Today I came across this list of 9 Free Ways to Refresh Your Wardrobe for Spring, and thought it had some great ideas. The one that really caught my eye, though, was number 7: The article advises that you, “Hem only the lining of an old lace or eyelet skirt so that the lower portion […]
DIY Inspiration: Splatter Paint
Last fall I posted about splatter paint ideas, and the trend has only picked up steam since then. I guess I should have been wearing some nice jeans or a tank instead of ratty old pajamas while I painted a couple of weeks ago, so I could’ve achieved the look organically. But it would be […]
Present Wrapping Ideas
Have you wrapped your Christmas presents yet? I still have a few to go, so if you’re not done yet, either, here are a few Christmas Eve-eve ideas for dressing up your gifts. Good luck, and happy wrapping! 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 […]
DIY Inspiration: Eye Prints
Do you feel as if you’re being watched? You should–there are eyes everywhere! The evil eye is an ancient symbol, so although they didn’t invent the print, Kenzo has certainly helped popularize it this season. It’s a look that you can easily replicate yourself, with stencils, embroidery, or screenprinting. Here’s some DIY eye-motif inspiration. 1. […]
Mad for Plaid
I was going to title this post something I had yet to determine, and then mention in passing how I resisted the urge to call it “Mad for Plaid,” but that just seemed like a sneaky way of using-that-phrase-but-not-really. So I just did it. I admitted that I am crazy for plaid, and I don’t […]
DIY Inspiration: Paint Splatters
Lately I’m intrigued with splattered paint, especially in inky hues. With the right paint or dye, the effect looks like it would be pretty easy to achieve, and there are tons of possibilities for fashion and housewares. You can even paint splatter your nails. I’m itching to give it a try, how about you? 1. […]
Window Shopping: Lovely Ceramics
The other day I ate lunch at the Hands On Cafe, which is an adorable little restaurant at the Oregon College of Art and Craft. It’s tucked away in the wooded hills around Portland, and it’s a wonderful, relaxing place to enjoy a meal. As I finished mine, I noticed that it had been served […]
10 Things to do This Summer
Though it doesn’t feel like it around here, tomorrow is the first day of summer. I’ve been keeping a mental list of things I want to do this year while the weather is nice, and in honor of the beginning of the season, I thought I’d share some ideas. 1. Visit a local amusement park […]
Links I Like
This is such a cute and clever way to add a little spring to your step (see what I did there?) And you can totally make your own from any fabric you might have on hand. Last night I got the baking bug and made a batch of these gingerbread mini donuts. Except I used […]