Lately I’ve been seeing a ton of clothing with just a touch of leather here and there. From leather pockets to leather trim, there’s tons of DIY potential. Many of these looks would be easy to accomplish with small pieces of leather, or even leather trim, which often can be found in the trim section […]
Outfit Post: In Transition
Right now I’m in the process of both upgrading and downsizing my wardrobe. Which means a big purge of stuff that I don’t like or haven’t worn in ages, and hopefully its slow replacement with pieces I love. So far I’ve added these boots and this skirt to my closet, but it’s been so long […]
The Knitster: Elbow Patches
Recently I received a review copy of The Knitster: 20 Patterns for Hip Knitters, which comes out next week. If you’re knitting for a hipster man (or are a male knitter), this might be the book for you. Although many of the patterns are unisex, it definitely has more projects geared towards men than many […]
Hat Makeover
Remember this hat I found at Goodwill recently? I gave it a makeover! As you can see, I added a piece of black velvet ribbon and a tortoiseshell buckle. The ribbon is secured in several places with a couple of stitches, so I can easily switch it up later if I decide I want to […]
Sunday Street Style
Two things you need to look current this season: A plaid shirt, and a cool hat. Oh, and blue hair couldn’t hurt. Top row: The Sartorialist, The Urban Spotter Middle row: Hel Looks, Fashionist Bottom row: Streetstyle Aesthetic, The Sartorialist
Links I Like
1. The absolute cutest way to organize your string or embroidery floss. 2. Evil eyes are popping up on clothes and accessories a lot these days, so these evil eye painted tights are perfect if you want to jump on the trend. 3. This pallet wood coffee table is gorgeous, and there are instructions to […]
DIY Lightbulb Aquarium Tutorial
Earlier this year I came across marimo (literally “ball seaweed”), which look like cute little balls of moss. They’re actually a type of algae ball from Japan that are popular as no maintenance “pets.” I bought mine in a local plant shop (Pistils), but you can also find them on Etsy. This week I decided […]
Tips for Fall Flower Arrangements
A couple of days ago I decided my dining room table needed a flower bouquet. I knew I wanted it to be very autumn-y, so I stuck to backyard flowers and seasonal foliage. Here are some tips for making your own autumn bouquet. Flowers with fall colors (gold, red, orange, yellow) are a good place […]
Adventures in Austin
Last night we got back from a weekend trip to Austin, Texas. It was our second time visiting, but the last time was several years ago, so a lot had changed. We visited friends, shopped a bit, ate too much, and overall had a wonderful trip. Unfortunately I forgot my “real” camera at home, but […]