Not every gift you receive is stellar and some can even leave you bemusedly scratching your head. This year, instead of feeling embarrassed and timidly asking for the receipt to return it or packing it …
Quick & Easy Recycled Gift Boxes & Bags
With all of the excess paper and packaging we have in our recycling bins there’s absolutely zero reason to purchase gift wrap + presenting your gifts in fun, unique (& reusable) packages makes them even …
Blogging: Working for Exposure
Every day my inbox, spam and junk folders are jam-packed with – erm – job opportunities offering payment in “exposure”. And just what is meant by “exposure” you ask? Usually a mention on social media, a …
A Stylin’ Scarves #ThriftyThursday
I have a wee bit of an addiction to scarves. Scarves are my absolute go-to accessory as they can be styled sooooo many different ways + they have the ability to add a bit of …
My DIY Upcycled Refashioned Christmas Blouses
The holiday season is most definitely the busiest time of year for we crafty divas and although there are never enough hours in the day, new DIY traditions always seem to sneak their way into …
My Fave Gluten & Lactose Free Christmas Treat Recipes
My diet has changed radically since being diagnosed with celiac, severe lactose intolerance and IBS (just a few of the less than stellar additions my body has decided to take on as it gets older). Unfortunately, supermarkets …
4 ways to wear a vintage sweatsuit
A few weeks ago I stumbled upon this rather marvelous vintage velour sweatsuit at the charity shop: After a quick ponder and damage check that gorgeous bit of faux velvet history was mine for a …
Why do celebs support unethical fast fashion?
Do you think Katy Perry was paid less than a living wage to pose for these fast fashion ads? How the hell do people think a sequin embellished t-shirt can possibly be sold for 9.99 or …
A Fun Fur #ThriftyThursday
I’m totally digging the return of the fun fur fashion trend and although my thrifting karma hasn’t led me to discover any new faux furtastic gems at the charity shop I did managed to create …
My upcycled vintage hankie skirt
Whoohoo! Another vintage hankie stashbusting project is complete and it is marvelous darlings! A fabulous floaty maxiskirt that can also be worn as a bandeau dress! Here’s how I made it: