When I was in Paris in October, I passed a couple of shoe stores near where we were staying that had cool studded motorcycle boots in the windows. A lot of the studding was actually on what looked like removable straps that could be placed in different positions on the boot. The day that I […]
Links I Like
1. These mini holiday wreath stir sticks are incredibly charming. 2. Keep your neck warm with this simple braided cowl tutorial. 3. These coffee recipes all sound delicious. Perfect for a coffee junkie like me! 4. I really like this neat trick for adding an elegant floral element to a bundt cake. 5. A hexagon […]
Outfit Post: Tough
Last night we got a little sprinkling of snow, which, if you live anywhere that gets real winter, will seem like nothing. In Portland this is a big deal, since it snows (and sticks) maybe once a year. Last year I think the snow skipped us entirely. Anyway, I’m trying to say that there’s a […]
DIY Luggage Tag Tutorial
I’ve been meaning to sew myself some luggage tags for a long time now, and what finally motivated me was putting together my DIY gift guide for travelers. I guess I’ll have to go back and add these luggage tags to the guide, because I think they’d make great little stocking stuffers.
Gifts to DIY & Gifts to Buy: For the Globetrotter
These gifts are for that jet-setter who is always traveling somewhere fabulous. No matter how awesome your destination is, travel can really wear you down, and the little comforts can make a big difference. And organizational tools like lingerie bags and jewelry rolls make it way easier to jam-pack your suitcase and still be able […]
Links I Like
1. This is definitely one of the prettiest wreaths I’ve ever seen. 2. Hot buttered hazelnut whiskey sounds amazing, especially on a cold winter night. 3. This leather journal would make a great gift. 4. I’d lose my cat lady accreditation if I didn’t tell you about this cat stamp t-shirt.
Outfit Post: Keeping It Simple
To my American readers, happy (post) Thanksgiving! This week I got caught up in Thanksgiving preparations, since we were hosting a small dinner at our house. Though we made a vegetarian meal, it turns out that even without a turkey, cooking a feast is a lot of work. So we did a lot of relaxing […]
Gifts to DIY & Gifts to Buy: For the Home Bartender
Not everyone has the time or inclination to make gifts, so in the ramp-up to the holidays this year I decided to do a gift guide with both gifts to buy and gifts to DIY. Since drinks are on my mind after posting about infused alcohols yesterday, I’m starting with ideas for the home bartender, […]
Experimenting with Infused Alcohols
This week I decided to try some fancy alcohol infusions. I used a base of diluted Everclear, but you could easily start with a bottle of vodka, instead. Here’s what I tried: