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The Beauty Of The Simple Things
(via inspirational collages) While it seems that exceptional moments are the ones people seek and dream about, most perfect days seem to be filled with small things that are unbelievably pleasant. Get present and see the beauty in so many things around you!...
Plant Some Herbs In 5 Minutes!
With 15 minutes to shop, 5 minutes to pot and seasons long to enjoy, planting herbs can be an anytime event! Some feng shui's reasons to grow some herbs: Well, herbs are good for both cooking and holistic medicinal purposes. Gardening brings you closer to the earth....
On Creating Outside Of The Usual Box
(the bustier that Lady Gaga wore in her Applause video, made in under 24 hours) Creativity. Inspiration. Sometimes we are full, other times we wait for the divine to tap us on the shoulder to make things. But, that's not how it works in the world of professional...
Are You Holding On Too Tightly To Things That Aren’t Working?
(via) When things aren't working out- be it a painting, an essay, a work project, a job, a relationship or just about anything else you have decided to do- it can be frustrating. It is exceedingly frustrating if you have already attached yourself to the idea of a...
Original & Mineral Hydrate & Conquer Shampoo and Conditioner
My search for shampoo and conditioner that is both non-toxic and actually hydrates my hair without making it oily and stringy has been quite the trek. While I have found once-a-week nirvana in Baking Soda & Honey to clarify my hair without chemicals, that...
Totally Luscious Fall DIY Projects That You Can Do!
(via) Fall is a major season for the creative. Well, for me, that's every season...! But in Fall, we have a deeper sense of gathering, of celebration and nesting a bit more. So, why not try a little DIY? The leaves above are totally gorgeous, and they only...
Break Out Of Your Comfort Zone & Do Big Things!
(via) Comfort vs. Discomfort. Big topic. Especially for people who have been stalled out in some parts of their life. If you are too comfortable, you stagnate. Nothing challenges you. You accept the limitations that you've created that you can not overcome without...
Black Walls That Create Shine In Design
(via) I used to have a very negative opinion of black walls in homes. It was a stereotype that needed to be shaken loose. Black is traditionally thought of as a color that incites mystery in a bit of a morbid way, in a way that is doom-filled and a bit ominous. ...
Make Decisions That Matter To You!
(I just LOVE Inspirational Collages!) I never cared what anyone thought... until I started to slowly, then rapidly, stop trusting myself. It started when I surrounded myself with lots of "fabulous" people who liked to subtly criticize me. I ate their words. I took on...