Silver is my absolute favourite and I am constantly on the hunt for fabulously shiny new-to-me vintage gear to add to my sparkly collection – I just wish I had a fellow sustainable stylista to share …
DIY Hand Cream – A Soothing Salve for Dry Skin
The plunging temperatures and bitter winds of winter are wreaking havoc on my sensitive skin leaving it thirsting for hydration and protection. Unfortunately the products found in-store are either chock full of chemicals or organic …
January Refashion Challenge: A New to You Makeover
Start the new year off right and commit to making conscious, sustainable and ethical fashion choices! Take part in CoaR’s January Refashion Challenge: A New to You Makeover and treat yourself to an eco-outfit (or three!) …
Refashionista Rules: New Year New You
What the heck is Refashionista Rules? My groovy monthly column in F&F magazine! Grab your free copy each month at Salvation Army thrift stores and check out the last page for my rockin’ refashionista tutorials …
Padded Jackets on #ThriftyThursday
Old man winter has most certainly arrived in Toronto and he decided to bring bitter, freezing winds and ice storms along for the ride too, humph! Check out my fantasically cozy new-to-me outerwear for Padded …
No Sew DIY Reusable Tissues
The season of sniffles has definitely arrived bringing with it a crazy amount of tissue waste. As my kiddo seemed to be on a mission to empty every box as quickly as possible I knew …
Simple No Waste Tips for a Sustainable New Year
Having lived in eco-friendly Europe and Asia for 22 years means that recycling, upcycling and being a concious consumer are completely natural to me so I was shocked and disappointed to discover the exact opposite …
Last minute upcycled DIY gifts: My What She Said radio interview
Did you catch my fab What She Said radio interview with Kate Wheeler & Christine Bentley on 105.9 The Region on Dec. 24? Listen along with me to my Last minute upcycled DIY gifts: My What …
NYE Sparkle for #ThriftyThursday
I haven’t gone out for New Year’s Eve in a decade and am usually tucked into bed long before the clock strikes midnight so I’m more than a bit anxious about (possibly) leaving my comfy …
Rescued & Refashioned Jewellery Box DIY
When I spotted this sorry looking vintage box on a pile of junk left out for garbage day I snatched it up immediately: The outside definitely needed work but, apart from a bit of a …