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Hello! My name is Ashley. I created LDJ back in 2013 when I was about to turn 50. I wanted to read a blog for older 'girls' and there weren't many so I created one! Here you will find simple everyday style at affordable prices. Cruelty free beauty and Skincare products. I also love to share modern rustic, industrial and handmade interiors from our home. I am a maker,a crochet & sewing geek. If any of the above interests you, come and join me! Or sign up to receive the latest posts via your inbox . . .

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Today . . . Wilder gown top, baggy jeans and mules. Simple. . Linen #wildergowntop by @fridaypatterncompany . Mules past season @vagabondshoemakers . Jeans past season @uniqlo_uk . . . #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminamalist #artinaging #slowliving #wildergown #fridaypatterncompany #sewover50 #sewyourown #memadeootd #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun #sewingbloggeruk #sewistsofinstagram #sewaddicted

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When the sun goes in I pick up my hook and unwind my yarn 🧶 #dahliascrapgan by @makeanddocrew I can manage 2 squares a day and I’m weaving in my ends as I go ! . . . #hueandmeyarn #crochetafghan #makeanddocrew #ganchillocreativo #ganchilloterapia #bhooked #crochetaddict #yarntherapy #mylifeinyarn #yarnfriendsrock #stayhomestaycreative #stayhomeandcrochet #crochetcrazy #crochetlife #crochetismyyoga #crochetgeek #neutralyarnmakes #handmadeparade #makersvillage #crochetallthethings #createmakeshare #serialcrocheter

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A rare pic of us and an sunny afternoon well spent. An ordinary day that turned out to be special, no particular reason. Being together, mooching in charity shops, a drink at the pub and lunch @thethirstybirdwimborne Treats for everyone from @theeaststreetdeli & @smallblockdoughnuts ordered for pick up on Saturday. Those simple everyday things that we all took for granted pre pandemic have become moments to treasure right? . . . #eaststreetdeli #totallylocally #supportlocalbusinesses #shopindependent #storetraits #prettyshopfronts #sustainableliving #visitdorsetofficial #dorsetlife #dorsetliving #wimborneminster #sewover50 #validress #littlestoriesofmylife #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #inspirationirl #shareacalmmoment

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Overjoyed . . . At how this #validress by @patternfantastique turned out. Pure linen Is a pleasure to wear in this heat! . This was originally a large table cloth bought in the sale a couple of years ago from @hmhome with the intention of using it as fabric. . I placed the pattern to make the most of the stripes, and cut and saved the selvedges to add to the hem as a decorative detail. I slightly shortened the sleeves and did not add the curved hem from the original pattern design, lengthening the dress instead. The bodice I cut twice to use as a self lining instead of facings. . Hands up if you approve 🙌🏻 ? . I’m on a roll with my sewing this month, it truly does make me happy 😊 . 📷 @industrial.restorations ❤️ . . . #patternfantastique #sewover50 #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #sewover50dresses #sewtogetherforsummer #ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun #sewingbloggeruk #sewistsofinstagram #sewaddicted #midlifeinfluencers #midlifestyle

7 days ago

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My first self sewn proper hat. . Sorrento bucket hat. Pattern by @elbe_textiles Fabric 100% pure linen from @sew__jessalli. . Notes, I made it larger as pattern only goes up to size L which is 24” and I needed a 25” so technically a size XL. (It’s for my mate she has a big head 😜) Also added in a medium to heavy weight iron on interfacing. As the previous trial hat was very floppy. This one is 👍🏻 perfect. . Being posted tomorrow now praying that it fits ! Fingers crossed 🤞🏻 . . . #hatsewingpattern #sewinghats #sorrentobuckethat #sewover50 #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #sewover50hats #ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun #sewingbloggeruk #linenhat #simplestyle #midlifestyle #sewistsofinstagram #sewaddicted

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Sunday Sewing . . . Paper bag linen shorts the #opalshorts pattern by @megannielsenpatterns . Plus linen Sorrento Bucket Hat by @elbe_textiles #sorrentobuckethat . 💯 linen fabric from @sew__jessalli who I am very lucky to have up the road as my go to sewing shop 🙌🏻 . Watch this space! . Anyone else sewing today? It’s too damn hot to sit outside! . . . . #sewover50 #sewyourown #memade #memadeootd #memadeeveryday #memadewardrobe #sewcialist #isew #isewmyownclothes #handmadehat #handmadewardrobe #handmadecloset #sewover50hats #sewtogetherforsummer #ecosewing #selfsewnwardrobe #sewsewsew #sewhappy #sewcialite #sewista #sewistsgonnasew #sewallthethings #sewmuchfun #sewingbloggeruk l#sewistsofinstagram #sewaddicted

2 weeks ago

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⠀ ⠀ WIP + raffia = ☀️simples⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ New #curatecrochetbox from @curatecrochetbox so stylish fresh and modern just how I like my crochet 🧶 . . #crochetbasketpattern #crochetbasket #ganchillocreativo #ganchilloterapia #bhooked #makeitwearit #yarntherapy #mylifeinyarn #yarnfriendsrock #stayhomestaycreative #stayhomeandcrochet #crochetcrazy #crochetlife #crochetismyyoga #crochetgeek #neutralyarnmakes #handmadeparade #makersvillage #crochetallthethings #createmakeshare #serialcrocheter

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I had lunch in Wimborne with my boy a few weeks ago he kindly offered to take pics of my @ottomanhands jewellery I was recently gifted. That was after I kindly offered a pint and chips ! More details on my summer jewellery choices on the blog, link in profile as usual. Cheers 🥂 . . . #disruptaging #handmadejewellery #mybeautifulmidlife #inlovewithlife #artinaging #littlestoriesofmylife #livemoremagic #theartofslowliving #inspirationirl #keeponevolving #shareacalmmoment #agelessstyle #simplestyle #knowyourstyle #stylebeyondage #midlifeinstyle #midlifeminamalist #everydaydress #menocorestyle #midlifestyle #fewerbetter #slowerwardrobe

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