Dot Trees Tutorial?

One of the most popular posts on this blog is the DIY Wall Art Dot Trees. It's interesting to see what my readers tend to gravitate toward!

Would you like to see a tutorial on how ANYONE can recreate this in their own home?

I would LOVE to create one for YOU! ... But I need you to do one thing.

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I would LOVE to hear your feedback! In fact, I need to. Comment and on what you think would be helpful to include in some upcoming DIY Wall Art/Home Decor tutorials.

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In return I can promise you detailed tutorials on your favorite projects...hey, I may even try out something new and film it! I can't wait to see where this goes.

Thanks so much!

Have a beautiful day everyone!!

Rose Bun : Top Knot

This is my new favorite hair style for my little girl!! We (maybe just me) were in a summer time hair rut. I couldn't think of any styles that were quick, easy and most importantly cute!

Items needed:

1. Parting and Detangling comb

2. Spray bottle with water

3. Your favorite oil

4. Rubber band

5. Bobby pins

Time needed: 30 minutes

Difficulty level: Easy/ Beginner

(directions below)

This could work for grown ups too. It's sophisticated all on it's on. If you want to make it super cute just throw on your favorite head band. The bigger the better, in my opinion!

The directions for this hairstyle are super easy. I was looking for something to do with her hair before wash day. I decided to detangle it and put it into chunky rope twists. If you are starting on already styled and moisturized hair, all you need is a little water and oil to make the hair pliable. If you are doing this style on freshly washed hair, just had your favorite moisturizing cream or butter first.

Towards the front of her hair, I made smaller sections. On the very front row near the hairline I made 1 to 2 inch boxes and split them in half. I twisted the first half into flat twists. I combined that twist with the other half and made a rope twist. After all the twists were in I simply pulled them up into a pony tail, which looked cute itself, but then I decided to wind the twists around the ponytail in the same direction (ex. clockwise or counter clockwise) bobby pinning 4-5 times.

Super simple and cute! I would consider this a protective style, and it's definitely our new go to style!

Hope that's simple enough! If you need further directions let me know!

Here are some helpful links:
Flat Rope Twists instructions via Chocolate Hair Vanilla Care
Box Twists via Chocolate Hair Vanilla Care

Let me know what you think!

HELLO THERE! Thank you SO much for visiting my blog! As you can see, it is a work in progress. I am transferring content from my old blog, over to this new one. Would you take a moment to let me know what you think of my content, and/or share your suggestions for projects you would like to see in the future! I'm always up for a challenge!

I would LOVE to hear from YOU!

Easy DIY Flip Flops

Landfill to Lovely: Leopard Print Scarf

Here is the first re-fashion project for the Landfill to Lovely series! This gorgeous leopard print infinity scarf was once a pretty played out long skirt from the 90s...you know, the kind that hits your leg at just the wrong length?

Can you believe this is how it started out? I was thinking of shortening the length and wearing it as a skirt, but it's a few sizes too small and I'm not quite that advanced yet! haha :)

Here it is on one of my good friends. I thought she would look so cute in it, so I gave it to her! 

 I am planning selling these soon!

How do you feel about scarves? Would you buy something like this?

Please let me know! Comment below!

 I would love to hear from you!

Thrifting Tips: Do's and Don'ts

Size:
DO try on items even if it's not your normal size! I can't stress this enough! I have clothes two size too big and two sizes too large. Some size smalls are made really over sized and some XL are made really form fitting. Picture this: There is a really cute dress that catches your eye, and everything about it is a go. You're about to walk into the dressing room to try and on and you notice an "S" on the tag. You think "I'm normally a large...this wont fit, I better put it back." THINK AGAIN! You could be putting back the greatest score ever! It (usually) doesn't hurt to try things on. Over sized dresses or tops are easily remedied with a waist belt.

DON'T buy something that does not fit in a flattering way (too small or tight), just because you like the brand or style. You probably wont feel comfortable in it, and wont get much wear, if any out of it.The money would be better spent elsewhere, unless you want to give it to a friend. :)


Season:
DON'T put something back just because the season you would wear it in is a long way off. It'll eventually be hot or cold enough for it (sometimes unexpectedly!) and you will be happy you picked it up ;).


DO buy something cute even if there are only "3 official weeks" left of of the season. You can always layer!


Name Brands:
DON'T buy something JUST because it's a high end name brand. If it's peeling, or really faded, it's not worth it.

DO buy something if it's a low end brand, and it's really cute. Who cares if it's from Wal Mart? If you have the choice between a like-new cute Wal Mart blouse, and a ripped and faded Old Navy top-- Go for it! No one is going to be checking your tags, and it will look so much better on you, and will get a much more wear out of it...No one will know where it's from anyway! It's better to have a chic outfit for cheap, than a cheap looking shirt with a chic label. Now let's get out there and find some awesome deals!

What are some of your thrifting tips and tricks?

Landfill to Lovely Series

I'm starting a new series called "Landfill to Lovely" where I take items found at the thrift store that nobody wanted! I try to keep my eye out for unique and fun patterns, that could be modern, only they are usually in the form of some hideous 80s or 90s skirt or dress. With a little creativity and a few snips I am going to refashion these items into something completely fresh, new,modern and LOVELY! The landfill part comes in where I hit up the thrift store on the 50% off day...so it's the stuff so (seemingly) awful it's just been sitting there, and is about to end up at the pound store, and most likely eventually in a landfill! If you look for nice heavy, durable fabrics like snazzy polyester (seriously, this stuff could survive the apocalypse!) it will hang nice if your turning it into a scarf or something to wear. It's so fun when I go to check out because I know the employees are thinking "what on earth is she doing with this?" haha -- or maybe not! I'm such a dork...I get all giddy and wait for them to ask me what I'm going to do with it...but they don't...hmm...
I looove thrifting! :)

I have several fun projects coming up soon (including an awesome leopard infinity scarf from a long 90s skirt)! Stay tuned!
Do you have any challenges for me? Let me know in the comments!