DIY treatments with oats have been to soothe skin for ages….. literally. Its use in skincare dates all the way back to 2000 BC. I mean, if it was good enough for Cleopatra… Oats have anti-inflammatory properties, can help calm and soothe skin and treat eczema and skin rashes. They also contain saponins- a mild cleansing agent. I’ve been suffering from pretty bad hives and rashes that come out of nowhere for the last couple of years and I recently…
DIY gift idea: Coconut oil body scrub I have to say that I’m really proud of myself. Christmas is two days away, and all my gift-shopping is complete. Despite being extremely busy- this time of year can get a little crazy at the office, plus I’ve been blogging every single day this month (yay!)- I was able to finish all of my Christmas shopping well ahead of time. This is definitely unusual for me because I tend to always put…
DIY White Marble Photography Background White marble has been the “it” photography background for a while now; you’ve seen it all over magazines, Instagram, and the blogosphere. Today I’ll show you how to easily create your own white marble background without spending a fortune. DIY WHITE MARBLE PHOTOGRAPHY BACKGROUND To create this, you will need a few things: first and most importantly you will need white/grey marble self-adhesive vinyl. You can find it at any arts and craft store, home…
It’s no secret that I have a bit of an obsession with candles, especially ones that are scented. Bath & Body Works candles have to be one of my favorites and once empty, the jars make for a great storage solution for items like makeup brushes, cotton swabs, nails polishes or lip & eye liners.…