Recently I have really wanted to take up dressmaking, both to make some unique vintage style clothes for myself and to also hopefully be able to update my wardrobe while saving money. I have some sewing experience, mainly making cushions using my sewing machine or making small toys for my mum's school. As much as… Continue reading Wristband Pin Cushion – DIY Craft
Tag: 1940’s
I Love Lucie Vintage Hair Workshop
I was really looking forward to meeting Lucie and to learn how to create styles similar to those gorgeous looks that you see on Instagram and I was not disappointed. It was also a lovely opportunity to meet other like minded ladies within the pin-up community. Lucie has her own salon in Stockport near Manchester and holds… Continue reading I Love Lucie Vintage Hair Workshop
War-Time Cookery: Mixed Fruit Pudding Recipe from 1940
Over the summer, I happened to pop into a local museum on my lunch break; it was a wonderfully calm (and air conditioned!) way to spend an hour. After having a look around the exhibits, I came across this little reproduction booklet of War-Time Cookery from 1940. Inside there are recipes for meat and veg… Continue reading War-Time Cookery: Mixed Fruit Pudding Recipe from 1940
Diary of a Modern Land Girl – Part 4
September update from our allotment Victory Garden
Diary of a Modern Land Girl – Part 3
After quite some time away from the allotment for various reasons, it was lovely to spend the day there again getting lots of work done on our own little Victory Garden! Unfortunately, the new roofing felt Dimas had put on the shed came away after some storms we had recently. So the big job this… Continue reading Diary of a Modern Land Girl – Part 3
Nicola Cañaveras 