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Distillery Visit: Abhainn Dearg

June 23, 2021
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During my trip to Isle of Lewis & Harris with Larkfire, we had the opportunity to visit Abhainn Dearg distillery and try their whisky.

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The Glenlivet – The New Visitor Experience!

June 20, 2021
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The Glenlivet has launched their new Visitor Experience up in Speyside and I got the opportunity to travel up north to experience it.

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A lovely Morning Tea at The Dome

June 13, 2021
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When I saw the Itison voucher for a Morning Tea for two at The Dome here in Edinburgh I couldn’t resist buying it straight away!

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Sewing the Lliria Dress from Pauline Alice Patterns

May 18, 2021
15:11
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This is my new favourite sewing pattern. So lovely to sew with buttons instead of zipper for a change and I just love how this turned out!

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Making the Simplicity 8162 18th Century Stays

May 15, 2021
14:00
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I’ve always thought that 18th century stays are so lovely so I thought “how difficult can it be to make my own?”

edinburgh, hotels, cottages & airBNBs, scotland, travel

Staycation at The House of Gods Hotel

April 29, 2021
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If you’re looking for indulgence and a great time where you don’t even need to leave the hotel room – then check out The House of Gods!

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Marilyn Bombshell Dress – A9077 Review

April 18, 2021
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When this lovely pattern arrived I decided it would be the perfect match for my red gingham fabric!

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Butterick x Gertie 6590 Dress

April 10, 2021
14:00
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When I started working on this dress I was surprised by how fast it all came together. Just a few hours and it was nearly finished

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I sewed my own cottage core picnic dress !

April 6, 2021
17:14
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After looking around for inspiration online I figured outlaw to sew a big puffy picnic dress that would be perfect for summer!

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Butterick 2472 Vintage Sewing Pattern

March 18, 2021
17:30
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It makes me so happy when I find a vintage pattern for a good price AND also for my measurements! My first vintage pattern project ever!