I’m sure this hot weather can’t last much longer, so I thought I’d make a top suitable for the autumn. Navy linen with mid-blue goddess at…
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I found a gorgeous top in the market which was far, far too big for me, so – inspired by the Sewing Bee! – I decided…
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While our guest is sewing in the studio, there’s time to assess the olive grove and the vineyard, and to order equipment ready for our grape…
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The weather was glorious for our guest’s holiday, after quite a dramatic storm the night before her arrival. It cleared the air and the intense heat…
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We have a “trial” Textile Holiday guest arriving tomorrow, so it’s prompted us to do a few necessary jobs… I was very uncertain about the type…
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We went to Citta della Pieve because Saturday is market day, and it’s lovely to wander around the stalls and then go for coffee in one…
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I drove over to Magione, just this side of Perugia, to buy some fabric to make a dress. I wanted linen, in a bright colour…but ended…
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It’s hard to stop taking photos of the little chicory flowers that seem to be all over the track by the olive grove, and by the…
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I wanted to take some photos of interesting doors and door knockers, to we had a drive out to Montepulciano, about 25 minutes away. Again, Montepulciano…
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On our way home we made a little detour to the Abbey of Sant’Antimo, just outside Montalcino. It’s an incredibly beautiful, peaceful place in a stunning…