UPDATED January 12th, 2018 No matter how many jewelry holders I have, it seems I can never fit all of my jewelry on them. That’s not to say I have a lot of it, much less a lot of expensive gems—although that would be nice. But even a modest collection of jewelry always seems […]
I love sweets! They have always been my favorite. It doesn’t really matter what kind they are, as long as they are sweet, I’m pretty much a happy camper. When I was younger I actually used to help my mom make buñuelos on special occasions. Christmas and New Year’s Eve were especially great times for […]
If there’s one thing I enjoy almost as much as crafting and thrifting, it’s customizing my personal belongings and especially my personal space. Recently we’ve started repurposing one of our bedrooms into a workroom for my husband Juan and me. He’s got a desk and a computer and a more quiet place to write. Although […]
A step by step guide to make Mexican inspired hair bows for you and your girls. From the very first time I set my eyes on ribbons and bows, I was in love. They are so pretty and versatile, and they are a sweet reminder of my Mexican culture. These days though, I can’t really […]
Valentine’s Day! The best day of the year to show your special loved one just how much he really means to you. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t always have to spend an arm and a leg to get that sentiment across. As a crafter and a thrifty person in general, my belief has always […]
For me, the beginning of a New Year is always an opportunity to look back at the past and reflect on the happy memories in my life. It could be anything really, from as far back as my childhood or even something more recent, but somehow something about the new promise of a new year […]