A Journal
A personal journal that invites readers to design their own journeys through the world - with travel, dress and taste.
Everything is rooted in seasonality, sensory and cultural experience, and thoughtful independence.
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.
Blueberry Crumble
A very simple two-portion recipe for blueberry crumble with a touch of walnut. The single fruit approach for this crumble really lets the delicate blueberry flavour sing forth. Memories of Maine, New England.
Fredrikstad - a long weekend for early Summer
From Manchester to Norway, taking advantage of a regular, short flight to Oslo to visit one of the best preserved fortified towns in Europe.
Harbours to Highlands. A New England road trip itinerary for Summer
Itinerary journal of my 16-night jam-packed summer touring holiday through New England - taking in Maine, Vermont and a Boston city break.
Low-and-Slow Pecan & Pumpkin Seed Granola
Very simple two-step recipe for homemade pecan and pumpkin seed granola. Memories of Suffolk.
Sewing a square neck tiered midi dress in Liberty Heidi cotton poplin from 1970’s Style 1169 pattern
Fifth time I am using this pattern. Perfected the fit, and finally making with an expensive fabric, Liberty’s cotton poplin in Heidi. Absolute favourite make with this pattern so far. Lessons learnt and seam finishes used, with detailed dressmaking closeups.
Jersey - a long weekend in Spring
My travel itinerary for 3 nights in Jersey, Channel Islands. Walking, history and dining.
Penzance - biking, brunching and lido-bathing in blackberry season
My itinerary for spending a spell in Penzance, in late summer. Blackberries, biking, brunch and bathing.
Apricot jam
Recipe for homemade apricot jam - more apricot than sugar. Making a taste of France at home.
Sewing a boat neck summer dress with tie back in a novelty print cotton from Vogue 1102
Journal of my making a boat-neck dress with a shaped underbust seam and large tie bow at the back. Details on total make time, pattern adjustments and lessons learnt.
Alnmouth, Northumberland Coast - a weekend in late Summer
My travel journal for a short, late summer break in Alnmouth. Sand and castles.
A Summer drive-and-ride through Belgium & Northern France
Itinerary journal of my summer tour through the Belgian Ardennes and Northern France. Bikes very much mandatory.
Cotswolds for William Morris - a weekend in high Summer
A friend and I visited Kelmscott Manor in The Cotswolds. Where else we stayed and ate.
Sewing a tent dress with dagger collar in Liberty crepe-de-chine from Very Easy Vogue 8593
Working from a 1970’s Style pattern, my reflections on making a very loose fitting maxi dress in Liberty crepe-de-chine; the first time working with silk but the second time with this pattern. Main lesson: crepe-de-chine is difficult to cut out…
Norfolk - Summer riding
Itinerary for a short weekend cycling break near the North Norfolk Coast.
Summer walking on the Suffolk Coast
A weekend catchup with a dear friend. My itinerary journal for a short weekend walking break on the Suffolk Coast.
Sewing a scoop neck tiered sundress from a 1970’s Butterick 7012 pattern
Going off-piste, using quilting cotton for a simple summer tiered dress with topstitching.
Guernsey in Spring - walking on a tiny island
My planned itinerary for spending 4 springtime days in Guernsey, Channel Islands. Days spent walking and picnicking, nights spent in a treehouse hotel.
Stopover in Denver: a plan for 24 hours
My itinerary for a 24 hour stop in Denver.
Småland, Sweden: a leisure cycling travel itinerary
Travelling in summer, my imagined itinerary for 7 nights in Smaland, Sweden. Cycling amid lakes, islands, country lanes, and deep forests.