Happy Accidents 1

Every week or so at headquarters 

we get a food/supply order.

 One single order of honey later the office 

ends up with a dozen 12 oz. bottles of honey.

After  a week's worth of honey jokes 

and razing of the purchaser was had by all,

an idea came to me while at my happy place,

TJ Maxx

As I grazed through the aisles sickened by the mass quantities of the same flavour furniture, I stumbled upon my latest crush, the food section.

 While delighting in the aisle of dried fruit, gluten free everything, including deserts,

I came across turmeric;

Have you heard of it? No,
me either.

Apparently it's an impressive spice with legs in the holistic medical market

 and noted as one of the latest items climbing the ranks of 

the super food chain. 

Anywho, 

on the back of the packaging

was a recipe for a turmeric & honey facial.... 

Sounds messy, but ok. we have enough to go around. 

.This is how we handle happy accidents.

Wag more, bark less. Shameless dog plug.

After re-reading my packaging there was no actual ratio for honey to turmeric. Naturally I made one up. Two heaping spoon fools added right to a 12 oz. bottle (approximately 9 oz were in the bottle). Shake & Boom. Instant face mask.

 I put the concoction on my face, slightly scared that my face was going to turn the color of an Oompa Loompa.  It went on smoothly and wasn't as sticky as I'd expected. I left the mix on my face for about 10 minutes then rinsed with warm water and a towel.

My face definitely has an orange glow, DO NOT do this right before you go out, unless of course your going for the spray tan gone wrong look. I think a pre bed is nice. I also think it works better as scrub then a mask. I noticed while I was taking it off that is a really soft exfoliant.

Morning Shake

The Peach & Plum

2 Peaches

2 Plums

2 Tablespoons Flax Seed 

2 Hand Fulls Frozen Grapes

3 Cups Almond Milk

1 Cup water

We are blending all together

Had it for breakfast. Would do it again. 

Interior Design On Point 2016

 Top 5 predictions and trends for 2016.

1.  

Solid back splashes. 

Lose the grout. 

  This style is generally budget driven but expect to see a lot more sheet goods following on this trend in the future. 

The ever popular white marble variety

Soapstone

2.

Dishing it up.  

Designers are getting creative with soap dishes and unique storage items throughout the home & boutique business

Why not drop your keys here? Is that a charging station?

3.

Curtain Rods as the focus

Look at me, look at me.

Here is a chance to make an unexpected statement, go bold or transparent. 

4.

It's all about the base,

Wall base and moldings.  

No colonial & size does matter.   

5.

Fruit & dry goods storage.

Waste not, want not.  

No need for food waste due to items not stored properly. Easy on the bulk, people are getting back to basics. Lets keep the process in our storage not our food.  

IVY BALLS

These are my favorite to make -ivy grows like a weed so when trimming ivy around the yard I always like to make planters for my porch. It's also inexpensive and thoughtful gift and a good substitute for that bottle of wine you always bring. 

Ivy taking over the walk, orange Wild Day Lilies

Early Spring, Chives are starting to come in.

Take an old planter and soak soil or planter liner, I have a woven insert. 

Trim excess ivy or other similar type cutting and intertwine in and around the liner. Wah-la. 

Stay tuned for the installation of this Flor Tile...

and on happy accidents and how I unknowingly grew potatoes