This past week I've been working on my CV and cover letters to send off to companies. I'm feeling motivated and keen to start worki...

My favourite kind of skirt is one that twirls as they always make me feel happy. I made this one from a much longer and larger linen skirt...

1st Row: Gap t-shirt, Charity Shop cardigan, Charity Shop necklaces 2nd Row: Charity Shop dress, Uniqlo Jeans, Dorothy Perkins scarf I'v...

Since I stopped wearing leather 8 years ago, my shoes have been such an embarrassment. It's just been impossible to find decent vegan sh...

Dress: DIY (Top: Gap, Skirt: H&M) Necklace: Charity Shop Belt: Charity Shop Shoes: TKMaxx (Feet: Seem to be tanning faster than le...

Cardigan: Gap Camisole: Marks & Spencer Skirt: American Apparel (hand dyed and shortened) Sandals: Peacocks Bag: Charity Shop Nec...

I was on my own yesterday evening as my husband had to go for a meal with work, so I used it as an opportunity to make a big mess in the kit...

Last week I found a blouse in the prettiest fabric. It was too big but I could see it had potential. At first I tried to turn it into a lo...

On Saturday I visited the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition . It's in it's 242nd year! (Couldn't believe it when I read it!) It ...

I started this blog about 6 months ago and it has been such a wonderful way for me to keep track of all the inspiring things that I see on t...

I made myself a blouse on Monday. I was very lucky to receive a sewing machine for my birthday and this was my first attempt at using it. It...

My mum gave me a jersey skirt yesterday as she didn't feel comfortable in the colour for herself. It was too big for me to wear as a ski...

This evening I discovered  Bekväm Clothing  which is designed and handmade by Hannah Elsie . I'm in awe of her talent (she is self-tau...

I've really fallen for these pieces by Dace ... they are so simple and pretty. I think I've found my dream jacket - shame it's...

I *love* these necklaces by Kristina Klarin (found via The Design Files ).

I made this skirt using a rainbow striped shirt -- I keep coming across such pretty men's shirts! It was too short to make a dress and I...

[All images: Tree & Kimball ] I discovered these beautiful pieces of jewellery by Tree and Kimball today - they are hosting a giveaway ...

On a whim, I bought a men's shirt in a Charity Shop on Friday because the fabric was so pretty. I initially thought I would make a skirt...

T-shirt: Topshop, originally teal then hand dyed blue Cardigan: Joseph A, Thrifted Skirt: Uniqlo Tights: Urban Outfitters Shoes: Crocs Lily ...

T-shirt: Uniqlo Jacket: Thrifted H&M Skirt: Urban Outfitters Shoes: Lily Winter Crocs Tights: Sainsburys Necklace & Bracelet: Gifts ...