January 9, 2014
Last Christmas (all the way back in 2012!) James bought me this book on vintage inspired handmade gifts. It's so beautiful, it sits on my windowsill next to my Rookie yearbook, and my Tea Party book. Books with big pictures are my favourite. Anyway, I spent last christmas writing essays and I promised my mum that when I graduated we would make the lavender bunnies in my book as gifts. And we did!
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Posted in Christmas, DIY, Sewing | Tagged bunny, christmas, craft, cute, DIY, gift, handmade, homemade, homemade gift, lavender, lavender bunnies, present, rabbit, sewing, vintage fabric, vintage gifts |
November 27, 2013
I love things that smell good, especially during winter when I'm spending a lot of time indoors. I burn a lot of joss sticks but I also love scented candles, and this is my third tutorial featuring essential oils! (DIY one, DIY two.) I find Yankee Candles super expensive though, especially when it's so easy to make your own! I think it would be hard to replicate the smell of a Yankee Candle using this
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Posted in DIY | Tagged candles, christmas, craft, DIY, doily, eco, essential oil, gift, gold, handmade, homemade, lavender, present, recycle, spray paint, tutorial, upcycle |
April 20, 2013
If, like me, you're coming towards the end of your degree, then this is a very stressful time of year. We have our final assesments and I'm supposed to be preparing for the real world? That's too many things at once! I think what anyone in my position needs is a relaxing bubble bath. Scratch that, I think what everyone needs is a relaxing bubble bath. Recently, I love going to health shops. They have
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Posted in DIY | Tagged almond oil, bath, bubble bath, DIY, essential oil, health shop, homemade, lavender, present, relaxing |
January 10, 2013
This week has been pretty hectic for me, I have so many deadlines, and I'm spending a lot of time in the library. If you're facing a busy January too, massages are the most relaxing thing ever. Enlist help from a close friend or a more-than-friend. Massage oil is so easy to make. If you're feeling generous, this also makes a great present.
You will need: A carrier oil. This can be any sort of vegetable
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Posted in DIY | Tagged DIY, glass bottles, homemade, lavender, massage oil, relaxing, rosewood |
