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Moodboard – Mixing Stripes & Florals

Stripes and florals are both major trends for Spring 2013 and the only thing better than each separately is putting the two together. Here are some matchups to inspire your outfits this season. 1....

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Mini DIY Tutorial – Polka Dot Jeans

So, you may have noticed that I've been posting a lot about polka dots the last couple weeks. Well, I have one last polka dot post for you and it comes with a mini tutorial. There are lots of polka...

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Simplicity 1661 – Yellow Polka Dot Blouse

Still on my polka dot theme, I whipped up this super bright yellow blouse. It all came together in a rather kismet way. I was trying to think of another polka dot project to share with you this...

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How to DIY a Dotted Jumpsuit

How freakin' awesome is this jumpsuit? I mean seriously. I would rock this thing all week if I could. The pattern is so summery feeling and the silhouette is bangin but not slutty (haha!). Between...

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Moodboard - Summer Dots

Last week I brought you a sophisticated navy polka dot moodboard and today I'm showing the other side of the polka dot – the cheerful, colorful polka dot, perfect for the summer season. I've always...

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DIY Roundup – Free Mother's Day Printables

Mother's Day is right around the corner but it's not too late to print out one of these cards in time for Sunday. Here are some of my favorite DIY printable cards from around the web. 1. Happy...

May 9, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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How to DIY a Polka Dot Shorts Suit

I'm so inspired by shorts suits right now. It's kind of always hot in LA so I wear shorts any chance I can get. A jacket would easily take those shorts from just casual to casual cool. We know it...

May 8, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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DIY Tutorial - Polka Dot Scarf Guest Post on PopCosmo

Today I'm super excited because I have a guest post on PopCosmo of a really fun and easy DIY Polka Dot Scarf. This scarf is so easy to incorporate into your wardrobe. I've been wearing mine pretty...

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Moodboard - Navy Polka Dots

Polka dots are a major trend right now and navy polka dots are the classiest of all the dots. But don't get me wrong, they can be fun too. Do you see those dotted pants? Or the polka dot Keds? I...

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Free Geometric Desktop Wallpaper

I was feeling inspired by triangles this week so I found the font Iso available on Fontspace for free and made some geometric wallpapers for you to decorate your computer and phone. The design uses...

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Embroidered Clutch Collaboration and Giveaway

A few months ago I stumbled across the amazing blog Too Crewel run by the lovely Liesi. I was impressed by her beautiful crewel embroidery and the amount of pieces she makes. I found her work so...

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How to DIY a Geo-Print Dolman Dress

Continuing this week's theme of geometric prints, today I'm going to show you how to DIY a gorgeous geometric print dolman dress. I love wearing dresses, especially in the summer because they are...

Apr 30, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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Moodboard – Geometric Prints

If last week's floral prints weren't really your thing, maybe these geometric ones will suit your fancy. These prints will make any summer outfit super chic. Are you adding any geometric prints to...

Apr 29, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Taking the Me Made May Pledge

Hi there crafty friends! Have you heard of Me-Made-May? It's a really cool challenge, organized by amazing sewing blog So Zo, to wear self-made items for the entire month of May. I'm always wearing...

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Font Friday – Aleo Font and Instagram Pics

Today's Font Friday pick is a classy slab serif called Aleo, available for free on Behance. The font is available in six 3 weights, each with a regular and italic (6 total! pretty rad). Aleo is a...

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DIY Tutorial – Stamped Mini May Day Tote

May Day is an often overlooked holiday but in my book it's well worth celebrating. To help you do just that, here is a little flowered tote perfectly sized for hanging a small bouquet on a...

Apr 24, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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How to DIY a Bright Floral Dress

One of the best things about being a DIY'er is that we can look at something really expensive and know that we can create it ourselves for much less money. Today's inspiration is a Floral Silk...

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Moodboard - Super Bright Florals

I'm seeing really super bright dense floral patterns everywhere these days. They're on everything from the obvious dresses and skirts to the less obvious pants, shorts and shoes. The trend is a...

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Photos from Chicago and Font Friday

The weekend before last I took a lovely long weekend vacation to Chicago. I hadn't been to Chicago in over 10 years and it was so great to experience the city again. I can't wait to go back and see...

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Drape Drape 3 – No. 4 Tuck Drape Pants

Have you noticed that I'm kind of obsessed with pants right now? Pleated pants, printed pants. I just can't get enough! So I made myself another pair of pleated pants, this time from the book Drape...

Apr 18, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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How to DIY Printed Pants

How to DIY Printed Pants Yesterday I shared a moodboard of printed pants and because I love to DIY and I know you do too, today I'm sharing how you can DIY your own printed pants. There are some...

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Moodboard – Printed Pants

Printed pants are so trendy these days. I can't wait to get my hands on a pair of my own. Here are some of my favorite picks for your inspiration. Clockwise from top left: 1. Marni Pineapple Print...

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Font Friday – Butcher a font for Spring

Growing up in Oregon there were a few tell tale signs that Spring had sprung – the smell of fresh cut grass, daffodils and tulips. So in honor of Spring, today's Font Friday pick is Butcher by...

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Printic App Review (Sponsored Post)

Back in the year 2000, when I got my first SLR (that's right, not a DSLR, a classic SLR) I could not conceive how far digital photography was going to come. In those days, film was predominant and...

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Guest Post – DIY Camera Strap from Pop Cosmo

Hi Lula Louise friends, we are Kim and Chloe from Popcosmo. We're a mom (Kim) and teen daughter (Chloe) blogging together showing that klutzy gals can wear heels, and that teens & moms peacefully...

Apr 8, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Essentials for Plane Travel and Font Friday

Today I'm heading off to Chicago for the weekend. So exciting! I haven't been in about 15 years and I'm so looking forward to seeing it again. So in honor of the trip, today's Font Friday is...

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DIY Tutorial – Gold Tube Bead Necklace

These days, I'm seeing large dramatic beads everywhere. So when I saw these at the bead store, I just had to snap them up. This necklace is really simple to make and shows off the gold bead...

Apr 3, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Spring Wardrobe Recap

Here's a little recap of the seven pieces I made for my Spring Wardrobe. From beginning to end, it was really so much fun to make this wardrobe. The whole process has reignited my love for sewing...

Apr 2, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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Moodboard - Colorful Clothes for Spring Showers

Today is the first day of April, and as the old adage goes, so come the April showers. Here are few things to help you stylishly skip across the puddles. Clockwise from top left: Penfield Zip...

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Written by

Beth Wood

Moodboard – Mixing Stripes & Florals

Mini DIY Tutorial – Polka Dot Jeans

Simplicity 1661 – Yellow Polka Dot Blouse

How to DIY a Dotted Jumpsuit

Moodboard - Summer Dots

DIY Roundup – Free Mother's Day Printables

How to DIY a Polka Dot Shorts Suit

DIY Tutorial - Polka Dot Scarf Guest Post on PopCosmo

Moodboard - Navy Polka Dots

Free Geometric Desktop Wallpaper

Embroidered Clutch Collaboration and Giveaway

How to DIY a Geo-Print Dolman Dress

Moodboard – Geometric Prints

Taking the Me Made May Pledge

Font Friday – Aleo Font and Instagram Pics

DIY Tutorial – Stamped Mini May Day Tote

How to DIY a Bright Floral Dress

Moodboard - Super Bright Florals

Photos from Chicago and Font Friday

Drape Drape 3 – No. 4 Tuck Drape Pants

How to DIY Printed Pants

Moodboard – Printed Pants

Font Friday – Butcher a font for Spring

Printic App Review (Sponsored Post)

Guest Post – DIY Camera Strap from Pop Cosmo

Essentials for Plane Travel and Font Friday

DIY Tutorial – Gold Tube Bead Necklace

Spring Wardrobe Recap

Moodboard - Colorful Clothes for Spring Showers

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