Lifestyle

DIY Terrazzo Soap

I am not the most DIY person, but when I do, I require that a DIY is a) easy b) cheap c) actually cute. These darling soaps are all of those things, and actually super nourishing as well. Terrazzo is my current pattern obsession, and because I can’t retile my bathroom, I adding the pattern to my soap. The scent […]
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DIY EASTER EGG TERRARIUMS

These little egg terrariums are so darling, and way more fun to put together than traditional easter eggs. They’re also the perfect green gift, as you can plant the entire egg in the ground. The egg will add calcium to the soil and help speed the growth of plants. They can even help keep away pests like slugs and snails. […]
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DIY ARM KNIT INFINITY SCARF

I’m so excited to share this fun craft with you today! It takes no time, and is the perfect winter DIY. Arm Knit Infinity Scarf: You’ll Need: 3 skeins Super Bulky Yarn (I used ASAP by MadeleineTosh) Arms Cast On: You will be working from 3 skeins of bulky yarn at the same time. the ends together and treat it […]
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HAIR FAVORITES

I’ve always had a bit of a mane, so for me, hair maintenance is a total chore. My arms get sore while blowdrying, styling it is annoying, and my goal with hair care is a combination of “what’s effective?” and “what’s easy?” These are some of my favorite tools and products to handle even the worst hair days. Dry Bar […]
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DIY SUNBURN REMEDIES

As a pale red head, I know the business end of an aloe vera bottle better than most. And this is despite my dressing like Diane Keaton or a face lift patient at the beach: big hat, high necklines, glasses, shade, a general vampiric vibe. Somehow, the sun finds a way to penetrate my skin, and I’m left needing to […]
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DIY BEACH SPRAY BY ERICA DAVIDSON

Everyone jokes that every family needs a lawyer and a doctor, but I’d like to add make up artist to that list. My cousin Erica is a fabulous professional makeup artist and the beauty blogger behind Pretty Pleased, her site featuring beauty tips and tricks, her insider advice. I thought she could bring a little of that beauty wisdom over to The Kitchy […]
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DIY DERBY HAT

Two of my favorite ladies are from Kentucky, and proud of it too. Dean and Whitney possess that perfect southern blend of ladylike manners with salty humor. They can arch an eyebrow sharper than a ruler, say “Bless your heart” so sweetly that you’d never know shade was thrown, and are the most fun people to drink mint juleps with […]
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DIY CONFETTI EGGS AKA CASCARONES

I always feel obligated around this time of year to do some kind of egg DIY, but I’m going to be honest with you…I don’t like Easter Eggs.   They never turn out that well, for me at least, and then they just sort of hang around the house, overstaying their welcome. Do I just…throw them out? After all of that […]
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DIY FLOWER GARLAND WALL HANGING

Flower garlands are so lovely hanging across a mantle, wrapped around a banister, or hanging across a door jam, but I love the idea of gathering them all up into a “moment.” It’s best to chose flowers and greens that dry nicely so you can keep the wall hanging up for weeks. Enjoy! SUPPLIES For 1 Wall Hanging Twine (no […]
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COCONUT MINT LIP SCRUB BY ERICA DAVIDOSN

Everyone jokes that every family needs a lawyer and a doctor, but I’d like to add make up artist to that list. My cousin Erica is a fabulous professional makeup artist and the beauty blogger behind Pretty Pleased, her site featuring beauty tips and tricks, her insider advice. I thought she could bring a little of that beauty wisdom over to The Kitchy […]
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