Don’t pass up that dress in the thrift shop just because it has a busy pattern – too much for a dress can be just right for a blouse! Discover how to transform that frumpy frock …
Stripes on #ThriftyThursday
Remember this dress from two years ago? It’s now sat in my stash for nearly 6 years, made the move from Berlin to Toronto and I’m still not sure what to do with it. Take …
How to easily refashion a mock turtleneck
I’m all for getting cozy in a proper turtleneck sweater but wtf is with mock turtlenecks? They’re not long enough to fold over and not snug enough to stay in place so what is the point …
Queen Lila’s Easy Braided Updo Tutorial
I rarely wear my hair up outside of the house. Leaving my hair loose has definitely become a habit, perhaps it’s because I had a variety of short to super short pixie cuts until my …
How to Cover Stains: A No Sew Blouse Refashion
Modernize that dowdy thrifted 1980’s blouse + discover how to easily cover those stubborn stains that just won’t budge with my no sew video tute! How to Cover Stains: A No Sew Blouse Refashion
Seeing Red for #ThriftyThursday
Is there a colour more emotionally stirring than red? According to colour theorists as red is the hue of fire and blood, it is associated with energy, war, danger, strength, power, determination as well as …
2 easy ways to recover a vintage bag strap
As my collection of vintage bags refuses to stop growing I made myself promise that I wouldn’t allow any more funky old purses to leap into my cart at the thrift shop until I mended …
Does anyone else hoard hair conditioner packets?
As I’m fortunate to have thick, crazy fast growing hair a bi-monthly bathroom root colouring appointment is a necessity which means I have a quite a collection of conditioner packets. Does anyone else hoard hair conditioner …
How to paint wooden clogs
I am a clog addict and during my 2 decades of world-living adventures have collected more than a few pairs of those comfy wooden soled shoes. As much as I love each pair the wood tends to …
Throw On and Go #ThriftyThursday
” To achieve great things, two things are needed; a plan, and not quite enough time.” – Leonard Bernstein There are absolutely not enough hours in a day for me to get through the endless list of …