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 …
January Refashion Challenge: Sustainable Style
4 years ago I stopped shopping new and fully embraced creating my own unique style from secondhand, vintage, thrifted and inherited garments and materials. Giving up buying brand new wardrobe items was a lot less …
My Thrifty Christmas Wish for #ThriftyThursday
The festive holiday season is definitely the time for thinking of others, making a conscious effort to brighten up our own lives and make as many positive plans as possible for the coming new year. Take a …
Mend jeans with Sashiko stitching
A few days before my big international move from Berlin to Toronto was to begin tragedy struck my fave pair of jeans: Unfortunately all of my sewing gear & refashionista stash had already been packed …
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:
The Refashioned DIY Rainbow Unicorn Costume
My kiddo had a difficult time deciding just what she wanted me to create for her Canadian Halloween debut. A trip to the thrift shop and a sort through the racks soon provided the answer in …
My top 6 sustainable lifestyle tips
Wanna help create a better world? Discover just how easy it is to get started with my top 6 sustainable lifestyle tips:
Queen Lila’s Easy Hair Stick Bun How To
I have uncooperative, thick, heavy, straight in some parts, curly in others hair that never wants to stay up no matter how many elastics and bobby pins I use. I’ve lost count of how many …
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 …