Glass etching sounds like one of those things that requires industrial equipment, but in reality it’s super easy and fun. All you really need is something glass to etch, etching cream, and something to make patterns with. I’m using tape here, but stickers also work. It’s a great way to personalize plain thrifted vases or […]
Blog Improvement: Photography
When I started my blog, I had a point-and-shoot camera that I bought in the early 2000s, and I had never taken any sort of photography class. I didn’t really know what I was doing photography-wise, and it showed. Eventually I acquired a digital SLR, but I didn’t begin to seriously improve my skills until […]
10 Ways to Improve Your Blog
Wednesday of this week marks the third birthday of this blog. Although I in no way claim to be an expert, in those three years I have learned a huge amount about blogging. Nearly everything I’ve learned has been from blog posts where others generously shared their knowledge and insight, so I thought I would […]
How to Embellish a Shirt Collar with Pearls
Follow this DIY tutorial to learn how to embellish a shirt collar with pearl beads.
DIY Ribbon, Chain, or Studded Ankle Strap Flats
While thrifting recently I came across this pair of brand-new ballet flats, and I started thinking of ways to make them more fun. Here are the three projects I came up with, from least to most difficult.
DIY Polka-Dot Manicure
While perusing the beauty aisle at a local drugstore the other day, I noticed a little polka-dot nail kit. It consisted of two small bottles of polish, and a nail dotting tool. I had no idea such a tool existed, but I immediately wanted to figure out how to make my own. So I went […]
Geometric Chevron Feather Earrings
I think I’ve had a minor feather obsession for as long as I can remember. When I was a little kid I would pick up feathers that I found outside, but my mom told me that they were “dirty” and that I could catch diseases from them. This was before the days of bird flu, […]
Tutorial: Letters of Note Napkins
Have you heard of the site Letters of Note? It’s basically what it sounds like, interesting letters, some of them to or from people you might have heard of. Some are funny, others are poignant or sad, but they’re a pretty fascinating bunch for the most part. When I saw these literary napkins from Anthropologie, […]
DIY Lace Top Tutorial
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Lately I’ve been seeing lovely lace tops around the internet, and it occurred to me that I could make one using this lace I’ve had in my stash. It’s actually lace I bought to use on my wedding dress, but I ended up not liking how it looked, so I’ve […]