I scored a steal of a deal on a fabulous vintage bike and although it needed quite a bit of work (& I had zero experience with bike repair) I knew I was up for …
Zero Waste Really Really Free Market Thrift Haul
I went to the Really Really Free Market in Toronto & scored some awesome new-to-me gear! Check out my Zero Waste Really Really Free Market Thrift Haul & share your thoughts on swaps + free …
Top Household Uses for Vinegar
Have you discovered the awesome power of vinegar yet? White vinegar is technically an acid and contains fabulous cleaning properties but it’s so mild that it’s completely safe to eat which means that it’s gentle …
Refashionista Rules: Sustainable Summer Tips
Grab your free copy of my Refashionista Rules column in the F&F magazine available at Salvation Army thrift stores in Canada and check out the last page for my fab upcycling tutorials + eco-lifestyle tips! …
My short break to move house (again)
As it’s nearly moving day it’s time to take a break from creating daily free content for my Confessions of a Refashionista & Refashion Nation blogs + a weekly video for my channel to concentrate …
No-slip shoes + a utensil mend with Sugru
I was recently featured as a sustainability expert by Sugru and provided them with a few refashionista tips to share with their audience. As a thank-you they sent me a pack of their fabulous moldable …
My 3 fab tips to get new clothes for free
Who doesn’t love getting new clothes? Imagine if you could refresh your wardrobe for free whenever you wanted to! Sound to good to be true? It’s not a weird sales pitch or annoying scheme but …
5 clever ways to upcycle bathpuffs
Love using bathpuffs but hate the thought of tossing them in recycling bin? Grab my 5 clever ways to upcycle bathpuffs and give those fluffy shower poufs a new life once their duty is done in …
A very easy upcycled DIY knickknack shelf
Don’t pass up that less than stellar spice rack at the thrift shop! Transform it into a very easy upcycled DIY knickknack shelf in minutes with my trash to treasure tutorial! Create your own quick, …
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 …