It’s been nearly four months since Zara‘s e-commerce site launched in the US and surprisingly, I had yet to make a purchase online until last night. There’s nothing like the claustrophobic fear of venturing outside and shopping during the holidays to help motivate some click and buy action. Plus, these geometric printed trousers and floral blouses were screaming my name!
I’ve been dreaming of creating a vertical garden next spring – the only obstacles are that I currently don’t have the wall space or a green thumb. So until I overcome those hurdles I might just snatch up a few of these beautiful hanging tillandsia gardens, from San Francisco based Flora Grubb, which require minimal tender loving care. Baby steps . . .
(Flora Grubb Grape Wood Tillandsia $24; Flora Grubb vertical panel $79; last image from here)
Brrrrrr, it’s chilly outside. It’s time to sort through your collection of winter hats, ear muffs, and knit headbands for some necessary protection for that noggin! But before you toss out your favorite slouchy beanie from seasons past, why not revamp it by stitching on a large, furry* pom pom?
* I appreciate the very valid concern about animal cruelty and I hope we all share the same compassion for animals. I would never knowingly point readers to fur that was produced under the conditions mentioned by a couple of commenters. I have changed the link so that it points to faux fur in the hopes that anybody who decides to do this DIY chooses that alternative.
You’ll need:
- a beanie
- a faux fur or handmade yarn pom pom
- embroidery thread
- embroidery needle
- scissors
I recently discovered Australian based Milk From A Thistle and their collection of silk blazers, tunics, blouses and skirts. The good news is most everything from their fall collection is on sale. But the bad news is several of my favorite pieces are sold out. Where have I been?
‘Tis the season for wool sweaters, personalized pendants, and layers and layers of chain necklaces . . .
(top image: J.Crew Heart Me Sweater $88, Bauble Bar Nameplate Necklace $88, DIY gemstone necklace, Talon NYC Amulette $250, ArikaC Heart Locket $880, Jennifer Fisher Pierced Ring $250; bottom image: J.Crew Tippi Sweater $69.50 Accessorize Giraffe Necklace $10, Bauble Bar Monogram Necklace $105, DIY charm necklace, The 2 Bandits Naja Pendant $98)
