September 11, 2013

Natural Tie Dye DIY Results

As promised here are the results of my natural tie dye project. One of the fun things about this was that I involved little miss Piper. She enjoyed watching the fabrics transform into colorful wonders. I will say the beets were the most disappointing. I thought they would be vibrant but the color came out super dull and almost a brown tone. Everywhere I read says to simmer your ingredients for about 1 hour, but I think the beets could have used less time....READ MORE

September 10, 2013

How To {Tie Dye Naturally}

Tie Dye using natural homemade dyes can be a little intimidating so I thought I would simplify it for you. Once you look at these 3 easy steps you will see it's completely doable, and it's a lot of fun. Piper and I tried it out the weekend of my birthday a few weeks back. The results were definitely not always what I expected, and I have some ideas for next time. I will share my tips and tricks as well as my results tomorrow. For now, here is the process...READ MORE

September 9, 2013

Mom Monday {Smitten with Yaya Lala}

Happy Mom Monday my friends! We had such a great time with family. I have to say, staying somewhere with no internet or phone access for days was quite liberating. Not something I am used to but it really makes you decompress and focus on the now. With that said, it's good to be back in the swing of things. Today I have a treat for you. Something I am completely smitten with lately, these gorgeous shoes by Yaya Lala. I mean the details and craftsmanship...READ MORE