How to mend a hole in a blazer

Hooray! You’ve scored an awesome vintage blazer online! Booooo! It arrived with a hole in it! Hooray! I have a super fast fix that requires absolutely zero sewing: Check out my fab no sew fix …

Easy Ways to Declutter Sustainably

A new year usually brings a whole bunch of new things which means it’s time to sort through your closets and cupboards to create space but out with the old and in with the new …

Easy DIY Clip-On to Pierced Earrings

Why do the most fabulous vintage earrings always clip on? I have teeny weeny attached earlobes which means that those gorgeous accessories simply won’t stay put, argh! Luckily there’s a crazy simple fix that allows …

My Thrifted Faux Fur Jacket Fix

Have you ever left something behind at the thrift shop only to have it haunt your thoughts until you’re forced to go back and see if it’s still there waiting for you? Such was the …

How to patch a faux leather bag

Got a boring bag in your stash? A purse that has seen better days? Take a peek at my 2 easy methods for how to patch a faux leather bag and fix those less than …

Padded Jackets on #ThriftyThursday

Old man winter has most certainly arrived in Toronto and he decided to bring bitter, freezing winds and ice storms along for the ride too, humph! Check out my fantasically cozy new-to-me outerwear for Padded …

November Refashion Challenge: Winter is Coming

The crisp scent of the coming snow is in the air which means it’s time to dig out those cozy knits but what to do with those snuggly bits that don’t fit or you’re simply not …

How to DIY and Replace a Zipper Pull

I scored a gorgeous 1970’s purse at a local vintage shop that’s perfect for an everyday-grab-and-go-bag, unfortunately the zipper pulls had most certainly seen better days: Fortunately I had a couple of bits lurking in …

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 …