Green on #ThriftyThursday

With St. Patrick’s Day on the 17th and the first official day of Spring on the 20th March is definitely the month to wear green! According to the psychology of colour this is what it …

Upcycled DIY Rainbow Leprechaun Boots

With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner I thought I’d try to come up with yet another funky upcycle for my growing collection of colourful bathpuffs: Success! Here’s how to quickly create your own pair of …

No-slip shoes + a utensil mend with Sugru

I was recently featured as a sustainability expert by Sugru and provided them with a few refashionista tips to share with their audience. As a thank-you they sent me a pack of their fabulous moldable …

3 Very Easy Upcycled DIY Necklace Tutorials

I was sorting through my groovy accessories the other day and found more than a few fantastic makes from the past that are still in perfect condition even though I’ve worn them loads and they’ve …

Refashionista Rules: No Sew DIY Shamrock Shirt

Grab your free copy of my Refashionista Rules column in the F&F magazine each month at Salvation Army thrift stores and check out the last page for my fab upcycling tutorials and eco-lifestyle tips! Celebrate …

Cozy DIY Accessories on #ThriftyThursday

As the weather can never seem to make up its mind here it’s always a good idea to dress in layers and top off those preloved outfits with accessories that are easily carried during those …

How to update a vintage stool

I am constantly shocked at what people so casually toss out on garbage collection day in Toronto. From furniture sets to working electronics to bags full of textiles there is a wealth of freebies waiting …

3 Easy DIY Bodysuits to Make Today

I was a wee bit of a bodysuit addict in the 90’s so I’m pretty darn happy that those fabulous tops-that-never-come-untucked have once again returned and I’m even happier that I now have the skills …