DIY

September 5, 2018

Crafty Mom Continues to Skillfully Transform Old Clothing Into Stylish Ensembles

Last year, we were floored by Sarah Tyau's stunning clothing transformations. Today, the crafty mom-of-three continues chronicling her “DIY adventures,” sharing more before-and-after shots of unassuming old garments and their stylish second lives. Using outdated, ill-fitting, and overlooked articles of clothing, Tyau is able to skillfully fashion an eclectic wardrobe.

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May 31, 2018

How Embroidered Clothing Transforms Ordinary Outfits Into Wearable Works of Art

Embroidered clothing can take regular garments from being ordinary to extraordinary. Hand embroidery, in particular, can customize solid-color clothing and turn basic silhouettes into wearable art. The possibilities are endless; by stitching bunches of flowers on a tank top, you can literally wear a bouquet on your body. Likewise, you can craft whimsical fashions when you sew creatures that seemingly run amok over a t-shirt.

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May 6, 2018

You Are 3 Easy Steps Away From a Stylish New Space

Sometimes your space needs a bit of an instant refresh. After staring at the same four walls for days on end (especially during those long winters) every now and then it’s normal to find yourself craving a little pick-me-up for your home. As designer Sarah Wittenbraker put it, “Day after day we can grow numb to what's around us, and it can become hard to gain fresh perspective.

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March 18, 2018

3 Art Hacks Your Bare Walls Need

This story was originally published on Domino. Blogger Julia Marcum knows a thing or two about doing it yourself. Her blog, Chris Loves Julia, was named the Best Renovation Blog in the 2017 Domino Design Blog Awards and we can’t get enough of her can-do attitude when it comes to tackling any kind of home update. Together, Julia and her husband Chris make quite the design duo, and have quite the eye for modern, yet timeless design.

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