ARTS AND CRAFTS EXPO

Crafty Readers! This one cannot be missed!

The Creative Arts and Crafts Expo will be held on from 28 to 30 June at Emperors palace! Everything you need in one place! How awesome is that?

There will also be daily demonstrations.
And oh the best part, the first 5 000 entrants get a free goodie bag!! So cool!

Go out and be inspired!

For more info visit creativecraftexpo.co.za or call 0860 383 689

Greenspo!

Green

Green is a secondary colour made up of blue and yellow.
Green is considered a cool colour.

Depending on the shade of green, it pairs great with black, white, yellow, pink, brown, orange, and the nude colours such as beige, cream and tan.

Psychologically green is the colour of balance, harmony and growth. Green represents good luck and envy as well. With this little inspo, you are hopefully able to dress in green in the most stylish way and make your friends go "green"!

Images:
polyvored.com
tumblr.com
lincopress.com
sixthtractate.blogspot.com
globalfashionreport.com
mochaccinoland.blogspot.com
pbs.org

GETTING DRESSED HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER

I found this cute pic on tumblr! How true is it? Us women have galores or clothing yet nothing to wear. The daily "what to wear dilemma".

I'd like to share with you one of my tricks on getting dressed each morning. Not only is it a real time saver, but it's fun and exciting too!

It's called Colour Inspiration Dressing.

The first step is a bit time consuming, but well worth it I assure you.

Step 1: Take a look at all the colours in your closet. Write down the colours of clothing that you own on a pretty paper and stick it on to your closet door.

Step 2- Getting dressed:
Each morning look at your colour chart and work your way down. Let's say for eg. your chart looks like this:
•pink
•green
•blue
•yellow
•black
•red
•grey
•white
•nude
Today the colour would be pink, tomorrow green and so on.
That is your colour inspiration for the day. Listen to the perfume of the colour. Work your outfit around that colour. It's a starting point. You might be having a pretty pink sweater. What would you pair it with? Or maybe its a pink pump?
It's like playing dress up in the real world.

This technique increases your knowledge on colours and colour combo's.

But to assist you further I'm planning on sharing colour combo's with you on the blog in time to come :)

Hope you enjoy getting dressed each morning as much as I do ☺

Honey-coated Kisses
~Honeybird Child~

IN AFRICA WE DO IT BIG, WE DO IT BOLD AND WE DO IT IN COLOUR

"In Africa we do it big, we do it bold and we do it in colour."
That was my inspiration for this DIY.

Things you need for this project:
•An old jeans
•Fabric paint
•Brush
•Scissor
•Tape

Steps:
1. Mark of your pattern with the tape.
2. Paint between the taped pieces
3. Allow to dry completely.
4. Peel of the tape.

TA-DA!

A new little piece for your wardrobe.

Images:
pictures.traveladventures.org
tumblr.com
dreamstime.com

JOURNALING---Let's Get Started

So I've decided to start writing in a journal again. Check back tomorrow for all the reasons why. In the meantime here's an easy and pocket friendly journal DIY tutorial!

Things you need:
•A note book
•Modge Podge
•Tissue paper or serviette
•A paint brush (not shown in the picture)

What to do:
1. Paint a layer of modge podge onto the notebook.
2. Place the tissue paper on the wet modge podge and wipe off any excess.
3. Once the modge podge has dried completely apply a 2nd layer on top and allow to dry.

10 STEP FARMER'S PIE

Howdy there Readers. This farmer has a deeeeee-licious recipe for ya'll.

One that's quite fitting with the blog too!

FARMER'S PIE! Mmmmh!

Ingredients:
Dough:
2 cups Flour
125g Butter
2 tsp Baking powder
1/2 tsp Salt
Enough milk to make a soft dough

Filling
500g cubed fillet
1 tsp crushed ginger
1 tsp crushed garlic
1/2 tsp crushed chillies
1 Level tsp black Pepper
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp green chillies
Lemon juice to taste
1 tsp mixed herbs
2 tsp chicken spice
1 large potato cubed
2 heaped tbls ghee
1 cup mixed vegetables

Sliced tomato
Sliced green pepper
Grated cheese

Method
1. Braise fillet with all the filling ingredients until done. Allow to cool.
2. Grease 2 round foil plates.
3. Roll out dough 5mm thick and line the foil plate with the dough. Leave half the dough for the lids.
4. Fill the plates with the filling.
5. Place the sliced tomato and green pepper on top of the filling.
6. Cover with cheese.
7. Roll of lids or long strips and cover the pie.
8. Brush with egg and garnish with parsley or sesame seeds.
9. Bake at 180°c for +/- 30 minutes.
10. Enjoy :)

Honey-coated kisses
~Honeybird Child~

AVANT APPAREL

One of my fav brands: Avant Apparel!

Avant Apparel was founded in 2008 by the young and trendy duo, Bailey Allison and Lauren Du Plessis who's range is just as trendy and sophisticated as they are.

They are both Lisof Graduates. Their breakthrough came about when Afi Sa approached them to showcase their designs at MBFWJ 2011.
In 2011 they also received the award for "Best Savvy Emerging Fashion designer".

They are based in Parktown North Johannesburg. You can find their clothing at Egality in Parkhurst. Check out their blog www.iloveavant.blogspot.com


Photographer/ SDR Photo

BYE-BYE DRYNESS

Thus far this winter has been kind. It hasn't been as cold as most years are. The only issue I have with winter is DRY SKIN!! Aaah!

But thanx to a family favourite recipe I can now say bye-bye to the dryness.
You have to try this out! You'll love it!

Ingredients:
100ml Vaseline
50g baby powder
125ml baby oil
100ml glycerine
Baby cream to add a lovely scent

Empty the ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix well.
Empty the mixture into storage containers.
Apply it everywhere!
For super smooth heels apply it on your feet after showering and put on socks! Silky smooth in no time.

Let me know how it works for u?

BOW ME OVER

Bows! They can be seen everywhere! This tutorial is delayed, but as the saying goes "rather late than never", right?

Follow these easy steps and be apart of the bow sensation! They can be paired with literally anything that's lacking a girly touch. From a Tee to a pouch or even a hair band. For the hijabi's add it to your scarf.

Honey-coated Kisses
~Honeybird Child~