Ahhh, the joys of Autumn in Berlin: humid with that odd little chill that creeps into your bones topped off with non-stop drizzle & mist from the sky. The perfect weather for a light enough to layer, …
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 …
A Vintage Decor Thrifty Thursday
I can never pass up handcrafted wooden decorations at the thrift store…the older the better! Take a closer peek at some of the faves I’ve collected over the years…
my adorable cropped apron jacket refashion
My fave berlin charity shops are full of vintage Kittelkleider (apron dresses) & although most of them are made of slippery, scratchy workwear polyester occasionally I stumble across a sweet soft cotton that begs to …
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 …
An Asian Inspired Thrifty Thursday
I spent the better part of my 20’s living in Tokyo: working at a pretty awesome job: I have fond (& rather offbeat) memories of my time spent in Japan and thus a great affection …
How to downsize a dress
Thrifting online is awesome and I love thrill of opening a fabulous frugal delivery…the only drawback is when what awaits you in your package isn’t quite as advertised (but even then it’s still pretty awesome!): This …
This is 40 (one) + a natural make-up routine for any age
A pic for each year on my 41st birthday! I honestly haven’t a clue why aging and birthdays are supposed to be scary events that should be dreaded after you leave your 20’s behind…with each passing year my …
the amazing scarf to beach robe refashion
Need a fab swimsuit cover up? Let’s get making it with my amazing scarf to beach robe refashion!
A Back To School #ThriftyThursday
Hands up if your school days were the best time of your life: yeah…me neither! Thinking back to those oh-so-long-ago days of taunts & torments makes me breathe a massive sigh of relief that September has not meant …