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Dark denim with Ankara pocket detail. I actually cut these trousers out last Summer. I bought the Vintage pattern from @mabelsfiveanddime Had to play fit. Because vintage sizing. Anyway I decided that these high waisted Pants of Wonder would be the perfec
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Mothers and daughters: Talking Style. What has your mother taught you about style? Do you dress to stand out or blend in? Loved interviewing these two opinionated women who happen to be related! The first in a series of conversations with mothers and thei
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All the feels today. Moved my sewing equipment to a local studio where I'll be based part time from this week. I have always sewn from my home. I've sewn for 20 years at the same kitchen table, to be specific. My love of sewing kept my mind busy and saved
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So proud of @kareem.lauren and @j.leo.d π Together they launched their Vegan pop up @leofoodmind held at @stdavidcoffee tonight. A Full house of friends and strangers united by a love of wholesome vegan food designed to help balance both body
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Upstaged by boy. At the weekend my very clever daughters managed to hold a surprise gathering for my birthday. I thought that @mahenikay was away for the weekend and I'd have a quiet meal out with @kareem.lauren & @j.leo.d But nooooo. Members of my famil
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Heeey! π I hope you sent love and received love today...as I hope you do every day. I was welcomed home after almost three wonderful weeks of self love and care with thoughtful gifts from my favourite valentines . I've spent the afternoon swapping ca
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Finally finished unpacking! Surprise surprise I bought more fabric! Two are from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Meant as sarongs but I'm pretty sure they'll end up in an outfit or on my head. The other two are from Indonesia. The vibrant orange one is the softes
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Attacked my mending pile tonight. Finally patched up my softest, favourit-est (yes that is a word shush) and oldest headwrap fabric. It should probably be laid gently to rest but I couldn't bear to throw it away just yet. Because memories...and orange! An
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Here's a pretty picture of a path that I took in Bali. I had no idea where it led at the time so I followed it. It opened onto a beautiful collection of huts, a lush, meandering garden, a few plots growing crops for a restaurant as well as a small farm an
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It's the simple things. Creative work plans with talented friends is the absolute best. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ #womeninbusiness #coffeetime #simplicity #colourshareblue #crockery #lunchdate #candlestick #blueisthecolour #creativeminds #standupandstandout #onwardsandup
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She's off! Months of planning and the day is finally here! Following a #DNA test that opened up a world of possibilities and curiosities @joycetreasure is following her ancestral trail. Her epic adventure will take her to Jamaica, Haiti, New York, Senega
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Powerful β€ Beautiful π Uplifting πThank you π ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ #worldbookday #currentread #poetry #ijeomaumebinyuo #questionsforada #gift #gratitude #africanwriter #womenwriters #blackwomenwriters
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Happy 60th Independence Day to all our Ghanaian friends and followers! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ #ghana #ghanaian #ghanaindependence #kentecloth #kente #woven #textile #fabric #colour #pattern #kwamenkrumah #ihavedonemybest #Africa #hands #craftyhands #tradition #heritag
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Day 6 #meetthemaker Raw materials. Vibrant colours and intricate patterns. Woven cotton printed and batik fabric repping Nigeria, Ghana, Malaysia and Indonesia here. A small selection of my never decreasing textiles collection. ππ:s
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Happy International Women's Day! Good luck to all women participating in A Day Without Women. Remembering those who fought for equal rights before us and standing with those who continue on. Image taken at @womensmarchlondon ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ #internationalwomens