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 […]
4 Fashion DIY Ideas
Today I thought I’d share a couple of potential DIY project ideas I came across recently. Have you seen anything lately that you want to make? 1. Heart-print striped top. Print or stencil a heart onto a striped top with neon fabric paint. 2. Embellished shoulder sweater. Sew large matte sequins or leather squares onto […]
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 […]
Sunday Street Style
Top row: Fashionist, Stockholm Streetstyle Middle row: Streetstyle Aesthetic, The Locals Bottom row: Stockholm Streetstyle, Streetstyle Aesthetic
Links I Like
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 […]
Travel Bags
The second-to-last time I went on a short trip I reached my wit’s end with my travel bag. The strap length was all wrong, making the bag really uncomfortable and unwieldy to carry, and it wasn’t really big enough for all of my stuff. Which makes sense, considering that I don’t think it was actually […]