Happy 47th Birthday To Me! Discover how I spent over 20 years living and working abroad + why it’s so important to step out of your comfort zone and just go for it!
Upsize a top with side panels & sleeve inserts
What do you do when a groovy refashioned blouse doesn’t fit anymore? Sort through your stash and upsize it with side panels & sleeve inserts! Here’s how:
Upcycled DIY Patio Makeover + Back Yard Tour Too!
As I had lived in Greece for 5 years I was absolutely thrilled when I discovered our house had a back patio covered with grapevines and excitedly waited for them to bloom and produce the …
How to reupholster a cane chair
I’m super proud that this trash to treasure refashion lasted for over four years of daily use! Unfortunately the cane back finally decided to give up, fortunately I came up with a marvelous mending idea …
Aerie Swim Review & Try-On (size large)
Trying to find the perfect swimsuit is an adventure in frustration that can absolutely mess with your self esteem. Sizes that vary greatly from brand to brand, styles that are impossible to put on, fitting …
Thrifty Celeb Copycat: So Much Madonna!
I’ve already recreated three fab looks of this most iconic singer, so why not add a fourth to create a quartet of quirky style? Check out all of my Material Girl looks + all of …
Vintage Dress to Coat Refashion + how to replace sleeves
Hands up if you’ve had a project (or five) waiting in your stash for years? I put the ingredients for this fab make together more than a few years ago and it even moved over …
Thrifty Celeb Copycat: Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman has been in the public eye for decades and has always managed to appear genuine without giving away too much of her privacy. She not only completely immerses herself in the characters …
4 easy fixes for broken jewellery
I recently scored a big vintage box of retro accessories online: It was absolutely overflowing with fab treasures! Unfortunately more than few of the items were in less than stellar condition, fortunately my 4 easy …
How To Paint Shoes (that last)
I’ve painted & refashioned more than a few pairs of shoes (& boots) over the years and although not all of them have endured multiple wearings these particular polka dot beauties continue to look awesome …










