Its a cats life!

Bear had decided that it was far far to windy and wet to venture out today. So she found a rather snug place and made a lovely warm bed in my ribbon box. She slept there for at least 5 hours and occasionally opened her eyes to watch me sew at my machine.

Travel time!

Today I have been making things to add to my studio, pretty things with lace ,ribbons and bows.
I love using up all my scraps, so I have had a relaxing day making garters with some exquisite vintage lace. I managed to make a 6 ring cushions too!

Tomorrow my son Harry is off on his travels to SirLanka to surf for a few months , I hate it when someone leaves my nest! Good Luck Harry and be safe!

William's gone to the Cotswolds to sell our new book and Izy is coming home for the week.

I had a beautiful Bride visit this week . I would love to design her gown. She had lovely ideas and loved the vintage look. My beautiful model sent her to me... Thank you Rachael!

Shoes to compliment!

I have really enjoyed decorating these shoes to go with my Sarah Gown. They have a small court heel which complements this dress beautifully as worn in the Jane Austin Era.

In my studio I have a mass of wonderful boxes all crammed full of little gems to decorate my shoes. From flowers,shells and ribbons to the tiniest little seed pearls. I have collected things for years and put them away knowing that one day they will be used!I love decorating and making things look beautiful and I get hours of satisfaction from these fiddly tasks!