If you have a daughter who is anything like mine, she is surrounded by princess stuff. Disney princess pillows, bedspreads, clothes, toys—it’s basically her entire room. I ask her what kind of birthday party she wants, and almost every year she responds, “A princess party!” That’s great on one hand because it makes it easy […]
How to Upcycle an Old T-Shirt Into a Cute Peplum Top
Lately I’ve been looking through my old clothes and wondering what to do with the stuff I hardly wear anymore. In particular, I have some baggy old T-shirts that just aren’t doing much for me anymore. They never fit all that well to begin with, and they’re just kind of boring. Plus, they don’t fit […]
How to Transform Cheap Sunglasses into Fancy Designer Sunglasses
All I own are cheap sunglasses. I have several pairs, and they’re okay, but they’re nothing spectacular, and I know everyone who sees me wearing them knows that. I have thought about getting designer sunglasses before, but seriously, who can afford to pay $200+ for a pair of sunglasses? Plus, the other problem with most […]
How to Make a Crocheted Peacock Feather Blanket
When I first started learning crochet, I was trying to pick up most of it just following pictures and diagrams, and it was so difficult. I had a hard time understanding how to get from one diagram to the next without being able to see it live. But now there are tons of awesome crochet […]
How to Stretch Your Shoes Out to the Right Size with Ice
There are so many reasons you might find yourself with a pair of shoes which are just slightly too small. Maybe you ordered shoes online and they didn’t fit in person the way you expected them to. Or perhaps they were the only pair of their kind available at a thrift store, and you just […]
20 Gorgeous Crochet Hats to keep You Feeling Warm and Looking Good
You can try to deny it all you want, but the cold is here, so you may as well embrace it. I love the colder months as it gives me an excuse to cuddle up on the couch (snug as a bug in a rug) and get back into my crocheting – chunky hats, scarves and […]
31 Howling DIY Adult Halloween Costumes Guaranteed to Win You this Year’s Prize
The time is drawing closer and I can hardly contain my childlike excitement as I start planning my fantastically mind-blowing Halloween costume, décor and makeup! Yes, I take this very seriously, and I make no apologies for my giddy behavior. Don’t you? Whether you’re the type who wants something gruesome and scary, hilariously punny, something […]
Here’s How to Fix a Broken Zipper in Mere Seconds!
The zipper was a profound invention – it’s used on so many different items and products, and it’s just so darn convenient! But when that zipper just doesn’t seem to close up properly anymore, things get a little frustrating. Ok, a lot frustrating. Hoodies that can’t close and keep you quite as warm anymore, ruined […]
57 Clothing Tips, Tricks And Projects That Are Borderline Genius
Sometimes we just have to make do with what we have instead of buying more, and sometimes, this isn’t actually such a bad thing! I’ve rounded up some of the most innovative, creative and helpful tutorials that show you how to turn ordinary items of clothing into something totally fresh and new – at a […]
Repurposing Quickie: How to Turn Leggings into a Top with Just One Snip
Remember that pair of boldly patterned leggings that you bought as an impulse buy but have never actually worn? Or that older pair that really just aren’t in style anymore? Or what about that other pair that just doesn’t fit quite as well? Well if you like the fabric and pattern—just not as leggings—then don’t […]