Look : Sustainable DIY

Hey guys ! At some point I remember promising to show you what this DIY navajo print tee-shirt looked like after a few washes – because so many of you wondered how reliable the printed transfer paper is. Well… Here it is ! I have worn and worn this tee-shirt already, I think it might well be my favourite of all the 30 DAYS 30 TEE-SHIRTS challenge tee-shirts. As you can see, the transfer paper … Continue reading

The PERFECT Pancakes

 There comes a time when having a blog means you often get a sudden urge to share things that you like, love and that inspire you, even when it wasn’t planned. As you may have noticed, I try to share creative and unusual recipes on here, ones with a twist, with a healthy alternative or with fun secret ingredients. I like bringing new ideas to the table so I probably … Continue reading

Look : London’s working

Roadworks in London are a constant… It’s one of those things you think you’re used to… Until the weekend comes along and they shut up ! Oh the relief ! Having said that, I feel really lucky to be living in such an ambitious city. I read an article recently about how London is constantly on the move as oppose to Paris considered more of a “museum city”. I have … Continue reading

Basil is the new mint #2 : Basil Mojito

After my last Basil Is The New Mint post, I got the feeling you’re pretty intrigued by this newcomer too… Am I right ? Well, Basil does not disappoint and this cocktail is a great reason to have a weekend – or is the weekend a great reason to have a cocktail ? I can’t figure it out ;-) Either way, you’ve just gotta try it if you have never … Continue reading

Look : Camo-Navajo-headbando

    Heya ! I forgot to tell you something ! I have a whole page in the latest French Prima (equivalent to Red / Elle…) – wehayyyy ! I know this isn’t big news to you guys if you live in the UK or States but I thought I’d show you the shirt I DIYed for the magazine anyway. The one featured actually has a few extra details but I think … Continue reading

Fashion : DIY Bumble Bee Espadrills

 Yo ladies ! Have you noticed classic polka dots seem to be transforming into teeny weeny icons ? It seems to be everywhere at the moment : mini boats, anchors, birds, fruit… Adorable ! So I had to give it a go and because we’re celebrating picnics this month I went for bees… Yeah, I know we hate ‘em when they’re hanging around the jam tarts but you gotta admit … Continue reading

New Craftsy courses !

Hello hello ! Just a quick one to let y’all know the amazing Craftsy have updated their offer and have 3 fabulous new courses online – woop woop ! The new classes are : The care-free fly-front coat : Create a classic fly-front coat. Learn to sew luxurious seam finishes, shape the perfect collar, and hand-finish jacket sleeves and shoulder pads to add a couture finish to the free Vogue pattern … Continue reading

5 ways to make sure you drink enough water

If you’re like me, you probably have an amateur-nutritionist niggling at you at the back of your mind at all times, evaluating everything you put near your mouth never mind in it. Now, a post about drinking water might seem a little off topic on this blog but you see my so-called-inner-nutritionist believes drinking water is the most elementary start to DIY beauty one can get. Healthy, hydrated and glowing … Continue reading

Recipe : Welsh Cakes

Long time no blogging ! It’s time we got back to that picnic month of ours…! Let’s get straight at it with this delicious recipe – just one look at it and you’re heart should be beating fast enough to whip that cream ! Today we’re dribbling at wonderful WELSH CAKES. I (re)discovered these last weekend whilst on a trip to… Wales ;-) I had totally forgotten how good they … Continue reading

DIY Butterfly straws and flowers

Is it butterfly season yet ?! It certainly is around here ! These pretty straws and flower decorations are the ideal DIY for your Summer events and they’re so quick to put together you can’t say no ! I’m thinking picnics, garden parties and even weddings… Why not ?! To make butterfly straw decorations, YOU WILL NEED : The DIY butterfly template (print off here on A4 paper) + pretty … Continue reading