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Have you ever just let a bag of cuties go bad without ever eating one or is it just me? Because I had been watching my orange slices for weeks now, I decided to make Christmas decorations using what I had around the house. This is the earliest I've started my Christmas decorations, but I figured that the way things have gone this year, we all need a little goodness. For me, that meant pulling put my Christmas boxes. Want to make your own? Here's what you will need:
Supplies
  • Floral Wire
  • String or Twine
  • Cinnamon Sticks
  • Dried Floral, either bought or just dry out your own
  • Dried Orange Slices, Directions down below 
Directions: 
  • To dry our oranges, first preheat your oven to 200 degrees. Dab any excess moisture, then slice and place slices directly on rack for 4 hours. Flip and check every 30 min. 
  • Gather your supplies. Using the floral wire, you will want to secure your dried eucalyptus to the cinnamon stick. If there is any excess wire, just pierce the dried orange slices so that they don't fall off your ornament. 
  • Pull your string through the wire and then you're done!
If you have any extra slices, like I did, try making your own garland. It's super cute and I love the way it looks with velvet ribbon and peach chiffon. 

xx
Luna

 

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My Frankie girl turned one! And I know it's so cliche but time really did fly. We threw a little party for close friends and family so she could have a cake smash. It was so simple and sweet- also so easy! Everything was peach themed! I got the balloon arch from Michaels. I had a sweet friend put together the cupcakes and cakes and I loved how it turned out. 

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Luna
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A few weeks ago, I got the motivation to finally work on our entrance way. I loved how the luxury vinyl tile turned our in our mini bathroom renovation HERE and decided I would do the same to our entrance. So I decided to track the process this time around on Instagram and answer any questions that people may had. I need to set the explain a few things first. So I DID put this over tile. It is not the preferred way to do things, but since this is not our forever home, I was looking for a quick fix. If I had more money I would have ripped out everything and done our whole home in a white oak flooring. Maybe in our next home (*fingers crossed). Second, I am not a professional. This is just what I did and it worked for me. 
Step one is to prep the area. I cleaned and cleaned and cleaned- swept, moped, and scrubbed. You bet I did it all. Step two involves leveling and filling in the grout lines so you have a nearly perfect flat surface. I first used a ready-to-use floor patch to fill in the grout lines. I used this one HERE. After it was dry, usually between a few hours and the end of the day, I basically went back to step one. sweep and sweep and sweep. The trick is to make sure there are not major spots where it leaves the floor unleveled. Which, I had two that I completely missed. Andrew and I can spot them, but it's not that noticeable. Next, I use a floor primer to level the area. The primer will also help to get the rest of the gritty bits from the grout filler that was more hard to sweep up.
Step three is a lot of repetition, but its the part where you can finally lay down the tile! This particular tile has the option to use grout. So if you like that look, use spacers. I said in my last blog post that this tile can be problematic, so I use a commercial grade adhesive to make sure it's extra secure. Last time, I found that the adhesive wasn't very sticky. Maybe it is for a sub floor or vinyl but I did not find that was the case for tile. Step four is grouting! I was covering approximately 55 share foot of flooring which needed about 1 tub an a half of the premixed vinyl grout in Saddle Gray that I purchased from Lowe's. 

Questions:
What did you use to cut the tile? And will it destroy the floor underneath? 
- I use a box cutter with a razor blade. When I had small cuts, I could use scissors. The floor underneath could possibly be usable again, but had it been in my budget, I would have taken out everything. 

If it ever were to be changed, what is the removal process with these tiles? 
- Hypothetically, the vinyl tile could be removed but there would need to be an extra step of removing the commercial grade adhesive that I decided to use. However, if I wanted to change my flooring completely, I would have to break up the ceramic tile underneath where I laid the vinyl tile on top. That step would have to be done regardless, putting the vinyl did not change the fact that the ceramic would eventually have to go. 

What was the total cost? 
- In short, $233. That is with supplies, tile, and grout. 



xx

Luna


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If it isn't obvious at this point that I love skincare, then I'm not sure I'm doing it right. For the past month I have had the privilege of trying Y'OUR Skincare exclusively to test out how they work. My skin wasn't the worst its has been like I previously blogged about on here. . I honestly just got a little lazy and on top of everything leveling out my hormones since being post partum. Overall, good skin- just really clogged pored. Plus, my skin texture wasn't as smooth as I wanted it nor was it where it had been when I worked really hard to eliminate what was causing my cystic acne. So no acne, but clogged pores. I can work with that. With Y'OUR, it's gets to know you personally by a short quiz to understand your skin care wants and problems. Which, I looove because I can get a whole routine without having to formulate one on my own. They basically give me all the steps to be successful. 
So down to the real stuff, is it worth it? I think so. Here's the breakdown: simple, delivered to your door, and it formulated just for you (need I say more!!). The one step I wish I had was exfoliation. I started to slip back into bad picking habits (oops).
Unfortunately, I don't have before photos but what I can say is yes my skin is better. Some of the clogged pores either need to be extracted by a professional or I will continue to add exfoliation separately. But what I loved about Y'OUR Skin is that my skin looked hydrated and clear by the end of my trial. Please don't take my word for it, try it yourself, See if it works for you and your skin journey!

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Luna
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I've a few projects that I am excited to share with you about! But only one at a time, haha. Here is one of a few The Bead Shop Lab. I've always loved creating things- so while we have been social distancing and hunkering at home, I decided to keep my hands busy. 40% of profits go to helping those affected by COVID-19. If you'd like to help follow the link HERE and donate directly or you can get some beads and we will donate on your behalf. 
Prices: 
  • $8 for pre-made beads
  • $10 for custom
  • $12 for necklace 
  • $3 for shipping


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Luna
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  Earlier this year, I set out to have my "word for the year." Something that was going to set the tone for my year. Last year, I spent mostly pregnant and just not feeling like myself. I was in bed most days and had no motivation for anything. My word that year was create. I decided to adopt the same word because I wasn't happy with how I ended the year. I didn't create a single thing (only Frankie, which I am very grateful for her little life). It quickly became clear that the Lord had a different word in mind for me— rest. It seemed like everywhere I looked, I could feel the Lord tell me that this year was about rest. Slowing down, and return to a garden-like state.
 Then COVID-19 hit. And if I didn't understand before, it was now clear that my word was rest.  I have this terribly, insistent need to have "arrived." I find the journey painfully slow. No surprise. However, lately its like the Lord has been speaking to me about this. A few months ago we went on a long family road trip that was over the course of 8 days. We stoped in several different places, went on hikes, and visited friends and family. It was lovely. I spent the first few days itching to get to where we needed to be next. I just wanted to get to a place so we could have our vacation. What I didn't realize was that the journey was just as important as the end destination.
  For the last few weeks, my temple heart took a few days to really sit still. To just be. I've had to fight the urge from saying, "Okay, I've rested, now what?" Because I knew if I uttered those words, then I really wasn't getting the point. If I have learned anything from walking with my God, it's that He is more interested in my journey than I have a need to feel like I've "arrived." He cares more about my process. 

SONG OF SONGS 2:10-15 (TPT) 
The one I love calls to me:
The Bridegroom-King
Arise, my dearest. Hurry, my darling.
Come away with me!
I have come as you have asked
to draw you to my heart and lead you out.
For now is the time, my beautiful one.
The season has changed,
the bondage of your barren winter has ended,
and the season of hiding is over and gone.
The rains have soaked the earth
and left it bright with blossoming flowers.
The season for singing and pruning the vines has arrived.
I hear the cooing of doves in our land,
filling the air with songs to awaken you
and guide you forth.
Can you not discern this new day of destiny
breaking forth around you?
The early signs of my purposes and plans
are bursting forth.
The budding vines of new life
are now blooming everywhere.
The fragrance of their flowers whispers,
“There is change in the air.”
Arise, my love, my beautiful companion,
and run with me to the higher place.
For now is the time to arise and come away with me.
For you are my dove, hidden in the split-open rock.
It was I who took you and hid you up high
in the secret stairway of the sky.
Let me see your radiant face and hear your sweet voice.
How beautiful your eyes of worship
and lovely your voice in prayer.
You must catch the troubling foxes,
those sly little foxes that hinder our relationship.
For they raid our budding vineyard of love
to ruin what I’ve planted within you.
Will you catch them and remove them for me?
We will do it together. 
There are somethings you don't know until you succumb to the stillness, when all the fluff of life is gone. Who are we when all that is stripped away? What friendships matter? What kind of parents are we when we let go of our activities and rigid schedules? What kind of people are we when we lose the facade? In this season, we've been given the gift of time. We are in need of learning to rest and reflect. This is a Divine pause—use it wisely! Take a walk, create art, have a meaningful conversation, eat a good meal— connect with the Creator! He's all around you, present for it all, in the little and the mundane. He stands witness to our lives and nothing is wasted in His presence. Actively practice Sabbath with Him. 



xx
Luna
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It's no secret that they are my favorite store. You can probably tell by me shop my favs page.  For my birthday, all I asked for was "Madewell money" and my family did not disappoint. I love their timeless look and Parisian effortless vibe. Madewell is running a crazy good deal on their jeans right now! If you want to take advantage of their $75 jeans, I made a roundup of ones that I am coveting, currently have, or bought. But hurry because it ends tomorrow! Use code SWEETDEAL

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Luna
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  Earlier this year, I set a goal to finish our main floor bathroom. Since we moved four years ago, I had not even touched it. It still had the "live, laugh, love" wallpaper border that was just, quite frankly, dated. My goal was too keep the remodel inexpensive, easy, and fast. This isn't our forever home and I didn't see the point in dumping a lot of money into the main floor bath if I wasn't going to see a return on my investment.
  Our previous bathroom had bead board that was a pale pink but instead of ripping it up, I decided to work with it and just paint it the color of our trim. The people who lived in the home before us left a lot of materials from their home improvements. When we ripped out the old vanity, I just cut and patched the rest of the bead board that wasn't getting covered with the vanity. We went with a tall 24" vanity as opposed to our previous 30" one. The main floor bath felt dingy and crowded so I wanted to give it as much space as possible. The bathroom vanity is not one I would recommend but it fit our budget and with some new knobs, it was aesthetically pleasing. 
  Finally, the ever controversial luxury vinyl tile. This is a a peel and stick product, or as a friend of mine cleverly put it lick and stick (lol). I did plenty of research for this product knowing that it could be problematic. I knew full and well what I was getting into. Long story short, I end up putting a commercial adhesive to the tile to the bottom to insure that the vinyl would stick. After the grout, it is so beautiful *insert heart eyes* and I love it so much that I am considering doing the tile in front of our front door.
 Here is a rough mood board that I created to see how many vision would come into play. 

Sources:
  • Paint Color- Sherwin Williams Shitake
  • Landscape Photos- Juniper Print Shop
  • Woman Photo- BFF Print Shop
  • Ovals Print- BFF Print Shop
  • Diffuser- Target
  • Mirror- Magnolia for Target
  • Knobs- Lowes
  • Vanity- Glacier Bay for Home Depot
  • Faucet- Lowes
  • Lighting- Allen & Roth for Lowes
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile- Lowes


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Luna
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While you are at home quarantining with your family, check out this small list of things to do that I created! It has some book recommendations that I have been recently, entertaining podcasts, and activities to do with your family. 

Books:
  • Educated by Tara Westover
  • Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
  • The Road Back To You by Ian Morgan Cron
  • The Road Between Us by Suzanne Stabile
  • The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
  • The Furious Longing of God by Brennan Manning

Podcasts:
  • Second Life
  • Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
  • Cleaning Up the Mental Mess with Dr. Caroline Leaf
  • Office Ladies
  • The Drop Out
  • Missing Richard Simmons
  • Unlocking Us by Brene Brown
  • Beach Too Sandy, Water Too Wet
  • Brilliant Perspectives with Graham Cooke

Games: 
  • Uno 
  • Monopoly
  • Jenga
  • Puzzle
  • Settlers of Catan

Activities: 
  • Go on a Hike
  • Stretch
  • Listen to Music
  • Create something, anything


xx
Luna
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  It took a while, but I finally got Frankie's room all put together. The girls were going to share the room but the clutter was driving me nuts! So I caved and just gave them separate rooms. I then started and stopped the project in-between vacation trips. I still have some touch up paint to do, but I am pretty proud of how it turned out.
  One of the pieces I am most excited about is Frankie's print of her birthday. I used Mapiful to customized my very own print for her room. The stars are what the night looked like on the day she was born. She has been such a delight in our life and this print is just a special addition in her room. 

Sources:
  • Linen Crib Storage
  • Wooded Arm Mobile Holder
  • Crib Sheets
  • Crib
  • Diaper Utility Cart
  • Rocking chair (similar)
  • Stuffed Bunny
  • Landscape Print
  • Star Map Print
  • Dresser
  • Dresser Pulls
  • Lamp


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Luna
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