As I promised at the end of yesterday’s tutorial for leather triangle earrings, here’s the template for the third pair of earrings that I made from leather scraps. Minus painting the leather, I used the same basic steps as I did in that project, so if you need instructions, check out that post. And you […]
DIY Leather Triangle Earrings Tutorial
As I’ve said many times, you can never have too many earrings, right? Right! Last week I made a couple of pairs with leather scraps and paint. They’re super fun and lend themselves to all kinds of customization options, like different shapes or paint colors. Go nuts!
Links I Like
So, I’ve kind of disappeared from the internet this weekend. I didn’t mean to miss my regular posts, but I’ve been incredibly distracted. My husband’s video game company finally released their first game, Gone Home. I’ve been following all of the coverage, which has been overwhelmingly positive. There are a ton of reviews out there, […]
Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz Cocktail
Lately it’s been hot and sticky and gross around here, so a refreshing cocktail is definitely in order. I figured one featuring cucumber and mint pretty much fits the bill, so I present the Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz. Happy Friday, and bottoms up! Cucumber Mint Gin Fizz Adapted from here. 3 sprigs of mint 1 […]
Getting in the Mood: Bona Drag Lookbook
Bona Drag always seems to put together the dreamiest lookbooks, and their most recent effort, “Spirit of the Painted Desert,” is no exception. The long ethereal gowns paired with statement jewelry perfectly evoke a witchy woman who’s possibly about to cast a spell on you. But you don’t care because she’s just so damn cool. […]
Healthy-ish Chocolate Hazelnut Bites
Nutella is one of those foods that is so delicious that I rarely buy it, because when I do I end up eating it by the spoonful. Although it’s billed as a chocolate hazelnut spread, neither of the first two ingredients of Nutella are hazelnuts–they’re sugar, and palm oil, in that order. So I was […]
DIY Decorated Ring Holder
Rings: Wolf ring (old), and my handmade stacking rings. One problem with making accessories is running out of places to store them. When I saw this ring dish, I knew that it would be super useful for jewelry storage. But it needed a little something more, so I upgraded it with metallic gold polka dots. […]
Sunday Street Style
Top row: Fashionistable, Vanessa Jackman Middle row: Elle Street Chic, The Urban Spotter Bottom row: Fashionist, Vanessa Jackman
Links I Like
1. Make your travel photos into fun memento keychains. Love the Made in Oregon one! 2. Martha Stewart’s take on hardware store jewelry. 3. Etch a copper cuff bracelet. 4. This edgy bra makeover would be perfect for wearing under sheer tops. 5. A fun way to re-use a pretty candle jar. 6. I’m going […]