Yesterday I saw a robin hopping around my yard, and the bulbs are starting to poke their heads out of the ground, but tomorrow’s forecast includes “ice pellets.” Spring is clearly on its way, but it might be a little while still. In the meantime, I’ll gaze at designer Ulla Johnson’s Spring 2013 ensembles and […]
Sunday Street Style
If you’ve got a great coat lurking in the back of your closet, now is the time to pull it out. Extra points if it’s warm AND has an interesting pattern or color. Top row: Stockholm Streetstyle, It’s my darlin’ Middle row: The Sartorialist, Glamcanyon Bottom row: Fashionistable, It’s my darlin’ As always, see more […]
Friday Favorites: Shades of Citrus
Pretty shades of citrus caught my eye today. Perhaps I was influenced by all of the Clementine oranges I’ve been snacking on lately. I was hoping they’d ward off that cold I was trying to avoid, but I caught it anyway. Luckily I’m almost fully recovered, and looking forward to enjoying the rare sunshine we’re […]
DIY Jewelry Storage
Recently I was searching for a way to store my stud earrings so that they’re organized, but I can still see them. When they’re hidden away in a jewelry box I tend to forget about them, and I wanted a way to make them easy to see but keep them contained. For my hook earrings […]
Tutorial: Make a Hat from a Sweater
Sitting in my sewing area, I have a pile of thrifted sweaters that I’ve been wanting to use for various projects. Several of them are cashmere (as is this pink one), but they’re either stained, damaged, or felted, so I don’t have to feel guilty about cutting them up. I realized that this one needed […]
Fun with Packaging
Since I’ve been running an Etsy shop, I’ve become much more aware of holidays and celebrations. Especially the kinds that require gifts. Of course there’s Christmas, but beyond that there are weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and, coming right up, Valentine’s Day. Last year I made downloadable space cards, but didn’t do anything for my shop. This […]
Sunday Street Style
Another week, another collection of girls in cute hats and cozy coats. Definitely two trends I can support. Top row: Facehunter, The Locals Middle row: Stockholm Streetstyle, Vanessa Jackman Bottom row: The Sartorialist, The Sartorialist
Red Lentil Soup + Homemade Crackers
Lately it seems like everyone I know has been getting sick. I haven’t caught anything yet, which probably means I’m next in line. But you know what tastes great when you’re sick? Soup and crackers, of course. Chicken soup is the old standby, but since I don’t eat meat I have to find alternatives. Recently […]
DIY Brass Bead Earrings
After making a couple of bracelets with these beads, I still had plenty left over. So I decided to make some earrings. In the process, I learned a couple of new beading techniques. To make these, I used peyote stitch, which is a method of weaving beads together. It’s really not hard at all if […]