If you’re nutso for nurseries like me, then you probably acquire lots of plastic pots. I can’t seem to visit a nursery without purchasing just one (or three) plants. The pots often don’t have a recycling symbol on them, and when they do, they’re usually not one of the “[...]
Posts Tagged ‘How To’
June 7th, 2009 - § in Entertaining, Wedding
Old, New, Borrowed, Blue…and Green
I’ve come across some really great ideas for making weddings a tad greener (and less expensive) since I began helping my friend style her wedding. Here are some of my favorites: Use electronic “Save the Dates” – yup, there’s something romantic about the paper kind, and[...]
June 1st, 2009 - § in DIY Projects
Shop Your Closet: Simple Transformation
If you have dresses that just gather dust in your closet, consider shortening them. Take ‘em from formal to cocktail length, or even shorten them to make a dressy top. If you aren’t a seamstress, this is a pretty inexpensive job for your tailor. You can also employ this strategy when sh[...]
May 27th, 2009 - § in Fashion, Shopping Strategy
Thriftastic Maptastic: Store Map
Awhile back I realized it might be kinda annoying that I flaunt my outfits, and my tips, but I don’t share my thrift store locations. To be honest, there’s a greedy witch inside of me that doesn’t want to. Around Halloween, the thrift stores crowd up, and I feel threatened, thinki[...]
May 21st, 2009 - § in DIY Projects, Garment Care
Zippers… Ah, the ups and the downs!
Have you ever had to give up your favorite pants because of a zipper that wandered (in the downward direction)? Or lost a cozy hoodie to a stuck zipper? Well here are two tips that will let you hang onto your favorite zipped garments. And prolonging the lifespan of your clothing is the green thing t[...]
May 18th, 2009 - § in Fashion, Inspiration
Nailing the Look – Style File
One thing I’ve mastered is finding a fabulously thrifty deal. What I have not mastered is putting together fabulous outfits, consistently. Or decorating my home charmingly. Or having a garden I’m in love with. I sometimes look around me and think that these things must come effortlessly [...]