Spring Cleaning: My Bathroom

Seriously, its basically the middle of February already. I am already behind on so many things so I feel that, maybe, just maybe, if I organize all of my crap again room by room, drawer by drawer, I can catch up on a bunch of unfinished projects simultaneously. I started with my bathroom because its very small and manageable and there wasn't too much to be done. Mostly cleaning up hair. I shed like a small breed of dog. I sometimes contemplate shaving my head or going with dreadlocks so I can have a rest from sweeping and vacuuming. First, I snapped a few before shots. So you can see what a filthy animal I am…

(please forgive the lousy photos as I am still without a proper camera.)

as you can see, things are just meh. Rather sloppy too if you ask me but not that bad over all.

I sorted through all my extra products and organized my mini sizes for travel in this pink box

Then I went through all my hair goodies and paired that down a bit. 

I got this sick vintage 90's caboodle at Goodwill for one doll hair. I love it and it holds all my makeup that I don't use everyday.  

then I just put everything back a little neater and got a better basket for holding all the products. I don't like having them all over the counter and on display. That is not relaxing to me. 

I also went ahead and picked up a fresh shower curtain. I got this one with a pretty lime green leaf pattern at Target on sale for $7.00

Tidied up here, put away ugly product containers…

I straightened the shelves and again put away excess products. I hate unsightly packaging. I use jars to house my lady tools and such. I think its a much cleaner look with out losing any convenience or function. 

 Miss Poodle forever <3

It looks soooo much better just by doing that little bit. On top of all the organizing and tidying I also cleaned the tub/shower, wiped the counters, shelves, and mirror, scrubbed the toilet, wiped the baseboards, vacuumed, and mopped. I also wiped out the inside of the cabinets when I rearranged everything so the entire bathroom got a deep cleaning as well as a little spruce. It feels good to check the first room of the Spring Cleaning list. I think next I'm going to tackle my bedroom. Thanks for reading :)

Kirsten

The Most Beautiful Movies On Netflix This Month...

As you know I'm a self diagnosed Netflix addict. Honestly I cannot for the life of me tell you what life was like before I had Netflix because I've blocked it out. Anywayz, now that you know how sick I am here are some of the most hauntingly beautiful films I've seen in a while.

(spoilers)

1. What Maisie Knew.

Told from the perspective of a 6 year old girl caught between her parents divorce, this movie is very emotional. Its very lovely and has a childlike aesthetic while juxtaposing with the dark story content. I liked Julianne Moore best of all the characters because she was the most dynamic. She was kind of a crappy Mom until she realized her kid was better off if she left… also I loved The Kills as the soundtrack for JM's band. That was a perf pairing. I enjoyed the second half of the movie better than the first half but I was mostly taken by the stunning cinematography and overall visual aesthetic. It definitely captured the beauty and wonder that a child would associate with their view of the world and it shows you how even in the darkest of circumstances an innocent mind will be able to find beauty. 

2. Starlet.

Oh my Goddess I love this movie so effing much. I cannot say enough good things about this movie. Beautiful. Gorgeous. Dark. Uncanny. Captivating. Thought provoking. Emotion stirring… to name a few. This movie was recommended to me by my friend, now boyfriend Jason, and I fell in love with this movie in the first 5 minutes. It has everything I love, Girl protagonist, Bildungsroman with a revived character, edgy content with a touch of quirk, a cute animal character, and a happy ending. Its so good I don't even want to give anything away. Watch it. You won't be sorry. 

3. Short Term 12.

This movie also really moved me because the story was so strong. As a victim of childhood sexual abuse and basically growing up in therapy since I was 16 years old the movie really hit home for me. I really related to the protagonist of the movie, (again female, you might be noticing a theme here) who struggled with PTSD (as I do) and whose relationships often suffer because of it. It also sheds a much needed inside perspective on mental illness, sexual abuse, and trauma. An area that is often greatly misunderstood and sadly still not taken seriously by many Americans. Not only was the story captivating and moving but the film itself also had a beautiful aesthetic and soundtrack. Definitely check it out, the ending is happy but there are some tear jerker moments I will warn you, especially if any of the issues mentioned in the film are of a personal nature to you as they are to me. 

4. Little Birds

The acting in this movie is outstanding and holy crap is it gorgeous. The use of light and the visuals in this movie is just stunning. The story is great too. I had a little trouble getting into to but after the first twenty minutes I became drawn in. I just couldn't get enough of those bright, wide, detailed shots. Plus I love a good BFF movie. I always wanted a best girl friend that was like a sister. A bosom friend as Anne Shirley of Green Gables would say. I am going to give this another watch soon I think. I was painting while this was on so I'd like to give it another go with my full attention but if you liked any of the above films I mentioned than I'm confident you'll like this one too. 

DIY: Table Remix

Hello. I'm back. Quite a hiatus I know. As usual I will ignore it and just go about showing you a cool project :) So my auntie likes to give me pretties for my apartment that she no longer has use for…like this Ethan Allen table. Unfortunately it had an accident involving nail polish remover, a cotton ball, and a napkin and lets just leave it at that. Obvi, I don't want to scrap this table. It's Ethan Allen first of all and it's the perfect size/height. I came up with the idea to just paint over top my faux pas as a solution and I used a hand carved stamp purchased from Etsy to create a cutesy pattern. I have to say, it looks much better and I def salvaged it for now but I have a few ideas to tweak it further. Like, I feel it needs more cherries and I'd like to "shabby-chic" it with some sand paper and use a wax on the top to stain it a bit. My mom even threw out the intriguing suggestion of painting the base a high gloss cherry red. idk. I will update this post later on but until then here is how I got the table to point A. 

A. Acquire busted piece of adored furniture and supplies.

B. Paint over bonehead mistake and use tape so you don't make it worse. 

C. Stamp, Stamp, Stamp.

D. Let it dry and then stack your crap back on it!

Thanks for reading!

Bunny Tales

So I read this article a while back about how 2013 was the year of "Shaming." Ya know, fat shaming, slut shaming, and of course Dog Shaming. I know its 2014 now but my mom sent me these Bunny Shaming photos and I just about died. So hilarious! And speaking of silly buns, my bunny broke into the food stash again so I've had to start storing the bag on top of his hutch. The little glutton. He is so cute though! I think I've only ever been mad at him for 5 seconds total. 

 Sammy has moved up in the world and has this spiffy new crib. We are both enjoying it. I for its cuteness and Sammy for its coziness.

 I purchased this adorable wooden bunny box at an antique mall. I eyed it for a while and my mom bought it for me, lucky no one else snagged it! Its truly perfect for storing all the rabbity supplies. The, too adorable for words "peace, love , and bunny" signs were made by my little sister and add the perfect finishing touch. I am so glad he finally has such a great set up. We have struggled over the years trying to find the perfect combination of function and aesthetic. Having an "exotic" pet can definitely pose its challenges at times. They make all of these cute dog and cat pet beds and houses but finding a bunny house sucked! Even after I found the right thing I had to customize it to fit my tastes and not be a total eye sore in the home. I am finally happy and so is Sammy. He loves hopping in and out and using the ramp. What  type of home/enclosure do you other bunny/ small animal parents out there use? 

DIY: Cigar Tin Ring Box

DIY: Holiday Greeting Card Wreath

Here is a simple, last minute Holiday DIY for you. Perhaps you have already amassed a good amount of greeting cards from all of your loved ones this season or perhaps you are like me and you just love to collect vintage cards. Either way, you can turn all of those pretty cards into a little wreath for another last minute decoration for your holiday party. All you need is a flat wreath, a stack of cards, some ribbon of sorts, and about 15 minutes. 

 Voila! Easy wreath! Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you all!