Category: DIY & Recipes

  • Get the free Green Cleaning mini-guide!

    When you love what you do, it doesn’t feel like work. I get that now because it’s exactly how I feel, preparing for my DIY Demo at Ikea. I’ve been gathering my natural cleaning ingredients, labeling my jars, glueing ribbons, spraying chalkboard paint – having fun – because I know that green living and making your own natural solutions…

  • Avocado & Lime Pasta = Stress-free cooking!

    I just hosted a very good friend’s birthday party and we had such a blast! We chatted, sipped champagne and ate for hours. If you’ve ever hosted, I know you’re thinking: the host never gets to enjoy all the fun, we’re stuck in the kitchen preparing the food! Not this time! I planned a stress-free…

  • Honey & Ginger Tea Recipe

    There’s something so satisfying about ginger tea. When you’re a bit down and not feeling well – ginger tea says “you poor thing, come here – I’ll take care of you.” It’s warm and comforting and given the way that I feel right now, it’s exactly what my body needs. This week I caught a…

  • DIY Moss Graffiti Paint Results

    I was so inspired by these images and making what’s called “moss graffiti paint“ a mixture of moss, water and buttermilk.  It gave me the idea to try it out on a stone Balinese statue that sits on my balcony. I thought he could use a nice coat of green, so,  I followed this exact recipe……

  • Make it: Rosemary & Mint Hair Oil Recipe

    This here is the king of hair treatments. It’s your crowning glory. The secret to happiness… no, it’s not! But taking out time to grow the rosemary and mint, learning about these beautifying herbs and making your own hair oil recipes might be. Infusing oil is more commonly known in cooking, we can extract the flavours of different ingredients to spruce up…

  • Preparing for the Handmade Movement Fair

    Hi guys! I thought I’d quickly show you what I’m up to right now…. This is just a small peek at what we’re preparing for the fair tomorrow! I love the day before an event, my house is full of jars and herbs, it’s so pretty! Above, we have: Cold-pressed and organic coconut oil for making deodorant,…

  • ‘Set the Tone’ Green Juice :: Orange, Spinach & Basil

    My friend and I are developing a project together, which I can’t wait to tell you all about soon. We want to create something that is happy, positive and that comes from the heart. To help set the tone, we’ve started a weekly routine of yoga before work. Basically we do a few yoga poses…

  • Party Food Ideas – Healthy Menu Plan

    Christmas is in the air and everyone is in a festive mood. Brunches, lunches, dinner parties and you know what that means… you’ll have to make something! Whether you are a guest, or are feeling brave and hosting a party – you’ll need a few great recipes. Here’s what we’re looking for: something that is…

  • Homemade Christmas Decorations – Baking Soda Clay Ornaments

    I love love love this DIY. Can you say that about something you’ve made? Of course you can! These little clay ornaments are so simple and look so elegant strung up as a garland. Best part is that you don’t even need to buy the clay, because we’ll be making that too! Into the kitchen we go!…

  • Raw Brownie Bites

    Here’s a fun recipe for raw brownie bites – yes, you read that right! Raw, as in: no baking, no sugar, no flour, no eggs, no milk – but so rich in chocolately flavor you will happily and guiltlessly devour them! These brownies will change your life, it’s that serious. I made this batch for my Green…