Gone Dotty

Not me...honest!!!

Chloe loved this polka dot babycord when I brought it home from the NEC in March, so it had to become the first of the autumn skirts. The pattern is Airmail Express from the Spring 2012 issue of Ottobre Design, and with the addition of some buttonhole elastic at the back it's a lovely fit. And since winter is dark enough I chose to make a nice bright apple green jersey top (to match the buttons)!

Sylvie's Sac

My sister in law, Sylvie and I spent a lovely day, together with Chloe at Easter time browsing all the boutiques in Caen for suitable 'Mother of the Groom' outfits. Once the outfit was chosen Sylvie asked if I would make her a larger bag for her to put her camera and other bits and pieces in.  I came up with the idea of combining imitation leather with taffeta for a (hopefully) practical bag with a touch of luxury....

A Weekend In France

...Spent celebrating my Nephew's wedding which took place in the Cathedral of St Pierre in Lisieux, followed by the reception at the Chateau du Mesnil d'O, which was as grand as it sounds and absolutely superb. Chloe also had the honour of carrying the rings into the Cathedral before the ceremony, which was a lovely surprise for her....

Monochrome Mode

Ready for the change of season I've started on Chloe's Autumn wardrobe:

That said, I'm in no hurry to say goodbye to the lovely warm sunshine we've had this last week...

Wise Old Owl

Hopefully grown up enough for my daughter in her last year of Primary school, but still not too grown up.... Mind you if Chloe gets tired of her new bag and pencil case - I'll happily have them!!!