A Sensational Sequins Thrifty Thursday

I am obsessed with sequins…but not just a couple here & there for a bit of sparkle, nope I need full coverage glitz that shimmers in shines from all angles! Yeah Baby Yeah! I am …

My Quirky Upcycled Sunglasses Storage Solution

Sometimes it takes awhile for a unique little item to make it home with me from the charity shop. I spied this cross stitched beauty on each of my thrifty visits for nearly 3 months but as I …

A Dr. Who Thrifty Celeb Copycat

Long ago in the faraway time of the 80’s I was a latchkey kid who spent too many after school hours parked in front of the TV. One of my absolute fave shows to do …

My DIY Haircut for the Perfect Trim

I’ve been trimming my own locks for the past few years and have perfected a method that combines the easy “ponytail cut” method + some extra little snips of my own to create my perfect DIY …

A Folklore Fabulous Thrifty Thursday

For me folklore fashion is all about handmade. Traditional embroidery, knit and crochet in colours taken from nature create the perfect casual folklore ensemble… Knit Beanie (handmade gift) €0 – Knit Vest (thrifted) €1 – T-shirt (1982) …

My usefully unusual upcycled farm bolt DIY

If you follow me on instagram you’ll already have seen my latest creepy attic discovery: two fantastically old giant farm bolts! I knew I just had to upcycle them but these heavy beauties had me a bit …

A crochet embellished boot refashion

Take your boots from boring to brilliant with my crazy quick crocheted embellishment: Grab some leftover yarn and let’s get makin’!

My DIY (not so ugly) Christmas Sweaters

You can’t celebrate the holidays without a quirky Christmas sweater! Here’s my quick n’ simple scrap busting method for creating adorable seasonal pullovers that will be enjoyed year after year! Sift through your stash and get embellishing:

A Loud & Proud Thrifty Thursday: The Gift of Thrift

Say it Loud and Say it Proud: This year give the Gift of Thrift! It’s time to STOP consuming & giving in to unethically produced fast fashion and START re-using, refashioning, DIY-ing & supporting sustainable style. The absolute …

DIY Woven Wall Art (no loom required!)

Create your own quirky woven wall hanging without a loom from items you have lurking around the house! Grab all of my tutorials for the home here and for more sustainable DIY style goodness check …