Today I came across this list of 9 Free Ways to Refresh Your Wardrobe for Spring, and thought it had some great ideas. The one that really caught my eye, though, was number 7: The article advises that you, “Hem only the lining of an old lace or eyelet skirt so that the lower portion […]
Closet Makeover
So remember this tiny room, with its super gross carpet and bright blue walls? Here’s a reminder: Last week I tore out the carpet, and intended just to repaint the floors and leave the walls for another day. Underneath the carpet, the wood was painted brown in some areas and red in others. But once […]
DIY Inspiration: Fringe
Fringe doesn’t have to read hippie or biker anymore. These days it’s sleek and chic. Ready to add some swing to your step? You can either cut fringe into a non-fraying fabric (like leather or faux leather), or sew on pre-made trim. Shoes, bags, and skirts are all perfect for fringe embellishment. 1. Fringed suede sandals […]
Living & Dining Rooms Post-Paint
Last week I finished painting my living and dining rooms, and I love how they turned out. The before, with light avocado green paint, is here, and here’s the after: What a difference a little (okay, a lot) of paint can make, right? It totally changes the whole mood of the room, and makes the […]
Living Room & Dining Room Before
One of the first projects I’m tackling in our new house is repainting the living and dining rooms. They’re the first rooms you see in the house, and while neither Steven nor I hate the current color, it’s not what we would have picked out. Here’s what it looks like now: That ceiling fan/light fixture […]
Links I Like
1. Love this tall concrete and copper lamp. 2. Add some edge to a basic t-shirt with this tutorial for adding leather sleeves. 3. Cute pom-pom luggage tags will help you keep track of your bag. 4. Sew a maxi dress from jersey sheets. 5. A wood slice serving board would be a great rustic […]
Home Improvement Beginnings
Hi friends! I did make it back from Australia alive, by the way. But literally almost as soon as we arrived home we went over to our new place, and ever since then we’ve been overwhelmed with moving-related activities. Basically we have a ton of stuff to get done, and it’s complicated by the fact […]
DIY Leather Bangle Bracelet
Sometimes I buy craft supplies without a specific project in mind, knowing that someday I’ll figure out a use. Such is the case with the patterned leather scrap I used for this project. It’s actually a leather sample that I bought at SCRAP, and I think the perforations are perfect for this design. Any kind […]
DIY Antler Necklace
Hey friends, I made it to Australia! I’m in hot-as-hell Perth right now, but before I left rainy Portland, I put together some projects to post while I’m traveling. This one is so quick that it barely qualifies as a tutorial, but I thought I’d share how easy it is to create your own antler […]