Back to zen stitches...

I've been thinking a lot lately about my life and how I spend my time. I guess the end of the year combined with a minor health scare will do that to you! Somehow 2011 managed to slip through my fingers.... Yes, it was a good year as they all are but when I sat down at the end of the year and thought about what I'd achieved, I'm ashamed to say I came up with very little.

Hubby and I did have an amazing trip to the US which we loved, but somehow in the scheme of things that doesn't feel like enough. This year I want to change my life, not just buy an overseas adventure...

First item on the agenda - a wardrobe makeover. Like many women, my wardrobe feels like a combination of two types of clothing:
 1. Old favourites that are starting to look somewhat worn out and shabby, and
 2. Things I have bought but rarely wear (or have never worn!)

Also, as I age, I'm finding that the colours and styles I used to wear no longer suit me, so I find myself facing a wardrobe crisis that actually affects the way I feel about myself.

Add to that a conscious decision to spend my money more wisely and to avoid waste - all good reasons to apply the principles of our dear departed wardrobe refashion (RIP).

So ready, set, go for a shake up in 2012!

RIP Wardrobe Refashion

I cannot believe it!

I'm sorry to say that just as I managed to get my act together to join Wardrobe Refashion, Nikki the site's owner announced that the site is closing to all new signups and posts.

Kudos to Nikki for what she has achieved with Wardrobe Refashion, she and the site will be sorely missed.

All existing Wardrobe Refashion posts will say online for browsing and Nikki will continue with her personal blog.

I'm Wardrobe Refashioning

I've just joined Wardrobe Refashion, in my opinion one of the most creative and worthwhile craft projects going around. The site is essentially a multi-authored blog co-written by contributors from around the world who have pledged to "abstain from the purchase of new manufactured clothing for the period of 2, 4, 6 months or LIFE. They promise to refashion, renovate, and recycle preloved items with their own hands in fabric, yarn or other medium or make their own from scratch."

A perfect blend of fashion, creativity and environmentalism - three things close to my heart.

I've signed up for four months, how about you?