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Looking south along George Street in 1957. This fascinating image above, taken by David Green, makes an excellent companion piece, as it looks north along the same street five years later. Thanks to David Green for generously sharing this image. This entry was posted in Streets.

Creative Projects, Victorian and Steampunk Costuming, Thrift. First Fabric Designs have arrived! Recently Spoonflower had a free shipping deal, so I took the opportunity to turn my first few fabric designs into reality. I also wanted to test how some rose illustrations from a 200 year old gardening book would reproduce as fabric. Saturday, August 15, 2015. Friday, May 22, 2015.

History and a few other things. First footers and Christmas pudding. The novel I enjoyed most this year was. The book of strange new things.

The Year of the Snake. So I went with a friend to the Chinese Gardens. And made another photo journal of the trip! Blue skies and clear water. This may be in no small part due to the Tea House, their set menu is a bargain, and the lychee tea is my favourite.