MERRICK’S TOP 5 TIPS TO SURVIVING BLACK FRIDAY SALES  +  MY FAVORITES 1. SHOP ONLINE. A few times in the last few years I’ve braved the stores, and it’s always a complete madhouse. Pretty much every store has the same discounts online as they do...

First of all, Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you’re all spending the day with family or friends, and have found something to be grateful for. We’re spending the week in San Francisco as a family, and I’m feeling so grateful for my three (soon to be...

OUTFIT DETAILS: DRESS MADE BY ME — TUTORIAL HERE  ||  PATENT LEATHER HEELS  ||  NECKLACE  ||  BRACELET  ||  LIPSTICK This week Leanne and I have been sharing holiday style with garments you can make with The Modern Girl’s Guide to Sewing! Our courses will be on...

Today I’m so excited to share with you my first handmade gift of the season…and it’s a good one! I love making handmade gifts for my friends and family because they have such a special touch to them. The challenge for me in making gifts...