When it comes to makeup, I really don’t like to spend very much money. On a daily basis I wear mascara, concealer, blush, and sometimes eyeliner or a little lip color. Maybe if I tried tons of high-end cosmetics I’d decide that they’re better than drugstore products, but this has yet to happen. Here are […]
DIY Crystal Point Necklace Tutorial
Maybe I’m just craving something new with the change in seasons, but I’m on a jewelry kick lately! A couple weeks ago it was bracelets (here and here), and today I have a necklace DIY to share.
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As soon as I find the perfect fabric, I’d love to try out this free pattern for a scoop-neck t-shirt. This one in the photo is a floral bangle, meant to be worn on the wrist, but I would love to make a a larger wreath version. The tutorial also has a lovely free printable […]
Spring Flowers Cocktail with Lilac Syrup
Lilac has been one of my favorite flowers for a very long time. When I was a kid, I even had a pet rabbit I named Lilac. So when the lilacs came into bloom around here, I knew I had to try one of the recipes for lilac syrup I had seen recently. And of […]
Astoria, Oregon
Monday was my husband Steven’s birthday, so as a surprise, I took him on a little day trip to Astoria. If you’re not familiar with the area, it’s up in northernmost Oregon, right next to the Columbia River, which forms the border between Oregon and Washington. It’s got forests, beaches, and rivers, and it’s a […]
DIY Lined Jean Jacket Cuffs Tutorial
The inspiration for this project came from this Current/Elliot denim jacket at Anthropologie. The first time I saw it, I fell for the cute polka dot cuffs. However, the one product review points out that the cuffs on this jacket aren’t actually lined. They apparently belong to the shirt beneath the jacket. Anthropologie’s styling was […]
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If the April showers are getting you down, try adding a little paint and pattern to your umbrella. Instructions here. The tutorial for this hanging vase is lovely, and includes a great animated gif showing how to tie the knots. This fancy-looking necklace is made from polymer clay, and there’s a tutorial to make your […]
DIY Delicate Chain and Bead Bracelet Tutorial
As promised, here’s a bit more detail about how to make the delicate version of the chunky half chain/half bead bracelet I shared yesterday. I made a couple of different bracelets with various beads, but the one I’ll focus on here is made with purple dyed pearls and contrast silk bead cord. (The blue beads […]
DIY Half and Half Chain and Bead Bracelet Tutorial
The other day I got in the mood to make some new jewelry, and I came up with these half bead/half chain bracelets. I like the mix of materials, and they look especially good with several other bracelets. Plus, there are endless variations, as you can see. I made several versions with different types of […]