Last Minute Christmas Gifts

If you are like me, you are now thinking "oh sh*t! Christmas is coming!" , although you probably thought this year you'd be done christmas shopping november, (HAH!) Don't fret! here are some last minute christmas gifts everyone will enjoy. If they don't you need some new people in your life because these are bloody amazing.



cat portrait pendant. I have two cats, would it be weird to wear two?


Skull Vase


Shirt. get it?!? Hilarious.


Apate Earrings


House Keychain. i want one of my house

What do you think? Are these awesome gifts or what?

Rowan.

DIY Roundup

I know I've been lacking in the DIY posts, I can only blame pure laziness. That and the fact that finding good tutorials has been hard lately! Nobody seems to be doing many unique things. Anyways, these are what I have come up with ! I LOVE the marbles mug and amethyst mirror. I think I need both of them in my life ASAP.



Make this beautiful amethyst mirror!




Want to sprucen up you're kitche? Try these etched wooden spoons! So lovely.



this marbled mug diy is so good! The mugs look fancy, beautiful and are easy to make!



I was to make this garland for my house! I'm pretty bad for not decorating for any holiday.


What DIY's have you been doing?


Cheers!

Rowan

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DIY Halloween costume ideas

It's that wonderful time of year again! Where summer suddenly dies and we run face first into everything pumpkin flavoured. Oh yeah, and it's a month before halloween and everyone's talking about what their going to wear. Halloween is always my favourite, yet somehow each year I plan to make a super-awesome-unique costume and usually end up being a vulcan from Star Trek. Every year. Except that one year where I was a vulcan zombie because my boyfriend has extra fake blood. Anyways, this year I SWEAR I'm going to be something totally awesome. Like Susie from Moonrise Kingdom, or a mermaid, or Susie from Moonrise Kingdom. I think I'm going to be Susie.

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All you need is a long sleeved peter pan collared dress, white knee highs, oxfords and binoculars.

One year, when I'm super buff, I'll be wonderwoman and wear a pantless suit.


Star Trek costumes always win.


I saw these two dresses and FELL IN LOVE! Sadly she closed up her shop and is no longer making these items. *sigh*

What will you guys be for halloween?Cheers!

Rowan

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DIY Coffee Blend

I love coffee as much as the next 'gal, but you know what I love even more? Fancy coffee; French vanilla, hazelnut topped with whipped cream...the works. So after buying pre-made coffee blends (and by that I mean instant mix because I'm a lazy lady), I decided to make my own. You can even wrap it up nicely as a gift! 

You will need:
Four vanilla beans
Cinnamon and/or nutmeg 2 tsp
1 lb freshly ground coffee beans

Deciding whether to use cinnamon or nutmeg in your blend is a personal choice, I like nutmeg but others don't. Or make one of each!  

Another choice is what type of coffee beans! I like medium fair trade coffee from Kenya, 

1. Mix two teaspoons of your choice 

Into a pound of freshly ground coffee beans, 

2. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla beans and mix them into the blend as we (just slice it up the side and open it, then scrape away!).

What do you think?

Cheers!

Rowan

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Things I like: Ballin' Style

There are some things that people often know about me, such as having a ballin' sense of style (at least I think I do). I really like statement peices, such as this cat skirt or whale top or velvet leggings with a kick ass design. If I could wear all of these pieces at the same time without looking mental, I totally would. (Although I DO think that the skirt and top would look hella cute together).

PSST. I generally rock red nails, but I'm really digging these metallic ones!


***All these photos were found via Pinterest. If you are or know the owner of any photo please let me know so I can credit! Also so I can buy it all.***

Cheers!

Rowan

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Tattoo Tuesday. On a Saturday

Yes, I know I rarely every post tattoo tuesday (thursday?) on the actual days. I can't help it! 
I've been really enjoying bold but simple tattoos recently, these are my favourite! Do you like tattoos? Of course you do. Check out my Tattoo Board on pinterest for all sorts of lovely skin.







Do you have some wonderful inked bodies?


Cheers!

Rowan

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A Few of My Favourite Things

I love doing A Few of My Favourite Things because it makes me feel fancy without actually having to buy anything.
The ring is my perfect engagement ring, but for now I'll just have to hope my cat buys it for me.



This Ring


This Sweater



This Plate



This Swimsuit


These Shoes


What is you're favourite?


Cheers!

Rowan

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Just Checking In

Well hello there! I know, I know, I've been neglecting you guys. My excuse is I just moved into the house and have been spending all my free time in my lovely garden watching reruns of the Xfiles.

So here's a picture of a pug. 




Cheers!

Rowan

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Recipe Round up: Deserts!

I love eating food, and even though the majority of my diet is raw vegan, doesn't mean I can't enjoy I tasty raspberry cinnamon buns once in a while - which by the way, are friggen AMAZING!
Can you guess this weeks theme? RASPBERRIES! I know one is strawberry and one is citrus....but it's still got the same theme and still equally as yummy.

Raspberry Swirl Buns - So good! They are delicious, I didn't even know normal cinnamon buns could get any better!


 These citrus bars  look so good! And you can do them with grapefruit, lime, lemon, orange....hmmm!

This strawberries and cream popcorn looks amazing! After we got a popcorn make for christmas we've been making popcorn regularly...and this seems like the perfect twist I've been looking for.

I love lemon bars, so when I first saw these raspberry lemon squares I couldn't wait to try them out. AND HOLY SWEET MOSES ARE THEY AMAZING.

What's your favourite type of dessert? I'm always looking for new recipes to try out!

Cheers!

Rowan

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Books I'm Reading (Or Plan to Read)

So, I'm not going to lie. I just spent the last few months reading the entire series of True Blood. And I loved it! Now I want to dive into reading new books. These are the ones I have set aside to read, if I remember, I'll do a review!



So, this book was suggested by a friend. Despite it's cheerful cover, apparently it isn't so sweet! It's based in Manhattan's dark underbelly, with a surreal and shocking world has alter egos and is basically a tragic romantic comedy. Sounds like my cup of tea!




Chuck Palahnuik is one of my favourite authors! I first read Survive and it was one of the best books I've read. I'm sure this one will be too! It's based on the life of Busy Casey, one of the worlds most famous serial killers.



I'm not too sure what this book is about. The only reason I want to read it is because the trailer for the movie looks really good! It was one of Angelina Jolies indie movies she did in the 90's. (Like Hacker, I LOVE that movie!)


I am not myself these days: A Memoir , by Josh Kilmer-Purcell.
Rant: The Oral Biography of Busty Casey, by Chucl Palahniuk
Girl, Interrupted. by Susanna Kaysen,


What books are you Reading?

Rowan

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Things I'm loving: Coral and aqua combo

I've been really digging the colour combination of coral and aqua! Or teal or turquoise.  I'm not a pink person generally. But I love it!

Rowan

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Traveler's Tree Jewelry sneak peak

As some of you know, or hopefully know, I have a shop called Traveler's Tree where I sell my handmade jewelry. 

I am excited to share that I will soon be selling rings of all sorts!


Here are some examples of my crystal rings. I've got other lines that will be coming, but they are not photographed and I just had to share this announcement with you!


Which one is your favourite? Stay tuned for grand ring opening!



Rowan

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DIY Roundup: heels

I was never a heel girl, I wore Doc Martens to all weddings and dates until my graduation prom where I bought my first pair and immediately regretted not have buying them soon. Now I try to make up excuses just to wear them,

Like most girls, I have a lot of simple heels. After doing a little digging I found some AMAZING upgrades that I will be doing to all my schools. These are even good for boots!


THIS tutorial is so easy! Plus it's really cheap to do. I have a lot of simple heels that could use a little pop like this.



This diy takes a simply pair of heels and turns them into a stylish punk pair! I love them.



 this DIY is the most crazy one! They're like chandelier heels! I'm not sure If I hate them or love them.



I'm not a big bling sort of gal, but This diy is so lovely, it adds enough stones to make a statement, without being overwhelming!


Are you going to be upgrading your heel collection? I will be!


Rowan

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