This is one of the faux fur collar prototypes I made for my tutorial, but when I made it I didn’t add any ribbon or fastener, so whenever I wore it I had to use a pin or brooch to affix it around my neck. I decided to remedy that the other day by adding […]
Links I Like
Skin feeling dry from all of the winter weather and indoor heating? Make your own homemade body lotion from beeswax and natural oils. I really love these fabulous faceted wood earrings, and the tutorial makes them look pretty easy to replicate using metallic paint and polymer clay. Why didn’t I know that you can freeze […]
More DIY Inspiration
Need more DIY inspiration? You can never have too much! These are all from Pixie Market, and some of them are sold out, so there’s even more motivation to make your own version. Legwarmers You could either knit these from scratch (hard), or cut up an old sweater (easier). Fringe belt Bow cuff Spiked capelet […]
Color Therapy
With the skies gray and the ground covered with snow, I decided I needed some color in my life via my outfit. I think the hat lends it kind of a Russian folkloric vibe. Plus it helps me stay warm in this sub-10-degree weather we’ve been having. Seriously, it’s not supposed to be that cold […]
Log Lady
One of the most important criteria we had when looking for an apartment in Cambridge was that it not be new construction. Steven and I both love the character and charm of old buildings, especially of the pre-war variety. We managed to find one with lovely moldings and pretty lead glass windows. The only problem […]
Falling Leaves
This outfit is from a couple of weeks ago, during the break between our snowstorms. I was outside, without a coat! Only one thin layer of tights, too. Considering the weather today (gigantic clumps of snow, followed by rain), I’d say indoor photoshoots are in the forecast. My weekend involved snow-shoveling, cooking, cleaning, and workouts, […]
What I Made
I just updated my “What I Made” page. See that little link up on the right, under the title? Click on it, and now it has thumbnail pictures and links to all of the tutorials that I’ve written. The photos are new, and I was missing several projects that I’ve now added. My top five […]
Free Cable-Knit Headband Pattern
Get this free, easy, cable-knit headband pattern to knit up cozy winter earwarmers.
Denim and Leather
Inspired by this Helmet Lang jacket and this post from A Pair and A Spare, I bring you my version of a leather collar. I used a seam ripper to remove the collars from both my denim jacket and a thrifted leather one, and then I sewed the leather one onto the denim. Oh, did […]