DIY - Glitter Champagne Bottle

I was browsing through Pinterest one day and came a cross a DIY tutorial posted on Whitney's blog on how to glitter a champagne bottle. With the bachelorette party coming up I knew this would be the perfect gift! Being my first ever attempted DIY project from Pinterest I was a little nervous, but I think they turned out great.

Here is what you will need:

- Champagne Bottle (duh!)

- Modge Podge

- Glitter

- Finishing spray

- Small paint brush

So here is how you do it. In small sections paint the modge podge onto the bottle and then sprinkle glitter on top. You will want to cover the entire bottle, framing the labels. Once you have finished and let it dry completely, spray it with the finishing spray. Spray from a distance, not directly on the bottle, otherwise it could make the glitter less bright and sparkly. So simple, right! 

Here are a few tips I learned along the way. First make sure you have a nice open space to do this, preferable cover with newspaper or something because if you are anything like me you will make a mess. Second, make sure to wash the paint brush immediatly or it will be ruined forever (sorry Mom!). Finally, this was just a personal preference because I don't have the steadiest of hands, I used tape to frame the labels to make the whole process easier!

The bottles were definitely a hit at the party! They could work as a party favor or present for almost any occasion and they are seriously so easy to make. 

Have you ever attempted a DIY project you found on Pinterest? How did it turn out?

DIY Face Scrub

Traveling can totally throw your body out of whack which can cause some seriously unpleasant side effects. A common side affect I experience while traveling is my skin will start to break out, and this is one of those times that it is really inconvenient to have bad skin. Think of all the pictures! A few tips to help with bad skin are simple and a no brainier.

1. Drink a lot of water. This is always true. But, especially true will you are traveling. Traveling puts stress on your body, so staying hydrated is especially important, and your skin will thank you.

2. Get a good nights sleep. I know while you are traveling you want to pack in as much fun and adventure as possible but, be reasonable and get a little bit of shut eye.

3. Wash your make-up off. Duh, right? Well, especially important while traveling, you may be tired but take those 2 extra minutes to get it all off.

4. Last but not least, a nice little face scrub never hurt anybody. Here is a DIY recipe for a face scrub you can make with ingredients found everywhere around the world. It can also easily be made in small doses, perfect for traveling.

   Ingredients:

- 1 teaspoon of nutmeg

- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

- 2 teaspoons of sugar

- 1/2 olive oil

 Mix all the ingredients together. I typically use this scrub in the shower, but wherever is fine. Gently scrub the mixture in your hands first before applying to your face. The sugar can be a little rough so be especially gentle if you have sensitive skin. 

Cinnamon helps reduce bacteria on the skin's surface and helps prevent blemishes. It also stimulates and revitalize the skin by drawing oxygen, blood and other nutrients to the surface. The nutmeg also helps reduce blemishes while exfoliating the skin. Both act as an anti inflammatory that will give your skin a radiant glow and no reason to shy away from those travel photos. 

(You can also make a face mask using nutmeg cinnamon and a teaspoon of honey. Honey acts as a natural moisturizer for your skin. Leave it on for 10 minutes then rinse off.) 

Have you ever tried a DIY face scrub or mask? 

5 Awesome People to Follow on Instagram

So I've decided to do a follow up to my 5 Hilarious People to Follow on Twitter post and show you some of my favorite people to follow on Instagram. I am kind of new to the IG game but I am catching on quick. I love taking pictures so IG is a good fit. My boyfriend and I continuously bicker over this, he says "Instagram is just like Twitter but for people who can't read." (A quote from the show 2 Broke Girls) He doesn't have an IG account and thinks everything you do on Twitter you can do on IG. However, I am a big IG advocate. Twitter is great, but, its focus isn't pictures, you can post almost anything but in only 140 characters. With IG I'm not limited in my character count, which I love, and it focuses strictly on photos. However, I don't think it is an either/or situation. I do not discriminate when it comes to social media and I use Instagram and Twitter equally. So here are a list of my favorite people to follow on IG!

1. Rachel Brathen (@Yoga_Girl) - Rachel is a traveling yoga instructor who lives in Aruba. She posts lots of beach photos, yoga videos and just happy, positive pictures. You can also follow her dog @ringo_thegringo

Do you love someone? Deeply? Truly? Fully? Tell them. Now. @luigijimenez I love you. @joshwendel i love you. @ahlaluna I love you... Family time por siempre. Lo dejaría todo por vos.... Y te daría todo a vos. Soy infinita por que mi cuerpo no termina en mi piel, se extiende sin límites formando parte indisoluble del universo. #amorinfinito #love #always

2. Brook Saward (@worldwanderlust) - Brooke has been named one of the best travel bloggers by many people and if you follow her blog, her youtube channel or her Instagram you'll see why. She is always on the move and her IG account with definitely make you jealous but also maybe inspire you to get out there and travel too.

Bo-Kaap 💃

3. P.S. - I made this (@psimadethis) - This account has so many bright and colorful photos and makes you think any DIY project is possible. Take a looks for a bunch of great ideas and how-to's.

Our love don't @Lacoste a thing. See ya'll at our crafternoon #desertpoolparty Let's #livebeautifully

4. Spoon Fork Bacon (@spoonforkbacon) - Spoon Fork Bacon is one of my favorite food blogs, if you have never seen it you are missing out. They have so many great and simple recipes and IG is a great way to showcase them.

Hot Crab Dip recipe on the blog! 👊🏈👌

5. Dave Yoder (@daveyoder) - Dave is a contract photographer for National Geographic Magazine and National Geographic Society Explorer so you know his pictures are incredible. Take a look!

"Love locks" in a ventilation duct in the Florence Campanile.