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Ten Ways to Refashion a Sweater

So many sweaters, so little time. Click on the picture to see the “how to”. Have fun! If you try any of these, I’d love to see your projects. Email a before and after picture to me at bhunting@eoni.com and … Continue reading

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Super Easy Girl’s Sweater Dress Refashion

Look out fashion world! Here comes Brooke! This old thrifted woman’s sweater practically jumped from the stash pile into my arms, begging to become a sweater dress for Brooke. First, choose a shirt that fits your model to use as … Continue reading

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Fingerless mittens from an old felted sweater

It’s that time of year again. Football games, woodsmoke, falling leaves, and chilly days. Perfect weather for some  fingerless mittens. Lucky for me, someone donated this wool sweater to the thrift store because they washed it and thought it was … Continue reading

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Five Minute T Shirt Shrug Tutorial

So I admit… I did NOT spend the WHOLE time holding the baby last week. Steve told me I HAD to let Katie and Adam hold him once in awhile. WHATEVER……. So, since I was forced to give the new … Continue reading

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I’m totally in love!

He’s here….he’s finally here! “May you touch fireflies and stars, dance with fairies, and talk to the man in the moon. May you grow up with love and gracious hearts and people who care. Welcome to the world, little one. … Continue reading

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October’s Party and an Easy Sweater Refashion

“October gave a party;The leaves by hundreds came – The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples, And leaves of every name. The Sunshine spread a carpet, And everything was grand, Miss Weather led the dancing, Professor Wind the band.” Author: ~George Cooper, … Continue reading

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DIY: Art Nouveau Inspired T Shirt Refashion Tutorial

Ahhhhh, the designs of the Art Nouveau period. Lovely! Needless to say, as soon as I saw this Art Nouveau-ish thrift store fabric, I threw it into my basket and it inspired one of my favorite t-shirt refashions ever. This … Continue reading

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A Beautiful Hand Beaded Bracelet from Being Zhenya

I WON! I WON! Thank you so much Evgenia! I love my new bracelet! Evgenia is my beautiful blogging friend who is originally from Russia, but now lives in my former hometown of Minneapolis. She loves thrift stores, fashion, DIY, … Continue reading

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What ever does a girl wear to a Wild West Buffalo Feast?

As a public school teacher, I welcome ALL children into my classroom. Each child precious, each child full of wonder, each child different. But occasionally there is one who needs more help than I can give. That’s where my personal … Continue reading

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Day Five: Hey! Where’d My Fashion Photographer Go Skirt

I can’t find my Fashion Photographer anywhere! Had to prop the camera up on a post, set the timer, run and pose. Hmmm, I guess Fashion Photographers are funny that way. They just don’t appreciate you photographing, using and discussing … Continue reading

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