We recently brought a 1974 Akai turntable in mint condition from the amazing and highly recommended WT Audio in Lower Hutt. It belonged to a …
Category: Sustainability
Vintage and Thrift
Here in Wellington we have a number of great thrift shops to choose from and I visit quite regularly. Recently we made a trek out …
I brought a new thing
Full disclosure, I brought a new item of clothing from a shop. That means I went 2 years and 4 months without buying a new …
Me made wardrobe
As well as adding to my wardrobe with thrifted items last year, I also did some sewing and knitting to give it a boost as …
A Year of Thrift
Happy New Year! I thought I would give an update on my slow fashion journey throughout 2020. As mentioned in this post, I pledged not …
One cushion, two projects
I had some cushions on the couch that used to be in my sewing room which I transferred to the new day bed that we …
Microgreens experiment
While in lockdown, we are trying to make sure that we maintain eating our 5 plus a day. So far, so good but to make …
The slow art of Sourdough
Lockdown day 8 for us here in New Zealand and my sourdough starter has been getting a great workout the past week. Now that I …
New Year. Slow Fashion
Happy New Year and Happy New Decade everyone! I thought I would report in on the pledge I made last year to not buy any …
Cinnamon Apple Compote
I wouldn’t really call this a recipe but it is a great way to use up apples that are past their best for eating, rather …