My munchkin is becoming quite the mini DIY diva and, unbeknownst to me, had even started her very own crafty stash! We try to create at least one “big” project together every weekend and this …
A Refashionista Closet Tour for #ThriftyThursday
As this week’s theme is I Made My Clothes and so much of my wardrobe is me-made I thought that instead of simply picking an outfit and photographing it I would share some of my …
Easy Refashions: How to fix rips and tears
In addition to reusing and shopping second hand a major part of our sustainable lifestyle is mending and making do with what we already have. As this refashionista has become a bit of an expert …
January Refashion Challenge: Sustainable Style
4 years ago I stopped shopping new and fully embraced creating my own unique style from secondhand, vintage, thrifted and inherited garments and materials. Giving up buying brand new wardrobe items was a lot less …
Simple Upcycled Hot and Cold Pack Softie
My munchkin’s collection of mini stuffed animals has inexplicably multiplied since the massive purge before our international move so I’ve been trying to think up clever upcycles that will give those little furry friends more to do than …
My DIY last minute personalized gift
Personalized gifts are awesome, handmade gifts are extra special and simple DIYs are fabulous so let’s combine all three and create my DIY last minute personalized gift: Any idea what personalized prezzie is wrapped up in …
Easy DIY Holiday Headbands
Create the ultimate wacky holiday accessory with my latest festive video tute: Hilariously Easy DIY Holiday Headbands!
7 fab last minute thrift shop gifts + upcycled DIY wrapping
I absolutely love giving gifts. Finding (or making) the perfect prezzies for everyone on my list gives me a massive case of the warm fuzzies! All of the gifts under my tree have been oh …
Thrifty Tacky Ugly Refashioned DIY Christmas Dress
Whip up an adorable Thrifty Tacky Ugly Refashioned DIY Christmas Dress from secondhand items in minutes with my quick video tute:
A Winter Wonderland #ThriftyThursday
Sooooo, apparently the sparkling snowy Decembers I remember from that ancient time before I left for my 2+ decade long adventures living throughout the world have pretty much disappeared, harumph! Trudging through freezing wind and icy rain just …