Up-cycling and re-purposing things

This is the cup-cake stand from my tutorial
( how to make a cake stand from recycled pretties
http://www.dorothyandmrlee.com.au/diy.htm  ),  I  decided it
would serve better as a jewelry stand... Cup cakes don't last long
enough in my house to be on display ;)

 80's cup stand up-cycled into a jewelry stand 

Another of my cake stands made from glass plates and a little glass vase.

International Women's Day style workshop

As a part of International Women's Day, I have been asked to hold a style workshop as a thank you for all the amazing women that have assisted The Multicultural Women's Advocacy in empowering so many women from all walks of life.

We can find ourselves pouring all our energy into our jobs or our family but it's vital to take the time to revitalize and feel like a whole person, not just an employee, a boss or a mother. As women we can tend to feel guilty for taking time out just for our selves, some think it's selfish, but really we are being our own worst enemies. How can we give ourselves fully without taking care of us, so we don't get run down when it matters the most?

This is what I try to focus on when running my workshops. It's time to look at the little things that make you feel special & beautiful. 

Do something just for YOU this Women's Day :)

DIY , trench coat re-styled

New Stock at the National Portrait Gallery Shop

Peacock brooch/ hair pin 

Yellow weave necklace

Printed silk necklace with zipper detail

Leather & satin necklace

The peacock brooch / hair pin

Red leather & feathers necklace

Mauve neck piece ( on the online shop) 

All one- off pieces

Saturday's garage sale

 Visited the YMCA Garage sale in Yarralumla on Saturday, here are some of my treasures... 

Box of books for $10.
My favorite is the little dress makers guide - gorgeous!  

Wooden beaded necklaces
Only 50c each ...SCORE!

The YMCA Garage sale 

I love this floral couch! Too cute 

The next YMCA garage sale is on the 14th April,  canberra.ymca.org.au/services/ops/Pages/default.aspx 

Tux jacket refashion

tie front 

crop hem

cut & sew & gather

I always seem to buy really big sizes when I go op-shopping. This jacket was a size 22. But the way I see it is the bigger the garment, the more fabric you have to play with! 

It was a bit of a mission trying to get the lining to sit nicely - I made this jacket over a year ago and can still remember leaving it in pieces for a month, waiting for my determination to kick back in!