The 20 year trend cycle has struck again and bell sleeves are back in style! Take a peek at my quick and easy video how-to and revisit this returning trend from the 90’s with My easy DIY …
My personalized #bemakeful embellished tote
I recently received a groovy little surprise tote bag in the post from Canadian lifestyle specialty channel Makeful with the challenge to transform it into a personalized piece of awesomeness. I think I succeeded: Here’s …
My Top Tips for Cleaning Thrifted Plastic
Thrifting awesome plastic gear without damage or faded colours can be quite a challenge but when you do discover a fabulous piece of plastic history it’s absolutely worth snapping up and adding to your collection. …
A Red #ThriftyThursday
Even when it’s dressed down and casual, wearing red always makes me feel powerful and fiery so it’s no surprise that psychologists and researchers agree that red is a colour which stirs up passion, with both negative …
The Refashioned Baby Vampire Costume
It’s Karneval time in Germany and that means my quirky kiddo got to request yet another funky DIY costume. My lovely little lassie has become obsessed with vampires (with zombies coming in at a close second) …
An easy button down t-shirt refashion
Quick and easy refashions are the best, especially when they involve a bit of scrapbusting! This boring button down t-shirt was fancied up in a flash by simply raiding my stash and replacing the buttons …
How To Clean Metal Decor
Check out this metal bucket of decorative fabulousness I found in the trash! Unfortunately it’s not in tip top condition, fortunately I have a few cleaning tricks up my sleeve that’ll have it spruced up …
Things I Wish I’d Known When I Started Blogging
Starting a new blog is like being interviewed for a job – but instead of having to answer a few questions from a potential employer, new bloggers must create attractive and unique content to impress the internet …
A Checkered #ThriftyThursday
Perhaps it’s because of my Irish/Scottish ancestry but I’ve always been more attracted to tartan than checks. I do, however, have a single checkered (& seriously awesome) refashioned item in my wardrobe that looks fab …
My Easy Nightshirt to Top Refashion
I recently thrifted a lovely satin nightshirt: While it is soft and silky to sleep in I thought it was much too pretty to waste hidden under the covers in bed so I grabbed my …