Since the holidays are fast-approaching, I thought I’d do a gift guide series. But instead of rounding up items to purchase, I decided to compile lists of relatively easy things to make for the various types of people in your life. Got any requests? Leave me a comment! Everybody likes eating (that’s what Thanksgiving is […]
DIY Gift Guide: For the Beauty Junkie
Since the holidays are fast-approaching, I thought I’d do a gift guide series. But instead of rounding up items to purchase, I decided to compile lists of relatively easy things to make for the various types of people in your life. Got any requests? Leave me a comment! Whether they soften, beautify, or perfume, these […]
Spiky Crystal Ring
Pamela Love makes the coolest jewelry, but with the cool comes a hefty price tag. So I decided to make my own version of her spiky metal crystal jewelry, in the form of a big cocktail ring. Materials: Small crystals (mine are diamatina “laser wands,” from here and are each 3/4- to 1-inch long) Ring […]
DIY Gift Guide: For the Fashionista (Part 1)
Since the holidays are fast-approaching, I thought I’d do a gift guide series. But instead of rounding up items to purchase, I decided to compile lists of relatively easy things to make for the various types of people in your life. Got any requests? Leave me a comment! Whether it’s your best friend, mom, or […]
Sunday Street Style
I keep scrolling down through today’s street style round-up, unable to decide which look is my favorite because I really love them all. I think I need to start accessorizing with a tiny poofy dog and more plaid and cat-print items. Top row: Camilla on Stockholm Streetstyle, The Sartorialist Middle row: The Sartorialist, Mr. Newton […]
Leaves of Green
Ever since I got the official photos, I’ve been meaning to share a couple of wedding DIY projects that I did for my wedding. I already posted the boutonnieres, but I thought I’d also share what I did for the table centerpieces. It boggles my mind when people talk about spending hundreds (or thousands!) of […]
Friday Favorites: Southwestern Geometric
This morning I came across this Lauren Moffat dress and was inspired by the lovely print to put together a batch of Etsy items that have southwestern geometric patterns and shapes. Happy shopping! Clockwise from top left: Tote bag, Brooch, Cuff, Scarf, Pillow cover, Notecards, Laptop decal Clockwise from top left: Cuff, Earrings, Clutch, Earrings, […]
Outfit Post: Beribboned
I came across this skirt in my closet this morning and decided that today’s drop in temperatures warranted something tweedy. It’s got really cool buttons that have big velvet ribbons sticking out through the holes. I have no idea what era it’s from, but I think someone made it by hand and I’ve never seen […]
DIY Scalloped Brim Hat
For awhile now I’ve been coveting pretty scalloped brim hats like this one, so when I found a suitable surgery victim on clearance the other day I decided to get scissor-happy. Materials: Circle template, or something to trace to make one Fabric pencil Scissors Methods: 1. Start with a floppy wool hat. 2. If you […]