….and romanticize the season a bit. It can feel so rushed with Christmas starting on November 1st and gift guides and toy magazines being delivered in September. Sometimes, probably more than we realize, we need to slow down. We need to take in the moment and just BE. So here is your sign to first, go thrifting 😉 I give …
DIY Thrifted SpOoKy Art
Happy October, blog readers! I’ve really been leaning into SpOoKy season this year. It’s so fun to put up skeletons and cute little ghosts and pumpkins- but to be honest it doesn’t really fit my home decor aesthetic. So when I heard about the trend of thrifting art and making it spooky I was very intrigued. It’s such a simple …
DIY Denim Vest
I’ve been getting back into sewing. It brings me a lot of joy and satisfaction. I feel super empowered when I can just fix up a dress with a couple of nips and tucks or re-hem a pair of pants in a few minutes with my machine. So I took on a little bigger project recently. I saw this super …
Quiet Luxury on a Budget
Have you heard about quiet luxury? I think it’s such a fun word combo and so I decided to build a themed rack at my local blue /A Goodwill Boutique/ for our Fashion event last month. This boutique is such a great place to find quality apparel on a budget. Quiet Luxury centers around expensive taste without showing off any …
What to look for in a Secondhand Frame
I’ve been in the crafting mood lately. I had a yard sale about a month ago and really got a feel for all the decor I had. I got rid of the items that no longer suited my style… and the art. Art and frames are a great item to get secondhand, and if you know what to look for …
How to Wear BLACK this Summer
While I love all the bright fun colors associated with summertime and sunshine, I still love the classic look of neutrals in the warmer months. Here are a few ways you can wear black this summer while staying cool and looking chic: A black slip skirt and a breezy button down will give you that french girl style, especially …
Tips for Buying Vintage Denim
Have you, like me, ever been scrolling Pinterest and seen the cutest picture of someone in a basic outfit – vintage jeans and a plain t-shirt but they just look so put together? But when I try to execute said look- I could never get it quite right. Well, I have FINALLY- after literal years of searching and several failed …
Staying Stylishly Sustainable
Let’s talk wardrobe upkeep. Call me crazy but I love cleaning out my closet. I typically seem to choose the poorest time to do so- this is more of a thing that needs penciled in my calendar rather than being started as I’m getting ready to go somewhere; but I actually do it pretty often! As I think about springtime …
Spring Sightings at Goodwill
It’s that time of year- when we Ohioans get the itch for warmer weather when Mother Nature gives us a 70 degree day between snow storms. I thought I’d pop into Goodwill and see what I could find; and let me tell you- it gave me Spring Fever for sure! I love grabbing NWT greeting cards and gift bags …
How To Style a Pleated Skirt
Pleats are classic, there is no doubt about it. AND they can be styled year round. Did you know that the pleating technique dates back to ancient Egyptian times? However, Spanish fashion designer Mariano Fortuny created a very particular pleat in the early 1900’s that paved the way for today’s styles. Here are a few ways to style pleats in …