Do It Yourself Everything

I just stumbled across this blog, A Pair and A Spare, and have been thus far overwhelmed with projects to put on my cold weather to-do list. This London dweller posts about anything she sees fit to DIY; whether or not she actually takes on the project is a whole different story. I like it this way because it gives the reader more room for creativity in their execution of the project, as well as more options of tasks to actually take on... A LOT more. I also love her imagination. This girl can see a photo and instantly think of how it can be done at home. It's genius really. And not only does she propose ideas to her readers for DIY projects, she also does her own. Huzzah! Be sure to check her out here.

Here are some recent projects of hers that I hope to complete (quite the daunting task seeing that more project inspiration is likely being posted right now... it'll never stop!):

Embellished jacket (my last year's jacket will soon be just like new)

Suspender tights (I don't know how well this will work... but might as well give it a whirl with a pair that's going in the trash anyways)

Leather shift top (leather from the boyfriend's garage- check)

Clear pvc cape (my attempt at making it though the winter on bike)

Red balayage hair (perfect for my Poison Ivy Halloween costume)

Ribbon cut out shirt dress (using a sewing machine is a bit unrealistic at this point, but a girl can dream)

Doily shoulders (an adorable and simple little task)

Scarf neck bow (another simple yet chic one)

Safety pin design (fun, interchangeable, why not?)

Spray dye (I've been thinking about doing something like this ever since I saw this dress at Madewell)

Leather pocket dress (perfect use of scraps from the above top)

Lace trim skirt (duh)

Ferrero Rocher ring tray (lovely excuse to buy a box of chocolates)