This tutorial is super easy and fun. I believe what you say and think can become reality and it wasn't until recently that I saw the outcome of this.
For as long as I can remember I have wanted to travel. To just be a gypsy and take to the road. I've always wanted to go to Ireland and this year I'm finally making it my reality! That inspired me when I was browsing on Pinterest one day and saw some really great ideas for using maps. You can customize this however you would like and add as many cities or states or roads as you like. I unfortunately forgot to take photos of the items I used but it's pretty self explanatory :) Here are the items I used:
11x14 Floating frame- Jo Anns $7.00 on sale
Paper of your choice
Map or project paper- Jo Anns- $5.00
Craft scissors- $3.49 on sale
Exacto knife ( optional)
Scissors
Marker or calligraphy pen
Watch my YouTube tutorial here to see how I made it!
I was recently sent these LED Fairy Lights from the company Innoo Tech to try out and give my honest review.
I decided to use them outside on my patio to illuminate my gazebo that I also recently ebellished with some fabric curtains.
These lights are fabulous!
This particular set comes with 100 lights that have eight different settings. From flashing to wave and dimming effects these can bring fun to a party or add a calming feel to your sanctuary space.
Here is a close up pic of the cream colored matte globes the lights are encased in.
Here is the outlet where you press a simple button to change the settings.
These are great for either indoor or outdoor use. Whether it's by the pool, on your deck, or for a wedding or party they add the perfect amount of ambiance.
The length of the string is 37.7 feet with a 4.9 foot lead cable. The lead cable is key for me because so many string lights have the lights start so close to the outlet plug that you lose so much of the lights being hidden behind a bed or table.
Another key feature is the wire that is used is clear so it doesn't take away from the lights themselves.
You can purchase these on Amazon for only $19.99 plus if you are a Prime member you get one day shipping for free. Click here to check out this particular product:
I decided to use these on my outdoor gazebo which I had been meaning to give a little makeover.
Here is the before of the gazebo.
I had some gauzy plum fabric on a bolt that was picked up at a garage sale for a few dollars.
I cut it into strips and tied it to the frame of the gazebo, then pulled each panel back and wrapped the bottom part of the fabric around the bottom of the frame.
Adding a few simple touches like colorful pillows, candles and lanterns make the space feel more living room like.
I draped two sets of lights along the interior of the gazebo and then went over the top center bar to add a little light to the top.
I highly recommend these lights as they are perfect to add some personality to either indoor or outdoor spaces.
Check out my full review here on my YouTube channel
Hi all! Finally I'm back with another great product review.
Slender Body Original Coffee Scrub made with Cacay Oil.
Last year you might remember I did a blog review on a product called Cacay oil. To this day I still swear it's the best face oil on the market. Well today I'm giving a review of a body scrub that has Cacay oil in the ingredients and let me tell you this stuff is amazing. You have probably already heard of coffee scrubs being extremely beneficial to your skin, especially for cellulite, stretch marks and acne. I even made a coffee scrub tutorial on my YouTube channel years back. Nothing can compare to this product.
As I usually do, let me do a rundown of some of the details of this product before I tell you what I think.
Contains Cacay Oil which contains 50% more Vitamin E and twice the amount of Linoleic Acid compared to Argan Oil
Contains Orange and Almond Oil for an amazing scent
So what does all of this do you ask? Using this in the mornings is a great way to wake up your senses and your skin. The caffeine in the coffee is a natural stimulator which gets the blood flow going in your body. Getting that stimulated helps with stretch marks, scarring and that pesky thing we call cellulite. I personally take showers at night so that's when I use it. I find the aroma to not really get me hyped but more clear my head. You know how you smell coffee beans after smelling too many perfumes at the store? Think of it as clearing out all the good and bad stuff your senses probably took in from the day. Not to mention that a good scrub gets off all of that dirt and grime and completely smoothes out your skin to leave it soft and silky. That's where that Cacay oil comes in. Your skin feels like butter after using this. But not in a greasy oily way. It just feels so soft and hydrated. In addition to that amazing aroma of the Columbian coffee they combine Orange and Almond oil to compliment the coffee scent perfectly.
After using it for the past few weeks I've noticed my skin texture has improved. I live in Southern Cali and my skin can get so dry to the point I can draw on it with my finger. Especially my legs. And let's be real, I got cellulite people and so I will use whatever I can to help diminish that. Don't get me wrong, you can't completely fix cellulite with a scrub or cream but I can honestly say I've seen an improvement in it.
Here is something I didn't mention yet. When you hear coffee scrub you probably think of just using on the body right? Wrong! You can use this on your face to help with redness, acne and skin texture. Now that's what I call worth every penny. I can't tell you how great it is to have a scrub that you can use all over. I have so many different ones for different things and here are you need is this one.
So lastly this is how you use it
Get in the shower and get nice and soaked
Turn off the water and grab a handful at a time of the coffee scrub
Apply it to your skin using circular motions
Leave it on for anywhere from 5-10 minutes
Rinse and feel the smooth, soft and supple skin you have been wanting
So my final thoughts on this is go to Amazon and order yourself some! You won't be disappointed.
In this tutorial I'll show you how to make a super easy Candy Cane vase that is perfect for the holidays. I added my own little twist to this for the bottom but you can certainly do without.
Items used:
Vase
Candy Canes ( I used 3 boxes of 12 )
Wired ribbon
Cat collar ( yup! I said a Christmas cat collar lol)
Glue gun & glue sticks
Scissors
Watch my YouTube video here to see how I made it!
As always thanks for stopping by my blog and Merry Christmas!!!
For those of you who watch Scream Queens on Fox, you will guess right away what this tutorial is about. For those who don't watch then this tutorial is perfect if you are wanting a unique and fun accessory that is a bit out of the norm. No longer are earmuffs just for the cold. These can be worn to accessorize any outfit and the best part is you can customize them yourself for under $10.
I found the earmuffs themselves at a local dollar store called Daiso. These ran for a $1.50 and came in different colors. You can find some simple inexpensive earmuffs on Amazon.com as well. Next was the decorating. For the first pair on the left I used materials I had lying around in my craft box and for the top of the headband I used a hair headband that I hadn't been using at all. For the other two I purchased some statement necklace parts at Michaels and for the pink pair purchased an inexpensive gold and rhinestone headband at a store in the mall.
The great thing about this project is that you can use anything from necklaces and earrings you aren't wearing anymore. The sky is the limit really, you just need to think outside the box as far as the different things you can use. Check out my YouTube tutorial on how easy it is to create these.
I'm back with a product review finally! Recently I was given the opportunity to try out an oil that I honestly had never heard of before. Being a huge fan of face oils I was excited at the chance to experience something new. Enter in Cacay Oil by Cacay Naturals.
For the past several years I've been using Rosehip seed oil for scars, fine lines,and wrinkles and had been very happy with the results. Well, I had no idea what I was missing until I received this little gem. First let me give you a little background on where Cacay oil comes from. The oil is from the Cacay trees that grow wild in Columbia, Venezuela, Peru, and Ecuador along the base of the Andes Mountains. Each nut is about the size of an apple and contains 3 seeds that are the size a bit bigger than an almond.
The nuts themselves have multiple uses. You can eat them, crush them, toast them and the oil from the nuts is AMAZING for your skin. Used since ancient times for cuts and burns it contains vital ingredients that make it probably one of the best oils to use cosmetically. As I like to do with all of my reviews, here is a list of ingredient facts that just might blow your mind:
Contains more 50% more Vitamin E & Linoleic acid than Argan Oil
Three times the amount of Vitamin A that is in Rose hip seed oil
Three times the amount of Vitamin C
Omega 3, 6, and 9
Vitamin F
When cold pressed it can be used right on the skin with benefits such as:
Perfect for all skin types, even sensitive skin
Hydrates
Smooths fine line and wrinkles
Reduces blemishes
Elasticity and texture is improved
Helps heal scars, cuts, and burns
The way that I use this oil in my daily skin care routine is after I've washed and toned my face. A little goes a long way with just two drops in my hand and gently applying to areas of my face where I feel I need it most such as the forehead, under eye and around my mouth area.
With living in Southern California, I often experience my under eye area being dry and thus making any fine lines or wrinkles more visible, so the first few uses I decided to apply just to that area (be careful not to get too close to your actual eyes). After the first 2-3 days I immediately noticed a difference. My under eye area appeared smoother, more hydrated, and the proof was in the pudding when I applied my full face of makeup with concealer and setting powder for underneath my eyes.
One morning when I got into my car to go to work and checked my makeup in the mirror, I actually did a double take. Even with the lack of proper sleep my eyes appeared brighter, smoother, and younger. Next I used it around my mouth where laugh lines tend to show, and on my forehead, and everything within the first few uses had a plumper, more hydrated appearance. One of the things I've noticed with using various oils on my face is the grease factor. Cacay oil is a dry oil and therefore really absorbs nicely into the skin and won't leave you sliding all over your pillow at night :)
What can I say but I'm in LOVE with this product. I've already started spreading the word to friends and family and even letting them try it so they can see for themselves. If you are interested in trying this amazing, anti-aging oil then check out Cacay Naturals website here: http://cacaynaturals.com/ You can purchase here on Amazon:
