For a few days now, stores and malls have started to put out their “holiday decor” far too early as usual, and in just a… Read More »The True Origin of the Christmas Tree – It’s Not What You Think!
September is back to school month, or maybe you’re starting a new job, and it’s time to get your life back together after the summer… Read More »Bullet Journal Setup for September 2023
These minor tweaks in your sewing process are going to save you so much time and headache! Switch Your Patterning Paper If you buy tracing… Read More »Sewing Hacks to Make Life Easier You HAVE to Try (and Mistakes to Avoid)
So keeping up the floral theme I’ve had going for this entire year, this month we’re doing water-lilies! And no, I’m not Monet, so please… Read More »My August Bullet Journal Setup – Step-by-Step!
January and July are the two times of the year when people ten to either buy or set up their planners for the year. Especially… Read More »How to Set Up a Bullet Journal Planner for Complete Beginners
In 18th century Britain and France, gardens frequently featured follies – ornamental buildings resembling ancient temples, pyramids, or castles. A very fine example of these… Read More »18th Century Follies – Aesthetically Pleasing Fake Ruins
Better late than never – this month’s bullet journal setup: You might also like… St. Martin’s Lanterns Advent Calendar Mutter Sonne
As far as the 19th century goes, the 1860s is my favorite decade (together with the 1890s), so when I heard that the next Victorian… Read More »Researching 1860s Fashions In Preparation for a Victorian Ball Weekend
After making a summer skirt from a lovely blue floral cotton, I only had a few smallish scraps left, less than 50cm square each. Far… Read More »How Much Fabric Do You Need to Sew a Top? Making a Top from Tiny Fabric Scraps!
I’m back with another super-easy floral BuJo theme for you: Poppies for June! I just love them, especially against the green of a grain field,… Read More »June Bullet Journal Theme Idea: Poppies!