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…

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…