Houndstooth is one of those patterns that seems to make a resurgence every few years, and this fall it’s back in full force. Like plaid, it’s a classic that can look prim or punk, depending on the rest of the outfit. I’ve been seeing it in oversize scales, non-traditional fabrics and colors, and grungy versions […]
DIY Halloween Faux Tattoos
Print out your own Halloween temporary tattoos of creepy moths, skulls and spiders.
Outfit Post: Feathering My Cap
Today (as in right now, I planned this post ahead of time because I’m sooo good at blogging), I’m spending the whole day on planes to get to Nottingham, England. And I’m not planning to check a bag, meaning that my carry-on is stuffed to the brim. So as much as I wanted to bring […]
Granola Bars
Early on Wednesday morning I’ll be leaving for a rather long trip. My husband and I will be visiting the UK (London and Nottingham), France (Paris and Lyon), New York City, and, very briefly, Zurich, Switzerland. That Switzerland leg was unplanned. Apparently when you book a multi-leg flight you have to be very careful to […]
Links I Like
1. These tree branch buttons with natural stains are so pretty. 2. Ready to get organized? These fun ways to store your makeup brushes might help. 3. Kirsten figured out a neat way to transfer images to vintage decorative plates. 4. I had no idea that you can make bracelets out of dried gourds, but […]
Easy Spiked Ginger Cider
Every year people get really into pumpkin spice this-and-that, but for a fall-inspired drink, I’m way more into apple cider. This cocktail couldn’t be easier (it hardly counts as a recipe!), and if you like ginger, it’ll be right up your alley. If you’re not a fan of ginger, you can just substitute light or […]
DIY to Try: Feathered Brim Hat Makeover
A while back I shared some of my fall thrift finds, including a couple of cool hats from the Halloween accessories section. I already showed off my revamp of the grey one, and now here’s my makeover of the maroon one. Here’s what it looked like before, kind of sad and gaudy: And here it […]
DIY Glasses Stencil Tutorial
I’ve been wanting to do some freezer paper stenciling for a long time, and I finally got my chance with this glasses case. Luckily I found the perfect free spectacles clipart for the project here. This case turned out so cute that it’s one of my new favorite projects.
DIY Glasses Case Tutorial
My eyes are rather sensitive to light, so rain or shine, I pretty much always carry a pair of sunglasses in my purse. For a long time I just tossed them into my bag along with my keys, bobby pins, pens, and whatever else I was carrying around. After badly scratching a few pairs, though, […]