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Pinspired: Easy Lemon Berry Trifle

2012-07-06T12:48:00.000-04:00

A friend's birthday was coming up and I wanted to make her something pretty and delicious. Being a less than stellar (<-actually pretty bad) baker gives me limited options. I found gorgeous ideas on Pinterest for trifles and gave this one a try. I adapted the recipe to suit my limitations and ended up with a super easy, super quick trifle! The original recipe called for pound cake

Pinspired: Nursery Word Art

2012-07-06T12:10:00.000-04:00

I saw this sign on Pinterest Source: fussymonkeybiz.blogspot.com via Bella on Pinterest and wanted to create something similar for my little girl's room. What a beautiful sentiment. Honestly, when I first saw these signs on Pinterest, I had no idea it was a Bible verse. Galatians 5:22-23 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is

Pinspired Vases

2011-12-15T17:59:00.000-05:00

I was smitten by this Pin on DIY vases using only spray paint and rubber bands. How easy is that?! Source: rachelmahan.tumblr.com via Bella on Pinterest So chic. So minimalist. I was ready. Except I had neither white spray paint nor rubber bands. All I had was black spray paint and masking tape. So I gave it a go. The result was so unfortunate, I dare not show you the finished...piece.

DIY Christmas Wreath

2011-12-15T12:41:00.004-05:00

'Tis The Season and I was inspired to revamp "Charlie brown's Christmas Wreath" ~ that's the loving name I've given to a my"more-than-Second-Hand" sad-sad Wreath, below: I was inspired by this Pin: Source: bhg.com via Bella on Pinterest The original link is from Better Homes and Gardens. It simply states to glue on pre-made snowflakes to a flat wreath and tie with a ribbon. I

Pinspired: Wall Art for Non-Artists

2011-11-22T18:29:00.017-05:00

My piece (left), which I shall call "Cottony Swirls" was inspired by a post on Two Girls Being Crafty Blog and this Pin (right) Source: twogirlsbeingcrafty.blogspot.com via Bella on PinterestI was attracted to the inspiration piece because of its simplicity and multi-color composition. Ironically, my finished piece ended up being mixed media and pretty close to monochromatic. I started out

I love Paisley Artwork

2011-11-22T17:05:00.000-05:00

Practicing with my new Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils. I added a crackle effect on Photoshop and gave my mom the original because she loved the happy colors. These Prismacolor pencils are an absolute dream! 132 colors of pure joy. They are highly pigmented and glide effortlessly. They also layer very well for a nearly infinite range of mix possibilities. If you decide to invest on a set, I

Pinterest Inspired: Painted Ornaments

2011-11-22T13:38:00.001-05:00

My first post featuring Pinterest Inspired Craftiness! Hopefully blogging my projects will inspire me to create more of the ideas I keep pinning. 'Tis the Season... to make colorful, crafty projects full of glitter and shine!!! Here we go: I was intrigued by the idea of making my own Christmas ornaments, but didn't want to spend the money on specialty glass paint. I was so happy when

Words to Live by & a Change of Pace

2011-11-08T11:57:00.000-05:00

I strongly believe these words. Find artistic beauty in the mundane. Whether it is a flawless makeup application or a Classical masterpiece. Art is in the eye of the beholder. Although this blog started as a beauty product review site, it will now be dedicated to the appreciation and creation of beautiful things. The Trivial and the Divine.

What does it take to be on Etsy’s Front Page?

2011-05-25T17:39:00.001-04:00

There has been much talk on the Etsy forums about what it takes to be featured on the front page. Why are some sellers featured repeatedly while the great majority is not represented? Why is Etsy featuring only certain artists? This leaves many talented artisans asking themselves: Am I not one of the cool kids? Evidently not. Etsy is clearly trying to brand market a particular image: sleek,

Best Argan Oil: Derm Organics

2011-05-17T00:02:00.000-04:00

After trying a LOT of Argan Oil Leave in treatments, from the High End ($$$) to the generics, I finally found the best Argan Oil Leave in Treatment: DermOrganics. I had never heard of the brand before, but my hairstylist used it on me when I went to see her. Normally, I go into "tune out" mode when stylists are trying to pitch their commission driven products to me. But this time I

2011-05-10T14:00:00.003-04:00

I am happy to say that one of my latest creations, a Boho Chic Summer Bracelet, was featured in 2 treasuries on Etsy! Treasuries are a collection of themed items for sale on Etsy which another seller has chosen for their particular appeal. I I am super excited and flattered that my bracelet (the one with the sea shell as a prop) has been chosen. This particular bracelet is part of my

Bio Oil: Is there a cure for stretch marks?

2010-08-03T13:26:00.006-04:00

I started using Bio-Oil early in the second trimester of my pregnancy as I was looking for something to prevent stretch marks. As a child going through a growth spurt I developed countless stretch marks on my hips and thighs. I thought I'd be doomed to get stretch marks all over my belly as soon as I got pregnant and desperately wanted to avoid this. I have always been told that stretch marks

Revisited: Philosophy Exfoliating Wash

2009-08-13T09:11:00.005-04:00

Remember how I gave a less than dismal review to Philosophy's Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash, but promised to re-review if things changed? Well, I they have. I have to make good of my promises, even if that mean eating my previous mean review. I have continued to use the wash daily. (Well, almost). I use it in the mornings, only after I was my face with Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap . because

2009-08-12T12:41:00.000-04:00

Get 20% off bliss and Remede products at blissworld.com. Enter promo code EXCLUSIVE at checkout. This offer is valid August 12th through August 16th.

New Benefit Fragrances

2009-08-07T15:31:00.003-04:00

Benefit has launched a new fragrance collection called Crescent Row. It consists of 3 fragrances with attractive presentation and catchy names: Laugh with me Lee Lee, Something about Sofia & My Place or yours Gina (Hear that, Gina?) Laugh with me Lee Lee is described as a light blend of citrus, jasmine & lily blossoms. (This sounds gooooood. Doesn't it? Well. it turns out this is my

Key West Aloe Shower Gel

2009-08-07T10:36:00.003-04:00

I picked up a bottle of Key West Aloe Shower Gel at a tourist shop while on vacation. What a better way to bring tropical beaches to your daily life than to shower with the scent of coconutty goodness?!? I also liked that this shower gel contains 20% Aloe Vera. The scent from the bottle is intoxicating. Although some might argue that it smells just like tanning oil. I loved it. However, in the

Slightly OT: "Refresh Your Day" Car Air Freshner,

2009-08-04T09:14:00.005-04:00

One of the Worst Products I've ever Bought.What could possibly have me so wound up? as to "taint" my beauty blog with an Off Topic Post?Well, "Refresh Your Day" Car Air Freshner has done it.(This looks deceptively similar to the far superior Glade Car Freshner.)This weekend, I bought one of these, "Refresh Your Day" that contains two fragrance chambers.(As you can probably tell by now, I love

Save Damaged Hair Series III: After Beach Recovery

2009-08-04T07:39:00.001-04:00

One of the most damaging things for the hair is pretty much a constant: the sun. I was lucky enough to spend a few days at the beach recently and I was scared on what it would do to my newly double processed hair. I considered making a trip to the mall and shelling some big bucks on Kerastase. Then I remembered about the super duper leave in Salerm 21. I use this product as a leave in only, but

Sephora Return Policy ~ Part Deux

2009-08-03T09:19:00.011-04:00

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More new fragrances from Victoria's Secret

2009-08-02T08:51:00.001-04:00

I promised I would review the rest of the new boudoir inspired Victoria's Secret fragrances: Parfums Intimes They retail for $55 for 1.7 oz EDP and $28 for a mist (8.4 oz.) They also offer a coffret sampler with .25 oz of each $42. The packaging for this lineup is more sophisticated than other VS fragrances. I guess what they lacked in sophistication in naming the fragrances, they made up in

hmmmm Aromatherapy

2009-08-01T10:20:00.001-04:00

I went into Bath & Body Works recently because I got and e-mail that the regular anti-bacterial hand soaps were on sale 5 for $15. What a great deal :)When I got there I was kind of meh about all the scents except for Tranquil Waters (which I adore) Then I walked over to the Aromatherapy section and I found hand soaps in the line.I don't know if these are a new addition, or if I just never

I NEED Perfume ~ Part Deux

2009-07-31T09:22:00.006-04:00

On a recent trip to Victoria's Secret, I decided to check out their fragrance selection. Normally I am quite snobbish about my fragrance. I turn my nose at VS fragrances. ("for amateurs" I think to myself in a forced French Accent) But this time I was pleasantly surprised. Ok That's an understatement: I was swooned by what I had just sniffed. The fragrance: Lace Orange Flower Eau de Parfum.

Anti-Bacterial Goodness

2009-07-31T08:08:00.001-04:00

Victoria's Secret came out with a line of delightfully scented anti-bacterial gels. $8 for 4.2 oz. That's expensive in my book! But they smell oh, so lovely... I got mine on sale for $5 and I think that's just about as much as I am willing to spend for this product. Don't get me wrong, I am quite a germ-phobe freak that has been known to get very excited about anti-bacterial hand gel. But still,