DIY Prada-Inspired Rose Cabochon Rhinestone Stud Earrings
I'm a sucker for big, sparkly things - and those Prada rose cabochon earrings from S/S 2012 caught my eye immediately. (And if you were the same and thought of DIY'ing the trend, you've probably already seen tutorials by Honestly...WTF, Gloriously Chic, and P.S. I...
Shelley Miller’s Consumptuous Series: DIY Cakes…that Look Like Handbags…that are Really Art.
I find incredible inspiration in the work of Shelley Miller, especially in her Objects of Desire and Scopophilia series (even though that was from quite awhile ago [2005-6!]) Edibles + art? Edible art? Plus handbag design? Just too amazing for words.From the copy...
DIY: Quick n Easy Vintage-Style Iron-On Decal Leather Keyring Charms
While I was in Japan last April/May, despite the unhappy circumstances of my visit I did manage to go to some craft stores to see the latest trends and products. One thing I came across were these beautiful vintage-style iron-on decals by Eruberu Co, Ltd. They're a...
2012: The Year in Review for Chic Steals
Every year on New Year's Eve I republish a list of all my DIY's that I shared on this blog during the past year. This time around, I decided to do a Best Of list as well, to share some of my favorite content from this past year with you: How Do You Maintain Your Life...
Buy It or DIY It: New Year’s Eve Party Outfit
Whether it's watching the ball drop in Times Square, rocking out at a packed party of friends and party-crashers, or just having a low-key get-together with coworkers and their spouses, the perfect party outfit is only a click...or a project...away. Try this on for...
DIY Holiday Chocolate Bark: 4 Recipes to Gift Last-Minute
So it's only two days before Christmas and time is running out. You want to give something thoughtful and handmade...but just can't deal with cookies or fudge. How about Holiday Chocolate Bark? It's super-easy (just melt chocolate chips and add mix-ins!), takes...
It’s My Birthday!
image source (and make that cake with the tutorial here!) Yup, today I am another year older (and the world didn't end, thank goodness)...so just keeping it low-key and celebrating with the family. 🙂 And how cute is this felt cake (above)? Getting inspired to dig...
New York Times Article: Don’t Put a Bird On It: Saving “Craft” From Cuteness
Though this article went live awhile ago on the New York Times, I just recently came across it. It's an article that is part review of the disappointing "Craft Wars" TV reality show with Tori Spelling; part indictment of the crafting movement in modern times. Read...
Object of Desire: Photo-Print Dress
There is this dress that I can't wait for ModCloth to get back in stock...that I see in my dreams... It's a Wonderful Life Dress by Bernie Dexter, $155.99 Bernie Dexter has the most amazing photo-print dresses on ModCloth, but all around the same price point. ...
How Do You Maintain Your Life While Facing Stress? 5 Ways to Deal When It Seems You Just Can’t
photo source It's the age-old question, even more relevant today when so many of us are engaged in multiple, simultaneous projects. I worked a 54-hour week last week at work. We had a shoot at the studio, which went into a second day. Many other things also happened...