Being someone with really thick long hair, I actually don’t do too much with it style-wise. I barely ever put it up in a ponytail, sometimes wear it in a braid (when I’m having a bad hair day), but almost always wear it down. Since I wear it down so often, I usually have three looks- wildly natural, straight, or curly waves. My obvious favorite way to wear my hair is curly because its actually the easiest way I do my hair! So today I wanted to share with you guys exactly how I achieve those long glossy, waves that can last for days! First, Protect Your Hair From Heat Damage I can’t stress this…
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5 Tips on How to Take Better Photos on Your iPhone
Hey guys! With the weather looking a little prettier here in Oregon, I was inspired to share a few of my favorite iPhone photography tips that are definitely a game changer when it comes to taking photos on your phone! Here are some of my favorite tips and tricks to upping my photography game from my phone! Get to Know The Shooting Modes on Your iPhone’s Camera Apple has all kinds of modes like Portrait, Panorama, and Square. It pretty much may be common sense, but when I’m planning on taking a photo for my Instagram, I like to shoot in the Square format because it makes it so much…
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5 Good Habits to Have For Clearer Skin
Hey guys! Today I thought I would share a few super simple habits to adopt that are probably mostly a no-brainer, but just thought I would share anyways because some of these simple things that we might lack on just might be a factor as to why these pesky pimples like to stick around! Here’s a little list of the habits that I’ve adopted religiously and find that my skin has been much clearer and happy! 1. ALWAYS Wash your hands before touching/washing your face. Not to make anyone feel like a dirty person, but let’s be real, who knows what kind of bacteria is lurking on our hands or…
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The Cutest Decor Idea for Any Home + GIVEAWAY
Okay guys, today I wanted to share the cutest decor idea that is really making a come back. Well, I’m not sure if it’s really considered a “come back” because these simple signs have been around for decades used in movie theaters, business buildings, and even churches. But I guess you can say they are insanely trendy right now. I’m talking about the traditional letter board signs. Seeing these letter boards all over Instagram, I fell in love with all the many uses that letter boards have! I saw them being used for: Engagement Photos Birthdays First Day of School Pics Maternity Photo Shoots Pregnancy Announcements Weddings Home Decor The list…
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How I Transformed My Furniture with Milk Paint
Being someone who loves to paint and transform things for the better, I came across The Real Milk Paint Co. and immediately wanted to try out some of their paint because it is eco-friendly, and so easy to use! What’s Milk Paint? Milk paint is 100% natural and is an environmentally friendly alternative to commercial paints on the market. Milk paint has whole ingredients like milk protein, lime and earth pigments for color. Milk paint lasts for years to come and is such a better option than other paints that contain harmful ingredients. Since Milk Paint is eco-friendly, non-toxic, and made from the Earth, it can safely be disposed of…
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5 Essentials Every Blogger Should Have
Since blogging for a few years now, I’ve picked up some essentials that help me stay on track and organized. Today I wanted to share with you 5 essentials that every blogger should have to be successful. Here are the essentials that I use on a daily basis: A Good Camera Investing in a good camera is probably the most important thing to have when starting a blog. Having crisp photos and good photography helps your blog to have a better aesthetic while keeping your readers around a little longer. I simply use the Canon Rebel T5i which takes super crisp photos. If you don’t have a good camera, I…
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DIY Easy Palm Leaf Banner
Hey guys! With spring here in full bloom and summer on the way, I thought I would share with you a super simple DIY decor idea! In this DIY, I will show you how to make a beautiful palm leaf banner that can be made in minutes! I really hope you enjoy! Materials Needed: Step 1: Depending on if you use real or fake palm leaves, separate each leaf whether that’s by cutting the best leaves from a real palm leaf bush, or simply pulling a fake bunch of them apart. I used a faux Tropical Palm Leaves bunch that I got at a Micheal’s Craft Store because I wanted mine…
