Archive for the ‘little beauties’ Category

Little Beauties: Caldrea Soaps

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

Our kind friends over at Caldrea sent us a couple of samples to try, and boy did I fall in love with their Blackcurrant Mint.

Blackcurrant is a favorite flavor of the British Isles, so the smell brings me back to my childhood summer days. Isn’t it funny how scents can have that reminiscent effect? I feel an extra bounce in my step with every hand wash!

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If you want to see how England smells to me, pick up a bottle. Even better, they’re on sale at Target this week, $6.79 for the hand soap and $5.09 for the dish.

Plus I just adore the packaging, blue fits right in with my kitchen decor! Do you ever buy such products on looks alone?

Mother’s Day Reminder

Friday, May 10th, 2013

Just a little reminder to tell your mum and all your special ladies how much you love and appreciate them this Sunday and always.

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Of course flowers always help spread the message too.  These beautiful hydrangeas are from Trader Joes and only $6.99, can you believe that? They are my very favorite flower.

Mummy Clayton you are one heck of a lady, and the best role model we could ask for. We love you very much, and think you are amazeballs!

Love, Sarah & Emily x

5 Ways to Use Clothes Pegs

Monday, May 6th, 2013

I’ve always loved clothes pegs, maybe because I loved washing day when mum would hang the yummy smelling laundry out on the line, (ha, sometimes when I tell stories of my childhood Brock asks me what century I grew up in!). Anyhow, these are super versicle little tools, here’s how they I like to put them to use.

As a place setting:
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Helping to organize my ribbon ends:

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 As a label for my plants:

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As a tag on a gift:

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Plain old chip clip, or in this case marshmallow:

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A pack of these run about $1…holler, I can’t think of any think more handy for that price.

How do you put yours to use?

Paper and Fabric Flowers

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

Although it’s not April Fools day until next week, these paper and fabric flowers have me second guessing their true identities.

This time of year in Utah seems to be a constant battle between Winter and Summer, and although it won’t be long till real blossoms are in bloom, I’m dying to try my had at these beautiful creations.

This up cycled beauty is by Alternative Blooms and can be found HERE.
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This giant wall flower is perfection, found on You Are My Fave (instructions HERE). Picture 23

And finally, these beauties by Craftberry Bush are to die for (instructions HERE).boxwood clippings_paper flowers

My mother had a mini freak out when I mentioned I wanted to make flowers for my wedding centerpieces 8 years ago. I don’t think this is what she had in mind! I’m sold, are you?

Costco Throw Pillows

Wednesday, March 13th, 2013

On a recent trip to Costco, I spied these adorable pillows. A set of two is only $16.79!

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Not only are they a great price, but they felt really nice too!

They also come in green, yellow and a super cute navy blue (unfortunately the last navy was snatched up before I could take a pic.)

Perfect to add a burst of colour for Spring, or–like me–stick to the fabulous neutral. :)

 

Green

Monday, March 11th, 2013

Hi friends! Today I’m sharing a little Easter project over at Lil Luna, be sure to go check it out!

I’m soooo crazy excited that Spring is well on her way, and the brown grass will soon be a lush green. As St Paddy’s is just around the corner, I’m especially digging green right now, are you feeling it too?boxwood clippings_green love

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So fresh, it never gets old.

Little Beauties: Anthro Mini Bowls

Friday, February 15th, 2013

Don’t you love a little beauty?

These mini latte bowls at Anthropologie have been catching my eye for quite a while, and finally on my last visit I decided I couldn’t resist any longer and at $2.50 each I didn’t have to!

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I just adore the milky colours together, and makes me happy everytime I catch a glimpse of them sitting happy on my kitchen shelf.

What little beauties make you guys smile?