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Gathered Threads

sew

sew. mini garland.

This is an idea stolen from a good friend who has the best eye for pattern and colour.  I had lots of scraps of fabric left over from different little projects which I thought would make a… Read The Post

Inspiration

Giveaway

click on logo to visit the shop I am so honoured to be hooking up with Megan from M for Love today for this giveaway…she is one of the first bloggers I have got the… Read The Post

away, Family, Simple Living

adventure.

As this posts I will hopefully be safely on French soil, tent set up with a glass of wine in hand. The car is laden and everything is packed…just one more sleep, say the girls…. Read The Post

Inspiration

Jack and Jillaroo

I am sooo delighted to have Cath from Jack and Jillaroo guest posting today!  She has been such an encouragement to me in the short time I’ve had to get to know her and has already contributed… Read The Post

Abi, Annabelle, Madeleine

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Maddie…an early birthday celebration. Annie…toasted marshmallows (I didn’t count how many were eaten!) Abi…she sometimes gets into a wee kink of giggles and can’t stop! Linking up with the gorgeous blogs of Practising Simplicity and Living… Read The Post

Abi, Annabelle, Family, Madeleine, make, sew

sew. summer dresses.

Go here for tutorial   I am truly such a novice at sewing.  Feel my way.  Have a go.   These dresses were slightly against the grain for me, they followed my first attempts at… Read The Post

Abi, Annabelle, Family, Madeleine, motherhood

only in the spirit of a little girl.

I know I have posted this photo of Annabelle before but I just had to post it here as I feel it speaks so much of the spirit of adventure, of being free, of being… Read The Post

Inspiration

plain and simple.

Plain and Simple…you have to check out this brand. Ethical, organic, simple and responsible; it is the ultimate buy.I bought this tee and have worn it so much,  It has washed well and it so versatile…can go with birkenstocks… Read The Post

Abi, Annabelle, Family, Madeleine

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Half way through the year and I have to say I do like the focus of linking up each week to get specific photos of each of the girls.  A bit of accountability otherwise the… Read The Post

Madeleine, sew

sew. shirred dress.

These are the perfect little dresses for summer.  I have to admit I found the shirring quite tricky and we’ll see how strong it is but I enjoyed making it and definitely will try it… Read The Post