Eco - Awesome Decor Ideas

I am LOVING these eco-friendly, inexpensive (or free), 

bohemian, upcycling ideas from one of my

favourite magazines

Tiered Tray
"Find new purpose for mismatched dinnerware sets in the form of a tiered serving tray for hors d'oeuvres or desserts, or use as a catch-all for jewelry, keys, and other small knickknacks. 1. Gather three plates and two cups. 2. Alternating between plates of descending size, using teacups as spacers between the tiers, glue the dishes together with a strong epoxy. To avoid using excess glue, apply only to the rim and bottom of the cup, rather than the plate. 3. Allow the glue to dry overnight, then hand wash before using. Cost: about $2"




Rustic Candles
"Melt down the dregs of burned-out candles to make new ones in old flowerpots. You'll give both items a new lease on life. 1. Scrub the inside of the pot only, leaving the outside aged. 2. Use a coin to cover the drainage hole in the bottom. 3. Insert a ready-made stiff cotton wick (sold at craft stores) or make your own wick out of cotton twine. To hold the wick upright, tie one end loosely to a pencil laid across the top of the pot. 4. Melt chunks of old candles in a pot set over a low flame or in a double boiler. Pour the liquid wax into the flowerpots. 5. Let set overnight and then trim the wick. Cost: about $2"




Mixed Glass Centerpiece
"Grouped together on a tray and filled with leaves and flowers, weathered bottles and jars make an easy table dressing. "In quantity, simple vessels can look so dramatic," says Seo. 1. Collect your own bottles of various shapes and sizes over time (mustard jars, perfume bottles, and jelly jars all work well) or salvage some for just pennies at thrift stores. 2. Randomly fill some of the containers with leaves and flowers and place them on a serving tray or platter, packing the jars tightly together. Cost: $0"





 
 

peace out!
bohemian mom

Let's Remind Ourselves....

I post this every year around this time....

Henna Love

Hatchling and her friend gave themselves all natural henna tattoos over the weekend.
Because they are just cool like that. Me and my friends were never this cool at 15....

After the goopy mixture dried and was rinsed off, they were left with orangey-brown stained designs all over them. Good times.

10 Things

10 Things I Never Get Tired Of .....

1~ hot strong coffee

2~ staying up late watching horror movies

3~ walking in the woods

4~ baths with lavendar oil, candles lit and a Cat Stevens cd playing

5~ yerbe matte with almond milk

6~ my hatching playing guitar

7~ going to the farmers market on Sat. mornngs

8~  shopping at thrift stores

9~ kisses from our chihuahua

10~ baking from scratch

peace out & happy weekend

Morning Thoughts~

It's here - December 1st

(24 more sleeps till X-mas)

Yesterday it snowed for the first time. White flakes flying about in the air, almost like they didn't know what to do or where to land, because the minute they did land, they melted. It's always like this at the beginning of winter, the first couple snowfalls are light and quick and dance around before any accumulation can be measured.

I woke up this morning feeling cold, wanting to stay in bed,....cozy and warm under hatchling's old purple tie-dyed comforter that she didn't want anymore, so I inherited for my bed. I put my bare feet on the floor and felt... IT.

IT  being that feeling that comes this time of year, every year. The cold floor rising up to meet my bare feet. The warmth of my moccasin slippers as I wiggle my toes into them.... my heightened sense of everything cozy and comfortable in our little bohemian apartment....

~ the more than usual craving for that first cup of strong hot coffee~

~ the feeling of warm flannel against my arms, as I hugged my hatchling good morning~

~ the steam rising off the cold outside ground while letting our little chihuahua go pee~

~ the cozy feeling of plugging in on our little electric wood stove~

(that I scored at a yard sale this summer for $5)

~ the addition of hot chocolate and mini-marshmallows to this week's grocery list~

peace out!