• Hand embroidered baby bib
    DIY Embroidery

    Rainbow zig zag hand embroidered bib

    I have made yet another hand embroidered bib! After this classic design and this pastel one, I wanted something that felt more modern, and I am very happy with how this one turned out.…

    15 April 2016
  • The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield
    Books Culture

    The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield

    The Garden Party was frequently mentioned at uni – from what I can tell Katherine Mansfield is kind of unavoidable when you study British literature and translation (much to my delight). While I had…

    9 April 2016
  • tablier pour bouteille brodé aux raisins rouges
    DIY Embroidery

    Bunch of grapes embroidered bottle apron

    You do NOT want to be near me when I’m trying to make a decision. And by this I don’t mean should-I-take-that-job-in-Thailand or should-I-invest-in-real-estate. Those are big decisions that understandably take up a lot…

    3 April 2016
  • Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan
    Books Culture

    Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan

    When I published my review of Commencement way back in October, I said that I was looking forward to reading more of J. Courtney Sullivan’s work. And yet, five months went by before I…

    29 March 2016
  • Top 10 best albums of 2015
    Music Culture

    Top 10 Best Albums of 2015

    Maxime is back with a list of his ten best albums of 2015! If you read his Top Ten Family Guy episodes and his Top Ten South Park episodes, you’ll have guessed by now…

    22 March 2016
  • trousse de toilette brodée aux points de croix
    DIY Embroidery

    “Slow cosmetic” embroidered toiletry bag

    The vegan, cruelty-free and organic cosmetics trend has become a full-blown phenomenon. You can barely move without reading about the many uses of extra virgin coconut oil or the benefits of essential oils on…

    17 March 2016