Muumuu (noun) 1. a long, loose fitting dress, usually brightly coloured and patterned, traditionally worn by Hawaiian women. 2. an oversized housedress. First recorded in 1920-25, the term muumuu is derived from the Hawaiian word …
Vintage Nightie to Boho Top Refashion Tutorial
Always check every section at the thrift shop, you never know what groovy treasure you’ll find to transform – the PJ area is chock full of awesome fabrics, patterns and shapes just begging to be reworked …
Marvelous Maxidresses for #ThriftyThursday
I’ve always loved comfy, flowy maxidresses but in my younger years I believed the fashion mag do’s & don’ts commanding that my short stature meant I could never wear them (another bizarre style myth that’s …
Upcycled Cereal Box Fuzzbert Troll Pinata
Hold onto your troll party hats because here’s another fab reuse DIY I created for the kiddo’s Troll-themed birthday extravaganza: (take a peek at all of my groovy scrapbusting-recycle bin b-day makes here) Raid your recycle bin …
Fantastically Fab Thrift Scores Part 1
I’ve been meaning to share my fave preloved finds for a while but life, work, getting settled in a new country and never enough hours in the day have kept me from sorting through my folder …
My Top Rosacea Skincare Products
Since being diagnosed with rosacea in 2015 I’ve been sharing my journey through treatments, prescriptions, lotions, potions and medication with the hope that my experiences may help others manage their own rosy skin and prevent …
Thrifty Easy DIY Faux Fur Bag Tutorial
Create a plush new purse from that thrifted vintage score in no time with my thrifty easy DIY faux fur bag tutorial: That fabulous bag cost less than $2 to make with a couple of bits …
Is it Spring yet on #ThriftyThursday
When I decided to return to Canada after over 2 decades living abroad I had no idea how challenging the reverse culture shock would be or how problematic, lengthy and bizarre the never-ending bureaucratic process of getting …
Simple No Sew Vintage Blouse Refashion
Thrift and charity shops are bursting with frumpy blouses just begging to be refashioned. Luckily most people don’t see the amazing potential and blow right past those dowdy retro beauties: Check out just how easy …
May Refashion Challenge: Outdoor Upcycles
With the weather finally starting to warm up in Toronto my refashionista thoughts are turning towards creative transformations and funky re-makes for time spent enjoying the outdoors. Let’s revisit a few of my fave step-by-step backyard (& …