Vintage Jewelry Box Terrarium DIY

This DIY project stemmed from those vintage shopping moments of,

"Oooh! This item is fantastic except for (fill in the blank with some unsightly detail)."

The Sweater Twinsies Tradition

Merry Christmas! 

I hope your holidays were warm and cozy and filled with family time and traditions.

Recycled Book Ornament DIY

Guess whaaaaat.........?   Another snow day!

Black Friday Thrift Store Finds

Because I am kind of a hermit, I don't usually leave my home on Black Friday.

Cabbage Patch Remix

Miss Frizzle

Last week, I hosted my very first Scholastic Book Fair in the library.  

This is serious business - like, serious business.

Denver Goodwill Outlet World

A few days ago, I went to Denver because I discovered that it was home to a Goodwill Outlet World.

Light Fixture Terrarium DIY

I am very quickly falling in love with geometric terrariums this Spring.

Not only do I see them in high-end catalogs and stores, but the inspiration is everywhere - even the thrift store!  This DIY is easy and very affordable!

Moroccan Votive Holder DIY

How about...we go to Morocco?

Vintage Library Valentine DIY

Once upon a time, librarians had to stamp a book by hand to check it out.

Belle (the Librarian) Costume

I've always wanted to dress up as a princess for Halloween - and this year, I finally did it!

Thrift Store Friday #53 ~ Buckle Inspired Wardrobe from The Arc

I know it isn't actually Friday, but this post seems to fit nicely into that category...

Cutwork Tee Shirt (DIY)

Every Saturday, most of the merchandise at ARC Thrift Stores is half off -- HALF OFF!

Thrift Store Friday #52 ~ 3 Ways to Wear a Lace Pencil Skirt

In May, I wrote a tutorial that explained how to make curtains from the thrift store into a lovely lace pencil skirt.  Sooooo...lets just say that you ran out, bought some curtains from the Arc and made one.  

Now what?

Lace Curtain Skirt (DIY)

Transform a basic thrift store skirt and old lace curtains into this sweet lace skirt - absolutely perfect for summer!

3 Easy Ways to Update Old Jewelry

Earth Day is kind of a big deal for Shades of Tangerine because, as you probably know by now, earth-friendly projects are what its all about here.  Recycling can be more than just collecting cans and bottles: it presents an opportunity to think out of the box - especially when it comes to clothing and fashion.  Anyone can buy a brand new purse or necklace, but it takes a bit of extra effort and craftiness to recycle your style.

Thrift Store Friday # 51 ~ 25 Outfits From 9 Pieces

Many things changed when I moved here to Colorado. One big change: no Goodwill Outlet Center. Very sad.  I have branched out and explored other thrift stores, so Good{will outlet} Friday will now be called Thrift Store Friday. So here's my first Thrift Store Friday post: 25 outfits made from 9 pieces.

Five Fun DIY Halloween Costumes

That is definitely me at parties.  If I could find/make an adult Sulley costume from Monsters Inc, I would absolutely wear it. I love dressing up in costumes.  Here are five DIY Halloween costumes from previous posts to inspire you.

Good{will outlet} Friday #50 ~ 20 Outfits from 10 Pieces (Inspired by Anthropologie)

Because I am moving to Colorado in a few weeks, this will be my last Good{will outlet} Friday post.  I know, its a sad day, but I promise that this is a good post - definitely my favorite.

Good{will outlet} Friday #49 ~ Aztec Print

Aztec patterns are popping up on just about everything for fall.