Hair bows are a good beginner project, with straight lines both cut and sewn, the hardest part is not gluing the bow to your hand at the end!
The Classic Gin Martini
The Martinis used in the photoshoot for the new Red Sequin Table Runner are, sadly, fakes – just boring, wistful, watery imposters. (It was 11:30 am and all I had in my tummy was a bowl of Froot Loops… it didn’t feel like a two-martini-lunch kind of day.)
However, I do make a mean dirty martini: Continue reading
Autumn Nautical
I’ve always loved September, it’s the only month that brings with it an abrupt change of season. The weather cools down enough to dress up a little without being uncomfortable, there are new, rich colours and textures to get excited about and an academic sophistication seems to sweep over everyone.
Matt’s Shirley Temple Recipe
My husband recently made me one of his Shirley Temples to be used as a prop in a photoshoot for one of my dresses. The tasty non-alcoholic cocktail added a splash of colour and fun to the photos, helping The Cocktail Queen Dress reach the front page of Etsy last week.