Walking the dog

Miasmah is a wonderful little label run by musician and graphic artist Erik Skodvin ( also known as musician Svarte Greiner ). While i encourage you to listen to their work and purchase the beautiful items he creates ( all releases are free to listen to here ), this will feature the label’s intricate coverwork.
These albums are treasures when you fall upon them at a record store; they are rare but the feeling when you hold one in your hand is a special one. Intrigue, suspense, enchantment and maybe a bit of fear. Just like when you put the needle on the record. Skodvin’s work is particularly damp and experiments in the dark, knowing exactly where and how to let speckles of light shine through his collages.

Check out their website here

Triptychs are a great way to feature art.
Here are some art pieces I pulled together from 20×200.


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Triptych A) Here’s a somewhat MYSTERIOUS & ROMANTIC theme…
I’d picture this set anywhere in the house really, but mostly in the bedroom.




Arthur’s Seat by Laura Bell


Ferry from Ardrossan Harbor by Laura Bel


Blackford Forest by Laura Bell


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Triptych B) This one is more on the SWEET & FEMININE side…
I would feature this set in the kitchen/dining area, or better yet, a little girl’s room.



Stay Icy by Martha Rich


Yes Please by Martha Rich


Chocolate Electric by Martha Rich


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Triptych C) Mixed it up to create an ECLECTIC look…
This set could fit anywhere, but I’d vote for the living or office area.




Untitled (9) from the series Missing Parts by Uygur Yilmaz


ny.11.#42 by Jennifer Sanchez


Apart Typewriter by Todd McLellan


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Option D) is meant to be separated and featured in three rooms of your choice…
I thought this was hilarious, an easy DIY that will have all of your visitors talking!


Drawings for 3 Rooms in Your Home: #1 by Steve Lambert


Drawings for 3 Rooms in Your Home: #2 by Steve Lambert


Drawings for 3 Rooms in Your Home: #3 by Steve Lambert

Belgian Julie Calbert’s work hovers somewhere between occult mysticism, high fashion and gallery art.
Her pictures are little artifacts you find hidden in the drawer of an old bureau ; raw, real and heavy with pertinence and history.

You can find more of her work here

I had found some interesting “all natural & homemade” facial recipes on the interweb a while back and decided to give them a try last weekend.

Had myself a Spa day while Vince was away (so not to scare him with goop all over my face, but mostly to avoid candid photos of my goopy face).

These recipes rock! They’re cheap and easy to make and they totally help tighten up my pores and even out my skin tone. Check these out:

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HONEY FACIAL MASK / SCRUB

Ingredients: Honey, milk, extra virgin olive oil.
Portions: 1/4 cup of honey, 1 tbs e.v.o.o., touch of milk (about 1/2 tbs – do not use soy).

This mask is awesome, especially with granulated honey cause then it doubles as a scrub. (Granulated honey is crystallized honey in which some of the glucose content has spontaneously crystallized from solution. Some honeys granulate faster than others, such as raw/unprocessed honey.) If you can get your hands on natural honey, then give it a try once the sugar has started to granulate.

Apply the mixture as a mask with a brush (or your hands, but it’s messy) on your face, avoiding the sensitive skin around the eyes. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then take a hot shower (the steam will help the mask penetrate deeper into the skin) leave it on for another minute or two and then start scrubbing lightly on face and neck and then rinse off under water. Avoid using soap and make it a “makeup free” day to let your skin breathe. If you want to get out of the house be sure to apply sunscreen.

*Useful Tip: wear an old T-shirt cause it’s a little messy and place a towel like a bib around your neck when doing this so to catch whatever droops off.

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AVOCADO LIGHTENING FACE MASK

Ingredients: 1 lemon (or lemon juice), 1 lime, 1 avocado, 1 cucumber.
Portions: 1/2 avocado (spoon out green flesh & chop), 1/4 lemon (about 3 tbs of juice), 1/4 lime (about 3tbs of juice), 4 to 5 slices of cucumber. Blend.

This mask is so soothing, it treats uneven skin tone and acne scaring. It works better when the avocado is nice and soft so be sure it’s ripe. Blend ingredients together and apply to face (easier with a brush). Leave it on for 10 minutes and then rinse off with cool water.

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ROSE WATER FACIAL TONER

Ingredients: 1 lemon, 1 bottle of rose water.
Portions: 1/4 lemon (about 3 tbs of juice), calculate 1 part lemon juice and 3 parts rose water. Stir.

This recipe is my favorite, I use it everyday now! It totally helps tighten pores and even out skin tone. Mix it up and pour in clean & empty bottle for daily use (used hotel shampoo bottles are good). Apply with cotton ball all over face avoiding sensitive skin around the eyes and… voilà!

If you’re feeling adventurous and decide to try them out, let me know if they worked for you in the comment section below.

Your jewelry = a big, fat, tangled ball of a mess? These are for you!

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Jewelry Organiser
The Letter 4 – How to instructions here


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Repurposed Wooden Clothes Hangers
Household 6 Diva – How to instructions here


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Simple Jewelry Hanger (necklace hooks)
Martha Stewart – How to instructions here


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Earring Display DIY
Calico Skies – How to instructions here


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Repurposed Painted Frame (vintage inspired)
The Vintage Treehouse – How to instructions here


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Do-It-Yourself Jewelry Storage
Monaluna Design – How to instructions here


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DIY: Necklace Holder
Visibly Moved – How to instructions here


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DIY {Jewelry Display}
Miss Renaissance – How to instructions here