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!


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Cheers!

Rowan

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Tiny Houses

For the past year or so, I've been seeing pictures of tiny houses everywhere! I always liked the idea, but though "I'd never be able to live in a tiny house!" AND THEN I REALIZED I LIVE IN A TINY HOUSE. Well, apartment technically. We live in a bachelor apartment that's smaller then most tiny houses i've seen!

The main thing is that it is an open concept. Sure, you've got little space, but any sized place can feel small depending on how you use the space. You could have a giant house but if it's filled to the brim with dressers and couches and tables, with those tops being cluttered with silly things,it's going to feel small. If you have less stuff and keep things tidy, it really doesn't matter how small a place you live in. I've been living here for a year and a half, and my old bedroom at my moms still looks like someone lives there, because I didn't bring stuff I don't need, and I have never missed anything! Except maybe my mom.

Anyways, I got a little carried away. Here are some tiny houses I've been loving.













What kind of house/apartment do you live in?

Cheers!

Rowan

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Traveler's Tree will be donating %15 to charity

As some of you know, I own Traveler's Tree Jewelry. As a business owner, I try to be as ethical as I can when purchasing materials. I don't purchase things on ebay. I buy from real people, people who also have a small business. The thing about own an indie business is that it becomes a part of you, it's like your child. With that I try to be the best business woman I can to run something that shows my values.  I chose to donate 15% of proceeds from Traveler's Tree to the Not for Sale Campaign that helps interfere with human trafficking and slavery and helps aid woman and children who are victims. Proceeds from every Etsy sale, craft show or work lunch room sale are donated.

Human trafficking is one of the largest industries in the world, right below gun and drug trafficking.
I know I am still a baby business, and %15 doesn't seem like much when I only make a few dozen sales a year, but a small contribution is still a contribution, and everything helps.

I know this is off topic, but I just wanted to share the news.

Cheers!

Rowan

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My photography

I've been trying to get back into the habit of photography, I used to spend so much time setting up shoots and taking photography walks. Here are some recent ones I'm enjoying! I know there all random with nothing in common, but ah well!

                                     

Rowan

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Things I like: flower farms

Let's all just take a moment to appreciate flower farms. And just think, all these colours are natural! It's very rare to walk through nature and find such an abundance of such colours! Atleast in Canada, hello green!
Anyone who says these photos aren't breathtaking, are just wrong!

All photos courtesy of Because I'm Addicted

Peace.
Rowan.

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Recipe Finds: Dessert Edition

Today's recipe finds is desserts! Hmmm. I know I'm trying to be healthy and all, but I'm a sucker for sweets and desserts. Here are some recipes I'm droolings over:

Pink Lemonade Cupcakes


Baked Apples


Red velvet waffles with cream cheese icing


Mini blood orange meringe pies

I'm especially eyeing the mini blood orange meringe pies, or would they be cupcakes?

Peace,
Rowan

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DIY: Liquid Handsoap

I've been trying to make our apartment more environmentally friendly. First stop: homemade liquid hand soap!


I know what your probably thinking. "But Rowan, if we're making liquid hand soap, why are you showing us a picture of a bunch of soap bars?" Well, liquid hand soap can be made from soap bars - mine sure are!

What you will need:
- a 4 ounce bar of soap
-2 quarts of water
-a metal grater
-a large pot
-hand mixer or wisk
-1 container for dispensing
-1 container for storage of extra



1. Grate the soap into a fine pile.
2. Then heat the water and as the water begins to simmer, mix in the grated soap and mix well.
3. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 minutes. Mix it well again!
4. Let the mixture sit over night. Then stir it to test consistency, if it's too thick you can reheat and add more water, and if it's too think you can reheat and add more soap. Don't forget to keep mixing it well.
5. Pour it into you're lovely soap dispenser, and store the rest in an the container

It's cheap, easy, fun and eco friendly - I don't think you could beat that unless you robbed a Walmart.
Don't forget, you can get all kinds of colours and smells by buying the different types of soaps. Etsy has tons of handmade soaps that have all sorts of soaps. Turkish coffee soap is one that stands out to me.

Hint: Within the next few weeks i'll be posting a how to on making mason jar dispensers.

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Peace,
Rowan

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Weekly Roundup: Favourite DIY Tutorials

I absolutely love DIY's, I think handmade and recycled is wonderful! Making thing's by hand is good for the soul.
Here are this weeks favourite DIY's:

Letter Gardens

Colour Block Shelves

Braided Rope Necklace

Simple Pouch thats Lined

Peace.
Rowan.

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Song of the Day: Shake it Out by Florence and the Machine

I know this song isn't new, but I never know what's new. I listen to the same 200 songs I did five years ago, I can't help it! Florence and the Machine has been one of my favourite bands for a couple years now. Not a day goes by where I don't listen to atleast one of the songs. Shake it out has been on repeat all day!



Florence Welch's voice is a beautiful woman with an equally beautiful voice. So strong and bold.
I don't even care that this song is old. I still love it just as much as when I first heard it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbN0nX61rIs


Peace,
Rowan

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Mintsperation: Mint Etsy Finds

See what I did the title?
Mint is a colour that has been around forever, but in recent years has really been gaining popularity! I know, I know, it's a well over used colour that everyone blogs about, but I just can't help but share these lovely mint items I found on Etsy.

These shoes!


I love this print



These wolf leggings


This beautiful ring.


This great washi tape set



I love the combination prints and colours in this scarf

Peace,
Rowan

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Artist Spotlight: Janis Nicolay

Janis Nicolay is a photographer I found on Poppytalk - which is a great website if you haven't heard of it.
Most of her work is simply and light. I haven't seen any portraits or even people in her work. I like it a lot - very natural and simply. Check out her work below and definatly check out her blog where she has all her work.

All photographs via Janis Nicolays blog

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Rowan.

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Inspiring world: Photographs

Here are some photographs I have found really inspiring this past week. Two and three are my favourite.

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DIY Round up: This weeks favourite tutorials

I just love DIYs, I have folders full of hundreds and hundreds of tutorials that I've collected over the years that I want to try, but lets face it, we did all the crafts we lust over we'd be jobless and homeless. However, we'd probably have a wonderful collection of accessories and handmade goodness.
Here are a few of my favourite DIY's !

A polka dot umbrella! I wish I actually used my umbrella so I could do this.

A vertical succulent garden. They moment I move out of my closet sized apartment I'm doing this.


I'm not a fan of orange at all, but I love the design! Make your own geometric tote bag.

I love this braided beaded necklace. It's easy and super cheap to make.

This fabric rug tutorial is genius! You can create perfect rugs just for you.


I love finding tutorials on making house stuff, jewelry and fashion because A) it's fun B) it's much cheaper then buying the item and C) You can create perfect and unique pieces that you wouldn't be able to find in stores.

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Love and flowers;
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