DIY Patchwork Denim Skirt Refashion

Patchwork denim is popping up everywhere (again) but why buy the overpriced designer versions or unethically mass produced fast fashion knock-offs when you can create your own completely unique, just your style looks for a …

Shades of Blue for #ThriftyThursday

Who doesn’t love the colour blue? From gorgeous sky coloured hues to rich deep navy there’s a brilliant blue tint to suit everyone’s taste and style! Check out my head to toe Shades of Blue …

Desula: One dress altered for a lifetime of wear

A small group of women living in the isolated villages of central Sardinia have worn the same dress for a lifetime. Filmmaker Andrea Pecora shares this amazing tradition in her beautiful short film Desula. Desula: …

Easy Vintage Dress to Blouse Refashion Tutorial

Don’t pass up that dress in the thrift shop just because it has a busy pattern – too much for a dress can be just right for a blouse! Discover how to transform that frumpy frock …

Stripes on #ThriftyThursday

Remember this dress from two years ago? It’s now sat in my stash for nearly 6 years, made the move from Berlin to Toronto and I’m still not sure what to do with it. Take …

How to easily refashion a mock turtleneck

I’m all for getting cozy in a proper turtleneck sweater but wtf is with mock turtlenecks? They’re not long enough to fold over and not snug enough to stay in place so what is the point …

How to Cover Stains: A No Sew Blouse Refashion

Modernize that dowdy thrifted 1980’s blouse + discover how to easily cover those stubborn stains that just won’t budge with my no sew video tute! How to Cover Stains: A No Sew Blouse Refashion

Seeing Red for #ThriftyThursday

Is there a colour more emotionally stirring than red? According to colour theorists as red is the hue of fire and blood, it is associated with energy, war, danger, strength, power, determination as well as …

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 …