Tag: Gift Diy

GLAM GIFT GUIDE FOR HER 2019

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These are all of my favorite things and items that I’ve given as gifts over the years that never seem to fail. You’ll definitely find something on this list to treat someone you love or yourself to something nice!

1 .BUNHEAD SCRUNCHIES – If you have hair on your head, you need one! Even if you have short hair or curly 4c hair, their silk hair slip are perfect! These are handmade and painted with love in NYC. The design is inspired by a fusion of impressionism & urban street art. Each piece is hand-painted so slight variation in design is intended, as Soieli slips are crafted individually as your unique wearable art piece.   

2. KYLIE SKIN SET – If you’re a bit skeptical about Kylie Skin, watch my review HERE. This set is great for all skin types and anybody who is skincare or Kardashian obsessed will love this.

3. KKW FRAGRANCE – The packaging of Kim’s perfumes are all SO gorgeous and they smell so good! My favorites are the CRYSTAL GARDENIA and her Kylie collab NUDE LIPS.

4. DYSON SUPERSONIC HAIR DRYER – Literally the best hair dryer ever (FULL REVIEW HERE). I’ve given this to 3 different people and it never disappoints! SB: Just wanted to include that me and the 3 people I gifted it to, we all have different hair textures and still love this hair dryer.

5. SAAYA ROSE BOX – These are real roses that last a full year! I have a box myself and they’re so gorgeous. They have hydrangeas as well!

6. BALI BODY SELF TAN HEROES BUNDLE – BALI BODY is SO popular among everyone in the beauty community. This is such a nice gift for the person who always loves to be bronzed up. Oh, and if you are looking for a cheaper route, here is my DIY OIL for a flawless tan.

7. KYLIE COSMETICS HIGH GLOSS SET – Lipgloss is such a no-fail makeup gift, no matter someone’s makeup skill level! These glosses smell so good, aren’t sticky, and are my hands-down favorite of 2019.

8. DIPTYQUE CANDLE – These are my favorite luxury candles and I think these make such a gift for a host! ROSES, VANILLE and FIGUIER are my favorite scents that everybody seems to love.

9. LAVENDER AND GRACE JEWELRY – This brand is owned by the oh so lovely Kayla Gabelhouse and all of her jewelry is SO gorgeous! They’re dainty, classic, and just look so good on everyone. I personally love the Zodiac Necklace and Pixie Earrings.

10. SUGARFINA CANDY SET – Boujee AF and also a great gift for a person who is hard to shop for. Inside Nordstrom stores, they have the cutest little Sugarfina boutiques where you can create your own boxes!

11. SLIP SILK SLEEP MASK – Essential for beauty sleep and is so great for a babe who is all about self-care.

12. PEARL HAIR CLIPS – Hair clips are SO ON TREND and these are a perfect little stocking stuffer.

13. S’WELL BOTTLE – Again, such a no-fail gift that works for everyone! Plus they come in so many cute prints and colors!

14. VITRUVI DIFFUSER – Rose gold yasss!

15. HERBIVORE ROSE QUARTZ BODY OIL – This gives the most gorgeous glow and is 100% cruelty-free and vegan.

16. MIDNIGHT PALOMA GUA SHA FACE + BODY  TOOL – Midnight Paloma is another Vancouver based brand I love ( No, I’m not from Vancouver but I do find some of my beauty items are shipped from that location) and this is a great gift for a skincare lover. I think it’s more fun than a traditional facial roller (even though I LOVE FACIAL ROLLING TOO LOL).

17. WEIGHTED BLANKET – If you STRUGGLE WITH ANXIETY like me or know someone who does, these are so soothing and really help me relax and fall asleep. Plus they’re just cozy AF for the winter months!

18. APL SNEAKERS – I’ve given these as gifts and again, they just never fail to please! The shoes are comfy and last long.

What was the best gift you have received and gave? Comment down below! I do enjoy reading everyone comments!

Say “I Love You” with These 4 Easy DIY Projects!

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Whether you’re looking to surprise your lover with breakfast in bed (along with some adorable sugar hearts for their coffee ), or, if you want to get together with your BFFs and spoil yourselves with a mini at home spa night (I see you, single gals!) … I have you covered!

Below I’ve rounded up 4 of my Valentine’s Day DIY’s and I can’t wait to share them with you so you can share them with YOUR loved ones!!

Ps. We all know that food is the way to a mans (and WOMAN’S heart!) lol … so, make sure to swing back to the blog next week as I’ll be sharing some of my favourite recipes to whip up for that special someone in your life!!

Stitched Love Pillow

This easy DIY stitched love pillow is a great way to spruce up an otherwise old plain pillow and chances are you probably have a slip laying around the house that would be perfect for this!

Heart Banner DIY

I love little canvas and burlap banners, I think they are too cute. For my birthday I was searching for a simple banner and I couldn’t find what I was looking for so, I decided to make a mini one!!! It’s easy peasy and a great craft for kids too!

Rose Honey Brown Sugar Lip Scrub

If you’re getting together with all of your SINGLE LADIES to pop some bubbly and have a girls night in this Valentines Day, you might as well pamper yourself with a little at home SPA NIGHT!!! Try making this Rose Honey Brown Sugar Lip scrub for the ultimate KISSABLE lips!

Valentine’s Sugar Hearts

Is there ANYTHING cuter than DIY sugar hearts?! Serve them beside your lovers coffee (hellooooo breaky in bed!), or, gift them in a little bag to your girls!! No matter what you do with them, they are SURE to fire up a conversation on ANY occasion!!

Here you have it!! How adorable are these ideas?! I love the idea of creating something for someone, or making a girls night out of it! We ALL need those, don’t we?! Especially when they include sippin’ on some vino! LOL!

HAPPY EARLY VALENTINE’S DAY!

xoxo

Crystal Lee

Rose Honey Brown Sugar Lip Scrub

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Hi loves!! If your lips tend to go through the motions with the seasons and have been dry lately then DIY Rose Honey Brown Sugar Lip Scrub is for you. Let’s get right to it …

Morning everyone! Erin here!! A little kitchen beauty sesh kinda makes the perfect Sunday morning activity! Just me?! I whipped up this yummy (yes, I tasted it just to check, or as my mom used to say, to make sure it wasn’t poison, lol) rose honey brown sugar lip scrub on a Sunday morning while watching Food Network and I had to share it with you!

Let’s break down the ingredients:

  • Brown sugar – acts as a gentle exfoliator because of its grainy texture
  • Honey – honey is a natural humectant so it’s actually adding moisture
  • Olive oil – adds moisture to bind the ingredients
  • Rose essential oil – because IMO, anything rose is a big YES

So why would you want to exfoliate your lips? A few obvious reasons – it gets rid of dry skin, and makes your lips softer. A reason not so obvious? It helps your nourishing lip products penetrate better! If you’re gonna spend on those, let’s makes sure they are the most effective they can be, right?!

Rose Honey Lip Scrub Recipe

  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup olive or coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 10 drops rose essential oil

I personally LOVE the smell of rose, but if you’re not so into it, customize this scrub with mint or lavender oil instead of rose, or maybe adding lemon zest would be your jam?

The most amazing thing about this scrub (besides the soft lips!) is that it can double as a body scrub if you whip up a double batch! I added some dried rose petals into the body scrub just because it’s pretty and a little more luxurious, then put it in a bigger tin for the shower. Incorporate the lip scrub into your nightly routine – leave it by the sink and use it before you put on your nighttime lip product and hop into bed… and by all means, friends don’t let friends have sandpaper lips, so pass on a jar to your bestie, okay?!

xo

8 Personalized Valentine’s Day Gifts

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Valentine’s Day is yet another holiday where people adhere to the social constructs of society and buy their significant others generic gifts they find last minute at Walmart. This Valentine’s Day, forget the typical flowers and chocolates and try giving one of these personalized gifts to show your significant other you truly care.

Customized Puzzle

If your one and only enjoys putting together a good puzzle, think about how puzzling together pieces of both your faces would make them feel. Not your average V-day gift, but a quirky one that you both can work on together — creating a memory one piece at a time.

Redeemable Love Coupons

If you’re not looking to spend any money this Valentine’s Day, try making redeemable love coupons for your significant other. The coupons can say anything from “one free kiss” to “making breakfast in bed.” You can tailor the coupons to things you know your significant other will enjoy, all it takes is a little creativity.

DIY Heart-shaped Hand Warmers

This gift is one that keeps on giving. If you’re more of a crafty person, try making your own heart-shaped hand warmers. Your beloved would appreciate the small token of your adoration, especially during these cold months. Something so easy to make, and yet so pleasing to give. Here is a step-by-step guide to making these heart-shaped hand warmers.

Five Senses

If you’re looking to give a more creative V-day gift, test your sweethearts five senses with five gift bags, each containing an item related to one of the senses. Try to make the items as creative as possible, but something your significant other would understand. Items such as their favorite midnight snack for taste or a lotion of their favorite scent for smell would be perfect.

52 Reasons

By using playing cards, you can write 52 reasons why you love your honey. It’s a creative take on expressing your love for someone, and being able to tell your significant other 52 distinct reasons why you love them will surely win you some brownie points. 

Memorable Places Picture Frame

This simple and inexpensive idea will mean a lot to your special someone because it’s completely personal. Some ideas of locations to frame could be where you went on your first date or where you had your first kiss. It’s a gift that will take you both back to one of the best moments of your relationship.

Scavenger Hunt

The gift isn’t the destination, but the journey you both can go on together. This adventurous idea can provide you with a day full of both your favorite spots, like grabbing your significant other’s go-to drink at that coffee shop you both love. The more places you go, the sweeter the walk down memory lane will be.

Balloon Chandelier of Memories

Balloons are always a nice surprise, but an even better one when photos of your relationship are clipped to the ends. By attaching some of your favorite memories of you and your love to balloons, it makes for a festive Valentine’s Day that your significant other could only appreciate.