Hey friends, I made it to Australia! I’m in hot-as-hell Perth right now, but before I left rainy Portland, I put together some projects to post while I’m traveling. This one is so quick that it barely qualifies as a tutorial, but I thought I’d share how easy it is to create your own antler […]
Sunday Style: Imaginary Outfit
J.Crew jeans ($115) | Nirvana t-shirt ($19.99) | Warby Parker glasses ($95) | Modcloth circle scarf ($12.99) | Sam Edelman boots ($100) | Zara trench coat ($139) Inspired by this shot.
Links I Like
1. Make a pretty cake stand for your baked goods. 2. This stenciled tea towel would brighten up a boring kitchen. 3. I had no idea it was so easy to make a mirrored tray. 4. Valentine’s Day is over, but these love bug pins would work all year-round. 5. If you’re running out of […]
Packing for Down Under
On Sunday (yeah, THIS Sunday, just a couple of days from now), I’m leaving for a trip to Australia. My husband and I will be visiting Perth, where he’s speaking at the Perth Writers Festival. After that we’ll head over to Melbourne for a week before we go home. Since I’ve never been to Australia, […]
Plaid Skirt Makeover
Yesterday I finished the dress-to-skirt transformation I mentioned last week. As a reminder, here’s the frumpy dress before: And here’s the after: To accomplish the transformation, I took apart the waist seam and one of the side seams. I put in an invisible zipper on the side so I could get it on and off. […]
DIY Anatomical Heart Pin
For Valentine’s Day I wanted to create a project that veered away from your typical hearts and flowers. Although this one still includes a heart, it’s of the anatomical variety, so hopefully it’s a bit more edgy than sweet. Plus, now you’ll always be prepared to wear your heart on your sleeve. Sorry, Valentine’s Day […]
Sunday Style: Imaginary Outfit
Zara motorcycle jacket, $119 | Anthropologie sunglasses, $38 | Madewell tee, $42 | J.Crew earrings, $49.99 | Zara skirt, $79.90 | Anthropologie booties, $138 | | Kate Spade notebooks, $12
Links I Like
1. Give your friends cute little Valentine’s Day plants. They’ll last longer than flowers! 2. These leather conversation hearts look like a fun little project. 3. Make over your shoes by adding leather accents. 4. This DIY arrow leather bracelet will help remind you of your goals. 5. Punch up your walls with cheap and […]
DIY Heart Wrist Bag Tutorial
Learn how to make a heart wrist bag or clutch that would be perfect for Valentine’s Day.