I am constantly shocked at what people so casually toss out on garbage collection day in Toronto. From furniture sets to working electronics to bags full of textiles there is a wealth of freebies waiting …
Easy Personalized Valentine DIY
As I’ve been without a romantic significant other for more years than I care to admit Valentine’s has transformed into a day to celebrate the bond my munchkin and I share. We are absolutely 2 …
Rescued & Refashioned Jewellery Box DIY
When I spotted this sorry looking vintage box on a pile of junk left out for garbage day I snatched it up immediately: The outside definitely needed work but, apart from a bit of a …
No Sew DIY Upcycled Fabric Napkins + Rose Fold How To
In my continuing journey to be more sustainable and eco-friendly I decided to ditch buying those funky printed paper serviettes and create my own reusable fabric napkins. As I’m not a fan of measuring, cutting …
How to easily update a vintage lamp
Thrift shops have a crazy amount of perfectly functioning but tacky old lamps and shades just begging to given a new home. The details on that little lamp are fantastic and most certainly deserve a …
Upcycled Tacky Disco Bead Lamp
I scored this fabulous yet plain vintage desk lamp at a garage sale last summer for only $0.50: I had loads of embellishment ideas for this boring blast from the past but let my kiddo …
July Thrift Scores & Works in Progress
As my work revolves around upcycling preloved gear and sharing step by step tutorials to encourage others to live more sustainably I’m always on the hunt for roadside finds and thrift shop gems: Take at …
Before & After DIY Refashionista Studio Tour + Room Makeover & Tutorials
Hooray! It’s time for my before & after DIY Refashionista studio tour + room makeover & tutorials!
Easy Upcycled DIY Bed Canopy
I’ve created some amazing upcycled gear for my kiddo over the years and just knew I’d come up with a fab project for the huge appliance box I’d been holding onto eventually. As I’ve been slowly …
Fantastically Fab Thrift Scores Part 1
I’ve been meaning to share my fave preloved finds for a while but life, work, getting settled in a new country and never enough hours in the day have kept me from sorting through my folder …