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Friday, July 3, 2015

No-Sew Scarf to Vest Tutorial

No-Sew Scarf to Vest Tutorial


Before the spring season, I purchased multiple scarfs but now that spring is over and summer is in full swing I wanted to try to incorporate the scarfs I bought into the summer season.


Let's be honest, I live in Texas so wearing something around my neck is like being naked in Alaska. No Bueno.

I decided to look to Pinterest of course and ran across couple of tutorials showing how to turn a scarf into a vest but a lot of them required sewing. The whole purpose I want is to be able to wear my scarfs across all seasons so sewing them into a vest isn't ideal. 

So here is the best version of the no-sew scarf to vest conversion:

Stretch scarf out lengthwise

Fold hamburger style (who remembers that from elementary)


Tie the corners you are holding into a small knot, you could get fancy here if you want but I went the simple and easy route

Open scarf


And now you are able to wear your scarf as a vest during summer without overheating.





Now tell me you are not excited to do this to all your scarves? I know I am now that I can get more bang out of my buck.
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Monday, June 29, 2015

Guest Bedroom | The Layout

Guest Bedroom | The Layout


It's been about two months since we last discussed the guest bedroom. When we left off, I shared the game plan so now I will share the room layout.

It's going to be pretty simple but I hope to add more layers as time goes on. So here it is:


I plan to mount our 32in TV to the wall that shares the entry door and possibly add a small console underneath it but I haven't decided for sure yet. I'm also deciding whether or not to incorporate a gallery wall with the mounted TV.

To the left of the bed will be the night stand and I am hoping to add a wall mount lamp but if not a table lamp would work just fine as well. The right side of the bed will have a comfy reading chair and a reading lamp. We also will hang this beautiful Polish painting my grandmother gave us above the bed.

I am also still deciding what to do with the wall that shares the window. I may put a sewing table there so I can actually use my sewing machine or a simple book shelf. Decisions. Decisions.

For now here is a sneak peak of the progress thus far:

What do you think about a gallery wall featuring a TV? 

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Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Breaking Rules Pt. 2 | Mixing It Up

Breaking Rules Pt. 2 | Mixing It Up


The last time we talked fashion, I discussed some of the rules and one of the rules I use to hate breaking but now I want to touch on the rules in general.

When you look at these "rules" they don't really work for every outfit. Sometimes you have to try and see if it works for you because after all not everyone has the same style. We are all unique and what I like may not be what you like or vice versa. Or heck I may like mixing colors one day and the next swearing against it.

Fashion should be about how we feel in what we are in, not dressing to impress.
Side note: obviously certain situations may not apply like interviews, meeting patents, etc . Your not gonna wear your pjs and uncombed hair to meet the parents well maybe no pjs because who am I kidding I never comb my hair in the mornings.

My point is if you like it and it makes you feel great wear it!

For example, another big no no of mine was mixing color. The only way two different colors could be brought out was if one accessory had all the colors in it. But now I am enjoying random pops of color, it makes me feel amazing being able to mix colors in a fashionable way (at least to me).













But there are still days I feel great playing it safe as well.




























So whether your playing it safe or mixing it up, you can still look amazing. Just do what makes you feel good.
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