DIY KICKS FOR LOVERS OF ALL THINGS VINTAGE | When I was in second grade, I had the most awesome pair of Keds ever. The shoes were plain white, but my mom painted tiny lady bugs across the toes, so naturally I thought I was the coolest kid in elementary school. Unfortunately, like most things...

While there are still a few weeks until most of the city’s outdoor markets get into full swing, it’s never too early to prepare. So this week, while on an ambitious burst of spring cleaning, I decided to transform my old T-shirts into functional and stylish grocery bags – no sewing required.

In honor of it being National Foreign Language Week, I’ve decided to attempt one of my favorite Spanish dishes. Tapas – think bite-sized appetizers – are a longstanding Spanish tradition and the tortilla Española is one of the most basic.

A SIMPLE HAIR ACCESSORY FOR THE CROCHETING CHALLENGED | When I saw this gorgeous headband with a seemingly simple tutorial on Pinterest, I couldn’t resist. About five minutes in, crocheting was more difficult than I thought, so I decided to forego the directions and create my own adaptation – without those pesky needles....

AN EASY BEADED NECKLACE FOR RELUCTANT ACCESORIZERS | On excursions to the mall I justify buying that sparkly statement necklace by promising myself I’ll wear it at least once a week. That has yet to happen, so I tend to steer clear of the jewelry section—that is, until I realized I could motivate...

MAKE THE PERFECT HOUSE WARMING GIFT | While walking around wrapped in a blanket is always a viable option, this week I decided it was time to try out a practical craft: A sock pet