Portland’s Museum of Craft Featured in Cut Out + Keep’s The Road Trip Issue of Snippets Magazine
I had the pleasure of taking a trip to Portland's own Museum of Contemporary Craft awhile ago to contribute an article to Cut Out + Keep's online magazine Snippets. And it's finally live! Read "Museum of Craft" in Snippets' The Road Trip Issue Thanks so much to Cat...
5.11.12 Outfit: Colorblock Top and Demure Bottom
Colorblock Chiffon Top: DIY of a thrifted top (tutorial here) Leopard-Print Bra: Warners (similar here) Rings: from Japan; Cartier, Tiffany Clear Bangle: unknown Black Box Clutch: no label, thrifted All-In-One Dress (worn as a Midi-Length Skirt): Norma Kamali...
DIY Colorblock Collar Chiffon Top: A Goodwill Find Upcycled!
Awhile ago I found this lovely bright chiffon blouse at my local Goodwill. It was a couple sizes too large for me and a little outdated in shape; I decided to upcycle it into something more fitted and modern. Colorblocking has been on-trend for a couple seasons...
DIY Links of the Week 4.9-5.6.12
I think I haven't posted a Links of the Week roundup in over a month!! Can it be? I've been so busy while in Tokyo taking care of my Mom, trying to keep up with classwork for the two online classes I'm taking this semester, and not often able to connect to the...
15 Chic and Springy Mother’s Day Gift Ideas (With a Little DIY Thrown In!)
1. Butter London Nail Polish in Yummy Mummy, $14 2. Diane von Furstenberg Alana Vintage-Inspired Cat's-Eye Sunglasses, $150 3. Grow Your Own Mushrooms Kit, $22.95 4. Celeste Stein Missoni Tights, $19.95 5. Arancia Dolce Sweet Orange Replenishing Bath Foam by Palatium...
DIY Lace-Covered Boots
I still have a ton of lace fabric from that curtain I bought last month to make my DIY Lace Maxi-Skirt...so I did a couple projects before I left for Japan to use up the extra. One of the DIYs was re-vamping a pair of granny-booties with a lace covering and making...
Craftomania! Japan Hobby Show 2012 (lots of photos)
Every year in late April the enormous Japan Hobby Show takes over a huge exhibition hall in Odaiba for 3 days straight. Buyers and avid crafters from all over Japan flock to Tokyo to visit the Hobby Show, see the latest techniques, pick up the newest products, engage...
The Cutest Little Coin Purse Ever! (Felt Handmade Japanese Cookie Coin Case)
Japan is just awash in adorable little accessories and things that can make even the most hardened person want to let out a big ol' squeeeeee! every so often. I was able to go to one of my favorite craft stores the other day (Mano Creare in the Futako Tamagawa Rise...
DIY Stenciled Convertible Shopping Tote/Backpack for Martha Stewart Mother’s Day by Plaid
In March I was thrilled to find out I had been selected to participate in the PLAID and Martha Stewart Crafts Mother's Day Campaign...and would be receiving a GIANT box of crafting supplies to make a DIY gift for Mother's Day! I shared an unboxing video of all the...
DIY Bloggers FashioN Week Tutorial 6: Phillip Lim-Inspired Ribbon Chiffon Blouse by Inspiration & Realisation
Last but not least...we have Day 6 of #DIY Bloggers Fashion Week and a post by Donatella of of Inspiration & Realisation. I can't believe how much like the original Donatella's blouse looks...and how chic! So pretty! Check out Tutorial #6: DIY Phillip Lim...