Do you spend most of your time
outdoors just enjoying nature? Perhaps it would compliment your adventurous
nature if you’ll add accessories that perfectly describes a perfect getaway for
you.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Summer Time Arm Candy
I'm counting down the days to summer but it's being such a drag so I'm looking for ways to fill my time till it gets here! And what better way to do that than prepare for summer. No, I'm not talking about bikini bodies. Heaven knows that I love food too much. I'm talking accessories! Lots and lots of summer accessories. My favourite summer time bling? Bracelets and bangles, of course. Perfect for some fun in the sun, if you ask me.
Here's a favorite that never gets old - friendship bracelets! There are heaps of tutorials to choose from out there but I love these ol' school stripes and chevrons the best.
Tutorial by Erica
If strings and knots are not your thing, then I love this DIY wire bracelet that can be adjusted to fit any wrist size...or arm!
Tutorial by PandaHall
This simple wish bracelet can be made in any colour. Perfect for a summer outfit. I'm thinking yellow, pink and blue. What do you think?
Tutorial by YesMissy
So many to choose from! Do you think I could pull all of it off at once? These bangles are sliding into what I like to call jingly-noise-makers. More so if you add some bell charms in there.
Tutorial by Erica
While I'm hopping for summer, I'll still be sad to say goodbye to spring. So, I'm gonna preserve some of it till next time! Spring flowers for a summer bracelet..works for me!
Resin bangle by Sumner Smith
Do you have any summer favourites? Share them in the comments!
How To Reduce Phlegm With Indian Borage Leaves
The Indian Borage leaves, also known as Spanish thyme, are often mistaken for a type of mint due to it's heart-shaped leaves. Unlike mint, these leaves are, however, covered in short fine hairs.
For something that looks so furry, this hidden gem is laden with benefits. So much so, some doctors recommend it over more conventional medicines. Better yet, it is a wonderful addition to a herb garden (think substitute for oregano). What more could one ask for? A leaf that has both, medicinal and culinary, uses.
This plant is known to help with coughs, sore throats, blocked noses, dandruff, burns, sores, insect bites, skin conditions, bronchitis, asthma, indigestion, insomnia, and even pain such as headaches and cramps. Woo, that's a long list! Makes you wonder what else it is used for, doesn't it?
When in the kitchen, it is used to flavour curries and meat dishes as it aids in masking the strong smell of the meats. You could even eat it raw with bread and butter!
As enticing as the last one sounded, we prefer to have it as a tea. Because, before you say anything, there's always time for tea! Try this recipe out and let us know how it goes.
Ingredients
Indian borage leaves
Mint leaves
Lemon balm leaves
Small slice of ginger
1 cup water
Method
1. Wash and pluck the leaves and place them in the TM bowl. Pulse on speed 4 for 5 seconds.
2. Pour in one cup of water. Veroma/reverse blade/10 minutes/speed 1. At the end, the water will be reduced to half of it's original quantity.
3. Strain mixture and drink hot/warm. Add some honey according to taste.
*Drink this twice a day for best results (less coughing and reduced phlegm)
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Catch Your Dreams
It was once said:
"If you can dream it, you can do it" - Walt Disney
"A single dream is more powerful than a thousand realities" - J.R.R. Tolkien
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams" - Eleanor Roosevelt
"You are never too old to set another goal or dream another dream" - C.S. Lewis
..and there are many more quotes like them. Just ask Google. All of these people have/had one thing in common - they believe(d) in dreams.
The Native Americans believed that a dream catcher protected a sleeping person by catching the bad dreams passing through while letting the good dreams slip through the hole in the middle down to the person sleeping below.
But why confine dreams to sleep? Many of us dream while awake as well (guilty as charged!). Instead of the inconvenience of hanging a dream catcher above our heads all the time, why not catch your dreams on-the-go by using these awesome dream catcher accessories.
I find that most dream catchers look best on long chains but you never know, I might find a dream catcher choker that steals my heart. For now, these close-to-traditional-dreamcatcher necklaces help give an outfit a boho look while being charmingly rustic.
"If you can dream it, you can do it" - Walt Disney
"A single dream is more powerful than a thousand realities" - J.R.R. Tolkien
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams" - Eleanor Roosevelt
"You are never too old to set another goal or dream another dream" - C.S. Lewis
..and there are many more quotes like them. Just ask Google. All of these people have/had one thing in common - they believe(d) in dreams.
The Native Americans believed that a dream catcher protected a sleeping person by catching the bad dreams passing through while letting the good dreams slip through the hole in the middle down to the person sleeping below.
But why confine dreams to sleep? Many of us dream while awake as well (guilty as charged!). Instead of the inconvenience of hanging a dream catcher above our heads all the time, why not catch your dreams on-the-go by using these awesome dream catcher accessories.
I find that most dream catchers look best on long chains but you never know, I might find a dream catcher choker that steals my heart. For now, these close-to-traditional-dreamcatcher necklaces help give an outfit a boho look while being charmingly rustic.
If that look is not for you then this modern dreamcatcher might be up your alley with a dreamy quartz crystal in place of the traditional feather.
by LivinFreely
Don't confine yourself to necklaces, though. This next one can be used a both, a necklace as well as a bracelet. Personally, I like the look of it as a bracelet. What do you think?
by SolAvis
Another elegant dream catcher bracelet-ring combo.
by JWBoutique1
Dream catcher rings lend their own special touch to an outfit, complementing it with their charm like this one:
by HilaJewels
And of course, how could I not mention dream catcher earrings? They're my go-to accessory for any outfit. Call me weird but I like going for a slight Native American look at times. And the feathers on a dream catcher shout Native American to everyone.
So, what do you think? Is dream catcher jewelry up your alley?
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Save Mother Earth: Upcycled Jewelry
Looking for a unique piece of jewelry? Then upcycled jewelry is the way to go! You'll have everyone green with envy, begging to know where you got your amazing piece from.
But, guess what? They will never find one exactly the same as yours! That's the beauty of upcycling - every piece will be different.
So, what can you upcycle into jewelry? Well, broken jewelry, for one thing. Even if its not broken, you're just plain bored of it - upcycle it! Just like this piece of agate from a vintage necklace.
If fun and light-hearted (or even nerdy) is your style, then make use of your old (errrr...vintage?) toys and show them to the world! They would definitely make you stand out from a sea of regular jewelry.
But, guess what? They will never find one exactly the same as yours! That's the beauty of upcycling - every piece will be different.
So, what can you upcycle into jewelry? Well, broken jewelry, for one thing. Even if its not broken, you're just plain bored of it - upcycle it! Just like this piece of agate from a vintage necklace.
Don't just stick to broken or boring old jewelry, though. Look around you. Anything could be upcycled into something shiny and new - just like these household items:
Knitting Needle Bracelet by SewNewThings
Recycled inner tube choker by Marlen Wolff
Lightbulb earrings by LaVieilleLune
Amazing aren't they? I would never have though of using old knitting needles like that. Or even burnt out lightbulbs and inner tubes for that matter! And that's just the tip of the iceberg. You could even go for more intricate and finer materials such as the mechanism of an old watch. These are pretty cool as they have a vintage vibe to them.
Steampunk pendant by CosmicFirefly
If fun and light-hearted (or even nerdy) is your style, then make use of your old (errrr...vintage?) toys and show them to the world! They would definitely make you stand out from a sea of regular jewelry.
Retro toy dinosaur earrings and SuperMario toy plant earrings by OooWorkshop
Look around you. What else could you upcycle into jewelry?
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