More vintage pattern happiness…

Right when I’m loving separates…. take a closer look at that stunning blouse and illustration on the McCalls pattern… That … More

Legendary learning : the famous homeschoolers’ guide to self-directed excellence, by Jamie McMillin

New to the book review list… Legendary learning : the famous homeschoolers’ guide to self-directed excellence, by Jamie McMillin. Yet another … More

It’s always worth it….. Hope you have a good night…. here’s the lovely Gina Lollobrigida and Gorgeous Rock Hudson if you … More

I’ve been reading Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and … More

Yet another pattern that has been waiting for the perfect time and fabric, Vogue 7225. Looks deceptively simple… and I … More

Butterick 9497, such a stylish little number. I love the half-full skirted version, but these days I find I’m going … More

Wild play. *Ahem* Please stay off the dunes… Space, fresh air. Ringed Dosinia shells, sandy hands. Egg cases. Dug outs … More

Garlic! Traditionally we plant out our garlic bed on the shortest day, and harvest it on the longest, I enjoy … More

Bike rides. Birds egg. Blue sky. Dead sparrow. Dead sparrow covered in leaves.

It is very exciting to have an old suitcase like this dropped off at my place. A stash of fabric … More