We’re finally moving into an actual (little yet lovely) house with a yard and everything! No small feat to find in the crowded metropolis of Berlin! This one literally fell into our laps and is located – get …
An Asian Inspired Thrifty Thursday
I spent the better part of my 20’s living in Tokyo: working at a pretty awesome job: I have fond (& rather offbeat) memories of my time spent in Japan and thus a great affection …
How to downsize a dress
Thrifting online is awesome and I love thrill of opening a fabulous frugal delivery…the only drawback is when what awaits you in your package isn’t quite as advertised (but even then it’s still pretty awesome!): This …
This is 40 (one) + a natural make-up routine for any age
A pic for each year on my 41st birthday! I honestly haven’t a clue why aging and birthdays are supposed to be scary events that should be dreaded after you leave your 20’s behind…with each passing year my …
A Wild West Thrifty Thursday
Having grown up in Alberta (a.k.a: the Texas of Canada) I know a wee bit about dressing the part of an urban cowboy… little known fact: At the beginning of my long-ago starving artist days, in addition …
the amazing scarf to beach robe refashion
Need a fab swimsuit cover up? Let’s get making it with my amazing scarf to beach robe refashion!
A Back To School #ThriftyThursday
Hands up if your school days were the best time of your life: yeah…me neither! Thinking back to those oh-so-long-ago days of taunts & torments makes me breathe a massive sigh of relief that September has not meant …
The easiest DIY shorts ever
It always summer somewhere so why not create a few pairs of The easiest DIY shorts ever for the munchkin (or yourself) out of those squares of light weight fabric hiding in your stash?
A Fringed #ThriftyThursday
I’ve always had a lurv/hate relationship with fringe. Growing up on the Canadian prairies meant my fair share of countrified outfits sporting those strings & tassels that seemed to catch & grab onto just about everything & …
my awesome diy overalls
Nothing says “effortless casual style” quite like a comfy pair of overalls: Here’s how to create your own pair of my awesome diy overalls in under an hour: