Crafts
Back to School with Darby Smart DIY Kits
The time to return back to school is upon us - and Darby Smart has some fun back-to-school DIY kits that will get you set for another year of academic success. How about a: Top row: Leather Tassel Keychain / Scrabble Tile Mousepad / Leather Infinity Scarf Middle...
Outfit 8.26.14: Even Longer-Awaited Interview Outfit
Sharp-shouldered short-sleeve jacket: Forever 21 (similar here). Chain choker with rhinestones: Forever 21 (similar here). Hashtag t-shirt: 2KUHL. Silver cube ring: Karmaloop (similar here). Gray Watch with pink chevron face: Modify Watches. Silver wrapped quartz...
Take a Free Mini-Crafting Class with Craftsy!
Craftsy is an online destination for craft-based classes and video tutorials that teach you real-world skills…all in the comfort of your own home and at your own pace. Ranging in price from $14.99 - $39.99, these classes cover sewing, knitting, cake decorating,...
Video: Ride Circa
http://vimeo.com/101000087 Hello all! I apologize for my absence from posting (a lot of things have been going on lately), but I wanted to share with you this video that we just produced for the Portland-based bicycle company, Circa Cycles. Though my fledgling video...
DIY Geometric Modern Bathroom Makeover
For the past couple months, I've turned my attention from clothing and accessory DIY's to home DIY's. I've felt like I was entering a new phase stylistically, and some areas of our house were still frozen in time - almost exactly the same as they were when we first...
Chic for the Week – 3
Welcome to another installment of Chic for the Week, where I share a couple shopping picks that have been on my mind lately. Did everyone have a good weekend? I wrapped a video shoot for Coveroo, this cool custom iPhone/iPad case company from San Francisco. After an...
The Stayfree Comfort Factor: DIY Inspirational Quote Pillow Gives Me Comfort During That Time of the Month
FTC Disclosure: This post is part of a paid campaign with Stayfree and BlogHer. All opinions are my own. To read my full Disclosure Policy, click here. Ladies: who's with me when I say I need a little extra comfort during that time of the month? We all know how it is...
On a Video Shoot Tomorrow…
Which is why I've neglected to post here this week, since we've (and by we've I mean my company Uncommon Era and I) have been in intense pre-production up until now for a commercial video shoot for this really cool company on Sunday. Fingers crossed that the shoot...
DIY Galaxy Print Mini-Skirt
A couple years ago I was desperately wanting some galaxy-print fabric since clothing featuring photorealistic prints of stars was just about everywhere. But I couldn't find any fabric sellers that sold this particular print!! So I just Did It Myself, and designed a...
Book Review: The Sewists: DIY Projects from 20 Top Designer-Makers
I was recently sent a copy of the new book The Sewists: DIY Projects from 20 Top Designer-Makers by Josephine Perry to review for my blog. It's a super-cute, handmade take on the DIY movement, chock-full of neat techniques and profiles of 20 makers. The projects range...
Outfit 7.29.14: Stripes Stripes Up and Down
Multicolor Crystal Ear Cuff: from Japan, similar here. Striped Short Sleeve Top: JOA. Striped Skirt: JOA. Mixed Media Bib Necklace: DIY (tutorial here), similar for sale here. Skinny Railroad Spike Bangle: Giles & Brother. Hard-Sided Blue Clutch: ASOS, similar...
Chic For the Week – 2
Welcome to another installment of Chic for the Week, where I share a couple shopping picks that have been on my mind lately. Did everyone have a good weekend? I had a blast at the Portland Bloggers' Annual Picnic, and then took Lil Tot to a screening of Despicable Me...
DIY Ombre Summer Night Sky Pedicure with Julep
Hello friends! Here's an ombre nail art idea for you today to try out the next time you're painting your nails. I was wanting to update my pedi with something reminiscent of warm, starry night skies - which are so much more gorgeous in Summer. While everyone else is...
15 DIY Ideas for a Do-It-Yourself Summer Wedding
Summer is wedding season - and there's no better way to save some $$$ than by DIY'ing certain aspects of your ceremony (plus it adds an oh-so-important personal touch to everything!) Here are some great ideas for some DIY Summer nuptials (many of which can be used...
Quote: Our Greatest Glory Is Not In Never Falling
Hello friends! Long time no see! I've had a ton going on, and am dealing with some really difficult personal things. Perhaps I'll be sharing soon - but not quite yet. I'm still soldiering through, though I still see no light at the end of this very long, immeasurably...