Front Porch Makeover: Part 2 Details

PORCH LIFE!

I don't care what the weather is...

I want to sit on the Porch!

This is how my 2nd floor front porch looked for most of the summer.

I kept playing around with items on the table tops...

Trying to achieve some sort of flow, instead of just stuff here n there...

Charli was helping :-)

I'm on to something...

The rope lights placed just under the ledge made a nice glow...

Under construction... What is happening here?!?!?! lol 

 Charli looks comfy...

Make it work.

Getting better all the time...

Maybe the couch on the other side is the way to go...

This is getting good...

Vintage Mirror Frame courtesy of Friends <3

Filled a Blank Space that was just waiting for the right item!

Perfection!!!

What next tho... Still needs that Gypsy Feel...

Gypsy Curtains!

I started untangling this fabric strip bundle...

And used them on our back porch...

The Gypsy Porch...

In its first life it was the canopy over our Wedding Reception Dancefloor...

(Reception decor post to come... wait for it...)

As I sat out on the front porch...

It was whispering to me... "I like gypsy curtains too..."

And so it began...

mmmmmmmm....

Finally... Content!

The Sunset... So Relaxing...

Happy Gypsy Soul!

I think I know where I'm Spending my free time...

The soft scent of incense... 

And next...

I place the Mums n Pumpkins on the Downstairs Porch!

Wo0t!

Gather your old Fabrics...

Arrange some Table Tops...

Make a Relaxing Space!

MAKE SOMETHING!!!

XOXO
~JM

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Happy Porching!

Make Your Own Travel Meditation Kit! O~M~Shanti!

Get outta town!

No Really... 

If your headed out on Holiday, Vacation, Wanderlust Vision Quest, etc...

Don't leave Your Practice behind!!!

It took you this long to get used to sitting still...

Y'wanna wreck all that progress...? I didn't think so.

Take it with you!

Hello! Easy Peasy!

Here's how I Put together my "NamaStay~or~Go" Kit ;-D

I dug out this old shabby jewelry box that I have had, gutted (in the past), & am now sizing up to see what can/will fit inside it.

I knew there was a reason why I saved all those old containers & tins...

I found some fun pics, inspirations, and quotes that felt right up my Meditation Alley!

*Thank you Pinterest! <3

I printed out the pics, & started fitting (shoving) them into the box top & bottom.

Here's where you get out your Hot Glue Gun!  Wo0t! 

In Retrospect I would have probably enjoyed the process more if I used really thin Glue Dots.

Less Hot, More Time to Place without worrying how fast it hardens... and the sequins I used for the borders here warped with the heat... not a bad effect tho... makes them look like metal, not plastic.

Close up... I think this suits me just fine :-)

Shabby Gypsy = Happy!!!

With everything in its place...

Now to Make things Pretty!

I had a bunch more inspo pics that I stuck in a grid.

I cut 'em to fit & wrap around, and took some plain old clear packing tape to stick 'em on & Boom!

I could have used a decoupage medium to stick & seal them...

But who has time to wait for it to dry??? ;-)

My Incense & Tea Lites are safe & sound in these cases!

Each box of Incense holds 30! I could burn 4 at a time & have 30 meditation sessions!!!

The Tin with Tea-Lites holds 11, and there's one Tea-Lite in the holder...

12 Tea-Lite Candles 4hr burn time = 48hrs of Ommmmmmmm!

If I sit for 30mins at a time that's 96 sessions!

Twice a day, yup, 48 days! Sweet!!! 

11 Candles!!!!

Don't forget the Crystals! 

Sometimes these pretty lil Rocks are just that...

Pretty. 

If your into that stuff or not, Meditation is good for you! So Do it!

Anyway, I put a Bear on the Lighter that will be traveling in this kit with a lil inspo pic and packing tape! YaY!

Why Not! ;-)

Comin along well so far...

One of my Favorite things!!!

If you need to calm down, & its not always easy to do...

Rescue Remedy is your new BFF!!! 

The spray is my go-to, 2 spritz under the tongue, no side effects, won't make you tired or wired. 

Just mellow.

GOOD VIBES ONLY!!! 

OOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

THIS IS IT! In Action!!!

I snuck in a Tin of White Sage Leaves which I NEVER go without in or out of the home!

It's touted as a Spiritual Cleanser, I use it to clean the air & it smells nice ;-)

I like it loose & not in bundles bc it's easier to light, let smoke, and make sure it's all out & finished burning.

You are Playing with Flammable Materials here ppl!

Best policy is when disposing of ashes make sure they are totally finished burning, wet them if you have to. Dry off Kit Components, & put them back in the box. Safe & Sound!

Never Leave Lit Incense or Candles or Sage Unattended!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pretty lights..... Ommmmmmmm..... Relaxing....

Even if you're just camping in the living room...

NamaSTAY or GO!

#StealYourMoments !!!

Put on some Madonna Om Shanti

Make a Meditation Kit,

OMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM......

MAKE SOMETHING!!!

XOXO
~JM

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Rose Quartz Nail Polish

Feeling Rosey? 

Here's an Idea! 

Make your Manicure look like Rose Quartz!!!

Step one Get Inspired! 

I found this baby at our local Flea Market ;-D

Then round up some Supplies!

My Fave! Protein Base Coat by Essie! 

This baby helps hold polish on my nails like nothing else!!!

It even looks amazing all by itself! 

Especially helpful when my nails have a bit of yellowing from wearing polish so often...

More Essie! From the Cashmere Matte Collection Spring '15.

"Just Stitched"
It has a great consistency, satin finish, with a bit of super fine blue/green holo-glitter in it.

Perfect for the depth of tone we need for the Rose Quartz Glow!

I used two coats.

Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy! This Glittah is so slice-o-mica-y!!!

More than perfect for that Crystal look!!!

Moon Candy's other half. A very nice med grey, covers in one coat, no kidding!

My Favorite Top Coat! It is a great consistency, not to runny, not too sticky, & it does dry really fast. Its also thin enough that when I add another layer to keep it from chipping a couple days in it never feels like its too chunky ;-)

After Top Coat! Dry Drops!!! These work so well to speed up drying I won't go without them!
EVAAAAAAARRRRRRRR! Anything to make a Manicure Dent Proof!

Not Too Shabby!

Rose Quartz is supposed to make you feel Loved & help your Heart Chakra.

Can't argue with that! Sounds Fab if you ask me...

Mr Mars says, "Are you done yet? This is silly."

lol

Get out some Polish!

Make a Manicure!

MAKE SOMETHING!!!

XOXO
~JM

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