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DIY Scarf Art

Scarf your neck, scarf your pants, or scarf your walls like I did.  (The word scarf  is an awful noise in the generic American accent, so please when you read scarf in this post do it with a British accent, preferably of the

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DIY Scarf Art

Scarf your neck, scarf your pants, or scarf your walls like I did.  (The word scarf  is an awful noise in the generic American accent, so please when you read scarf in this post do it with a British accent, preferably of the

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Joan Rivers DIYs Too

This funny lady shows us you can still DIY while living on the Upper East Side, even though she probably pays someone to attach fur to her vintage jackets. I’ll do it for you, Joan. I’m close to your neighborhood!

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Joan Rivers DIYs Too

This funny lady shows us you can still DIY while living on the Upper East Side, even though she probably pays someone to attach fur to her vintage jackets. I’ll do it for you, Joan. I’m close to your neighborhood!

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Halo Head: DIYs of New York Fashion Week

Samantha Pleet, one of the emerging designers at the Gen Art show, sent her models down the catwalk with a metallic gold halo atop their heads.  I would call this look the Virgin Mary of Renaissance paintings, and you can get

Details of Gen Art Fall 2012 Collection

Halo Head: DIYs of New York Fashion Week

Samantha Pleet, one of the emerging designers at the Gen Art show, sent her models down the catwalk with a metallic gold halo atop their heads.  I would call this look the Virgin Mary of Renaissance paintings, and you can get

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DIY Sweethearts for Valentine’s Day

I’m sending valentines today to my family.  The day before Valentine’s day.  Ground mail too.  So, they won’t be there in time, but better late than never, right? The idea for these “sweethearts,” pillow-like hearts with sweet, sweet chocolate candy

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DIY Sweethearts for Valentine’s Day

I’m sending valentines today to my family.  The day before Valentine’s day.  Ground mail too.  So, they won’t be there in time, but better late than never, right? The idea for these “sweethearts,” pillow-like hearts with sweet, sweet chocolate candy

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Neck Turtles: DIYs of New York Fashion Week

Turtlenecks seem to be trending for Fall/Winter 2011, and maybe be for 2012, but Nicholas K took it to another level on Day 1:  dropping the turtle part, specifically the shell, below the collarbone.  Behold the turtle shell necklace. It

Nicholas K Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear Slideshow on Style.com-2

Neck Turtles: DIYs of New York Fashion Week

Turtlenecks seem to be trending for Fall/Winter 2011, and maybe be for 2012, but Nicholas K took it to another level on Day 1:  dropping the turtle part, specifically the shell, below the collarbone.  Behold the turtle shell necklace. It

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A Knot and a Cascade of Color

I think I can, I think I can.  I’ve been a DANNIJO fan ever since I was a Man Repeller fan, so that’s about a year of eyeing their statement creations.  I love how Leandra Medine aka The Man Repeller

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A Knot and a Cascade of Color

I think I can, I think I can.  I’ve been a DANNIJO fan ever since I was a Man Repeller fan, so that’s about a year of eyeing their statement creations.  I love how Leandra Medine aka The Man Repeller

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Not Looking Good, Folks

Raging lady site Jezebel has gone and done something very useful. They are giving each month of 2012 an “Apocalyptic Score.” January with a score of 781 is not looking good. Weird things happened, like dead creatures coming out of

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Not Looking Good, Folks

Raging lady site Jezebel has gone and done something very useful. They are giving each month of 2012 an “Apocalyptic Score.” January with a score of 781 is not looking good. Weird things happened, like dead creatures coming out of

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We Made It: Treasures in Trios

We made it to the end of another month, free of zombies, four horsemen, deadly meteor showers.  Nostradamus is totally wrong about 2012 thus far.  So, let’s celebrate in lavish installments. We made it! I love vintage, so while I was

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We Made It: Treasures in Trios

We made it to the end of another month, free of zombies, four horsemen, deadly meteor showers.  Nostradamus is totally wrong about 2012 thus far.  So, let’s celebrate in lavish installments. We made it! I love vintage, so while I was

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DIY Moisturizing Body Scrub

My skin hates winter.  Look what happens… Also, the fact that I’m a germaphobe who washing her hands way too much doesn’t help. This homemade body scrub is a great little helper for exfoliating and moisturizing during the winter months.

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DIY Moisturizing Body Scrub

My skin hates winter.  Look what happens… Also, the fact that I’m a germaphobe who washing her hands way too much doesn’t help. This homemade body scrub is a great little helper for exfoliating and moisturizing during the winter months.

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What a week..

And not one blog post from me. I shall return this weekend! Image from The Nifty Fifties

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What a week..

And not one blog post from me. I shall return this weekend! Image from The Nifty Fifties

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DIY Safety Pin Earrings

These earrings by Tom Binns  are a little bit classic, a little bit punk and a whole lot of functional. Imagine: a blouse splits exposing more than you wish or a bra strap keeps creeping down your arm or a

I'm starting at American Idol on the TV.

DIY Safety Pin Earrings

These earrings by Tom Binns  are a little bit classic, a little bit punk and a whole lot of functional. Imagine: a blouse splits exposing more than you wish or a bra strap keeps creeping down your arm or a

In stores and online February 5, 2012!!!

Crafty Idea from Jason Wu’s Target Collection

DIY: Sew a simple tote from heavy muslin.  Paint on one side or do a photo transfer of a cat.  Add your John Hancock.

In stores and online February 5, 2012!!!

Crafty Idea from Jason Wu’s Target Collection

DIY: Sew a simple tote from heavy muslin.  Paint on one side or do a photo transfer of a cat.  Add your John Hancock.

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Veggie Fajita Chili

I live off of Amy’s Organic Soups.  In my work bag, they go and out for a quick lunch. But my mother warned me recently of the high BPA levels in canned products and suggested I stop eating those soups.

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Veggie Fajita Chili

I live off of Amy’s Organic Soups.  In my work bag, they go and out for a quick lunch. But my mother warned me recently of the high BPA levels in canned products and suggested I stop eating those soups.

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In progress: Safety Pin Chandeliers

I’m currently taking apart old jewelry to make chandelier earrings inspired by Tom Binns.

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In progress: Safety Pin Chandeliers

I’m currently taking apart old jewelry to make chandelier earrings inspired by Tom Binns.

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The Ultimate DIY for Cat Ladies

If you have cats and are not disgusted by their little strands of hair sticking to every piece of fabric in your home, then this is the project for you.  Miniature hair balls shaped into a cat atop a felt

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The Ultimate DIY for Cat Ladies

If you have cats and are not disgusted by their little strands of hair sticking to every piece of fabric in your home, then this is the project for you.  Miniature hair balls shaped into a cat atop a felt

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Cleansing, Plain and Simple

Last night’s dinner conversation turned to spending of around $200 for these ready-made diet cleanses with shake mixes and pills.  That’s just silly notion against I agrued. I’m not a doctor; I’m just saying what has worked for me. But

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Cleansing, Plain and Simple

Last night’s dinner conversation turned to spending of around $200 for these ready-made diet cleanses with shake mixes and pills.  That’s just silly notion against I agrued. I’m not a doctor; I’m just saying what has worked for me. But

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Fear of a Million Little Beads

Imagine sewing every bead onto this Christopher Kane dress.  What would seem like an eternity of shaky fingers and achy hands some people are paid to do this.  It is anxiety-inducing for me, so I think I’m going to try

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Fear of a Million Little Beads

Imagine sewing every bead onto this Christopher Kane dress.  What would seem like an eternity of shaky fingers and achy hands some people are paid to do this.  It is anxiety-inducing for me, so I think I’m going to try

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Rebirth: The Sewing Machine Cover

The time had come for me to stop tossing an unwanted tent dress from H&M over my sewing machine. I liked the primary colored, paper air plane pattern, so one night–within 5 hours–this project was checked off the list.   Le

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Rebirth: The Sewing Machine Cover

The time had come for me to stop tossing an unwanted tent dress from H&M over my sewing machine. I liked the primary colored, paper air plane pattern, so one night–within 5 hours–this project was checked off the list.   Le

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What to Do About These Holiday Leftovers?

The morning show circuit is in a tizzy this week trying to figure out what to do with all the leftovers from holiday meals.  The butter beans in the South, the brisket in the North, the tilapia tacos with avocado and

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What to Do About These Holiday Leftovers?

The morning show circuit is in a tizzy this week trying to figure out what to do with all the leftovers from holiday meals.  The butter beans in the South, the brisket in the North, the tilapia tacos with avocado and