Anni Albers on the weaving craft
Craft and art. Art and craft. Steps on the same spectrum.
Recycling the past - and from them creating something that lives again
Creativity is not a synonym for originality. We can recycle the past to inspire future directions, and there ain’t nothing wrong in that.
The occasional lies behind the creative journey
A good reminder that making something great matters more than having the perfect explanation.
Cutting is higher risk than sewing
A reminding quote that scissors in-hand is as much a part of successful garment construction as time at the machine. There are few ways to correct a faulty cut.
Don’t try to see all of a city in one visit
Avoid the temptation to cram everything into one city break - leave yourself room for multiple visits to extend the joy.
Paris, Cannes and Grasse - a journey for Autumn
Travelling with a friend, we start in Paris, and end in Cannes. A 6-night cultural and olfactory journey for early autumn.
A Danish summer weekend with dance, architecture and Michelin stars
3 nights in high summer. My itinerary for a cultural and culinary weekend spent in Copenhagen with a friend.
Workings of a Garment: a 1950’s rose-print cotton gown
Study and analysis of how this summer gown was constructed.
Blueberry Crumble
A very simple two-portion recipe for blueberry crumble with a touch of walnut. Memories of Maine, New England.
Fredrikstad - a long weekend for early Summer
From Manchester to Norway, to visit one of the best preserved fortified towns in Europe.