With the cold weather almost behind us, the spring trends are starting to emerge just in time for the warm weather. This season the nautical trend is back in full force featuring classic strips, preppy pants and boat shoes along with anchors, lobsters and any other sea animal that comes to mind. While most of us don’t have a boat upon which to enjoy the sunshine, you can still look the part in a few of these great handmade finds.
A great spin on the classic... → Read the rest of this article

Sarah Safranski
Sarah is a metalsmith, jewelry designer, and owner of the Etsy shop
Lilacs&Ginger, sweet and spicy handmade treasures. She works primarily with sterling silver and vintage finds. Connect with Sarah on Twitter:
@LilacsAndGinger.
I didn’t get to watch this year’s Grammy Awards, but I did see some of the dresses that were worn. Like most award shows the woman’s fashion ranged from plain to gorgeous to just plain weird. For those singers whose outfits missed the mark this year, I present these beautiful handmade formal dresses. For those of us who can’t carry a tune, these dresses are the perfect choice for your next formal occasion or just when you need to feel a little glamorous.... → Read the rest of this article

Sarah Safranski
Sarah is a metalsmith, jewelry designer, and owner of the Etsy shop
Lilacs&Ginger, sweet and spicy handmade treasures. She works primarily with sterling silver and vintage finds. Connect with Sarah on Twitter:
@LilacsAndGinger.
Whether you’re celebrating this Valentine’s Day with your partner or with your friends, do yourself a favor and leave those pink and red outfits in the closet this year. Instead, wear something classic – a black and white dress – and you’ll be sure to stand out in the sea of lovebirds and perhaps even attract cupid’s arrow. This elegant color combination brings back memories of classic starlets, silent movies, and, of course, romance.... → Read the rest of this article

Sarah Safranski
Sarah is a metalsmith, jewelry designer, and owner of the Etsy shop
Lilacs&Ginger, sweet and spicy handmade treasures. She works primarily with sterling silver and vintage finds. Connect with Sarah on Twitter:
@LilacsAndGinger.
Wearing your boyfriend’s clothes is one of those fashion trends that keeps coming back year after year in one form or another. Sure, it sounds easy enough – just throw on your man’s collared shirt – but for those of us who aren’t fashion models, this trend can be difficult to pull off. Those over-sized collared shirts can easily create a messy, even frumpy look. For women in need of something more tailored, there are plenty of handmade artists creating... → Read the rest of this article

Sarah Safranski
Sarah is a metalsmith, jewelry designer, and owner of the Etsy shop
Lilacs&Ginger, sweet and spicy handmade treasures. She works primarily with sterling silver and vintage finds. Connect with Sarah on Twitter:
@LilacsAndGinger.
Are you ready to get away from the cold and snow yet? Summer may still be a few months away, but a warm weather getaway is the perfect solution to your winter blues. Just imagine the hot sun, a cold drink and the perfect beach read – a tropical getaway, if you will, to some exotic local. Despite the cold weather, there are still plenty of handmade artists out there ready to outfit you in the stylish clothes you need to thoroughly enjoy some rest and relaxation.... → Read the rest of this article

Sarah Safranski
Sarah is a metalsmith, jewelry designer, and owner of the Etsy shop
Lilacs&Ginger, sweet and spicy handmade treasures. She works primarily with sterling silver and vintage finds. Connect with Sarah on Twitter:
@LilacsAndGinger.