A few weeks ago, after what seemed like a never-ending decor battle with my console table design layout {I know, so dramatic}, I decided that the wall above it, which is part of it, needed something that was pretty enough to draw attention but not so much as to distract the eye. It seemed like …
NYFW DIY Inspiration : Alexander Wang Fall 2013
When I spotted these socked heels on the Fall 2013 Alexander Wang RTW runway, I immediately thought it may offer a new and fun way to wear my heels out in these cold wintery months. Already wearing my leg warmers, I ran to my closet, slipped on my heels, folded my leg warmers under, aligned …
Kiss My Pants! How To Make DIY Lipstick Kisses Printed Jeans
Read This… When I saw Erin Fetherston’s Sealed with a Kiss Collection for Spring/Summer 2013, more specifically, the kiss print Patricia Pant {sold for $195} I HAD TO MAKE A PAIR! They are just so cute I can’t stand it, and just in time for Valentine’s Day! Because I am an impatient creature and have …
DIY Victorian Beaded Lace Ribbon Choker
I recently {and finally!} started the Downton Abbey series… and not 2 episodes in, I was itching to DIY a fabulous choker inspired by their attire. For this particular look though, I was inspired more by the high necklines of many of their dresses rather than a necklace specifically. But I’ve already got ideas for …
My DIY Rustic Christmas Tree {in blues & browns}
In our new neutral living space, with little hints and pops of blue, I couldn’t imagine a tree in any other color palette. Being that I’ve never done a tree in these tones though, I only had a few ornaments that I could use. I grabbed some vintage ornaments in blue and teal, a few …
DIY Rustic Christmas Tree Topper {from a wrapping paper roll}
< Though last year's DIY Starburst Tree Topper from Pipe Cleaners remains a favorite, this year’s tree has a more rustic feel to it in a brown and blue color scheme, so the glitzy topper didn’t quite fit. I started thinking in textured brown tones like burlap and rope, and remembered seeing a mirror border …
10 Simple Yet Thoughtful DIY Holiday Gifts… {from my archive}
Click the link below each photo for a full tutorial. DIY Leather Feather Key Fobs DIY Ruffled Baby Onesie DIY Large Tassel Earrings w/Studs DIY Leather Collar Necklace DIY Leather Landyard Bracelet DIY Lace Sleeved Tank DIY Chiffon and Wooden beaded necklace DIY Faux Fur Boot Shapers/Stuffers DIY Leather and Pearl Necklace & Earrings DIY …
DIY Rope Necklace w/ Crystal Copper Plumbing Elbow
I bought a few of these copper plumbing elbows at the hardware store way back when I made my DIY gold hinge bracelet with a necklace in mind. It wasn’t until the other day as I was rummaging through my gift wrap, looking for something to wrap my cousin’s baby shower { gift } in …
Dip DIYing with Corinne for Re:create at About.com
About a month ago I met with the fabulous Corinne Leigh and her amazing DIY team to film a DIY video based on my dipped chopsticks DIY which I painted with nail polish… Do you remember it? click the image below for a refresher! Well Corinne loved it and wanted to expand on the idea …
No-Sew DIY How-to Turn a Scarf into a Vest in 2 Easy Steps
This genius idea {which I am in no way claiming to have originated but merely stumbled upon a youtube video of it a few months ago} is yet another way to make your scarves work for you. Light scarves, as we all know, are the perfect transitional accessory from Summer to Fall. They warm us …
Shoe Refashion: DIY Lace Up Heels
image source: Tommy TonJust because it’s almost Fall, doesn’t mean we have to hide our tootsies away just yet! It’s been over 100 in these parts for weeks now and I’m betting it will be warm enough for open toes until Halloween. This DIY is just too easy for words and there are two ways …
DIY Pretty Paper Flowered Mirror Frame
Last week I posted a little DIY paper flowers inspiration and was inspired most by the first two photos… the flowers on the mirrors, and wanted to recreate something similar in Delilah’s room at my mom’s house. She has a few mirrors in her room that needed a little sprucing up and I thought this …
DIY Faux Fur Boot Stays-Holder-Uppers w/Water Bottles
Let me first start by saying that this may be one of my all-time favorite DIYs EVER… and I think my best DIYs come from pure necessity and/or a real desire to have something fabulous that I can’t find elsewhere. For instance, I can NEVER find really great boot shapers… thus, some of my boots …
DIY Inspiration / Pretty Paper Flowers on Mirrors
I had so much fun DIYing with Delilah last week {and she did as well} so I’ve been thinking about new little projects we can do together that we can both enjoy. My lucky towheaded niece has her very own room at my mom’s house and I thought we could definitely do a few fun …
DIY Glitter Cap Toe Shoes {for kids or adults}
Last year for Delilah’s birthday, I got these adorable pewter lace up oxford style kids shoes for her and unfortunately she wasn’t a fan and rarely chose to wear them. I didn’t take it personally though, she has a fondness for all things pink and purple at the moment and I know she’ll grow into …