chalkboard paint ideas...

simple and easy. you can buy chalkboard paint or spray paint at home depot, lowe's, ace, true value, etc.

DIY sugar and essential oil body scrub

my best friend, christen, made this body scrub for christmas 2009 and i have been craving it since i ran out, so i asked for the recipe...

ingredients-

| coconut essential oil

| raw or brown sugar

| vanilla essential oil

coconut oil solidifies at room temperature so it should be liquified on the stove top over low heat before you combine with sugar and the essential oil (one drop at a time so you can decide how much fragrance you like)

vanilla goes nicely with coconut but you could use any essential oil you prefer!

she put the scrub in a wide- mouthed mason jar with a wire clamp lid.

hounds...why i love them

Here is my beloved rescue redbone coonhound, Roy. 

He has made me fall in love with hounds (pictures below). 

I am always looking to adopt a bloodhound girlfriend for Roy :)

My dog Roy

floppy hounds via theawesomer.com

look through the whole album Photo Album - Imgur

Wishlist for my apartment...;)

tufted beds are my favorite- they are dreamy.

Mason Glass Top Desk - William And Sonoma Home

Infinity Mirror- West Elm

* I bought my infinity mirror from IKEA- click here to see

I bought this lamp from IKEA to sit on my vintage trunk by my bed.

Alpine White Bed- CB2

General Store

I came across this cool store online, General Store- out of San Francisco.

Globe Chandeliers

Found these globe chandeliers via Black Eiffel. 

They are created by benoit-vieubled.

Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Votivo Candles are my favorite, Made in USA, Red Currant is amazing.

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Bricks are my absolute favorite. Handmade in Italy, they come in a variety of colors.

MAC Cosmetics Lip Glass in Oyster Girl, is my go to lip gloss. I wear this everyday. They also have a great recycling program!

CHANEL Nail Colour is a great stocking stuffer idea!

My Favorite store, Madewell, has an under $50 section.  This is the Pave Pyramid Ring, and the Night Sparkle Tee. Also their sales are killer!

Fran's Chocolates, based out of Seattle has the amazing Smoked Sea Salt and Caramels. The official chocolate of the White House too.

Hourglasses

etsy.com

I think a modern hourglass is a perfect gift for housewarming present...