A Super Simple Way to Waterproof Your Shoes (Get Your Hair Dryer Out!)

Walking around in soaking wet canvas shoes? Well, stop it already!

As the first few weeks of the year whizz by, we find ourselves trudging around in dreary weather, plunging temperatures and, dare we say it, a fair bit of drizzle. (Unless you live in the Northeast, in which case, it’s blizzard time.) What’s worse than the drizzle itself? Walking around in soggy socks!

You might have had the good sense to invest in a pair of seasonably appropriate boots or super cute, colorful galoshes. But if not, don’t give up on your stylish but impractical canvas shoes just yet. read more

Organize Your Rings With DIY Monogrammed Ring Cones

Whether you prefer delicate stacked rings, bold baubles or sweet and sentimental rings, you need to keep them organized. For a long time, my rings were scattered all over the place… until now! DIY monogrammed ring cones are super easy to make and useful too. All you need is a little clay, paint and glaze to get a faux ceramic look for a fraction of the price!

Materials and Tools:
— oven-bake clay
— acrylic paint
— paint brush and/or Q-tips
— alphabet rubber stamps
— glazing medium
— sandpaper
— X-ACTO knife read more

A Lunar-Inspired Manicure Fit for a Sweet Chocolatier

Love nail art? Get ready to be over the moon for this trick. Watch as nail artist Fleury Rose designs a manicure especially for a top chocolatier.

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How to Update Last Year’s Accessories With 1 Simple DIY Supply

Can you believe it has been almost a year since we did #31DaysofDIY and showed you everything you need to know about nail polish marbling?! Time sure flies when you’ve been DIYing. After picking up the best gifts for all of our friends this year, our budgets for revamping our new year style are low. Fear not! We’ve got a penny-pinching way for you to spruce up old accessories to look trendy and new this year. One (okay, two) words: spray paint. read more

Try This Easy Hack to Upgrade Last Year’s Jacket

Try This Easy Hack to Upgrade Last Year’s JacketAs the temperature drops, our parkas make their way into rotation. Though we have our favorite classic go-to pieces (hello, peacoat), some of last year’s jackets could use a new ‘do. With faux fur DIY collars on trend, we created a five-minute hack to add a tuft of cozy fluff to your old outerwear. Check out the steps below.