I decided to give my apartment a new year makeover, since one of my resolutions is to get organized in 2008, and I thought I would start the process by putting my personal belongings away. While on my fist step to a more organized life, I unearthed a jar of brown sugar hidden under a pile of clothes in my living room. Some months back, I was helping a dear friend of mine pack up for her move to Portland, when she randomly gave this jar of brown sugar. I’m a firm believer in serendipity, so I made sure this week’s tip, my D.I.Y. Winter Body Polish, was inspired by this lost treasure.

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I love me some D.I.Y. goodness. I have a huge appreciation for the time and care that goes into something hand-made. The ladies of Tropic of Cancer know what is up with the hand crafted wears. Camellia Clouse and Madhavi Menon are the female cast behind Tropic of Cancer. These hand-stitched, hand-made hoodies are crafted with care in Los Angeles but available across the country. You can find them at Kitson in L.A., Union in NYC or via their blog, toccompany.