I designed this drawstring neck-warmer because I decided to finally beat winter this year. I haven’t needed too many layers with these unusually warm temperatures we’re experiencing and I’m not complaining. Still, as a proud former Girl Guide, I like to be prepared. This is the second generation of a more masculine neck piece I made for Donatello last year. There […]
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DIY: Make Your Own Powdered Laundry Soap
This is a great basic laundry soap that gets my clothes as clean as the storebought variety. I also made an unscented batch for my mom, so she can wash our dad’s shirts for the office. The washing soda is, chemically, sodium carbonate (versus baking soda, which is sodium bicarbonate). It is included in homemade laundry soap […]
DIY: Crocheted Slouchy Beanie
For this hat, I used some old acrylic worsted weight yarn that I had lying around the house, and a 5.50mm crochet hook. I had about one skein of yarn, so it was enough to crochet this beanie, which I altered a bit to fit my head (I’ve got a large noggin). The pattern is […]
Dim Sum City by Jonathan Pong
I love noodles.Whether they are instant ramen noodles (Sapporo Ichiban’s chicken flavour is the absolute best), fresh wonton noodles, flat and wide pappardelle, flat rice noodles, or crunchy fried egg noodles, I love them all. My undying love is one of the reasons Dim Sum City‘s designs really spoke to me! Dim Sum City is a company that […]
Preppy Style: Vineyard Vines
1. Churchill Downs Scene Dress 2. Rose Print Dress 3. Sealife Patchwork Print Dress 4. Eyelet Gathered Dress Vineyard Vines is a clothing company founded on Martha’s Vineyard and sells preppy, seaside clothes and accessories. The colours are bright and happy, and it seems like the clothes have an easy fit. On their website, they […]