Do It Yourself: Levi Cut-Offs

after my struggle to find a decent pair of high waisted denim shorts, i decided to take matters into my own hands and make my own.

the results were surprisingly good! take a look at how its done.

i bought a great pair of old levis from my local thrift shop. they were $5.99. please.

to destroy your jeans you will need:

• your best pair of scissors
• a sharpie
• a retractable blade
• sand paper

start by putting your jeans on and measuring the length you would like your shorts to be. *tip: always go longer, you can cut them more later if need be, you can never go back once they are cut. i made a mark with the sharpie. cut one leg first (in as straight of a line as you can.) next, simply fold the leg over and follow the line for the other leg. 

once your jeans are cut it is time to destroy them! make a few cuts where you want holes or fraying. then, use the sand paper to rough up the edges. 

wash the shorts for the final touch, and there you go. who needs urban anyway! 

Design Elements: Making the Most out of your Living Room

in small spaces design is E V E R Y T H I N G. creating a cohesive and productive look is crucial to getting the most out of the space. this is not hard to do with a little planning (ehem pintrest) and handy work, just be ready to get your hands dirty!

IKEA Expedit / IKEA Klippan / Spell It Out & Pillow / Sugarboo Designs Letter For You Pillow / Illume Spring Eden Candle / Simpatico Hobnail Candle

my roommates and i picked up some canvases from michael's and created our own artwork with some simple patterns. just pick a color scheme that you like and let your creativity do the rest.

using furniture to add color is a great way to brighten up a room when not much can fit in it. our red couch definitely adds character to our living room! warm it up with candles and some other small touches like these glass bottles. we got some very tasteful fake flowers from michael's as well and stuck them in the bottles. cute and low maintenance! 

happy designing.