Something I Just Had To Share With YOU!!!

I love design that is probably obvious by the fact that I write a design blog!! From time to time I will write about skin care/make-up and even wardrobe items.

The reality is, I enjoy making people, places and things look and feel better whenever I am asked.

Once in awhile I find a product that I really like, and today I am going to share a product that is new to me. I found out about this product on the blog, Table Tonic. This blog is written by Louise who is from Australia and also has wonderful shop on-line. I read what she had to say about it and also what her readers had to say. It sounded like a product that was worth trying so I sent away for it.

 Rose Hip oil is a natural product made by Trilogy.

2Oml for $24.00

This is what they wrote on their website:

Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil: nature's way to achieve your most beautiful skin.

Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil has been clinically tested and shown to help minimize the appearance of wrinkles, smooth skin and dramatically improve skin moisture levels, leaving the skin's appearance radiant and glowing. This lightweight, non-greasy, golden oil contains Omega 3, 6 & 9, essential fatty acids and antioxidants to restore optimum skin health.

"An organic miracle worker, this luxurious oil really makes a difference whether your skin needs a hefty boost or you want to reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks. Massage it in overnight for noticeably plumper, prettier skin the morning after."
- HARPER'S BAZAAR

I have been using this product for just a little over two weeks and I can say it has changed the texture of my skin enough for me to tell the difference. I put it on in the morning and at night before I put on my moisturizer, so simple and natural!!!

I am not getting any compensation from this company, but I had to tell you ladies about it because it really did make a difference in my skin. If I find a product that I believe in I like to share it with my readers.

That is one of the many things I love about blog land, are the  like minded people that are willing to share ideas with each other to help improve all aspects of our lives!!!

Just click here to go to their website!!

“Enjoy the Process” Of:

“Finding new products to help you look and feel better!”

Kathysue

My Cheap Spring Fix!!!!

I am like the rest of you when it comes to Spring I come up with all kinds of projects in my busy little mind. Some projects are big and some are just small weekend projects.

The only problem with projects is there never seems to be enough time and money at the same time.

There are other ways we can bring Spring into our homes with every day items we can pick up at the grocery store. Let’s face it if you have a family you area always at the grocery store.

There is nothing prettier than a bowl of produce on the counter. Look for your prettiest bowl in a pretty color or even in a cream or white and add produce and it will brighten your kitchen. Stylist do it all the time.

I took a trip to Trader Joe’s today and I bought some fresh produce and some flowers and I am one happy camper.

 

 

 

Have you ever purchased daffodils from Trader Joe’s? They are sold in rubber band bundles. The flowers are not even open, and they are not in water, they are just laying there actually looking quite limp. You snip off the ends and put them in water when you get home and Voila! tomorrow morning they will be all opened up just smiling at me!!! I love that!!

The smell of stock is heavenly and it makes my whole kitchen smell like Spring! Be sure to change the water daily the water tends to sour pretty quickly.

I just wanted to make you smile on Monday!!! I hope this did the trick~!!

Happy Monday!!

Kathysue

Inside Out, why Not?

I know that our weather has been a bit odd this year to say the least. Even with the odd weather we are all getting little glimpses of the promise of Spring.

I am looking forward to spending time outside working in my flower beds and sitting outside with candlelight and the sound of water splashing in my fountains.

Outside areas are looking more and more like inside areas of our homes thanks to so many beautiful weather resistant materials that are now on the market.
I  have a few images that are inspiring me to bring more inside elements outside these days……..

Mark Lohman Photography

Every time I see this image I want to find a console table to put in my backyard. I have a large lattice wall on the side of my pool area that I think this idea would look amazing.

This is last year right after it was built. It has weathered and the vines are a bit larger. I think a console table would look great right in the middle with a wonderful zinc mirror hanging on the post  don’t you?

Something else I would like to work on is our gate. It is not worth showing right now since it is just a plain redwood 6ft gate. I think something more interesting would be fun. Here is an image that caught my attention…..

I love this gate I think it would be fun to have a mirror in the panels to reflect our pool. I use mirrors outside, in fact I have three in my backyard. One on the great wall that I want to replace for a zinc framed mirror, and two round mirrors on my back fence as pictured below.

This one is the most fun to watch because the birds take a bath in the bird bath and then they think they are seeing another bird in the mirror and they just peck away.

 All our beautiful ivy had to be removed because it was literally over 3ft deep and pulling on the fence. It is pretty barren right now but I see growth already and I am keeping my fingers crossed that it will come back quickly.

I have another image that is very  intriguing to me and I am trying to figure out a place to use it.

This is just a small little terrace and they have made it look larger and also cozy by the use of mirrors. I love the addition of the shutters. I have these mirrored doors in my dining room inside my home.

Here they are at Christmas this year.

I love the idea of using them outside also. I just have to figure out where?!

Do any of you have mirrors on the outside of your home?

Just a few ideas that I am thinking about for this years projects. Do you all have any fun ideas planned for your yards this year?

“Enjoy  the Process” Of:

Bringing ideas that look like they are for the inside to your outside areas.

Kathysue