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Creative Jewelry Holders

5 Jan

I finally found someone who loves necklaces more than me: my kitten! Every night around 3am, I wake up to find her pawing at the necklaces hanging on the stand on my dresser. Mitts off the jewels, Bandit!

Must. Outsmart. This kitten.

It was time to come up with a new way to store my jewelry. A traditional jewelry box or dresser drawer would hide my collection and result in tangled chains. So I decided to turn my necklaces into wall art. Ta da!

Style Me Thrifty jewelry holder

I spied this lovely coral wooden frame at Home Goods for $24.99. Such a steal! The curled iron inside the frame serves as the perfect hooks for my necklaces. With the help of my muscles (ie, the bf), we hung this in the hallway, just outside my bathroom. Now every time I walk by, I smile. And it’s kitten-proof!

If you’re in need of more jewelry holder inspiration, here are a few more creative ideas that I’ve collected from my friends, fellow bloggers, and Pinterest. Which one is your favorite?

Jewelry holder: green & purple

Twigs jewelry stand

Jewelry board - lace

Jewelry board - cork

Jewelry twigs from House Bella

Turquoise jewelry board

My sister's canvas jewelry art

Jewelry holder - frame

Image sources, top to bottom – Coral wooden frame from Style Me Thrifty // Green & purple frame // Twig art // Rows of lace // Cork frames // Twig stand from House Bella (my friend, Sara’s, blog) // Turquoise frame // Canvas art (my sister’s jewelry holder!) // White frame & lace.

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Spaghetti Infinity Scarves

22 Dec

Spaghetti scarves

The very same day I blogged about infinity scarves, my talented coworker Jane showed up to work with a Christmas present for me: a handmade spaghetti infinity scarf! (I tell ya, infinity scarves are on everyone’s brain these days!).

How clever/adorable/fun/genius are these DIY scarves?!

DIY infinity scarf

Jane used old t-shirts (and Pinterest for inspiration!) to create them — she even picked t-shirts with sentimental value: my scarf is made from a 5K race tee that our company sponsored. They’re a fun reminder that DIY gifts can be both chic and thrifty.

Happy holidays!

[Top image: My coworker, Kate, and I (on the left) model Jane’s spaghetti scarves]

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How to Wear Colored Tights

12 Dec

How to wear colored tights

Now that the weather is chillier, I’ve been noticing a lot of ladies wearing one of winter’s favorite accessories: tights! Say goodbye to matronly nude pantyhose and hellooo to showing a little colored leg.

In theory, I love the colored tight trend. A pop of color adds playfulness to a otherwise drab outfit, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t the tiniest bit intimidated by this bold trend. Looking down and seeing my gams wrapped up in bright cobalt tights is… well, a lot to take in. So how does a normal gal (ie, not a celeb!) make colored tights look effortless and suitable for everyday wear?

Watch and learn, ladies. I’ve found plenty of examples over on Pinterest for inspiration.

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Casual & Chic
Orange or yellow tights + dress + cardi + comfy boots

Yellow and orange colored tights

Dressy (with an Edge)
Wine-colored tights + grey pieces to neutralize + booties

Wine-colored tights

All American
Opaque tights + a classic khaki skirt or jacket + confidence

Colored tights with khaki

If you’re ready to try colored tights, Forever 21 and Kohl’s both have thrifty selections.

[All images from the lovely users on Pinterest: Top image; Yellow tights; Orange tights: Wine tights #1; Wine tights #2; Khaki #1; Khaki #2; Khaki #3]

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This Holiday Season, Go Green

27 Nov

Newspaper wrapping paper

Thanksgiving has come and gone. What does that mean? Time to start stressing about holiday gift giving! Every year, I tell myself the same thing: get an earlier jump on shopping and spend less money.

Well, this year, I’ve finally found the perfect way to accomplish these lofty goals while also doing something good for our planet: I’ve pledged to give GREEN gifts (you can sign the pledge here, too!).

The Nature Conservancy is running a special campaign called Green Gift Monday, which happens tomorrow, November 28. Instead of wasting hours surfing the web on Cyber Monday, they’re asking folks to join the green movement and give responsible, meaningful gifts. Love it.

Style Me Thrifty has a few green gift ideas to share. See below. The best part? Giving the gift of green can save you, ahem, green! Yey thriftiness!

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Shop Etsy
Where else can you find wine charms made from beer bottles? Or how about sustainably harvested cheese boards? Etsy currently boasts 11 million handmade items from across the world, which means there is something for everyone on your list. Etsy even has a search engine that helps you find items from local sellers. Handmade + local = homerun.

Etsy wine charms

Try a DIY Project
I sincerely believe you’re never too old for a little crafting. Any excuse to get out the hot glue gun! Invest in one and then start perusing the web for DIY ideas. I love this list of 101 green handmade DIY projects and fashion buffs need to follow the blog PS I Made This for chic DIY ideas. Pinterest is another great spot for DIY inspiration.

Recycled book sewing box

Give an Experience
Remember when you used to give your parents handmade coupon books redeemable for “one free room cleaning” or “free hugs”? Channel your inner seven-year-old and give your loved ones an experience — like a meal to their fav sustainable seafood restaurant or day of kayaking on the Potomac River. You won’t waste paper wrapping the gift and the experience is more meaningful than anything from a big box store.

Coupon book using paint chips

Hop over to the Green Gift Monday site for more green ideas >>

Green Gift Monday

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