Mismatch Your Earrings! This is a super fun way to reinvent your style, hang onto mismatched earrings that you can’t stop loving, and dress outside of the box. A while back, I wrote this blog post called Get Your Dresser Cleaned Up! It was stylish and fun because everyone knows that keeping a clean dresser […]
This week, I chatted up Kristen M. Liu! It took all I had not to go full on fan-girl and scare her away. Her fun, naughty paintings are dreamy and electric. Every scene is like peering in on some big secret. She’s humble, she’s determined, and she’s brought to you by me, Nirvtastic. Enjoy! So, we’d […]
If you’re like me and love watermelon in the Summer then you’re in for a real treat! You must try this Thai Watermelon Salad Recipe! Hey go watermelon crazy and pair it with this Whirled Watermelon Mojito Recipe. Yum. This is seriously the best way I’ve found to eat and enjoy this awesome fruit. Make […]
This blog may contain affiliate links. Some people are just born to learn! If you love being in the classroom as much as we do, you must check out all these handmade items that you can shop now. They are all back to school perfect! You can find backpacks, stationery, pencils and everything you need […]
Here’s a simple DIY to refresh your fridge. It’s an easy way to stretch baking soda and get a clean smelling fridge in a pinch. If you don’t have extra boxes of baking soda lying around but want to add a fresh clean scent to your fridge or to a cooler, this is it. We […]
In my short adult life in Houston I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know a lot of local artists, and I mean, a lot! Today, though, I want to shed some light on a recent UH graduate, Trevon Latin. His art, inspired by a mix of human interaction and pure fantasy, is both gritty […]
Summertime! Swimming pools, snowcones, burgers and all your favorite moments of summer are in these cute watercolor printables. They are so easy to make into earrings, keychains, pendants and lots of other things. All you need are a couple of household supplies plus printable shrinky dinks. You can find blank printable shrinkies online here and […]
Route 66 or the “Mother Road,” “Will Rodgers Highway,” and “America’s Mainstreet” as everyone refers to it nowadays has been America’s source for cross-country travel since 1926. It originally ran from Chicago, IL through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and ended at the Santa Monica Pier in California. According to Wikipedia, the road played […]
Yesterday, the Pop Shop Free Workshop at Houston Public Libraries was cut paper photo backdrops. Usually we teach this workshop for weddings and photoshoots. It’s all about detailed lush backdrops that make for great photos. Like this one on pinterest. So how do you transform this to kids/teens or people that don’t want to dedicate […]
This blog may contain affiliate links. I certainly spend a fair amount of time on Etsy. Don’t we all? It really works that way–suggesting items, like little pieces of candy, leading us down the rabbit hole of hand-crafted treasures… Speaking of rabbits, one evening, I started a search with “cute taxidermy,” and ended up at a felted […]
DOWNLOAD LAND OF THE FREE WALLPAPER Do you ever want to get into the spirit of the holidays without being a total cheeseball? For example, I love fireworks but I’m not much of a fan of red, white, and blue. I’m excited about the 4th of July but I like celebrating in a modern and […]
I was at the Pop Shop Festival; were you? It was so much fun! So. Much. Shopping! While shopping around, I saw a booth with a small table and a pile of cord and clear plastic boxes filled with LEDs so bright I couldn’t look directly at them. So, naturally, I walked up to it […]
I would like to introduce you all to the ambitious Miss Wendy ‘Punkheart’ Martin. She’s the dreamer behind Punkheart Patches, an adorable brand of handmade patches and brooches. Her candy-colored badges are stitched up with lace and love and feminist power! Image by Kristin Leigh Images by Wendy Punkheart via Punkheart Patches Anyway, I think her […]
Dawn Bell is a gal after my own heart, as we are both artists and creative in terms of fashion and vintage style. Her career is vast, ranging from styling glamorous campaigns for Elaine Turner to spearheading Fashion Camp and Houston Vintage, both of which are gaining a following throughout the community. She also owns a warehouse/classroom/vintage […]
In the Houston area we’ve all been dealing with the latest weather scare: Tropical Storm Bill. So far, it’s not nearly as intense as everyone made it out to be, but one thing is for sure: the rain isn’t stopping! That being said, it’s sometimes tough to figure out what to do when the weather […]
This DIY Wildflower Seed Packets makes a great gift and is a perfect cute way to celebrate a changing season. All you need a just a few supplies. 1. Brown Craft Paper Bags 2. Seeds – Be sure to pick seeds that are ideal for the season in which you are planting them 3. Quartz […]
Meet Zahira Gutierrez musician, bandmate of the Wild Moccasins, artist from Houston Texas. We talked to her about her latest endeavors and what inspires her. BB: How long has Wild Moccasins been together? How has it changed over the years? ZG: We’ve been together for about 8 years now. Members have changed, styles have changed, […]
Greetings ladies, gentlemen, and fellow Lushies! It’s been a little over 8 years since I first discovered the marvels of the natural and cruelty-free company, Lush Cosmetics. For the longest time, I only knew about their luxurious bath goodies, but a couple months back my life had changed. I was making my usual rounds in the bath […]
