creative & lifestyle blog by Lorna rose
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 [...]
A cosy sweater for your winter wardrobe
Tilly and the Buttons have a knack for giving seemingly casual garments a gorgeously chic twist. The Romy pattern includes a top version with three sleeve length options and a lovely loose-fitting dress, all with an optional back tie finish - dreamy! I opted for the long-sleeved top with the added back ties and used [...]
Happy Christmas, folks! I hope you're enjoying some quality time with family and friends as well as an abundance of yummy treats! One of my favourite things about this time of year is the unspoken rule that you can don your cosy loungewear all day long. Don't get me wrong, I love dressing up and [...]
Snuggly clothing is now the order of the day and so last weekend I decided to pack up my summer wardrobe and swap T-shirts for turtle necks (or something of that ilk). It does, incidentally mean my New Look 6560 is now hibernating in my drawer until next year. I have worn this top SO [...]
Birthday outfit with a twist! A gorgeous wrap around tie that is. Thank you Papercut Patterns for the lovely Axis Dress.
I have to admit, I don't own many wrap-around garments mainly because sleepiness and lack of time in the morning could be a dressing faux-pas akin to tucking tights into knickers (we've all been there, right?). But, the Miette skirt by Tilly and the Buttons had me at hello. The wrap-around A-line silhouette, complete with [...]
A daily dose of feta and cerulean seas - need I say more? We've all been there right? Book a holiday and then spend the next however many months trying to figure out the best places to eat, those dreamy 'instagrammable' spots and reading endless reviews about your accommodation on Trip Advisor. My partner James [...]
