I spotted these amazing neon crochet baskets a few weeks ago, and I knew I just had to make my own. (image via Handy Crafter) I decided to make a smaller and simpler version, using normal string and some colourful wool. I battled to find a simple crochet basket pattern to suit my limited…
I’ve never really been that inspired to crochet. My dear Nan taught me to knit when I was a little girl (I can knit a mean scarf), but crochet was never really that high up on my radar, I guess I associated it with those awful toilet roll covers with the barbie on top (yikes).…
My dear friend Jade has recently launched her own business selling her beautiful hand-crocheted items. I was lucky enough to get one of her scarves for my birthday recently, which I love! Each item is made with the utmost love and care, using high quality yarns in gorgeous colours. Pop over to her website, or…
Are you tired to giving the same Woolies baby-gros to your friends and family with newborns? Make sure you check out the beautiful items offered by Flower Child. Each item is handmade locally in the Garden Route, and only the best quality organic cotton is used. Sue is a long-time family friend, and I can…
One of my biggest indulgences (and one that I indulge in quite often) is to spend time in my bed. I love lazy weekend mornings or rainy afternoons spent in bed reading, snoozing, watching something or snoozing. And on the odd occasion I even work (it’s quite likely that if I didn’t enjoy my bed…