After feeling so dynamic yesterday, I am afraid that the yuckness that has plagued my small person all week has taken it's grip on me. Today was a wasted day of trying my hardest to get things done, but achieving nothing. I think that on days like this it is perhaps best to indulge in excessive tea drinking, tv watching, non energetic-behaviour.

Thanks so much to everyone who helped me welcome the new style dress to the shop. They sold out within an hour! Once I have this first batch under way I will release a few more spots. Seriously. You are amazing! Thanks so much for supporting me in doing what I love. I hope I can do this forever :)

I have just visited the shop to fill our pantry with the standard canned goods and enough food to get us through the weekend - Cyclone Lua is expected to cross the coast tomorrow, and although we are not in her direct line, we are expecting the weather to get a little hairy...

Happy Friday!

Bec x

Today I have seriously been sewing like a woman on a mission. I am on a mission! to have all custom orders shipped before I depart for Perth on Wednesday next week. I am happy to report that I think I will have nearly everything finished by the end of tomorrow night.

Due to such high demand I have decided to make a batch of custom 3/4 sleeve A-line dresses available for  sale in the etsy shop tonight! Orders taken tonight will be made upon returning from Perth. If you would like a dress in this style before the end of April tonight is the night to grab one!

Thank you all so much for your kind words and support in regards to my pompom's passing. I am feeling much better today and I am really just looking forward to being with my mumma. Cyclone Lua is heading toward the Pilbara coast and bringing flooding rains with her. I might need to bring my flights forward if I don't want to get stuck here...

Bec x

farewell pompom...

I have been posting this photo a bit lately, it is a picture of my grandparents, from before they were married I believe... They had many names over the years. They were known as Buddy and Jumbo to their friends, but Annie and Pompom are the names I recall using the most. Annie passed away many moons ago, but my Pompom hung around right up until yesterday morning.  

It is a sad time, but we all know that he has had an amazing journey. He was a fine story teller with a wonderful sense of humour. We will always remember him with love and joy in our hearts.  Now he can be with his Annie again.

So glad that I will be home next week to spend time with my mumma and cuddle her during this sad time. 

I have a sick small person. Nothing serious, just a nasty cough. We are running on no sleep. She is coughing so hard that she can't keep her stomach. We have had multiple midnight awakenings with sheet changes in her bed and ours. The washing machine has been on 24/7 keeping up with the amount of bedding that she keeps throwing up on. All I have managed today is a small amount of studio pottering with my lady sitting at my feet, and a few random instagram snaps...

Being sick hasn't kept her out of any mischief though. Yesterday morning I stayed in bed to try to catch up on some sleep when I awoke to an unusual banging sound. I came out to investigate and discovered that Z had been cracking eggs all over the house and Levi had fallen asleep on the couch, oblivious. I couldn't be angry with her. She was just hungry and was looking for a boiled egg - normally I have a stash of them in the fridge for snacks. Levi was not so lucky....

I have 15 dresses all at different stages ready for completion, and 5 scheduled sewing days to get them done. Fingers crossed my small person doesn't get any worse, because I am sure most of you will understand that when your little is unwell, the rest of the world must wait...

Bec x

hodge podge...

1. bridesmaids dresses in the post...

2. citrus colours all in a row

3. experimenting with branding. Opinions??

4. ready to ship, size 14, $160.00 (deluxe fabric!!)
Just a teeny bit too big for me, otherwise I think I would have kept it!!

5. Instagram Shots. If you want to look me up I operate under the name of naughtyshorts! haha

6. My favourite person, wrapped up in my favourite new fabric...

7. The amazing storm from last night. This silent electrical cloud was hovering above our house for about an hour. It was amazing.

Just a few random snaps from the week so far. Hope you are ready for a restful and enjoyable weekend.

Bec x 

just add pockets!!

Hooray! we have success!! Remember I told you I wanted to add pockets to this dress?? Well I had a very particular pocket in mind. So late one night last week I stayed up watching you-tube tutorials on this style and I am happy to say that I think I have the technique down pat!

FYI - This version is Fully lined in hot pink voile! This particular purple check is a heavier weight cotton that used to be a tablecloth. This is SO so incredibly comfy and perfect for cooler days. The unlined version would be great in summer for protecting shoulders and arms from the sun. It has a 20 inch invisible zipper that runs down the back. The pocket style is called a 'welt pocket'. They are a bit tricky.

Before I leave for Perth I hope I have a couple more of these in my suitcase. I want one in a yummy barkcloth, one in a pretty awesome mustard horse fabric I have been saving, and one in the most vibrant INCREDIBLE pink check and brown daisy pattern I HAVE EVER LAID EYES ON!!!

I know that gorgeous miss Laura from Kit & Nancy has had her eye on that horse fabric. Miss L, if there is any left over I promise I will save it for you.

Have an awesome day!!

Bec x

Hello lovers!

Hi gorgeous friends! I know my updates are a bit irregular at the moment, a bit like my moods! I feel like I haven't achieved much but then looking at all the dresses hanging around my studio I can see that this is obviously not the case! I have been busy busy busy!

Tomorrow I will have about nine dresses to show you, including a pretty pink wedding party that I have had the pleasure of working on. I have also been making practise versions of the new 3/4 length sleeve dress which I am tres happy with.

Just when I thought I couldn't handle the heat of this place any more, the weather has done a 180 and brought about a (somewhat) cool change. While the Southern parts of Australia will be gearing up for a chilly winter, us in the Northern parts will be enjoying a gorgeous mild summer-like climate. 

I have exciting news. I booked a trip down to the city to visit my mumma. I will be leaving in two weeks and all existing custom orders will be posted before I leave. I will be working hard and late to get it done in time but there will be a glorious 10 day break to reward my efforts. I have been drinking a lot of coffee to keep me going. Lucky for me, years of working as a barista means that I can make a pretty mean flat white at home.  

I plan to spend all of my time in Perth op-shopping, visiting friends, eating yummy lunches in cafes and hugging my mum. I can't wait!

I hope you are enjoying your week so far!! 

Bec x