le train fantôme

storage

we've got a new small decking area that we haven't been able to enjoy much yet as there has been rain, rain and more rain over the weekend.


these storage boxes are on my wish list. in the meantime, I had to make a little circle bag to store all the little toys I am stepping on from one room to another. I used some Ikea fabric and a bit of batting.

we are away for the rest of the week
have a look at the (home made) video Julian made for Stereolab's new single
enjoy the end of the week!

i love corduroy

Above and below are some of my favourite pages from recently received come home magazine #10 and #11

Love the green sofa and the cushions colour scheme..
At the weekend I felt the urge of making something out of a nice and light orangey corduroy fabric I just got.

I quickly gave up the idea of trying to figure out how to make myself some fly fronted trousers without any pattern whatsoever and made a mini elasticated version for Lucien instead.
I just copied the pattern of another pair of corduroy trousers he was given (coming from here )

nice and comfy

now if you've got a few hours to spare have a look at L'Officiel de la Mode's archives starting from 1921.
(via une fille comme moi )

enjoy your week x

light

Lots of light and sunshine last weekend, lots of pottering around the house doing nothing in particular

a friend of mine sent me this link a while ago, petits habits, a lovely site featuring vintage clothes for children.. 
a bit pricey but nice to look at. i particularly like the boys' hats' section

and don't miss  lines and shapes volume two 

have a nice week x

100

post number 100!
thrifted vintage patterns, thrifted bag and new shoes from f-troupe

i'm very pleased my creatures are now available at Little Circus
(merci Mo'!)

days out

the sun is out at last and we've been spending a lot of time outside.

catching up with friends on Sunday in the British sculptor Henry Moore's gardens . An amazing place and only 20 mins away from home.. see more pics here

catching up with more friends on bank holiday Monday, walking by the river Thames and viewing this exhibition . Hope your weekend was good.

and thank you to those of you who visited the shop last Thursday.. there will be another update early next month hopefully.