Lately I’ve been having lots of fun with metal. Not the kind you headbang to. The kind you cut with a saw and solder and hammer (which makes a similar din to the musical kind). These simple copper circles are one of the first pairs of earrings I made. They’re pretty minimalist, but the large […]
Watermelon Mojito Cocktail
As it has started to feel like real summer, I’ve been craving watermelon. So I bought one the other day. But you know how on those tables for changing babies in public restrooms, they haveĀ warnings not to leave your baby unattended? Watermelons should come with those. I was preparing to cut mine up, and […]
Vertical Garden Update
This weekend I finally hung up the succulent vertical garden I made out of a shadow box (tutorial here). Here’s what it looked like right after I finished planting it about 3 weeks ago: And here’s what it looks like now, hung on a fence in my yard: Seeing these two photos next to one […]
Sunday Street Style
As usual, I’m drawn to interesting print, pattern, and punchy colors. Oh, and cats, of course. I think I really need a cat-face sweater (and a pretty pink lace skirt to go with it wouldn’t hurt). Top row: Stockholm Streetstyle, Fashionistable Middle row: The Urban Spotter, Facehunter Bottom row: The Urban Spotter, Streetstyle Aesthetic As […]
Links I Like
This copper pipe wall sconce is brilliant. Definitely adding it to my list of future projects. What a pretty (and easy) beaded necklace. 10 Ways to Make a Cocktail Stick will help you dress up your drinks. Don’t be surprised if you see some of these in my future cocktail recipes. This little fox stamp […]
DIY Cream Soda + Root Beer Cream Soda Cocktail
When I started this kitchen project, I was surprised to discover that cream soda doesn’t actually contain any cream. It seems like it should, doesn’t it? Although commercial cream sodas are probably made with artificial flavors, “cream soda” flavor is really easy to create with just sugar, lemon, and vanilla.
Outfit Post: Pink and Marble
This marble necklace is one of those finds that didn’t make it into my regular wardrobe for a long time after buying it. It’s easy to take things for granted when they’re inexpensive impulse buys, as is the case with this necklace. I bought it at a stoop sale for $5 one day in San […]
Getting in the Mood for Summer: Betina Lou
Recently I came across Betina Lou’s spring/summer 2013 collection, and the name of the line seemed familiar. Then I remembered that I featured their fall collection back in September. This collection is just as feminine and classic, filled with neutrals and stripes that perfectly complement one another. And those little collars on some of the […]
DIY Braided Thread and Chain Wrap Bracelet Tutorial
This fun bracelet DIY is a great way to update your wrists for spring. It’s pretty easy to make, and very customizable. I used gunmetal chain and cool colors (or mermaid colors, as I came to think of them), but with different colors or a gold or silver chain you can go for a totally […]