I love silver earrings. They are affordable, classy, and work for every situation. When they tarnish they just don't look as good though. I found an easy, cheap way to clean them that I'm very happy about.I learned about this method when I bought a necklace with "liquid silver" beads on it. I asked the seller how to clean it when it got … [Read more...]
Natalie Portman’s Tassel Earrings: Her Oscar Look You Can Copy
Natalie Portman made a big splash at the 2011 Oscars with her beaded tassel earrings that matched her dress. They were by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & I read that they are already sold out. You can make your own tassel earrings with the linked instructions. These tassel earrings are made with seed beads and really move nicely IMHO. You can … [Read more...]
How to Buy Stuff that Lasts Forever
I think it's funny that the author of the linked post says anything that is yellow or orange will last forever. Many plastics last forever, or nearly so--just look in the landfills! She talks about laundry baskets, but I've posted that the very best laundry basket, IMHO, is a plastic storage box with the lid that folds open and closed. I am … [Read more...]
Gathered Treasures Anthro Cuff Bracelet
You can easily make a cuff bracelet like this one offered at $38 from Anthropologie. Just use hot glue to add embellishments to a plain cuff bracelet. This one has a working watch face to amke it an informal watch/bracelet. I think an old watch face that doesn't work anymore would still look good in this collage.You can add pieces of old … [Read more...]
Anthro Necklace to Make from a Cotton Doily
This is a super easy necklace you can make in the style of one for sale at Anthropologie. This bib necklace was originally for sale at $42 & is now discounted to $30. However you can make it for just $2 or $3 if you have a chain already to use. You could also use a ribbon and just tie it in a bow in the back.Just buy a small cotton doily at a … [Read more...]
Make Beach Glass Earrings
If you have any beach glass you found, you can make it into earrings. Grab your Dremel & go for it!Click title for link to directions. … [Read more...]