This simple cola essential oil blend will make your home smell just like soda. No synthetic fragrance oils required. This diffuser blend is great for focus & energy. Read on to learn how to naturally scent your home with our kid-friendly cola diffuser recipe!
If you love the smell of cola but don’t want to use synthetic fragrances in your home, then this easy, incredibly simple diffuser recipe is for you.
DIY Gold Leaf IKEA Vase Hack
I picked up this set of 3 small bud vases called the Sommar 2017 from IKEA. I was specifically looking for small vases for styling and while I liked the size and the shapes of the vases, the colours (specifically the mint and pink) didn’t go with our decor. Since I still had some gold leaf and adhesive left over from the gold leaf jewelry trays project, I decided to gold leaf two of the three vases.
DIY Gold Leaf Trays for Jewelry and More
I recently bought a set of small, plain white rectangular 7″ x 5″ serving plates to use for jewelry and other odds and ends. However, since the trays I purchased were plain, with a very simple etched pattern, I thought that adding interest to them with gold leaf might make them more appealing.
I’ve seen similar gold and white jewelry trays retailing for significantly more than the less than $20 I paid for my supplies, which were used to create 4 trays. For instance, wiithout naming names, one well-known designer retails a very small gold and white jewelry tray for more than $70.
All-Natural DIY Cola Lip Balm Using Essential Oils
This natural DIY cola lip balm will make your lips smell and taste like your favourite soda, without the sugar! No fragrance oils — this recipe uses only natural essential oils for a true cola scent. Read on to find out how to make your own DIY cola soda lip balm!
If you like the smell and flavour of cola without the extra calories (or sugar), our DIY cola lip balm is for you! Even if you’re a first time beauty-DIYer, this recipe is very simple to make. As an added bonus, it doesn’t contain the synthetic fragrances, polyunsaturated oils, or petroleum byproducts found in many store bought lip balms.
IKEA Hack: DIY Fuzzy Stool (Without the Outrageously High Price)
Fuzzy stools are still everywhere. They’re definitely a trendy statement piece and if Pinterest is any indication, they’re pretty much the ‘Moroccan pouf’ of glam decor.
Okay, admittedly we succumbed to the Moroccan pouf trend too.
Unfortunately, the price points of faux fur fuzzy stools (or Mongolian wool stools) are fairly high. For instance, this gorgeous CB2 sheepskin stool is $349.00 USD or $499.99 CAD. Yikes.
DIY Canvas Art for Kids With Posters
Posters are an easy and budget-friendly way to add art to your child’s bedroom. Framing posters with simple black, white or gold frames can create a more polished look — but since I love the look of art on canvas, and already had most of the supplies on hand, I chose this option. I also liked the idea of creating canvas art for my kids while keeping it budget-friendly so that when their tastes change, as they often do, I haven’t spent too much. Personally, I don’t like the look of posters tacked to the wall but if you do, no judgement. Whatever works.
DIY 2-Ingredient Makeup Melting Vanilla Cleansing Balm
This DIY cleansing balm is an easy, luxurious way to cleanse your face. Instantly melt and emulsify even the thickest layer of makeup and SPF with this ultra-creamy, natural recipe!
If you’ve spent any length of time browsing Sephora, you’ve likely noticed the collection of products devoted to removing makeup. I don’t know about you, but when faced with hordes of wipes, micellar waters and bottles of cleansing oil, part of me starts to believe I need 11 different steps to wash my face.
Repurposing the IKEA Hemnes Shoe Cabinet for a Small Space
It can be difficult to create storage in a small space without compromising on style. When we downsized to our current home, I definitely needed extra storage in my new, smaller bedroom. But finding options that were both affordable and stylish proved to be challenging.
For me, the IKEA HEMNES Shoe Cabinet was the perfect streamlined storage solution. (It would also be ideal for a small entryway, hallway, bedroom, home office or mud room. It’s not just for shoes!)