Okay! It may not be the most important thing in the world, but keeping a lovely (expensive?) handbag looking nice can be quite a challange. I own a white Le Pilage handbag from Longchamps, yes you read that correctly: white! And although I found a good way to clean Le Pilage hanbags, prevention is better [...]
Ever since I wrote a blog post about Lindsay Lohan’s slouchy beret back in September 2007 I’ve been getting a lot of hits on that article. Mainly from knitters trying to find a pattern to knit a hat like Lindsay was wearing. Lilo – as Lohan is also called- popped out for a stroll sporting [...]
About a year ago I watched a Channel 4 program here in the UK called Osama Loves. And I thought it was great. Think about it: there are so many people called Osama – a very comon name in the (middle) east. And all these men and boys are NOT that Osama. So who are [...]
Everyone has their weaknesses. Some can’t say no to cheese, others find gadgets irresistible. As some of you might know, my Achilles heel is magazines (amongst other things like desserts, books and earrings). This month the I managed quite a selection already.
Ofcourse I couldn’t leave the second edition of Jamie behind on the shelves. It’s [...]
Oke oke and as it’s Friday the 13th (what a great day!) and to go with the previous article: 3 video happiness recipe a superb chocolate dessert:
View the newest Cadbury and just remember: when you where a child weird things didn’t freak you out and you just had fun!!!
Soooo cool! Go Cadbury’s
and if you want [...]
So my Christmas job at the bookstore came to an end at the beginning of January and just as I caught my breath I got employed by my local council to design a Community Safety website. Now I’ve done some website building, but not that much and not recently at all. So I’ve been working [...]
On Saturday September 6th I went to my first ever iKnit day in London. It was great. Unfortunately I went alone as my knitting buddy Louisa moved back to Australia (Gosh I miss you girl!!). After arriving on time I joined an enormous queue at the Royal Horticultural Halls. It was snakeing around the building. [...]
I’m happy to add an old favorite to the Happy Living Patterns. Already published in a previous Blog post, I’m glad to announce the PDF download of the Cashmere Neck Warmer. This cowl is made from Debbie Bliss Pure Cashmere and it’s soooo soft.
A very simple pattern with stunning results
Pure Cashmere is a luxury that [...]
Today I would like to announce the completion of my First downloadable knitting pattern: Leafy, a wintery head band (PDF). I designed this in September 2007 and made several in the last year for various friends and colleagues. My dear friend Louisa also tested the pattern. Now I finally had the time to make a [...]
After paying for my shopping today I passed the newspaper stand at my local Sainsbury’s and spotted the Guardian with a big ball of wool and the word Knitter on it. I picked it up and… YES! A free 12 pattern supplement + interview etc etc from Rebel Knitter aka Mazzmatazz. She is sooo cool. [...]