Fab prints and patterns are (one of) this thrifty diva’s fave things to hunt down at the thrift shop, thankfully there are always loads to be found! That groovy combination of vintage patterns needed zero …
Flower Delivery on #ThriftyThursday
Bright patterns and cheerful colours are a dime a dozen at the thrift shop, it’s just a matter of sifting through them all to find the one(s) that you just can’t live without adding to …
Vintage Bathrobe Housecoat to Dress AND Coat Refashion
Thrift a vintage housecoat and transform it into a fab dress that doubles as an overcoat with my quick and easy video tute! Meet my latest character and discover how to create your own Vintage …
No Sew DIY Retro Glam Fanny Pack Belt Bag
Whip up an awesome retro fanny pack in seconds without sewing a stitch! You just may have all of the ingredients for my No Sew DIY Retro Glam Fanny Pack Belt Bag so raid your …
Silk & Satin on #ThriftyThursday
As ironing is my least favourite household chore silk and satin don’t make much of an appearance in my wardrobe but I do have a couple of rockin’ refashioned blouses that have made it into …
How to fix and paint vintage wooden clogs
After the grand success of my previous painted wooden clog refashion I thought it was time to finally repair and transform the pair that has been with me for 21 years: I can’t believe I’ve had …
Is thrifting really unhygienic?
Why the hell do so many people continue to think that the laundered clothing donated to thrift and charity shops is somehow dirtier and less hygienic that a “new” garment that has travelled through many …
Easy DIY Beaded Sweater Refashion for St. Patrick’s Day
I’ve come up with a quick and easy project that my Irish ancestors would definitely approve of: Grab my simple hand sewing technique and whip up an Easy DIY Beaded Sweater Refashion for St. Patrick’s Day …
Easy Dowdy Vintage Dress Refashion
Discover just how quick and easy it is to transform that dowdy vintage dress into a frock fit for Spring with my simple DIY: Enjoy the Easy Dowdy Vintage Dress Refashion video tute and get making!
How to paint wooden clogs
I am a clog addict and during my 2 decades of world-living adventures have collected more than a few pairs of those comfy wooden soled shoes. As much as I love each pair the wood tends to …