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 …

Help me refashion this dress for #ThriftyThursday

After the votes had been tallied this week’s theme turned out to be Jungle Jane, unfortunately it’s full on wet and snowy winter in Toronto so a photo shoot in a jungle-y setting was a …

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 …

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 …

A Winter Wonderland #ThriftyThursday

Sooooo, apparently the sparkling snowy Decembers I remember from that ancient time before I left for my 2+ decade long adventures living throughout the world have pretty much disappeared, harumph! Trudging through freezing wind and icy rain just …

My Refashioned Crocheted Granny Square Top Tutorial

I’ve been coveting a crocheted granny square top for ages but no matter how much I practice I just can’t seem to get the hang of crocheting beyond the very basic chain stitch, humph! I thought my …

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 …

A Grinchy Green #ThriftyThursday

Oh the holiday season, a time when my munchkin insists on watching The Grinch Who Stole Christmas daily. Thankfully we have the book + old and new(er) movie versions so are able to alternate for …

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 …