a few of the workshops over the coming weeks (screenprinting and enamelling coming up!) and today I was...
3 Ingredient Berry Ice-Cream Pops ~ {Paleo} {Dairy-Free} {Vegan}
Since Nick and I have changed our diet, I've found myself hankering for a few yummy things I can no longer just pick up at the supermarket. I'm discovering a bit of a passion for concocting sweet treats and baked goods that we can eat, which is surprising, as I've...
Work-at-home-creatives… will you show us your REAL work attire? Here’s mine…
You know all those pretty photos on my website showing me working in my studio? Yeah, I never look like that in real life when I'm working! I thought it was time to 'draw back the curtain' and show you what I really look like on a normal workday. While I love showing...
Grace Design ~ repurposed handbags made from saris, kimonos and more
Happy Monday, lovelies! Have I got a beautiful treat for your eyes this morning. When I came across Grace Designs I was stopped cold by the gorgeous photography. Grace is the label of Canadian designer Alison Gledhill, who has been making her beautiful pieces for many...
Business Planning 3 ~ What does your ideal business look like?
{image by The Dreamy Giraffe} Today we have the third guest post from July’s Special Guest Blogger Elle Roberts of the Creative Business Co. Elle is passionate about the importance of business planning – something so many of us kinda leave to fall by the wayside....
Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe with Ghee Buttercream Frosting and a Strawberry Twist. {Dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, Paleo}
After almost a month of NO sugar, I cannot tell you how excited I was to make and eat this cake for my Mum's birthday. For a week I've been planning to make a decadent flourless chocolate cake - but with a twist. Since Nick and I have gone Paleo with our diet (no...
The Mohop Shop ~ Handmade Interchangeable Sandals
How groovy are these handmade interchangeable sandals from Mohop? The idea is that you can swap and change the ribbon on your sandals whenever you please, just by weaving it through the elasticised loops on the base. Each pair comes with 7 different ribbons, and a...
A Simple Retirement Plan for the Self-Employed
{Forest Patchwork Wallet by Faith on Earth} It occurred to me the other day that I was not doing anything to plan for my retirement. Of course, I never really plan on 'retiring' per se - I think I'll be one of those people who's doing some sort of work till the day I...
30-something style ~ 80s Party
Yes, I am trying not to laugh while I pull this ridiculous pout, can't you tell? I realised it has been aaages since I did an outfit post, so I thought I'd share this one for a laugh. Nick and I went along to my cousin's 80s-themed 40th birthday party last weekend,...
Business Planning 2 ~ what gets you excited like a kid at his birthday party?
Today we have the second guest post from July’s Special Guest Blogger Elle Roberts of the Creative Business Co. Elle is passionate about the importance of business planning – something so many of us kinda leave to fall by the wayside. Check back each Friday to...