The holiday season always seems to creep up on me at an alarming rate in Australia. The kids finish school and the weather starts to warm up so we all hit the beach and forget that Christmas is coming very soon! I did manage to organise myself a bit this year though. I ordered some of my own fabric printed through NextState and got sewing with a beautifully easy-to-follow pattern from Tilly and The Buttons. Of course, when I came to actually wear out to an event I had a crisis of confidence and felt very silly. That's where having daughters really helps. I swear I wouldn't leave the house in anything but black without their help.
Puppy news
I know this has nothing to do with design, pattern or illustration but just look at this gorgeous boy! He's distracting me a lot when he's not napping or eating so it's been tricky to get on with any real work. But that's what the holiday season is for, isn't it? Plans, drawings and pattern collections can come later. In the meantime, I'm running around in the sunshine with this one.
Happy Christmas
I wish anyone reading this the very best holiday time. Stay safe and have fun!
