Welcome to my humble DIY Berlin abode

Hooray! The grey Berlin skies have finally brightened up enough to let me photograph & share my fancy new digs! In the 5 short months since moving in we’ve managed to transform this hideously painted, dark & dreary, badly …

A Copycat Thrifty Thursday

It’s awesome to revisit old photos and absolutely hilarious to recreate looks from your fashion past (+ marvel at how quickly those styles return!) Take a peek at some of my fave copycat looks for this Thrifty …

The Vintage Lamp Revamp

Since moving into our new home we’ve installed a whopping 16 ceiling lamps…whew! Not by choice or to simply replace existing lights…nope when you move in Berlin there is absolutely nothing in the property whatsoever …

The Big Move & a short break

Hooray! Moving day is tomorrow bringing with it a very short break from blogging for moi & loads of upcoming home beautifying DIYs, ideas, tips, tricks & tutorials for you! Follow my adventures in moving …

Happiness is…Vintage Furniture!

We’re finally moving into an actual (little yet lovely) house with a yard and everything! No small feat to find in the crowded metropolis of Berlin! This one literally fell into our laps and is located – get …

misadventures in Egypt or Hur(don’t)ghada

Filth, horrific food poisoning and threats of violence were what were waiting for us when we unwittingly booked our last minute trip to Hurghada, Egypt: Join me as I paint for you the picture of …

more fresh ink – another sewing themed tattoo

Totally excited to share the process of my latest sewing gear tattoo by ink master Jason of Für Immer Tattoo & Piercing in Friedrichshain, Berlin:  *check out my sewing machine tattoo here: Want to update …

Gone Thrifting at the Friedrichshagen Flea Market

Take a speedy peek at my preloved outdoor shopping with my Gone Thrifting at the Friedrichshagen Flea Market in Berlin & check out the fabulous sustainable style bargains I scored: Here’s what I created with that …

(hand)making a Mensch T in Berlin

Have you ever wondered how we created our groovy Mensch T’s? Well put away your ponderings and feast your eyes on the fancy schmancy video that reveals our handmade process of (hand)making a Mensch T in …