Since the holidays are fast-approaching, I thought I’d do a gift guide series. But instead of rounding up items to purchase, I decided to compile lists of relatively easy things to make for the various types of people in your life. Got any requests? Leave me a comment! Everybody likes eating (that’s what Thanksgiving is […]
Spiky Crystal Ring
Pamela Love makes the coolest jewelry, but with the cool comes a hefty price tag. So I decided to make my own version of her spiky metal crystal jewelry, in the form of a big cocktail ring. Materials: Small crystals (mine are diamatina “laser wands,” from here and are each 3/4- to 1-inch long) Ring […]
Leaves of Green
Ever since I got the official photos, I’ve been meaning to share a couple of wedding DIY projects that I did for my wedding. I already posted the boutonnieres, but I thought I’d also share what I did for the table centerpieces. It boggles my mind when people talk about spending hundreds (or thousands!) of […]
Outfit Post: Beribboned
I came across this skirt in my closet this morning and decided that today’s drop in temperatures warranted something tweedy. It’s got really cool buttons that have big velvet ribbons sticking out through the holes. I have no idea what era it’s from, but I think someone made it by hand and I’ve never seen […]
DIY Scalloped Brim Hat
For awhile now I’ve been coveting pretty scalloped brim hats like this one, so when I found a suitable surgery victim on clearance the other day I decided to get scissor-happy. Materials: Circle template, or something to trace to make one Fabric pencil Scissors Methods: 1. Start with a floppy wool hat. 2. If you […]
Gifted
This morning I was wandering through blogland, catching up on my favorite sites, when I came across Gifted Magazine from Creature Comforts. If you’re already thinking about holiday shopping, this seems like a great place to start. It’s filled with wonderful gift ideas that are almost too lovely to give away. Plus, there are a […]
New Nebula Scarves!
It’s been a little quiet around here this week, first because of my missing internet, but also because I’ve been working hard on a new batch of galaxy/nebula print silk scarves. I’m trying out some new designs, which I think turned out quite lovely. Here is a peak: “Celestial Fireworks” “Bright Star” “Blue Haze” You […]
Outfit Post: Joining the Club
Last week I went and joined the club of bloggers who wear red pants. To be fair, mine are more of a washed-out salmon-ish color, but they’re close enough that I think I’d still be allowed in the club. I’d been searching for the perfect pair of reddish pants at thrift stores to no avail, […]
Knit Handwarmers
Over this weekend Steven and I went to NYC, this time so that he could speak at a conference. It was a fun trip, but I could have done without the freezing rain/sleet/snow all day Saturday. It certainly underscored the importance of cozy knit items to keeping warm in the winter. The train rides to […]