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 …
Blogging: The Iceberg of Success
What thoughts cross your mind when you see someone in your field enjoying what appears to be effortless success? They got a lucky break? Have the “right” connections? Know influential people? I can …
Celebrate with The Star Wars Holiday Special!
Wishing everyone a magnificent holiday! If you’re looking for a quirky new tradition go ahead and pop some corn, mix up some hot chocolate and celebrate with The Star Wars Holiday Special! “If I had …
My Thrifty Christmas Wish for #ThriftyThursday
The festive holiday season is definitely the time for thinking of others, making a conscious effort to brighten up our own lives and make as many positive plans as possible for the coming new year. Take a …
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!
4 Easy DIY Holiday Wear Refashion Tutorials
The kiddo and I look forward to creating our festive matching outfits every year and are always on the lookout for fancy Christmas gear regardless of the season – we scored the Santa-themed vests that …
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 …