Naughty or Nice?

I'm experimenting with different looks to update
this old, blah evening bag:

It just didn't seem to look current.

Add a black chain, pink tulle & accent with a
black ribbon...TADA! It's a brand new bag!

Does it remind you of playful lingerie or a graceful ballerina?

Add a sleek wrap-dress (image from Banana Republic)
and you've got a perfect match!

A Touch of Silver

Inspired by the glitzy evening purses seen on Oscar night,
I'm turning this blah bag....

...into a TADA! clutch!

I picked silver-gray accents -- feathers, felt, tulle & crystals.

It's an instant face lift that didn't cost a fortune!

Won't it look pretty when worn with
this frock by Robert Rodriguez?

Day to Night Dressing

This week on my blog, I'm turning this blah bag into a TADA!

I liked the size, shape and the kiss closure.
But the decorations were far too busy.

So I covered it up and added these massive beads
in a light shade of mocha.

I think it will look good with a tailored outfit
like this one I found in Banana Republic;
especially when it's time to hit happy hour!

Evening Bags

Happy new week dear friends! Did you catch the Oscars last night? I love it because it's a night when dreams come true. I also love it for the gorgeous dresses, lovely jewelry and the tiniest evening bags!

With this in mind, I'll show you ways to glamour up this blah bag:

I bought it several years ago but never used it.

I think it suffered a little identity crisis. The shape says "formal" but the brown thread & gold embellishments -- it certainly needed some updating.

But behind every ugly duckling is a beautiful swan!

This is what the bag looks like after I removed
the unnecessary extras.

I took out these gold buttons that I was saving.

Then attached the buttons to the bag.

I added a gold chain for a strap and Tada! -- a whole new look!

Don't you think it will sparkle
when paired with this dress
from Anthropologie?

See you tomorrow!

Fresh Scents

Let me say that I've got a little crush.
On a bottle.

I love it for its wholesome curves.

I love how it makes me feel grown up

and nostalgic at the same time.

And I love it for the many ways I can turn it
from blah to...

TADA! -- today, it's a fragrance diffuser that
can sit in the powder room and
make it smell like the beach.

I transferred some reeds (sticks) and
fragrance oil from an existing diffuser.
Didn't mother tell us to share?

Have a fun & fabulous weekend!

Sparkly Dishes

I hope you're all having a lovely week!

Today, I've got another idea to turn this
shapely bottle from blah to TADA!

Clean it inside and out.

Add a soap pump (recycled from an empty lotion bottle)
and pour in some dish soap.

Why pour, when you can pump?
Happy cleaning!

Haute Chocolate!

Today, may I suggest another idea
on how to turn this bottle...

...from blah to TADA!

Turn it into a gift!

Fill it with hot chocolate & marshmallows.

Dress it up and offer it to a friend.
All she needs to do is add warm milk.

Hot. Sweet. Smiles guaranteed.

Milk or Cream?

This blah glass bottle is getting a
make-over this week.

TADA! Turn the bottle into a creamer!
Doesn't it remind you of glass milk
bottles of old?

Fill it with milk, half & half or soy milk...whatever
you fancy.

Or have the above choices for guests at a dinner party. Label appropriately and they'll praise you as the thoughtful host who didn't miss a single detail!

Caffeine in a Bottle

Happy Monday & happy First day of March!

This week, we'll turn this drink bottle
from blah to TADA!

Peel off the sticker labels, replace the cap with a cork and TADA! -- it makes storing kitchen staples chic and cheerful.

Use it for beans, grains or rice and
add a name tag.

How pretty these would look
on your shelf or kitchen window!

Dining with Denim

This week, I took Susie's challenge to transform

old jeans from blah to TADA!

I admit, I made mostly things to wear.
Today, let's take the denim into the dining room!

After a thorough washing,
turn the denim into coasters!

For double fun, use denim on one side and a printed
fabric (your fabric scraps will be willing volunteers)
on the other side.

It's a cute way to avoid beverage stains
on your precious tables!

I wish you all a happy weekend!

Inspiration: Denim

Denim, no matter how old, is a wonderful canvas
to create something TADA!

An article in Elle Magazine inspired me to make
a few Tada! accessories out of blah denim.

Some delicate, dangly earrings.

A sweet, sublime necklace.

A courageous cocktail ring!

I hope I've inspired you to make your
own denim accessories!

Denim Decor

It's all about old denims this week on my blog!

An old, blah pair of jeans can be turned
into something new and Tada!

Like this denim corsage...created by cutting the denim
into petals, sewing them together and
adding a pin to the back.

Use it to spice up any hat you own...

Or add some flavor to a plain jacket!

Delightful Clutch

One of our readers, Susie, challenged me to re-fashion an old pair of jeans.

Blah: a tired old pair

TADA!: cut it up, sew it back and turn it into a classy clutch

Perfect for an afternoon with the girls
or a night on the town!

See you tomorrow!