So, you want to sell your fabulous one of a kind, handmade, cannot-be-found-elsewhere items for what they are actually worth and also get a little something for the time involved in scouring charity shops and …
Blogging: Working for Exposure
Every day my inbox, spam and junk folders are jam-packed with – erm – job opportunities offering payment in “exposure”. And just what is meant by “exposure” you ask? Usually a mention on social media, a …
Blogging: Finding Your Inspiration
As with most creative people I’m constantly asked where I find my inspiration and how I keep coming up with new ideas to create and share. The short answer? Off the top of my head, …
My thrifted refashionista sewing machine
Just to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that you don’t need a fancy schmancy expensive machine to create each and every one of my tutorials, I’d like to introduce you to the hardworking (and sometimes incredibly …
Sharing my stash for #ThriftyThursday
I’m often asked how I store (and keep track of) my ever-growing refashionista stash of vintage and thrifted goodness making it a perfect theme for Thrifty Thursday! Take a peek at my thrifted, upcycled and …
Blogging: Getting Personal
Blogging is a brilliant way to share your knowledge, expertise and opinions on the topics you are passionate about however it’s also a solitary activity that requires focus, creativity, talent and a whole whack of determination. Unfortunately in …
My DIY Upcycled Vintage Bedroom in Berlin
Ahhh, the bedroom, a haven to cozy up in at the end of long day and read a good book before drifting off to dreamland: Pffffft! Just check out that before picture! This tiny, oddly slanted …
Happy Bday to me Q&A + DIY Studio Tour
It’s that time of year again – I’m older, wiser and have embraced a few more laugh lines! What would I tell that future DIY diva above? Trust your instincts about everything, they are 99.9% …
My thrifty DIY munchkin room
When we moved in the kiddo’s room was in desperate need of an overhaul: That awful dark red & brown paint job and the moldy walls were soon taken care of with professional products and (about) a …
My upcycled diy bathroom
Do you remember the total blech that was the upstairs bathroom when we moved in? Loads better now, but what about the other end of that narrow, awkwardly shaped room? A massive improvement! (the outside of …