Thursday, January 30, 2014

DIY raffia pendant light REVISITED

THIS POST IS OVER TWO YEARS OLD NOW BUT KEEPS GETTING HIT'S SO I THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE IT AGAIN WITH YOU ALL. THIS IS A GREAT DIY PROJECT FOR DECORATING EVENTS AND YOU CAN USE ALL KINDS OF DIFFERENT MEDIA TO MAKE THIS PENDANT! 



What a bright idea! 
While brainstorming for additions for our Fall window display for Road Less Traveled I kept thinking about the moon and the sun. The certain way the Autumn sky seems to glow through the leaves and cast soft shadows. I wanted to interpret this somehow into the window display that Delilah had already started. I searched for ideas and came across this idea and thought I would try it myself. It never hurts to try you know. 

BTW: Many customers love this light and ask about it. 



Raffia-Michaels Craft Store
Punch Balloons-Party City
Mod Podge-Michaels
Paint Brush-already had
Sharpie-already had
Pendant Light Base-Cost Plus Market
What You Gotta Do:
This craft needs at least 2 hrs of invested time so gather a friend or sister and a beer to help keep you company :)

 1. Inflate the balloon to desired size.
2. Draw circle with sharpie that is large enough for light bulb to go through.
3.Adhere mod podge to raffia while tying the raffia around the balloon.
4. Continue covering your balloon as desired and tie all ends of knots together. 
5. Make sure entire surface has glue to ensure that it is stable when hardened.
6. Hang your balloon over night and leave newspaper underneath in case of glue drips.
7. Wait for at least 8 hrs for glue to dry and for there to be a hard sturdy surface.
8. When ready insert light base and either hang (using s brackets) or use as a table lamp. 













Tuesday, January 28, 2014

LIFE LATELY @AURORA_VINTAGE

HI EVERYONE! 
It's been a busy week for me, I first wanted to let you all know that I'm #INSPIRED! I've been given a second chance to get ahead in this crazy life! Hoping to get things lined up and to work smarter not harder. I took a moment yesterday to look at my 
#LIFEVISIONLIST 
A few years ago, in no particular order I started listing what I envisioned needing in order to have a fulfilled life! Here are a few that stand out and keep me plowing towards my vision! 

#JOY #HAPPINESS #SELFWORTH #PRIDE #COMMITMENT #CALMNESS #LOVE #MENTOR #COMMUNITCATION #FAITH #LEADERSHIP #KNOWLEDGE 

After realizing my vision I have continued to add to my list more recently what I need to get even closer to my life vision! 
#TRAVEL #MARRIAGE #INSHAPE #NEWCAR #PROMOTION #SAVEMONEY #INVESTINMYSELF

Here is a peek into my daily life! You can see more on my INSTAGRAM

Finding an open space to decompress feels good on the brain. 

Collecting a new batch of Vintage clothing for my online store.

Reading about places I want to travel to.

Margarita Glasses reminding me that one of my Fav Holidays Cinco De Mayo is coming up! 

Eating better almost 80% of the time and working out with my love! 

Finding inspiration in the sale bin at #anthropologie, this could work for my Marriage announcement! 

Reading my fav new book at The Lost Bean coffee Shop!

See more pics on my INSTAGRAM

Thursday, January 16, 2014

IT WAS A DAY LIKE ANY OTHER, UNTIL IT WASN'T.

IT WAS BRIGHT AND SUNNY, THE AIR HAD A SWEET SMELL COMING THROUGH THE WIND. I CLOSED MY EYES AND IMAGINED MYSELF ON A MAGIC ISLAND. THE SKY FILLED WITH A COLORFUL SMOKE, PINK, GREEN, YELLOW AND POOF. 
I HAD ARRIVED! 


 THESE PHOTOS AND MORE AS FEATURED ON MY WORLD GROOVE  PINTEREST PAGE.

Hippie Chick

Fatima's hand...a blessing.

WOVEN YARN TOTE

Mara Hoffman Resort 2014 | Miami Beach

Cinco de Paisley

-PEACE