Wasabi the Cat Cushion.......

My sister regularly lures this neighbourhood cat named Wasabi into her house for visits and pats and he's pretty cute!  It was her birthday a couple of weeks back so I made this cushion for her.

I used linen fabric and DMC cottons and I'm pretty happy with the results even though his bow tie is not perfect, I think it adds to its' folksy charm.

I think it looks great on her sofa/couch with the other cushions.

Back Again.......

Well it has been over a year since I last posted.  A bit over doing outfit posts seeing as I don't have an amazing camera and can't take clear, sharp pictures like other blogs seem to have.  I thought I'd change the focus from fashion to things I make.

This little softie was made over a month ago for my nieces birthday and from her reaction upon opening the paper, pretty sure she loved it!  I used felt, cotton embroidery thread and toy stuffing.  The design was drawn on cardboard first and cut out for the template.  The cheeks were done using a watercolour pencil and I like how there's just a hint of colour.  I didn't remember to take a shot once it was completed, but around the edges, blanket stitch was used.  This was all done by hand and took around 7 hours - granted I was sitting in front of the t.v but I'm pretty slow -   I was so relieved at the end! 

I have been working on something else this weekend but will wait until tomorrow to post as it's a gift.

It's spring here and today looks beautiful - peace out!

Which Shoe.............

Couldn't decide which shoe to wear. The purple envelope boots or the Sandler shoes from the 80's made from nubuck suede. I love them both :) The muddy red t-shirt is my new favorite, it looks good with so many other shades, especially pinks and purples..................

What I wore to buy sausages today at the Vic Market.......

Thought I might try smiling today, just for shits and giggles; looks better than surly face :)
Todays outfit consists of thrifted top and skirt, wittner boots and 50's green belt - free from outside the kinki gerlinki clearance sale last year and last but definitely not least, my little darling Tina on my shoulder :)

What I wore yesterday.........................

I wore this yesterday to a barbeque in which I made polenta chips - yum yum :)
Not an huge fan of my lily white legs and slightly hostile/serious facial expression, but I always feel like a bit of a dick taking self portraits. Either the smile looks fake or just forced/wrong. Anywho, outfit consists of thrifted boyfriend blazer, supre shorts, ids top, wittner boots and alannah hill socks, heart lollypop pendant necklace - tatty devine.

My New Years Outfit....................

I might as well post this one before it's no longer relevant. The dress was a Christmas gift, and it's by Stylestalker, I love the teal colour, the crepe fabric, the hood, and the zippered pockets. I'm going to wear it to Big Day Out next weekend, but with my combat boots, not the beau coops shoes in the picture. Anyway, I have a slight problem. Somehow on New Years, I managed to get white chewing gum on the back of the dress and it's noticeable. Not sure if this is right, but I was thinking of using some cooking oil to remove the gum, then once that's gone use something else to remove the oil???? If anyone out there has successfully removed chewing gum from fabric, please share your methods - thanks :)

Sandra Dee.......

I discovered Sandra Dee recently whilst watching "imitation of life" made around 1958. But upon further research discovered she had quite a sad life as many child stars do. So now I just want to get into some more 50's movies. How awesome is this paper dolls book!! I would have frothed at the mouth as kid to have this.