Over the last 8 months or so you may have seen blogs that mention the amazing creations made by Lisa over at Doodlebug Bags. Using vintage patterns she crochets and knits her little fingers off creating the most beautiful bags, snoods, hats and more, all to order in the colours of your choice. I…

Bimbling about on the internet the other day I came across this stunner of a dress with vintage vibes on my favourite site, Shein. A satin long sleeved dress/gown with a pussycat bow neckline in a unusual blue; not quite teal and not quite petrol. Either way I absolutely loved the simplistic look to…

Several weeks before Christmas the delightful duo, Baby Bear and Little Chick asked what I would like for Christmas. Now this works really well for me as I am quite specific in my tastes as you know and I lust after a lot of vintage and repro pretties. By giving them some ideas, I…

Since becoming completely tee-total, my drinking habits have completely changed. For those of you who haven’t followed me that long, 23 months ago I was classed as an alcoholic. A high functioning alcoholic who wouldn’t need a drink as soon as I got up in the morning, but would drink every evening to excess.…

If you are a regular reader you will have heard me mention my friend Jane. We met through the plus size community about 7 years or so ago and as we live around 25 minutes apart, we have kept up with the friendship, meeting up for dinner and prior to COVID would spend time…