Finding the new in the everyday
It's hard to be sustainable all the time. I'm always conscious of reducing my food waste (one-third of all food produced for human consumption is wasted every year), I prefer travelling by train (when travelling was a thing I could do), and I take care of and love the clothes I have rather than keep… Continue reading Upcycling
I don't if it's the countless hours of Project Runway I've seen or just a general penchant for crafts but I've been desperate to own a sewing machine for years. The idea of creating my own clothes really excites me, not to mention the countless cushion covers, curtains, and blankets I could make. It's been… Continue reading Handmade Placemats
Today I decided to pull out of some fabric out of the stash I'd acquired for making masks and whip up something a bit more fun. I'm not the best sewer, I make everything by hand as I don't own a machine, but I enjoy doing little projects such as making juggling balls, or a… Continue reading Day 262 – Hand-Sewn Headscarf
Although this summer got off to a slow start, I've finally welcomed the increase in hot, sunny days with open arms. Since moving to Frankfurt I've really come to love summer: the city normally comes alive with street festivals in different neighbourhoods every week, ending with the huge Museum festival at the end of August.… Continue reading Day 210 – Sunglasses case
Although I don't do it as often as I'd like, one of my hobbies is amigurumi - crocheted animals. I love the meditative way my hands work the wool, and the pure satisfaction when it creates something good. After sewing a fabric tray, juggling balls, and a couple of face masks, I've really started to… Continue reading Day 203 – Made a sock toy
Surprisingly, despite staying home for two weeks, I have been really busy recently. I'm trying to take advantage of all the classes and cool stuff people are now putting online, whilst also trying to do new things, talk with family and friends, and just general life stuff. I'm somehow finding myself with less time, rather… Continue reading Day 87 – Made a fabric tray
New Day, New Thing 