On a hot summer day in 1997, a friend and I were walking from her house to mine along a fairly busy road. My family lived in an unincorporated area that was halfway between suburban and rural, so “fairly busy” meant that it was a two-lane road that had no stoplights, but people routinely drove […]
Sunday Street Style
Top row: The Locals, Stockholm Streetstyle Middle row: Elle Street Chic, Street Style Aesthetic Bottom row: Stockholm Streetstyle, Elle Street Chic
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Are you brave enough to paint or doodle on your bags? I’m not sure if I am, but these turned out great! This dip-dyed eyelet dress is really cute, and a nice variation on the dip-dye trend. (I think this is the dress they used, though this one or this one would also be good.) […]
DIY Waxed Canvas Tote Bag Tutorial (Part 3)
Finally, the last part of this three-part tutorial. First I sewed the body of the bag, then I waxed it, and now I’ll show you how to add leather straps. This bag, by the way, is super sturdy. It’s designed so that the bottom, which carries the most weight, has no seam, and the addition […]
DIY Waxed Canvas Tote Bag Tutorial (Part 2)
In part 1 of this tutorial, I showed you how to sew a simple canvas tote bag. Today I’ll provide instructions for how to waterproof the canvas by waxing it with a mixture of beeswax and paraffin. Until I experimented with this bag, I had never waxed canvas, or any fabric. But it turns out […]
May Window Shopping
Just some pretty things I’ve been eyeing lately. Even though it’s raining here today, I’m looking forward to picnics, sandals, and sundresses. Soon! 1. Wine and cheese picnic basket 2. Braided clogs 3. Striped dress 4. Enamel lockets 5. Resin bangle 6. Herringbone tea towel 7. Canvas hammock
DIY Waxed Canvas Tote Bag Tutorial (Part 1)
As you may have heard, it rains in the Pacific Northwest. A lot. That’s how we grow those giant moss-covered trees and all of that local produce we’re so fond of. But sometimes that means that you need a waterproof bag. So I recently experimented with waxing canvas. I started with this tote bag that […]
Sunday Street Style
The photo of the girl in the gold skirt on the top left is one of my favorite street style images lately. She’s got a very arresting gaze, and her look is so eclectic and interesting. It makes me want to know her story. Top row: The Locals, Stockholm Streetstyle Middle row: Vanessa Jackman, Hel […]
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If you have the tools, these simple wooden rings look like a fun DIY project. The colored studs on this pouch are so cool. The secret? Spray paint! Get the tutorial here. This looks like the easiest bandeau top ever, and a great way to re-use old leggings. This hedgehog pincushion is out-of-control cute. I […]