Starting a new blog is like being interviewed for a job – but instead of having to answer a few questions from a potential employer, new bloggers must create attractive and unique content to impress the internet …
How to price your refashioned creations
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 …