Beauty Regimen

by El // August 25, 2016 // No Comments

Alright, everyone! I know that the majority of you wash your face morning and night, putting on a simple moisturizer afterwards. Also, I’m sure you’ve heard all of the things you “should” do as part of your beauty regimen. You’ve... Continue reading →

Using Succulents in Your Decor

by Mads // August 19, 2016 // No Comments

Succulent Pots   So I’ve wanted to experiment with succulents for a very long time, but I’ve never had a great place to put them.  Well, after my hubs was kind enough to put up some cute wire shelves by a... Continue reading →

Pearl Wire-Wrapped Ring

by El // August 18, 2016 // No Comments

So, on top of all of my other fetishes, I have a thing for rings. I have a couple that I always wear, but I have a good many more rings that I wear occasionally. If you have ever shopped... Continue reading →

Why You Should Choose Kauai

by Mads // August 12, 2016 // No Comments

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE KAUAI – An Adventure in Paradise   So we just got back from a trip to Hawaii (heck yeah frequent flyer miles!) and I am already dreaming of our next trip to paradise!  Originally we had... Continue reading →

Simple Wire Ear Cuffs

by El // August 11, 2016 // No Comments

Okay, everyone. We’ve gone over the different necessary tools you need to make jewelry, and we’ve learned how to make a classic candy-stripe friendship bracelet. Now, let’s stretch our skills a bit with a simple wire ear cuff. I love... Continue reading →

DIY Farmhouse Table

by Mads // August 5, 2016 // No Comments

DIY Farmhouse Table Sean and I have been married for 6 wonderful years and we had the same tiny kitchen table for all 6.  It was perfect for our first teeny-tiny apartment, where no more than 4 people could fit... Continue reading →

Epsom Salt Lotion

by El // August 4, 2016 // No Comments

Alright, everyone! In my first stretching post, I said that I would give you a recipe for Epsom salt lotion. Whelp! Here it is! Ingredients: 1 cup (8 oz) water-based lotion 1/4 cup Epsom salt 1/4 cup water Before I... Continue reading →

Magnolia Farms Knock-Off

by Mads // July 29, 2016 // No Comments

Fixer-Upper style on a knock-off budget Continue reading →

Candy-Stripe Friendship Bracelets

by El // July 28, 2016 // No Comments

I love making friendship bracelets. They’re fun, cheap, and once you learn how, they’re easy to make. Now, I don’t make my bracelets the classic way. With the classic bracelet, once it’s tied, the only way to cut it off... Continue reading →

2 Weeks in Europe…In a Carry-On

by Mads // July 22, 2016 // No Comments

2 Weeks in Europe…In a Carry-On Yes, you heard that correctly.  Two full weeks of traveling through Europe all packed in a carry on.  When we went to Italy we had 2 connecting flights and one of them was in... Continue reading →

Introduction to Stretching

by El // July 21, 2016 // No Comments

I have always had a passion for dance, and as many of you probably know, flexibility is greatly involved in the activity. Now, I won’t claim to be made of rubber, because I’ll be honest, I’m not as flexible as... Continue reading →

Easy Smoothie Popsicles

by Mads // July 20, 2016 // No Comments

Happy Wednesday everyone!  I normally don’t post on Wednesday, but I was too excited to wait!  After making the 3-Ingredient Chocolate Ice-cream I started thinking about what else I could whip up to cool down.  My hubby suggested making something with fruit... Continue reading →

3-Ingredient Chocolate Ice Cream

by Mads // July 15, 2016 // No Comments

3-Ingredient Dairy Free Chocolate Ice Cream!  So this past weekend we were working in our yard and it was hot…unseasonably steamy for this time of year.  Anyways, as I stood with my head in the freezer, attempting to stop the... Continue reading →

Lavender Plant and Essential Oil

by El // July 14, 2016 // No Comments

Lavender is one of the most versatile, most used, and most popular herbs that we use today. It was first used by the Romans in baths, then later by the British for remedying pain and stiffness. The most common place... Continue reading →

1 Week in Rome

by Mads // July 8, 2016 // 2 Comments

A Week in Rome Ahhh Rome, one of the most culturally diverse cities I have ever visited.  The cultural mecca of the ancient world and ultimate place for a Renaissance junkie to drool over the wonders.  We chose to visit... Continue reading →

Perfume

by El // July 7, 2016 // No Comments

Okay. I have this crazy (and I mean it) obsession with perfume. Sale on perfume? Done. Perfume as a gift? Very thoughtful. Perfume counter or aisle at the clothing store? You know where to find me. I don’t even know... Continue reading →

Presto Pesto

by Mads // July 3, 2016 // 2 Comments

Presto Pesto   So I have a confession to make…I am an incredibly picky eater.  However over the past 8-10 years (really ever since I started dating Sean) I’ve been broadening my horizons.  Why since I started dating Sean?  Mostly... Continue reading →

15 Minute Lavender Wreath for under $15

by Mads // July 1, 2016 // No Comments

15 Minute Lavender Wreath for under $15 Ok so I have been wanting to do a new wreath in my house for awhile now.  And when we bought a piece to put in the corner of our living room behind... Continue reading →

Jewelry Making: What You Need

by El // June 30, 2016 // No Comments

Alright, everyone! Jewelry is a common accessory that adds finishing touches, and can give an outfit the character that describes you. What’s even more satisfying than buying a piece of perfect jewelry is creating a piece that you like enough... Continue reading →

Quick & Easy Baked Tilapia

by Mads // June 29, 2016 // No Comments

  Quick and Easy Tilapia Well its officially summertime which for us means 90 degree weather with enough humidity to swim in.  I won’t complain because I LOVE the hot weather and all of our outdoor summer activities.  But that... Continue reading →