Showing posts with label Spring Projects. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spring Projects. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Valentines Day ~ Show yourself some love!

 


A sweet card was left for me to find… very sweet.

And as I wait till the end of the workday to spend time with my loverly husband, I’m finding that I am dreaming of outdoor pursuits…

All of the empty salad tubs that came from a years worth of salads… seed starting potting mix… seeds… I need to buy! 

Thinking about the warmth of today and getting my 20 minutes in the sun…

The birds need seed again, and I would love to take a walk…

This spring energy coming in is palpable.

I’ve been in hibernation mode for so long…

Since we’ve had so many grief based life experiences, one on top of another…

I was aching for a physical representation of the new energy coming in… so, along with decluttering the house and fixing things up, I changed up my hair… did someone say makeover??? Well, maybe a reveal… like I uncovered myself… 

After having not cut my hair, except for the fringe, for a year…

And after having saturated it with reds since last summer… 


I had been double washing it for a month 
Thinking about the length of process 
To get it all to blonde…


But first!!!
Oh yeah! 
Bob-tastic!
Honestly, I could have gone shorter… 
But I do like having a lil to shake around.


First layer of bleach and 40vol
With olaplex
45 mins…


Almost there
Raw color lift and no leave in conditioner 
After a rough blow dry 
Mmmmmmm
Reminds me of the 90s
How did we survive without the products 
And tools we have today???


Bleach round 2!
I went full throttle this time with 
40vol 
And no olaplex

Warning! 
Do not do this at home on your own!
If this gets on your roots, or skin 
Let’s just say 
Chemical burns are not fun.
Always wear gloves 
And remove any product that gets on your scalp
Skin
Or hands 
As soon as you can!
Vitamin E oil and neosporin the affected 
Areas asap if welts occur!
Serious business kids
Be careful out there 
You’re welcome 
Luv Mom


I did tone it after the second bleaching 
With shades EQ by redken 
Equal parts 10vv 09B 09T 
Two ounces of clear to dilute
Left on for 20mins
*
And you can see clearly above 
The effect of the bathroom light bulbs on the left 
And the natural light from the skylight to the right
*
A more balanced natural light below 

Before and After

And I will probably go a whole two years more without doing anything to my hair and it will be right back where we started again lol! 

It’s a nice way to show yourself some love though. 

I did feel very pampered when all was said and done.

Caring for your own physical being is never a waste of time or energy.

I’m going to go get some sun now!

x~J 

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Spring Breakfast on the Gypsy Porch!

Friends.

I'm feeling a bit cheeky today so bare with me here...

Spring is just getting going & my Gypsy Porch is calling!!!


First Brekkie on the Porch of the Year! YaY!


Not the warmest day, can still see my breath. Despite that, Friends, I am Hard Core!

Brought out the Incense, Candle, Tea, & now my fave thing... Pumpkin Pie w/Whipped Cream & Maple Syrup for Breakfast.  Yassssssss!

The pets were out with me, you may detect a few paws here & there...
They were psyched!!!


Borrowed my Hubby's Face Mug.

What else would you drink from when you feel Cheeky.... ;-)

Anyhoo...

There are a ton of projects waiting in the wings this week! 


There's this old Blender Glass Lamp Project....

And what on Earth? Fuchsia Fabric Dye...?!?!?!?!?


I've been working on some Spring Jacket DIY Ideas...


Love a good furry collar!


The unfinished Dream Catcher/Mobiles are Calling to me as well...


Stay Cheeky My Friends!

And don't forget to MAKE SOMETHING!!!!

XOXO
~JM

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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

SIX WEEKS TILL SPRING!!!!

Six weeks goes by quick when you have a lot to get done!!!


It's been cold

It's been snowy


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I love winter!

But spring, by the time it's here...

I want to be READY!!!

I want ALL the inside projects done!


Making my lists while gearing up for more shoveling.


Cutting ALL the Clutter!


Organizing the closets!


Painting a chair, paperwork and office de-clutter...

So much clutter!!!!

I will K.T.D.O!

Keep. Toss. Donate. Organize!

Because the second I see 40 degrees on the forecast, I am out & about!!!

On The Porches!


Front porch before the blizzard last week...


Last summer.... Mmmmm.... Sitting & enjoying, sunshine..... Fresh air....


Back porch after the blizzard, just a dusting makes it on this porch, still nice for sitting.


Last summer! The breakfast on the porch mornings.... *sigh*

Hiking, bike paths, day trips... Eventually SWIMMING!!!!!!! 

For now...

Making the lists of what NEEDS to get done & prepped to make spring happen the second it CAN! 

PLUS! 

Basking in the fact that there are no bugs, sticky heat waves, & air conditioners blocking windows...

Taking advantage of the time I have to enjoy cold weather things!

I Make a string of happy memories to wire my brain to expect a repeat of the same to happen next winter... 

I get inspired by Pinterest to beat the Winter Blues!

Taking hot baths


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Drinking hot tea or cocoa 


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Bundling up in cozy sweaters and blankets, or crafting them...

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Mittens, gloves, scarves, hats, boots...


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Cold Weather Style


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Maxi Dresses & Skirts w/leggings under & jacket or sweater on top...

So many cute accessories!


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And if you have plans for the next few weekends.... 

That only leaves a few left before....

Get busy,

Get your last few winter weekends in...

Because you'll want to get ready....

To MAKE SOMETHING!!!

For SPRING!!!!

;-)

XOXO
~JM

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