Refurbishing old furniture is never as difficult as I imagine it will be. Time consuming? Yup. Frustrating? Oh, absolutely! But rarely is it ever actually problematic or strenuous – waiting impatiently for the paint to …
Mend jeans with Sashiko stitching
A few days before my big international move from Berlin to Toronto was to begin tragedy struck my fave pair of jeans: Unfortunately all of my sewing gear & refashionista stash had already been packed …
A Cozy #ThriftyThursday
Soft and snuggly style is one of the best parts of this frosty Canadian season and I’m looking forward to seeing what the weather has in store for my first winter back in Canada after …
Easy DIY Sweatshirt to Bubble Skirt Refashion Tutorial
Hey! Remember that awkward fitting vintage sweatshirt from my Cool it Down #ThriftyThursday post? I finally figured out the perfect refashion for it: Grab my quick & simple method for transforming a dowdy sweatshirt into a …
Rosacea Reviews: Riversol & Holistic Vanity
– This is NOT a sponsored post and I have received no compensation from the brands mentioned. All of the products were purchased with my own money and tested on my face. I allowed my skin to …
The steps behind my latest refashionista tattoo
As all of my tattoos commemorate rather large events, decisions and episodes in my life some fresh ink was most certainly on the menu after my international relocation from Berlin to Toronto: My love for upcycling is …
A Layered Up #ThriftyThursday
Just when I think winter is on its way the blazing sun makes another appearance and has me thinking I should pull some of my summer gear out of storage – global warming is definitely …
Easy no sew upcycled vintage hankie art
A crazy easy bit of unique DIY decor + all of my vintage hankie stash busting tutes too! Create some easy no sew upcycled vintage hankie art with my quick video tute:
A Sew Simple #ThriftyThursday
Easy refashions with dramatic results are my absolute fave and if I can reuse an item in a new and clever way I’m one happy refashionista! Can you spot all of the easy peasy DIYs …
A quick vintage vanity makeover + how to reupholster a seat
Unfortunately relocating internationally meant I had to leave most of my lovingly restored vintage and antique furniture behind in Berlin, fortunately I’m slowly but surely replacing it and furnishing my new Toronto home with upcycled …