Hello everyone, I'm finally back after 8 weeks! (What a trip!) It's very strange to leave Sydney in summer weather and return in winter - but we're not complaining. I love the cold, and finally got to see some real snow on this trip. I don't want...
Well, I know technically the Sydney Mardi Gras was last weekend - but it's taken me at least a week to recover.This year's Mardi Gras season was really hectic - mainly because Dykes on Bikes featured so heavily in a few things - we even...
Another Cruise over, and once again we had a ball (thanks Arthur!).This year we were lucky enough to share a house in Camperdown with some friends - which means shenanigans of course!Bruce and Mel are dance teachers (SwingOut Sydney) which also meant I got to...
This month's Rock and Roll Markets was meant to be a vintage showcase, which meant frocking up (more than normal).I wore a 1940's rayon day dress, with contrast collar and cuffs - it was pretty hot today and a good breathable choice. (I can't wear...
Hi gang!I'm afraid I'm not able to post as often as I would like at the moment as my work is taking all of my mental energy - sorry for the scarcity of posts!We did manage to sneak away recently to the Western Plain Zoo in...
I had to add interesting to this pattern description - because it is! This lovely pattern comes from 'Summer Knitting', circa early 1940s. Who doesn't love those full 1940's sleeve heads and the easy (yet attractive) stripe pattern in garter stitch? This one's already in my queue...