Tarina Tarantino is known for her playful, glamorous jewelry and accessories. Her unique pieces have undoubtedly inspired plenty of DIY versions, so it’s fitting that she’s released the how-to manual The Sparkle Factory: The Design and Craft of Tarina’s Fashion Jewelry and Accessories. The book features 20 projects, plus sections on how the Tarina Tarantino […]
DIY Metallic Print Bag
The other day I decided to play around with the metallic pen I used for this ring holder. I started with a small plain black faux-leather pouch. I made the one I used, which is a smaller version of the one I made in this tutorial. (If you don’t want to sew your own, here […]
Getting in the Mood: Pendleton Portland Collection
Lots of people have fall rituals to get them ready for the change in seasons. They visit pumpkin patches, drink apple cider, and pull out their heavy sweaters from storage. One of my yearly traditions seems to be obsessing about the Pendleton Portland Collection. The cozy knits and woven woolens in quintessentially autumn colors have […]
Links I Like
1. This woman created and lives in an amazing garden. Looks like heaven to me! 2. These DIY patterned coasters are simple but stylish. 3. The easy way to polka dot your walls. 4. Word search tea towels are a sweet gift idea. 5. Create a pretty flower hanging light as a centerpiece. 6. I […]
Baked Lemon Poppyseed Donuts with Rhubarb Glaze
Yesterday was my birthday, and since I didn’t have any cake or ice cream for the occasion, it seems fair that today I’m celebrating with both cake and donuts. Extravagant, I know. At least these donuts are baked, not fried, and they’re made with two kinds of fruits and vegetables (lemon and rhubarb), so I […]
DIY Hair Tie Tutorial
Thanks to my shop, I end up with quite a few beautiful fabric scraps. Last week I came up with a wearable way to use some small pieces of fabric. You really don’t need much to make these hair ties, which makes them perfect for those scraps you just can’t throw away.
Links I Like
1. Make a lovely jeweled cuff with this tutorial. 2. These concrete letters are an easy and inexpensive home accent. 3. If you’re doing any late summer canning, these free printable canning jar labels would be perfect for identifying your jars. 4. These giant paper flower piñatas are amazing! 5. I want to have a […]
What I Wore: Mixing Pinks
When I was a little kid, I had very definite ideas about what I wanted to wear, and they did not include dresses or skirts. On special occasions my parents would force me to wear a dress, and I would always put up a fight. I also thought it was important that things matched perfectly. […]
DIY Pet Teepee
A couple of years ago, this guy I knew used to call me a crazy cat lady. I denied it (they’re single and have waaaay more cats than I do), but these days I’ve embraced my inner cat lady. I mean, when you cover your fingernails in cat decals, it’s kind of obvious that you […]