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 …

Floral Fun for #ThriftyThursday

Those grey, rainy days of mid-winter have arrived which means it’s time to break out the bright colours in your wardrobe to help combat that dreary weather: Grab the deets and tutes behind my outfit …

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 …

Velvet is back for #ThriftyThursday

Did anyone else have a copious amount of velvet in their wardrobes in the 90’s? I had a bunch – from velvet chokers to dresses to trousers and blazers I just couldn’t get enough of …

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 …