8. April 2009
Turquoise Dangles Necklace This week Charlotte has set her sights on the indie modeling industry. In order to get her leg… or post, in the door, she’s sporting Studio 1423 spring and summer styles. To show her versatility, she has chosen to demonstrate how two different necklaces can be paired with the same outfit to [...]
7. April 2009
Since I got such great responses from the business pieces I have posted, I will continue with this question from last week. What are the biggest leaps you have taken in starting your own business? This is a great question and the answer varies for each business owner. When I speak with someone who is [...]
6. April 2009
Recently I was asked how I store my jewelry. Considering I am a jewelry designer, it’s not an incredibly unusual question. I myself would like to see what kind of pots and knives a chef uses at home, too. Or what kind of drink a Barista makes for themselves… But back to the jewelry storage [...]
4. April 2009
Here is a quick tip for those who are also square-foot challenged. I have less than 6″ of usable space on my bathroom sink with negative space for a vanity in the rest of the apartment. Rather than suffer each morning while applying makeup, I turned a patterned drawer organizer into a mini vanity. All [...]
3. April 2009
At last, I am ready to reveal my exciting new monthly giveaway! We have all seen giveaways in the past. Commenting on posts in order to win cool baubles and trinkets is a great way to test our luck and win free swag. When thinking about how to intentionally incorporate a giveaway on Makeunder, a [...]
2. April 2009
As mentioned about 110 times now (I just can’t thank her enough), Brooke, of the blog Oh Brooke helped me create this beautiful blog design and in the process has become a friend. One of the first things I liked about her even before we spoke was the fact that she has a passion for [...]
2. April 2009
This week my aunt, uncle, cousins, and Grandpa were visiting me in Chicago during the kid’s spring break. I had a great time showing them around the city. I was even able to offer morning sustenance while they stayed at their hotel because I happened to bake these blueberry muffins found on The Pioneer Woman. [...]
1. April 2009
This Wednesday Charlotte felt like wearing a dress to celebrate the warmer (or at least sunnier) weather in Chicago. And since she doesn’t have to fight the windchill outside, I won’t argue with her. While she is wearing in my frocks, I can take this time to talk about something near and dear to my [...]
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