DIY Face Mask

Hi lovelies,

I hope you all are doing well. It's just crazy how things have gotten with everything going on lately. I'm sure you all are taking the precautionary steps you should be if venturing out, but I thought I'd share an extra safety procedure with wearing a face mask.

Don't have a face mask? No Problem!

Don't know how to sew or own a sewing machine? No Problem!

Don't have actual sewing supplies or know what you could substitute? No Problem!

I got you taken care of lovies. This is a simple tutorial I decided to put together when I was in the process of making my family some masks of there own. I knew it would make the parents feel a little more at ease when needing to go out. Also, in some places it is mandatory now that you wear one... so I made due with what I had.

I got up an apron to make a few and also those little dust bags that come with your nice purses... well those work great too! Let me mention it again, you DO NOT need a sewing machine nor really know how to sew in general. If you're able to get the needle threaded, follow this and you're golden. You can use ribbon or bra straps as the elastic for around the ears. A nose guard isn't a must, but if you'd like and don't have wire you can use artificial flower stems or twisty ties. Also, the pocket is an option. It's nice so you can place a filter inside as an extra barrier while out.

I hope this finds you well if you're in need or wanting a mask. Please stay home and keep safe while we get through this together.

xoxo,

L

A Day with Me in Self Quarantine

Hi ya lovelies,

This whole social distancing is no joke!

It's only day 3 and I'm starting to lose it. I know we're currently not on lock down lock down, but I've been trying to do my best at distancing myself from others and it is HARD. I mean I'm such a busy body in general always on the go from here to there that this staying at home all day business is really getting to me. I'm sure plenty of you out there can agree. Luckily I have lots of ideas as for content I want to create for y'all to keep me busy, but I think it's just not leaving the house that's killing me. I've only left to take my dog on a walk lol, that's how good I've been. Surprisingly I know.

I even went to the store and purchased my own weights so I wouldn't feel guilty not going to the gym where it's prolly the absolute worst place to be when not trying to be around germs. Like we can only clean so good in a gym, and if everyone doesn't do their part (which sadly happens) then we're all screwed. So I picked some up the other day while I was at Target and they def have come in handy! I've been getting morning workout in right in the comfort of my kitchen lol. I may try to record some home fitness routines to share with y'all. Also, I got lots of makeup tutorials, some hair, and style cookbooks coming your way. So stay tune!

If you'd like to see how I spent DAY 1 on LOCK DOWN, be my guest and click below to see :)

xo's

L

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At Home Jewelry Cleaner

Hi lovelies,

I was just doing a little reorganizing and sorting through of my jewelry a couple days ago. The amount of jewelry number 1 that I own is insane. I have so much of it stored away trying to protect it that I never wear it because I don't see it. Or number 2. it lays out because I wear it often and my dresser just looks like a mess...

Well I recently ordered these jewelry organizing inserts for my top dresser drawer and was seeing how I wanted to place things in them today, when I discovered most of my pieces tarnished to heck. Sad day. So as I placed my pieces away in the order I'm gonna test out for a bit I decided to do a little DIY cleaning on my pretties. I shared the before and afters in my IG stories and y'all were amazed! So I thought I'd share the solution for y'all here to try out for yourselves.

DIY Jewelry Cleansing Solution

1C water

1TBS salt

1TBS baking soda

1TBS dish soap

Bring the water to a boil, or all I did was heat it in the microwave for 2mins. Then add the other ingredients. It'll start to bubble and fizz right away... just like a potion the Evil Queen brewed up. Toss your jewels in the mix and let sit for about 10mins. After it's set for a bit dig out your jewelry with an old soft bristle toothbrush and gently scrub. Rinse off and dry with a lint free cloth. Voila, your jewelry is like new!

This worked on my silver plated pieces. My sterling silver pieces it didn't take as much on, but still helped from where they were. I hope this helps y'all in polishing up some of your items soon so they look nice and new as well.

xo's

L

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