Red circle skirt

Fabric: Red wool/something blend, found at Love Vintage Fair in Melbourne

Pattern: Vogue 8766

Result: Long warm skirt for winter. Very heavy!

 

This is the same pattern I used for the Autumnal Florals dress. I made up the waist band by measuring the waist of the skirt, cutting out 2 pieces 4 inches wide, and tapering the seams at the back.

 

I didn't have a red zip. Luckily I quite like pink and red together. The buttons are a vintage set I've had for yonks from.... somewhere

  

 It sits very high on the waist. No serious foundation garments required for this one!

 

  

 

This green t-shirt isn't going so well though... 

Just needs an accessory or two...

 

Or a cute cardi!

 

(You'd think I might remember to wear some make up at least)

 

 Still needs something else though...

 

How about a refreshing beverage?

 

Or not!

 

See you at the drive-in!

 

Pretty winter feet

A while ago I pondered the first world question of which colourful items I should buy to make my feet all pretty.

Here is my selection.

 

Green gingham heels. Mainly because I have no green shoes, and these have a retro look about them which I just couldn't go past.

 

  

  

Then these beauties appeared on sale so I just went right on ahead and bought them too. 

  

I've had a slight obsession with large patterned wedges for some time now, but haven't found many in actual shops (the kind you walk into). Meanwhile UK & US websites are full of the things.

 

 

I got these both from ModCloth. If you're thinking about buying the gingham heels, I recommend buying your usual size. I found the wedges a bit long though and could have bought a half size down. The straps are very comfy and secure though so it doesn't matter. They are extremely comfortable.

 

Then, as usual, Madam got in on the act when she realised a photo shoot was taking place.

 

  

  

In case you're wondering (and you are now), yes I was sitting down to take these photos. I still can't WEAR these shoes - to stand and walk in - because my ankle is still recovering from a sprain 2 weeks ago. Heels are O-U-T this week. Humph. Maybe next week?

  

I do like my sexy slippers though.

Face-off

This is as close as Molly and Biscuit Face come to being friends (ie, not at all).

 

BF is that fluffy lump out there on the lawn.

Molly is the hissing, growling, wailing idiot who refuses to be friends.

  

But BF is not intimidated. He will not leave. He merely whines mournfully and looks hurt.

 

Then I go out to play with him and everything's ok again.

 

Isn't he a charmer?

  

Molly's first encounter with balloons

 

She was very curious and kind of playing with them until I blew up FORTY FIVE of the frigging things & covered the hallway floor. That kind of freaked her out.

 

Yes, she's had a haircut. Now she is tiny with a round head, small boots and a large puff on the end of her tail. So cute!

Lazy days (with cats)

I've had this week off work. It's been wonderful. I've been sewing, reading, and sleeping.

Molly pretty much sums it up here.



I've also been playing with Biscuit Face. He's been coming around every day. I think he has a crush on me.


It's sunny and warm today. We rolled around in the grass together.


Yummy grass.


Get it! Get it!


Waaaaaaaa! *crazy face*


BF's favourite game - Eat Your Own Tail.


Then came nap time.





Something smells good.


Possibly it's the treats I may or may not have been giving him.


I think I have a crush on BF too.