When I was packing up my craft supplies for moving last month, I noticed that I had a lot of jewelry fragments in my stash. I had lots of broken necklaces, bracelets, and pieces of chain left over from previous projects, so I decided to restyle them into a mixed chain bracelet. Since you won’t […]
DIY Inspiration: Geometric Lights
The other day I was looking for lighting options for some of the rooms in our house, and I came across these cool geometric pendants: Left, right, both from Urban Outfitters. I remembered that I’d seen this tutorial for geometric ornaments and this one for a great plant holder, so I’m wondering if you could […]
Spring Inspiration
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 […]
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 […]
DIY Inspiration: Beanie Babes
If you’re in part of the US that’s being hit by a deep freeze right now, you might be wishing for a hat to help keep your head warm. The beanie has made a big comeback this winter, in an oversized, slouchy version that looks great with everything from dresses to denim. Row 1 Left: Elle […]
Favorite Projects of 2013
It’s New Year’s Eve, which is the perfect time for a round-up of my favorite posts and projects on the blog this year. Over the years I’ve realized that one of my favorite things is trying out new skills and techniques, and I definitely got to do that with some of these projects. From mixing […]
DIY Inspiration: Fancy Sweatshirts
Remember the days when you only wore a sweatshirt to work out or schlub around the house? You wouldn’t want to sweat it out in these tops. Sweatshirts have gone upscale, with rich embellishments ranging from leather to jewels. And of course the prices have rocketed up to match. Luckily this is another trend that […]
DIY Inspiration: Eye Prints
Do you feel as if you’re being watched? You should–there are eyes everywhere! The evil eye is an ancient symbol, so although they didn’t invent the print, Kenzo has certainly helped popularize it this season. It’s a look that you can easily replicate yourself, with stencils, embroidery, or screenprinting. Here’s some DIY eye-motif inspiration. 1. […]
DIY Inspiration: Houndstooth
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 […]