Once in a while I discover something that I wish I’d known a long time ago. In this case it’s that Banana Republic and Gap sell tall sizes of some of their styles online. I’m on the taller side, with a long torso, so dresses with a defined waist often don’t fit me quite right, […]
Sunday Street Style
Photo by Vanessa Jackman H&M cardigan ($25) | Zara coat ($189) | Olive jeans ($69) | H&M bag ($35) | Topshop scarf ($32) | Zara biker boots ($159) | Umbrella ($28)
Links I Like
Hello friends! Yesterday totally got away from me, and I didn’t get the post I’d planned up before life intervened. But I’ve got today’s usual batch of fun links right here. 1. I’m totally charmed by this car snow globe. 2. These peanut butter chocolate chunk cookies look amazing. 3. I’m thinking of making this […]
Gifts to DIY & Gifts to Buy: For the Nester
Whether they’re settling into a new home, or just trying to improve the one they’ve had for years, these are gifts for the friends and family on your list who are in the nesting stage. I guess I’m in that phase, because in the course of making this guide I’ve come across so many lovely […]
Studded Boot Straps
When I was in Paris in October, I passed a couple of shoe stores near where we were staying that had cool studded motorcycle boots in the windows. A lot of the studding was actually on what looked like removable straps that could be placed in different positions on the boot. The day that I […]
Sunday Street Style
This outfit looks so perfectly cozy but still stylish, doesn’t it? I’m such a baby about cold that I’d probably have to add tights, but other than that I’d definitely wear it. Photo: It’s my darlin’ | Cardigan | Hat | Biker Boots | Dress
Links I Like
1. These mini holiday wreath stir sticks are incredibly charming. 2. Keep your neck warm with this simple braided cowl tutorial. 3. These coffee recipes all sound delicious. Perfect for a coffee junkie like me! 4. I really like this neat trick for adding an elegant floral element to a bundt cake. 5. A hexagon […]
Outfit Post: Tough
Last night we got a little sprinkling of snow, which, if you live anywhere that gets real winter, will seem like nothing. In Portland this is a big deal, since it snows (and sticks) maybe once a year. Last year I think the snow skipped us entirely. Anyway, I’m trying to say that there’s a […]
DIY Luggage Tag Tutorial
I’ve been meaning to sew myself some luggage tags for a long time now, and what finally motivated me was putting together my DIY gift guide for travelers. I guess I’ll have to go back and add these luggage tags to the guide, because I think they’d make great little stocking stuffers.