A Journal
A personal journal that invites readers to design their own journeys through the world - with travel, dress and taste.
My work is shaped by seasonal rhythms, cultural, sensory and historical awareness, and expressions of independence. Language is my first love.
Wearing colour well can become walking in art
Colour is foundational to the dressmaker’s art and the wearer’s style. Finding the right route, and a nuanced and depthful approach to colour takes time, but pays dividends.
Uist and Barra in the Outer Hebrides - riding with white sand views
A trip for leisure riding the Outer Hebrides, with a spot of the weaver’s craft thrown in.
The amalgamation of good ideas generously donated by history with innovative creativity
Allowing ones work to be influenced by the work of others is smart, innovative and creates depth.
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.