1. These handmade metallic trim dishes are so pretty. 2. I can think of so many different spaces where this color-block clock would look great. 3. If you’re planning to give handmade gifts this year, add this leather notebook to your list. 4. Copper seems to be everywhere these days, but when it looks as […]
What I Did in England
For the past few weeks I’ve been traveling in England and France. We started out in Nottingham, England, for a video game event my husband was speaking at, and then we took the train down to London for a few days, and visited friends in Brighton for an afternoon. On a past visit to the […]
DIY Custom Wire Word Necklace
This necklace is a fun and easy way to literally make a statement. Do your name, or a word that’s meaningful and close to your heart, or something you want to remember (nothing too long, though). Being the cat lady that I am, I went with “meow,” but there are tons of other words that […]
Sunday Street Style
Top row: Elle Street Chic, Fashionist Middle row: Elle Street Chic, The Urban Spotter Bottom row: The Urban Spotter, It’s My Darlin’
Links I Like
Bonjour! Right now I’m currently in France, probably somewhere between Paris and Lyon, where we’re taking a little side trip to visit friends. In the last few days we’ve been wandering around Paris, eating at vegetarian cafes, trying out our terribly limited French, and visiting museums. But our AirBnB has great wifi, so I still […]
DIY Inspiration: Eye Prints
Do you feel as if you’re being watched? You should–there are eyes everywhere! The evil eye is an ancient symbol, so although they didn’t invent the print, Kenzo has certainly helped popularize it this season. It’s a look that you can easily replicate yourself, with stencils, embroidery, or screenprinting. Here’s some DIY eye-motif inspiration. 1. […]
Cure-All Cocktail
There’s an old saying that “What whiskey cannot cure there is no cure for.” Since this is the season for colds (I caught a lingering one a few weeks back), a combo of whiskey, lemon (lots of vitamin C!), ginger (an herbal cold remedy), and honey seems just about perfect. While I’m not sure if […]
Vanilla Baked Pears with Streusel Filling
Before I made these pears, I had never roasted fruit before. Sure, I’ve baked it in pies and crumbles, but I don’t think that counts. Last week we were getting ready to leave on our trip and I had a few unripe pears in the fridge that I wasn’t sure what to do with. For […]
DIY Houndstooth Stenciled Shirt
Last week I shared my DIY houndstooth inspiration, and today you get to see the results. I wanted a grungy, messy look, so I used a non-aerosol spray fabric paint, which gave me drips and an uneven application. If you want a neater outcome, you can also do this project with regular fabric paint and […]