Monthly Archives: August 2010

a first sewing lesson

I usually don’t sew with Ellie around (because I didn’t want to get her interested in playing with pins and pushing buttons and things) but last night I was feeling so blah and just needed a sewing fix. Of course, … Continue reading

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a system for tracking your wardrobe

In renovating my wardrobe, I need to keep track of: what I already have what I need what I’m not so happy with keeping, but have to, because I don’t have a replacement yet the clothes I have waiting for … Continue reading

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operation improve my wardrobe

A couple of months ago I decided to renovate my wardrobe. I discovered my colours, I explored my personal style (rather than the style of this ideal girl that was supposed to be me), and I resolved to banish unloved … Continue reading

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on scoutie girl

I wrote a guest post for Scoutie Girl that’s up today, called The “Meh” Trap – or – Personal Style and Mindful Spending. It’s about how knowing your personal style is a big help in being a mindful consumer (for … Continue reading

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enough

I’m reading/watching Danielle LaPorte’s Firestarter Sessions whenever I get a chance these days. (And I don’t get paid for saying this, but if you’re in business for yourself, I absolutely, 500%, squealing-fangirl recommend this resource above any other.) This particular … Continue reading

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