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Wabi sabi: the philosophy that celebrates the ordinary and imperfect
Symmetry, new, flawless – these words have defined idealised notions of beauty in the western world for hundreds of years. But what if our perception of what we deem to be beautiful encompassed the dichotomy of traditional aesthetic trademarks? In Japanese philosophy, the definition of beauty defies an eagerness for perfection, savouring the simplicity and…
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The Kew Dress by Nina Lee
Vintage inspired tea dress? Yes please! I don’t know why it took me so long to get round to sewing the Kew Dress by Nina Lee. I’ve had it on my ‘to sew’ list for so long now that the pattern has become somewhat immortalised. Maybe the buttonholes seemed like a mean feat having never…
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Tilly and the Buttons Indigo dress
I can see a trend starting here. I think of the patterns I’ve used so far, those by Tilly and the Buttons definitely reflect my go-to style. I was looking for something to wear to a friend’s 30th and thought the Indigo smock would be the perfect match for this spotty, drapey viscose I had…
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A weekend in Bordeaux
In January this year I was lucky enough to visit one of my favourite French cities. From historic architecture to delicious local cuisine, Bordeaux is the perfect weekend getaway You might have guessed from the title of this blog that I’m a fan of France. I would go so far as to say I’m a…
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Blurred lines – a brief history of stripes
From fashion to food packaging, the humble stripe is one pattern with timeless appeal, but reading between the lines its history is one of conflicting significance Few patterns have enjoyed such longstanding, universal appeal as the iconic stripe. Yet, despite its seemingly modest design, this linear shape has been a catalyst for social outrage…
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Lorna Rothery 