Choose Upcycled Bedding for Your Next Sewing Project

by Evin // April 20, 2023 // 4 Comments

I recently started sewing from patterns for the first time. Until now, I just made clothes based on measurements and tried them on along the way. It is especially easy for me to do that with alterations. Since most of... Continue reading →

How I Clean White Converse Sneakers

by Evin // September 26, 2017 // 1 Comment

Converse sneakers and knee-high boots are my main footwear options. I have several of each and they seem to go with everything I own. Which also means it is important to me to take care of my sneakers and boots... Continue reading →

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Create Your Own Harry Potter Potions Kit

by Evin // February 12, 2016 // 2 Comments

This is a guest post by Katie, author of Curdled Like Cheese. She and I have known each all our lives (and our parents before us), so I’m so excited to share her post with you. Seriously, this is SO inspiring.... Continue reading →

Handmade Upcycled Child’s Play Kitchen

by Evin // September 12, 2014 // 2 Comments

It started with an idea for LB’s second birthday which grew to a collaboration and, finally, a creation. I wanted to make my son a play kitchen. The timeline was moved up just after his first birthday when I learned I... Continue reading →

Updated Child’s Play Kitchen

by Evin // January 22, 2014 // No Comments

When we visited my parents this past summer, LB and I tried to travel light so no toys came with us. My parents found a tool bench and trike through CraigsList and friends, so he wasn’t by any means bored.... Continue reading →

A Stylist Approach to Wardrobe Decluttering

by Evin // July 4, 2013 // 1 Comment

Why is it I have an overflowing closet but end up wearing the same things week-to-week? Perhaps it is because I have an overflowing closet. To help solve this issue, I sat down with top local stylist Natasha Crowley who... Continue reading →

DIY Home Project Wish List

by Evin // June 26, 2013 // 2 Comments

As I’ve mentioned before, my Mom has Multiple Sclerosis and spends much of her time in a wheelchair or in bed. Because of her recent homebounded-ness, I want to do some DIY projects on their home so she can really... Continue reading →