Renaissance Style for #ThriftyThursday

I always spy romantic floaty vintage gowns and ruffled evening wear while thrifting but rarely pick them up as I’m never quite sure where I’d wear them (even after a refashion) however when I spotted this gorgeous …

Shades of Blue for #ThriftyThursday

Who doesn’t love the colour blue? From gorgeous sky coloured hues to rich deep navy there’s a brilliant blue tint to suit everyone’s taste and style! Check out my head to toe Shades of Blue …

Seeing Red for #ThriftyThursday

Is there a colour more emotionally stirring than red? According to colour theorists as red is the hue of fire and blood, it is associated with energy, war, danger, strength, power, determination as well as …

Thrifting Quickies #1

Wanna learn my top refashionista thrifting tips? Check out my brand new video series, head to your local charity shop and get upcycling with Thrifting quickies #1! Still not sure if thrifting and second hand …

Do I need to refashion this vintage dress?

I rarely try anything on while thrifting and prefer to simply hold a garment up to myself and do a quick mirror check before deciding to take it home or not. As most of my sustainable …

How to stretch a shrunken sweater

I managed to thrift an honest to goodness made in Ireland aran sweater in my actual Irish clan’s aran pattern for only $1! Unfortunately it had been shrunk just enough to make it uncomfortably short …

A Dressed Down Glitter #ThriftyThursday

I recently thrifted a package of 7(!) handknit vintage sweaters online for €1: The person I purchased them from had inherited boxes full of handmade knit gear, yarn and half-finished projects from an elderly relative but …

Help me refashion these vintage salt & sugar sacks

I received these fabulous vintage salt & sugar sacks for Christmas and although I do have a few ideas about what to create with them (throw pillows, wall hangings, a mini quilt, a patchwork messenger bag) …