This weekend I’m running off for a quick weekend trip to visit friends in Seattle and Vancouver, BC. I’ve only been to Vancouver once before–are there any sights or activities I have to be sure not to miss?
Tutorial: Ampersand Lamp
On Pinterest I came across this cute ampersand lamp (lampersand!) from Modcloth. There was no way I was paying $90 for it, though. I realized I could make my own for less than $15, and in an afternoon, I did. Here’s how I did it.
DIY Inspiration: Chunky Chain
Lately I’ve been seeing some great super chunky chain jewelry. With chain recycled from vintage jewelry (check thrift stores and garage sales), from a craft store, or even the hardware store, you could easily replicate these looks. Ashley of Ring My Bell, wearing a Juicy Couture necklace Michael Kors (sold out) Lanvin Spring 2013 Chain […]
Waffles
This morning I had brunch at the Waffle Window. The original location is literally just a window you walk up to and order waffles, and then you can take them to nearby outdoor tables to eat. It’s like a slightly-upgraded food cart. But we were in the neighborhood of the non-window location, which is more […]
Links I Like
Look at these adorable little embroidered foxes (speaking of foxes, this is too cute). Get the instructions on Frolic! Fancy sewing your own underwear? (Or knickers? For some reason I got the urge to call them knickers, even though that’s not a word I’ve ever used in my life.) Sewing whiz Novita has a pattern […]
Sunday Street Style
Top row: Fashionist, The Sartorialist Middle row: Glamcanyon, Streetstyle Aesthetic Bottom row: It’s my darlin’, Marie Claire Keep up with my picks by following my Street Style board.
My Week on Instagram
1. Tried on these glasses when I went with my friend to pick up a pair she’d bought. They’re giant safety glasses, but I kind of love them. 2. I attended a Portland bloggers meet-up this morning at World Cup Coffee, and snapped this photo of a poster they have up in the back room. […]
Outfit Post: Spotty
Almost everything is secondhand/thrifted/old, except for the tote, which is a sample from my shop. I think someone comments on it nearly every time I use it. It’s like they’ve never seen a cat in space before.
Leather, Sequins, and Bleach, Oh My: 4 DIY Ideas
1. This black leather fringe skirt could be replicated by sewing layers of leather fringe onto an existing leather (or even non-leather) skirt. You could fringe leather yourself, or buy pre-made trim. Loving the bracelets, too, which you could make with horizonatally-drilled skull beads (try your local bead store, Etsy, or Amazon for the supplies). […]