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One Year!


One Year!! Holy moly!! 
I can't believe it's been an entire year already since the start of this blog. 
 I still have a ton to learn about blogging, but I wanted to let all my family friends, and followers know how much I appreciate them, and how much support I feel every single time I post something new. Thank you so much!

This blog all started when I started hand sewing a scarf, and  I  decided that I spend too much money on clothing, too often. This happened all at the same moment!
That gave me the idea to challenge and dedicate myself to not buying any new-off-the-rack clothing for a year for me, for my husband, or my daughter. I would either make it myself, or find it at a thrift store.

I can safely say that WE DID IT!!!!

Thrift stores, resale shops, and grandparents, and Aunties, were the only way we could have gotten 
through this past year!
As a family we saved money, got a little greener, and overall feel really good about this decision. It was tough at times, but it became easier when I realized we were doing something good for the earth, and our family.
Here's a little recap of some of my favorites throughout this year.

THIS PEPLUM TOP


MUU MUU DRESS


SUMMER DRESS

CAT TOYS

BONNIE BAG

THIS TOP


OLD T-SHIRTS


TEACHER DRESS

RED DRESS


BLACK AND GOLD


MONA LISA 
This dress was published in School Arts Magazine! Check it out HERE (page 55).


FLORAL DRESS

PLUSHIE


STARRY NIGHT


Calligraphy Dress

I hope you had as much fun as I did this year!
See you next time.

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