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Hibiscus Ice Cream Float

26th May 2017(Historical) Cooking Recipesdessert, drink, flower, hibiscus, ice cream, natural dye, pink, recipe, tutorial, veganLina

Isn’t the red color amazing? 😀 These hibiscus ice cream floats are made with homemade vegan hibiscus ice cream and cold brewed hibiscus tea. Cold brew hibiscus tea or agua de jamaica is quite tart, very refreshing and tastes similar to cranberry juice. Continue reading Hibiscus Ice Cream Float →

Edwardian Lace Lavender Sachets – Tutorial

22nd May 20171900s - Edwardian, SewingDIY, edwardian, embroidery, flower, hand sewing, lace, sewing, shabby chic, tutorial, upcycling, victorianLina

Lavender sachets were a popular gift in the Victorian and Edwardian era: ‘A delightful gift that will cost but little in time or money’ (Every Woman’s Encyclopaedia, 1910-2a).

Lace lavender sachets are fast to sew and a great way to use up fabric and lace scraps. I used lace scraps from my Edwardian lingerie blouse and muslin scraps from my Victorian afternoon gown. (UK) Muslin is very sheer – perfect for lavender sachets. Continue reading Edwardian Lace Lavender Sachets – Tutorial →

Natural Easter Egg Dyes In Meereen Colors

13th May 2017Dyeing and Printingblue, DIY, easter, flower, natural dye, red cabbageLina

Our naturally dyed Easter eggs this year reminded me so much of the Meereen clothing colors! 😉 Continue reading Natural Easter Egg Dyes In Meereen Colors →

Vegan Hibiscus Ice Cream

24th April 2017(Historical) Cooking Recipesdessert, flower, hibiscus, ice cream, natural dye, pink, recipe, tutorial, veganLina

Today I made hibiscus sorbet. Isn’t the color stunning? Hibiscus ice cream is tart and refreshing with a beautiful dark pink color. The ice cream is vegan and not more difficult to make than hibiscus tea! Continue reading Vegan Hibiscus Ice Cream →

Naturally Colored Sugar Sprinkles And Sugar Hearts

27th March 2017(Historical) Cooking Recipesbeetroot, blue, blueberry, carrot, dessert, flower, fruit, green, natural dye, pink, recipe, red cabbage, spinach, tutorial, veganLina

Coloring sugar naturally is really easy and so much fun! 😀 Can you believe that all those sugar hearts are naturally colored? I used fruits, vegetables, herbs and teas. You can achieve almost any color with natural food coloring. Continue reading Naturally Colored Sugar Sprinkles And Sugar Hearts →