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 …
7 fab last minute thrift shop gifts + upcycled DIY wrapping
I absolutely love giving gifts. Finding (or making) the perfect prezzies for everyone on my list gives me a massive case of the warm fuzzies! All of the gifts under my tree have been oh …
How to shorten a dress without sewing
Grab my easy no sew trick for shortening those thrifted dresses in a flash + be sure to stick around until the end & have a giggle at my blooper reel from the behind the …
3 simple DIY chair makeovers
Refurbishing old furniture is never as difficult as I imagine it will be. Time consuming? Yup. Frustrating? Oh, absolutely! But rarely is it ever actually problematic or strenuous – waiting impatiently for the paint to …
Easy no sew upcycled vintage hankie art
A crazy easy bit of unique DIY decor + all of my vintage hankie stash busting tutes too! Create some easy no sew upcycled vintage hankie art with my quick video tute:
How to Upsize a Playsuit
I had my fingers and toes crossed that this adorable polka dot playsuit I thrifted online would fit: Of course not as apparently my torso is abnormally long and my bosom simply too ample to be contained …
Shira’s Thrifty DIY Refashionista Makeover
My Canadian relocation research trip ended up being extended to include a visit to the American Midwest where I had the pleasure of shooting another refashionista makeover webisode with a fabulously willing victim! Discover how to whip up a …
My cozy DIY flannel shirt dress refashion
When I’m feeling under the weather there’s nothing that I like better than snuggling up in my cozy DIY flannel shirt dress refashion and lounging in bed with a cup of tea and a good book …
Where to shop for ethical brands
Trying to buy new, ethically and sustainably produced gear that won’t drain your bank account is a definite challenge. My first choice for ethical eco-friendly shopping is, of course, to buy from thrift and charity …
A Salute to the 80’s #ThriftyThursday
Whenever I’m feeling rotten and am stuck in bed there’s a fabulous feel-good bit of 80’s nostalgia that always helps get me through the worst of whichever blergly bug I’ve managed to catch: “For anyone …