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Wednesday, January 3, 2018

CHRISTMAS IKEA DUKTIG HACK

This IKEA hack can turn your IKEA DUKTIG from simple to stunning!

Perfect color scheme for any gender.

Accessories found at Pottery Barn Kids: William Sonoma kitchen towel, apron, and mitt, sold out,but found here and Le Creuset toy dutch oven (sold out). Dinosaur salt/pepper shaker, Santa cup and copper mug- Target. Kitchen utensils from IKEA. Snowflake towel and snowman spoon- Hobby Lobby. Process consisted of laying out all the pieces and using the following spray paints (allow a few hours to dry and air)

RUST-OLEUM Metallic Paint and Primer In One - CHAMPAGNE MIST (used on the handles, faucet, hooks,and edging of stove);

RUST-OLEUM Paint and Primer In One - GLOSS WHITE (used on sink, shelves in the interior and all the wood pieces above the counter for consistency of color);

RUST-OLEUM 2x Ultra Cover Paint + Primer- GLOSS DARK GRAY (used on lower wood pieces and bar above stove and sink)

VALSPAR BLACK Chalkboard Paint (used on outer panels on this op portion of our kitchen, see below).

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Review of Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Texturizing Shampoo & Conditioner

As a member of Influenster.com I received in my #SurfsUpVoxBox Not Your Mother's Beach Babe #NYMBeachBabe texturizing shampoo & conditioner for testing purposes. My first thoughts upon trying the products were that I loved the smell, very "beachy". It did create some texture in my hair, I would say akin to lightly dipping into the saltwater and letting your hair dry out. I did not blow dry my hair or add any further products so I'm sure a better texturized, beachy look could be created. I recommend this for days when you're on the run and don't want to fuss with your hair. Here's how my hair ended up looking the day after I washed it with Not Your Mother's Beach Babe shampoo and conditioner. I let it air dry for this look.

Thanks again to Influenster.com for the complimentary products! Loved my #SurfsUpVoxBox. Happy Summer everyone!

Thursday, May 1, 2014

REVIEW: MONTAGNE JEUNESSE ~ MANUKA HONEY PEEL OFF

Received my VivaVoxBox compliments of Influenster.com, and inside the box was this peel mask by Montagne Jeunesse. My initial thoughts on the product are as follows:

Smell: If you like Jasmine and Honey you won't have a problem with this smell. For me the two scents just conflicted, and I'm not a big fan of Jasmine. So, personally it was not my favorite smell, but it's a face mask so I moved on.
Application: Pretty easy, just tear away at the top of the package, and out comes this bright, honey-looking gel that you apply on your face with your hands. It went on smoothly, and was cool to the touch. There was a lot in the package so you will have plenty to put all over your face.
Removal: Here's where points were loss for me. I waited about 20 minutes to remove the mask, and I could feel it harden as time went by. Perhaps I shouldn't have waited the maximum amount of time, but boy was it a pain to remove. This product is definitely not for those with small hair on their face, because it felt like slowly removing a band-aid from one's arm, but on your face. I did tear up and had to pause for a few seconds while removing the mask, so there was discomfort.
Results after removing the mask: My face did feel very smooth and clean, beyond that no other noticeable results.
Overall opinion: I have used a mask from this brand before, and this was my second time using it compliments of Influenster.com. I wouldn't go out and buy it, but if it were given to me as a present I would use it. Perhaps the clay masks may be a better option for me, so we shall see in the future.