Browsing Archive: September, 2013

Sparkly glamour

Posted by Julie Porter on Monday, September 30, 2013,
As the autumn begins and a new series of  both Strictly Come Dancing and Downton Abbey has begun I am in the mood for a little bit of sparkle mixed with old fashioned glamour.  Having never attempted evening bags (I have only done one commission for an evening bag from a black velvet skirt) I have been mulling over idea's for the forthcoming season. Materials I have to hand so far are: an italian green shimmery skirt, braiding with delicate droplets originally from an old lampshade, a plethor...
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About Me

I am a keen make do and mender/recycler. I love crocheting too.  I have a "magpie eye" for anything sparkly, vintage or uber-cool!  I love live music, cups of tea ( I am so English!), and a cracking novel to read.