6.29.2013 

{LUSH No Drought Dry Shampoo // beauty review}

Let's be honest with each other, who wants to wash their hair everyday?  For me, washing my hair consists of shampooing, conditioning, towel drying, applying products, blow drying with a brush, and then lightly curling the ends.  Not a routine I want to do everyday much less have the time for!  For those that can let their hair air dry and go, I envy you! No, seriously I do.

I have tried many dry shampoo's that are out on the market and never found one that I loved until I tried LUSH No Drought Dry Shampoo.  This stuff is amazing & by far the best I have ever used!  It's a very light, white powder with a refreshing citrus scent that is not overpowering.  I have very dark brown hair and it blends in SO easily and does not leave a gray cast whatsoever!  Just like my skin, I'd say I have combination to oily hair.  It's dry on the ends but shows some oil at roots one day after washing.  If I'm having good hair days, this dry shampoo allows me to go at least three days without washing my hair.  

TIP:  Using dry shampoo doesn't allow you to skip bathing! :)

Two ways to apply the dry shampoo: 
        1) squeeze some into the palm of your hand and take small amounts with the other hand and rub into your roots an scalp where its needed.  
        2) separate sections of your hair at the roots and squeeze directly onto scalp from the bottle and rub in with your hands. 

 
Pricing:  4.6oz for $13.95  //   1.9oz for $6.95 

Such an affordable price AND this stuff lasts forever!! The photo above is a picture of my own bottle I bought at least six months ago and I haven't even made a dent in it!!

 (used LUSH No Drought Dry Shampoo on third day hair) 

Don't need to use a dry shampoo to control oil?  Dry shampoo is great for adding volume!  Just apply at the roots and blend with hands or comb.

I'd love to know if you've tried this product and your thoughts on it!

xo, Katie

6.27.2013

{E A T // diy project}

My husband and I have lived in our house for almost two years now & I find myself STILL changing things around when it comes to decor.  Anyone else have that problem?!  Here's a little decor project I did for above our pantry door in our kitchen.  I love how it turned out AND it was SO easy to do!

First, I purchased the paper mache' letters from Michaels (obviously waited until they had a sale!).  Then, I chose two coordinating paint colors, one light blue and one a few shades darker.  I initially wanted a "worn out" look which didn't end up happening but I like how the colors give a subtle contrast.  You can do any color combo to match your kitchen, even if they are contrasting colors I think that would look great! 

I painted each letter the lighter color with a sponge paint brush.  Once they were dry, I took a bristle paint brush and a tiny bit of the darker blue and focused on the outer parts of each letter.  TIP: when I dipped the bristle paint brush into the darker color I had a paper towel next to me to brush on before I touched the letter to make sure I didn't get too much.

To hang the letters I used Command double side foam tape(not sure if that's the exact name but that's exactly what it looks like to me).

Supplies Used:
-paper mache letters E A T
-paint
-sponge paint brush
-bristle paint brush
-paper towel
-Command double sided tape