My DIY Adjustable Easel

I’m not at all an artist but occasionally I do like to dabble with a bit of paint on canvas. As trying to create a masterpiece bent over a flat surface is pretty darn uncomfortable …

The Thrifty Diva Survey Results

Last month I asked you to share your thrifting expertise with me by taking my quick Thrifty Diva Survey and was indubitably impressed by the massive response and honest answers I received. Here’s the refreshing frugal stats, …

A Holiday Wear #ThriftyThursday

Whether you’re flying off to an exotic locale, road tripping with pals or enjoying a simple staycation summer is definitely the time of year to array yourself in comfortably cool holiday wear! Thrift and charity shops …

My Baby Weight Dress Refashion

I thrifted that lovely vintage dress a few months after my darling daughter popped into the world and it fit my mammoth nursing chest and baby weight carrying body splendidly well – fast forward a few years and my …

A Perfect PolkaDots #ThriftyThursday

Isn’t it peculiar to look through your wardrobe and realize you’ve had some of those groovy garments for a decade or longer (& even more astonishing when they actually still fit)? Such was the case when I …

The Upcycled DIY Sandbox

After the grand success of our scrap wood playhouse I thought I’d continue my upcycling challenge and try to create a sandbox for the kiddo once again using only what I could find in the attic: Another …

Colour Me Loved

I am completely overwhelmed by the enormous heartfelt response to my Behind My Smiles post. Your supportive comments, messages and e-mails have absolutely brought back some of the colour and energy that had been drained …