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Ella Coat Ruffles: The Noni Knitalong

Monday, February 20, 2012
Ooh, the second post in one day: my, aren't you spoilt. I've got quite a few things to tell you, and I just couldn't wait to share more yarny updates. Look away now if you're currently experience yarn overload! I've finally caught up with the Noni Knitalong. This week: sleeve ruffles. Ruffles. I'm not a ruffle-y person. Ruffles, I think, are best kept...

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araucania

That old yarn: inspirational colour splashes with Araucania

Monday, February 20, 2012
How is already the last week of February? Last week it was New Year's Eve, then suddenly it was Valentine's Day, and now - March is in sight. Sometimes we all just need to slow down a bit. For most, that means sitting down and enjoying a few of our favourite things and one of my favourite things (in case you didn't already...

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Tea with Anne at The Parlour

Monday, February 13, 2012
There are few things as wonderful as an unexpected call from a friend who lives 9000km away, and who has suddenly happened upon your local town for tea. It is almost as if an impromptu tea date like this is filled with magic and the potential for all things wonderful. There's nothing a cup of tea can't cure, methinks. Or, in my case:...

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Linzer Heart Sandwich Cookies for Valentine's Day

Wednesday, February 08, 2012
I'm not a heart-skippy, giddy-about-Valentine's-Day kinda gal. But I do like a good biscuit, and what better excuse to use my increasing collection of cookie cutters than Valentine's Day? So I made these. They're pretty-in-pink Linzer Heart Sandwich Cookies made using my scalloped circle and miniature heart cookie cutters. I was feeling rather out of inspiration, so I had a look through pinterest for...

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Spotlight on Bakercourt: the South African Food and Wine Directory

Tuesday, February 07, 2012
I know, I know - I've been a bad blogger. But I promise it's not because I'm lazy,  but because I'm oh-so-busy trying to keep up with knit-a-longs, designing my new website portfolio and making. There will be so many pictures for you very soon. I promise. In the meantime, lookee here: I was featured over at the South African Food and Wine...

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