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 …
Thoughts on Thrifting
I am constantly shocked at how many people still have such an incomprehensible aversion to using preloved items. Their reasons range from silly and illogical to just plain bizarre and it’s incredibly disheartening that so …
Simple No Sew DIY Pom Pom Statement Bag
I’m still managing to keep my promise of not thrifting any more new-to-me bags until the ones I brought along in my stash from Germany are refashioned – completely avoiding the groovy bag section at …
2 easy ways to recover a vintage bag strap
As my collection of vintage bags refuses to stop growing I made myself promise that I wouldn’t allow any more funky old purses to leap into my cart at the thrift shop until I mended …
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 …
How To Easily Refashion a Flannel Shirt
Hold onto your 90’s bowler hats because plaid flannel shirts have made a huge come back! Back then I was more of a floral dresses with destroyed sweaters and military boots gal so didn’t really jump on …
DIY Painted Buttons: an easy no sew jacket refashion
I thrifted a fantastic winter dress coat however the 18(!) buttons adorning my thrifty score had definitely seen better days. Check out how I updated my cozy new to me jacket without sewing a stitch in …
My easy vintage velvet dress refashion
That vintage velvet dress was one of the fab frocks left in the basement closet for me by my groovy landlady. The sleeves and golden embroidered shoulder details are fantastic however the fit and length are less …
How To Make Upcycled Ring Pop Bling
My munchkin is becoming quite the mini DIY diva and, unbeknownst to me, had even started her very own crafty stash! We try to create at least one “big” project together every weekend and this …