Pinterest

I was recently told about this site by my friend Mazzy and I have to say that I am hooked!!

Pinterest is an online pinboard that allows you to store all the links and images of things that you find online and share them with your fellow pinners.

Its such a cool way for me to keep a track of all the recipes that I like, my sewing inspiration, craft ideas and general inspiration and all things lovely.

Quite ironic really as I have just started using my physical pinboard at home - oh well this completes the pie.

So if you want to see some of the things that are inspiring me now or ideas for my next craft project head on over to http://pinterest.com/nickersc/

Till next time.

Nic xx

Going in for the chop

I am currently deliberating whether to go in for the chop - my hair that is!

I have had long hair since I left uni as its just so easy to tie up out of the way for sport, but now that the hockey season is over I have the urge to chop it!!

Have had a bob before and a fringe and would like to combine the two. Soooo nervous as my hair is like my security blanket. But I am a big girl and I think I can handle it and really think I need a more professional look for work other than the pony tail (I'm not 5 anymore lol).

This is what I was pondering.....

Beautiful Heidi Klume with a side swept bang

Love the blunt fringe and layers on Paula Abdul

Love the funky choppy layers (but alas my hair is not that thick boo)

Let me know what you think.

Will have to post some pics of the final result next week - wish me luck.

Till next time.

Nic xx

Kutie Pie

First of all I have not broken my shopping pledge, so hear me out....

I couldn't resist. When the Westfeild email hit my inbox I was soooooo excited, I knew I just had to get my hands on one.  So I bought one then and there.

Again the shopping pledge is for clothing only and does not extend to accessories and bags! Hehe so here is my purchase.

Kardashian Kollection Push lock Blue and Cream bag!!!

Cannot wait for this puppy to hit my desk at work - I will be checking my pidgeon hole all week (not that it would fit in a pidgeon hole but you get the idea).

Let me know what you think :)

Till next time.
Nic xx

Slack Sally

First of all I think I deserve a slap across the wrist for being so slack with my postings lately. Oooooops my bad.

So much has been going on. Firstly I am happy to report that the 6 month non shopping slog has started off well and no clothing purchases to report (considering were only 10 days in), the only thing I have purchased recently was an entertainment unit for our TV (second hand might I add).

Secondly I have begun sewing a new dress to wear to a wedding in 2 weeks time. This will be my after work project as all my weekends over the next couple of months are chocka with either weddings, birthdays, events, or family visits.

Thirdly, I have also started to make some of my chirstmas presents! The weather in Sydney hasn't been the best so I have claimed a spot on the couch made several cups of tea and got my cross stitch on. Its a nice personal innexpensive gift and have found so much inspiration online from the likes of Etsy.

Finally, in order to keep track of all my projects / inspiration / stuff for the business I have attached a pinboard above my sewing area (I was starting to lose track of what I have on the go), however at the moment it is looking rather bare.  Just need to find the time to actually fill it with stuff!

Well I will post some pics soon of the progress I am making with the dress.

Till next time.
Nic xx

Refashion Fun

Well out with the old and in with the....well old. You might be thinking I've gone batty but as a matter of fact I have come to the realisation that I hardly wear some of the clothes that I own, and it doesn't help that my drawers and wardrobe are chocca full. Yes my name is Nicola and I have a shopping addiction. There is nothing like the feeling you get when the shop assistant swipes your card.

So as I have been doing a little bit of refashioning already (aka altering clothes you own into something fabulous) in an attempt to curb my shopping habbit and save some coin I am going to make a pledge that for 6 months I will not purchase any new clothes (underwear excluded) starting from the 1st of October.

Fingers crossed I am not going to go at this alone. Hopefully I can convince my lovely friend Maz to join my crusade. We both have things that we are trying to save for, then again hers is bigger than mine - like a thing called a wedding :)

Now to get my thinking cap on as to how I can turn some of my old bottom of the drawer haven't seen the light of day in a while stuff into items that I never want to remove.

Wish me (us) luck!

Till next time,
Nic xx

Grey Goodness

So my gorgeous friend Gemma is getting married in a few weeks time and I have decided that rather than buy a dress to wear to the wedding I am going to attempt to make one and save some pennies. This is the pattern that I will be using and I have picked up some amazing light grey linen.

Vogue Pattern #1207

http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1207-products-13196.php?page_id=174

Now the next mission will be to find some amazing statement heels to go with it :)

Till next time.
Nic xx

Sweet Scents of Spring

The sun was shining but boy was it cold. Went for a wander down to The Rocks to check out what was on offer at the markets. Also made some new cushion covers as I mentioned in my last post. This one shows the wicked fabric that I used, has a 70s vintage feel to it.

Slightly better picture of the fabric

Dr Who anyone??

One of the art installations at MCA - completely made out of old umbrellas

Angle Place Sydney - makes me want to get a bird cage

We came across this ad that spits out free Yoplait Fruche - nom nom nom

Quick stop in at DJs to check out their Spring Flower Show - one word SPRING!!

Just wanted to bundle them all up and take them home.

Been working on a few new patterns and only some minor alterations needed. Soon my life will be nothing but sewing once hockey is over this weekend - Grand Final here we come!!

Wish us luck :)

Till next time.

Nic xx