DIY MOTHERS DAY GIFT BASKET + LAVENDER ROSEMARY BODY SCRUB

As Mother’s Day approaches many of us will start to scramble to find the perfect most thoughtful gift worthy of our ever so generous and loving mothers.  This year I spoke to 7 moms both new and experienced to finally clarify what a good Mother’s Day gift is. If you’re like me and believe that any tangible gift couldn’t possibly be sufficient enough to demonstrate your appreciation for your mom then you are right. As a matter of fact every mom I interviewed said a good Mother’s Day gift would be to just spend time with her kids.

Here’s the breakdown of my research:

7/7 Spend time with all their kids together or in a one on-one activity (biking, galleries, movies) and a meal (home cooked meal or dining out)
6/7 Hand written letter, card, song, poem drawing or a handmade gift
5/7 Time at the spa or a haircut/blow out
4/7 Nicely framed family photo or a tangible gift (cookbook, jewelry, gift card to favorite store)
3/7 A complimentary house clean and flowers

If you are looking for something special to make for your mom check out my DIY Gift Basket Idea below:

 

My basket

- A bottle of Rosé I selected for her on my recent trip to Osoyoos BC.
- Artisan Jams from a farmers market
- Chocolates from Soma (best truffles in Toronto)
- DIY Lavender Rosemary Body Scrub (see recipe below)
- A notebook from NYC (my mom is always writing down notes)
- A hand written letter

Lavender Rosemary Body Scrub

If you are interested in making the Lavender Rosemary Body Scrub you will need:

INGREDIENTS:
7-10 drops of Lavender Essential Oils
1.5 Cups of Epson Salts
1 -2 TBSP of Dried Rosemary
2-3 TBSP of Coconut Oil
3-4 drops of Food Colouring (blue and red = purple)

per 350 ml jar

DIRECTIONS:
Mix all ingredients together so they are evenly and well blended. Scoop and fill in the jars

 

I hope you had as much fun making these and giving them away as I did! Please let me know your comments below or if you have any request!!!!! Id love to hear from you ♥ ♥ ♥

 

 


 

GEOMETRIC PHOTO WALL

So having just moved into a new apartment, I am desperate to make it feel like home. I know from my friends who are interior decor experts that "feature walls" are trending and can really bring life to any room. This geometric photo wall is like hitting two birds with one stone. I get my feature wall and also personalize my new home sweet home. It took me about an hour to actually make the wall but there is a bit of preparing that needs to be done like printing out your photos. If you are a student or are just looking for an inexpensive way to jazz up a room this is it!

MATERIALS:

Nails - I used Roofing nails because the heads are wide and the string wont slip off.
Spray Paint- So you can spray paint the nails if you want them to be a different colour
Binder Clips
String
Printed Photos
Shoe Box or any box

TOOLS:

Hammer
Drop Sheet - if you are spray painting
 

PREP:

Take the nails and place them into the box so they are half standing out. Place the drop sheet below the box and spray the box and nails with the spray paint. Leave them to dry for a couple hours.

Print of your photos.

DIRECTIONS:

Use the dry spray painted nails and start nailing them into the wall, placing them so they make the outer geometric shape you want.

Take the string and tie it around one nail and then wrap it once around the next nail and move on continuing to wrap around the nails until the whole wall is outlined the way you want.

Next start adding nails on the inside forming triangular shapes.

Take the string and close off all the triangles by wrapping it around the inner nails you just added until you are satisfied with the geometric shapes. When you are done crating your triangular shapes just tie off the string with a knot.

Next take the binder clips and photos and start placing them along the strings so they hang secured to the string.

 

What do you think? Would you try this approach??? If you have any questions or comments just leave them below and Ill get back to you.

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CHRISTMAS WREATH

I was feeling kind of festive this year and wanted to make something for my new apartment. I've seen people make wreaths before but I knew I wanted mine to be different, exciting, and bright. On my recent trip to Spain, I was reacquainted with an artist's work at the Guggenheim in Bilbao by the name of Jeff Koons. If you have ever been to the Wynn/Encore in Vegas you have probably seen his work. He makes these giant sculptures that look like they are light as a feather but are actually made of steel and weigh a ton. His subject matter consists of balloon animals, tulips, and even cartoon characters. Inspired by these shiny objects I decided to make this wreath. If you want to know how to make it yourself keep reading!

MATERIALS:

Christmas Ornaments - I got 3 boxes of these plastic balls from IKEA each were $14.99 CAD.
Grape Vine
Wire - To wrap the grape fine together and give it more stability
Glue Gun
Glue Sticks

DIRECTIONS:

Take your grapevine and wrap it around to approximately the size of the wreath you want.

Next, take some wire and wrap it around the grapevine so that it secures it together and makes a sturdy base.

Glue gun the edges of the wire down so that they do not poke out!

Next start taking your ornaments and gluing them to the grapevine. Keep gluing and make your way around the wreath. Once you are all the way around the wreath start to build up to give it more dimension.

Keep adding until you are satisfied with your results.

If you want to hang the wreath you can always use a nail and hook it into the grapevine base at the back or you can use a ribbon and tie it up.

If you have any questions or want to know more feel free to leave your comments and questions below in the message box! Did you like this activity? Do you want to see more of them? I’m always happy to hear from my visitors!!!

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INDOOR SUCCULENT TERRARIUM

I made this succulent terrarium one weekend in about an hour. It was so easy anyone can do it. They are a great piece and adds character to any room. Just remember they need lots of sun so by a window is always favorable. Succulents are also super easy plants and don't need much attention so if you don't have a green thumb they are the plants for you. Go to your local garden nursery and pick up the following items and make your own.

Materials:
Glass container with wide opening (my sister made mine)
Succulents
Rocks (you need them to layer the bottom of the terrarium about 1-2 inches)
Succulent mix Soil
Sand (optional)
Fertilizer

Steps:
1. Fill the bottom of the terrarium with rocks (about 1-2 inches for drainage)
2. Place succulents where you want
3. Add succulent mix soil (does not hold onto moisture and is good for desert plants)
4. Add a layer of sand
5. Water once a week (add fertilizer to water as directed)