Gazing in the Garden

Leave it to me to naturally be drawn to Victorian beauty - without even knowing it was used in the Victorian era.

I love to garden and all things garden related - it's also a way to feel close to my great grandmothers who have passed on. This year I planted 7 roses and wanted to expand their beauty by placing a Gazing Ball in my garden. I found myself very drawn to them so of course I had to check out the history of them - not surprised that they were very popular in Victorian gardens and has an interesting history and mystical lore about them you can read here. Now on to my Gazing Ball with my blooming climbing Roses (Blaze) and Gazing Balls from the past!

Victorian house, Gazing ball and BOSTON TERRIERS! Perfection!

Shabby Antique

It's so nice out today which reminds me on how much I like to spend outdoors in it - before it get's too hot! Besides gardening, I like to refinishes furniture and such. A couple years back I did a few pieces I would like to share with you!

Here we have a bed giving to me by my great grandmother that was in storage for over 20 years. I decided to shabby it up for my daughter. Click on the video to my YouTube page for step by step directions and products used. I will post a few more of my work in the weeks to come ;)

Flashback Friday

Too Faced

Blooming Beginnings

Found this Bird Skull while gardening

Glowing For Spring!

I've never really got into Physicians Formula until now - and who wouldn't with such frou-frou must have adorable packaging! I must admit, I'm a sucker for it! And now for the best part? The products themselves are a shooting star! I'm loving it and the subtle, healthy, natural glow they give you. Knowing me, I prefer the natural look for day to day wear and you could easily smoke up your eyes and smooch on some bolder lips for evening glamour!

Shimmer Strips Palette in Natural Nude. Nude Wear Pressed Powder in Light. Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush in Natural.

Shimmer Strips Custom Eye Enhancing in Classic Nude.

I am wearing the Pressed Powder, Mood Blush and Natural Nude Palette as a highlighter.

Lipstick - Maybelline Color Sensational in Tinted Taupe.

Shimmer Strip Classic Nude Eye Shadows.

Victorian Dames

Tokymilk Dark

Love & Lucky Kisses with this cute Tokyomilk Dark Takeout! Such a not your usual scent in Tainted Love and I'm thrilled that the Get Lucky lip tint, in a sheer deep rose, taste like sweet candied roses! They have many interesting items to get into and you gotta love the packaging!

To Keep - My Claudia

My Claudia, her ashes and memorial/mourning locket to keep forever. Her memorial necklace I made from a vintage Sterling & Garnet Marcasite locket in which I used melted wax from her memorial candle, her fur and some rose petals. It's a lovely way to keep your spirits together whenever you need them in remembrance.

Shamrock Greetings

Softness & Rain

This year I'm going to have a Rose Garden! I have a few already waiting to be planted. Here is my beautiful Royal Highness Rose and Bella's little friends <3

Flashback Friday

The year 1991 - I was 21 years old on the right, Amy on the left. So many memories ...

March BirchBox 2014

Today my BirchBox came in! In this box we have:

Air Repair - seems nice and moisturizing, it's an all purpose rescue balm.

Beauty Protector, Protect and detangle - really liking this brand and smells warm vanilla good!

Gena Cure Foot Treatment Cream - will try this tonight!

Stila Lip Glaze in Red Velvet - humm, didn't take long for me to get sent the dark colors! This is a BEAUTIFUL sheer dark red and I'm very happy with it. I do like all colors though ;)

Dr. Hauschka eye and neck cream - Wish these were a bigger sample size to know if I like it or not.

Ghirardelli Cherry Tango Square - This I tore into right away! I love chocolate and I'm more then fine with getting it in my BirchBox! This was very very delicious!

Interested in subscribing to BirchBox? Click Here!

March Ipsy Glam Bag!

Oh wow! I just recieved my first Ipsy Glam Bag for March and I have to say, this is RAD! No regrets signing up to this subscription for only $10 a month and you should too - look at all the wonderful full size and deluxe sample sizes you get! My bags value is $40.50! At the bottom I will list a link to subscribe!

Let's take a peep into my bag!

I love the hot pink envelope!

I think this bag is fantastic and awesome to support artist Klari in designing this bag! You get a new makeup bag each month ;)

Excitement! 

This months theme - Destination Beauty.

YAY!!!

Full size eyeshadow by Be A Bombshell in Bora Bora.

Beautiful colors!

Sweet!

YES!!!! Blue nail polishes are my favorites!!!

I have been wanting to try BareMinerals lipstick for some time now! This is Get Ready!

Pixi Flawless Beauty Primer that has a golden glow to it, I would wear this and this alone! Gorgeous!

Now can you see my excitement over Ipsy! And if you get something you don't like, they have trading communities and resales on Ebay. It's a win win try out!

Interested? CLICK HERE to get started!