Outfit 2.27.13: Hot Pink Kitties and Angling Retention Prohibited
Lipstick: MAKE UP FOR EVER Rouge Artist Intense 37. Cat Print Shirt: The Gap. Pyramid Rose Quartz Necklace: Ann Taylor LOFT (old, bought on Ebay). Spike Rhinestone Necklace: H&M. Brocade Flare Coat: vintage, label says MINI MINI, from Japan. Suede Skinny Belt:...
Chic Steals Featured In the Columbia News Service
Seunghee Suh did a feature on DIY blogs, including my own, for a story for the Columbia News Service. I was really flattered to be included (and quoted so extensively!) alongside such amazing DIYers like Grace of Stripes & Sequins, and Rosie Martin, from DIY...
Citrus Brights Spring Wishlist Inspired By: Sushi Memo Blocks
The cold weather is beginning to abate, and Spring is soon on its heels with a burst of fresh, bright, citrusy colors. Inspired by these adorable sushi-style memo pads (a total non-sequitur, I have to admit), I've put together a wishlist of happy citron hues that...
DIY Handsome Cat / YOU ARE BLOWING MY MIND Handbag
I picked up this iron-on decal set last Spring when I visited Japan. Japan is such a treasure trove of nonsensical English. I find it summarily hilarious. So of course I could NOT pass up this "Beau Chat" iron-on decal. I am a crazy cat lady at heart (who happens to...
7 Tips to Create a Chic Office Space: How to Organize Your Stuff and Make it Look Beautiful
I'm in the middle of a huge (and hugely stressful!) home office makeover. Since leaving my job in late January to focus more on my blog and other projects I'm working on, for the first time in 7 months I am now spending the majority of my time at home. For the first...
Outfit 2.14.13: Hot Pink, DIY Awning Stripes, A Swedish Bistro, and a New Photographer!
Green Pastel Jeweled Collar: Forever 21 (similar here) DIY Alexander Wang Mesh-Insert Sweater: DIY (tutorial here) Hot Pink Cardigan: Forever 21 (similar here) Bracelets: DIY friendship bracelet with rhinestone chain, DIY Double-Spike Bangle, DIY silver bugle bead...
DIY Spike-End Bangles: 3 Ways
Lately double-ended spike bangles are trending all over Pinterest and street-style photos: stacked with DIY friendship bracelets, pretty watches, stretchy beaded bracelets, and other metal bangles. You could spend hundreds of dollars on even just one at Sarah Chloe...
My DIY Sequin T-Shirt Featured on MSN’s Glo Digital Magazine!
Along with fellow DIY bloggers such as P.S. I Made This, I Spy DIY, A Pair and a Spare, Studs and Pearls, Glitter N Glue, one of my DIY projects was recently featured on MSN.com's online magazine Glo! See the whole slideshow below: DIY Styles That Are As Good As the...
DIY His and Hers Leather-bound Mini Book of Love Necklace and Keychain for Valentine’s Day
I love taking little scraps of things - whether they be paper, lace, or fabrics - and turning them into pretty accessories. Plus I also have an obsession with teeny, tiny things...like mini-books, which can hold all your secrets and ideas, stored away on your...
DIY Room Styling and Cheap Decoration Ideas from The Land of Nod
Image source I've been embroiled in a room makeover that seems to be taking up all my spare time lately - and though I'm re-decorating my home office (at long last!) I can't help but be inspired by any DIY decorations and ideas around. One particularly inspirational...