To Each its Own

Zenni Optical Glasses

rosa — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:58:45 +0000

Got new glasses from Zenni Optical. What do you think?

Men’s Shirt Turned Into an Instant Dress

rosa — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 14:25:33 +0000

Excuse me while I go and steal my husband’s shirt. Talk to you later. ox

Armchair Makeover

rosa — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:48:58 +0000

I inherited most of my furnitures from my uncle Ron and several quilts from my late grandma, Willema. The other day, I felt overwhelmed with too much brown colors in my living room and since I’m a shabby chic fan, I am dying for more bright colors in my life. So I decided to start with my armchair by covering it with my grandma’s quilt and put together a throw pillow cover with a fabric that I got from Goodwill. To finish, I sew a spiral ribbon on it after being inspired by this photo. Does it look more inviting now? Yes, it just might be my new favorite reading spot. It just might!

Photo Love

rosa — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:23:20 +0000

I don’t know about you but I couldn’t take my eyes off this photo. It makes me want to close my eyes with her.

Photographer: Nicole Bentley
Fashion Editor: Meg Gray
Model: Rosie Tupper

Blue Jacket Turned Into a Vest

rosa — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:27:41 +0000

I bought this Pacer jacket from Goodwill (Yes, I shop there often) and when I washed it, my sleeves shrunk. We all know that is no good.

Decided to turn it into vest instead and I like it so much better.

What a big difference, eh?

Brown Pants Turned Into Shorts

rosa — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:04:11 +0000

I have been wearing my Charlotte Russe brown pants as one of my go-to performance attire for several years before retiring it. Just today, I was sorting through my old clothes to see if any of them could be revived and decided to turn my old brown pants into shorts as its lovely outside. I didn’t get around to taking before picture but I do have one that was taken at one of my shows:

Before:

After: (Trying to take photos by myself has proven to be a whole lotta work!)

Happy Monday! I’m off to catch a movie, “What’s Your Number?” by myself! Whoo hoo!

DIY: Bowtie Headband

rosa — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 01:35:02 +0000

Last year, I made several bowties that are now hanging in my craft room, collecting dust. I thought I’d make better use of them by turning them into headbands. I just simply hotglued it on an elastic headband and I’m happy again. Could you tell?

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Thrift Finds: Navy Blue Blazer

rosa — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:48:37 +0000

Blazer> Harve Benard Size>Petite Price>$4.99 / Sweatshirt> Target

DIY: Creative Use of Ikea Black Mousepads

rosa — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:33:07 +0000

I bought these four black mouse pads from Ikea, thinking that I’ll come up with something clever to use with them and it took me 3 years to come up with something that’s not even close to “clever” but oh well. This morning, I grabbed my ready-made alphabet stencil that I bought from JoAnns and sprayed adhesive on the back and put them on the mouse pads. I used acrylic white paint and there is that! Not too shabby, eh? Oh, btw, Jace is my 16 months old son’s name.

Goodwill Red Carpet Dress Revealed

rosa — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:45:33 +0000

Here is the red carpet dress that I was talking about earlier. I loved wearing it and it was comfortable minus the tight string around my neck, causing me a headache at one point but its all good. As for the movie, it felt surreal watching my face on a huge movie screen. Makes me feel like a movie star– even if its just for one night. I wish everybody could have an opportunity to experience that. Definitely addicting. Thank you for all of your kind words and support as this is my very first film. I couldn’t ask for better fans. Love love.