Flipped | Velvet Dress to Holiday DIY Guide (I)

Flipped | Velvet Dress to Holiday DIY Guide (I)

It was a bit difficult titling this post. Especially since the purpose is to basically show you all how I saved face. Yes, it’s true, I set out to make something spectacular and, well, embarrassed myself. I blame it on the underlying pressure during this time of...
Flipped | Sweater to Cowl {DIY + Tutorial}

Flipped | Sweater to Cowl {DIY + Tutorial}

Black on black, let’s do blue on blue. It’s a nice change from the usual. Thanksgiving was like Christmas for me. My Dad opened his cedar chest (mmmm the smell of cedar) and gave me sweaters he no longer wore. Truth be told, these were for my husband but I...
My One Dish | Golden Mac & Cheese {DIY}

My One Dish | Golden Mac & Cheese {DIY}

I rarely ‘whip up’ a dish; there has to be guidance from somewhere. I was in charge of the macaroni & cheese this year. Well last year too, but it didn’t turn out so well. This year I altered the Patti LaBelle Recipe for my own. Believe it or not...
Flipped | Wool Pants to Shorts {DIY + Tutorial}

Flipped | Wool Pants to Shorts {DIY + Tutorial}

I met my lovely mother yesterday for an exchange of goods. All legal. She passed along these wool pants that were way to large for her, and she figured I could use them. So, they are now my winter shorts. Wearing shorts in the winter seems so wrong, doesn’t it?...
Tutorial | Straw to Wool Hat

Tutorial | Straw to Wool Hat

Find more after photos of this tutorial here. You will need: 1. Straw hat (Thrift stores are great sources) 2. Wool fabric (I used an old skirt. Basically, enough to cover the head and 2x the brim. If you have a very wide brimmed hat, then you will need more fabric.)...