window frame

My new find - I picked this up here, it's the cutest shop for all things vintage, and the owner is the sweetest.

Next step is actually filling it with photos, that sit in my phone and don't even get printed. I'll keep you posted. 

Happy Wednesday 

DIY Tray Decor

Woah, it has been a minute since my last blog post... so let's just dive in shall we. Here is my last project I worked on a few months ago, when it was still snowing.  I obviously had severe spring fever. -- I took a $1 picture frame and turned it into a decor tray. I took the back apart and removed the picture from the frame. I bought fabric from Walmart and it took the place of the picture. I also bought  drawer handles and for the purpose of this tray, they are just super glued on. If you need to make one that you can pick up and move, I recommend drilling them to the frame. And voila, there it is. Bonus, the flower picture that was inside the frame looks great on the lamp shelf! 

Thanks for stopping by. 

pink & GLITTER nails

I just wanted to show you guys how I've done my nails over the past week! Also, it's easy to find the time when your boyfriend buys a new video game. 

GLITTER NAILS! 

These were so easy to do, so it's another must have. Step one, apply Sally Hanson Hard as Nails

Step two, apply OPI: Love Letter (Do one finger at a time, because you are going to apply the glitter as soon as you put on this polish)

Step three, after you do your first finger just sprinkle the glitter on the tip of the nails. Some will jump around the base of your nails, but it builds character :P. After you're done sprinkling you can with your finger dab on the glitter so it's flat on your nails.

I picked up this glitter at Walmart for a project last year.

This is the color that I used.

Always finish up your nails with a top coat. 

On to the the nails I had last week

 First, I applied a soft pink color that I got in one of my Ipsy bags. Zoya: Gie Gie

2nd, I applied on the tips my favorite nail polish brand Maybelline Color Show. This color is Porcelain Party 380.

Then, just with a small nail brush GLITTER! 

Lip Scrub

Winter is almost over (wishful thinking) and to keep your lips from chapping I have found a few DIYs to keep them feeling soft. I go through chapstick like, geezo. But sometimes you just need a little sumthin' more. I tried a few different lip scrubs and here are my reviews. The best thing about these ingredients, is that you can find these in your cupboard. 

First scrub
    1/2 tsp brown sugar
    1/2 tsp honey
    1/2 tsp olive oil
    Mix these all together, let them sit on your lips for a minute, then scrub your lips with your finger.
    REVIEW: Although it tasted yummy, it didn't do anything for me. I couldn't really feel the difference.  

Second scrub

    1/2 tsp sea salt

    1/2 tsp coconut oil

    Mix these two together and apply it do your lips and scrub.

    REVIEW: I may be a little biased about this one because I LOVE coconut oil. I always use it on my hair. With that being said, it was definitely the best out of the two. I could really feel that my lips were smoother. The only downside is that is does not taste well. Icky sea salt

I didn't want to go out and buy more sea salt so I kinda made a salt mess with the grinder.

Be sure to apply your chapstick afterwards and your lipstick will just glide on your lips. 

MUAH! xoJacki

vacuum powder

I have my very best friend coming into town from Chicago tonight. I can't be more excited. I had no motivation to clean last night. I made some vacuum powder to try and motivate myself. Worked half way, meaning I vacuumed half the apartment. Don't worry, I'll get it cleaned tonight.

I used a Parmesan cheese container and kinda just dumped. 

Borax (bug killer)

Baking soda

Nutmeg to make it smell good

Can't wait to see her tonight.

cross nails

I did my nails, again, the other day! They didn't have anything on them and I couldn't stand it. I finished up some black that I had. So I get to buy some new :D that makes me happy. 

I washed dishes shortly after and ruined them. Geez...

smoothies

I have been eating great lately. To keep me on track I decided to make a smoothie yesterday for lunch. I was stuck at home having a snow day (IOWA) It was actually really good. The more I drank it the more I liked it. It also filled me up!

1/2 c nonfat greek yogurt
1/2 c unsweetened almond milk
2 tbsp PB2 (powered peanut butter)
2/3 c blueberries 
1 frozen banana

The only thing I would change is less greek yogurt, I really don't like greek yogurt.

homemade pizza

I am about a week behind on blogging. Sorry, let's start with last Tuesday 11-13. I made homemade pizza. My parents gave me a pound of pork sausage, it was the obvious thing to do with it. I did not make my own crust, even though I would like to try it sometime. We ate the whole thing!

homemade applesauce

Saturday, after running around all day, I came home and tried my hand in homemade applesauce. It was extremely easy and made our apartment smell delicious. 

I used 5 different apples, 8 total

sliced them (I left the peels on, and it makes the applesauce have a little crunch)

throw them in a crock pot

add a 3 inch cinnamon stick

4 tsp of brown sugar

lemon peel

1 tsp lemon juice

cook low for 5 hours. I used my meat masher to mash. stir every hour. 

of course remove the cinnamon sick when it is finished, lemon peel is ok to keep in.

store jumping saturday

Saturday, I ran around town all day. It was such an amazing fall day, here in Iowa!

halloween

Halloween was a blast this year! My bestest friend and I danced the night away, and won 3rd place at the bar's Halloween contest. Woot Woot

Donnie & Mikey

--let me just say how amazing my best friend is. I was having a rough week with my grandpa passing and didn't have time to make my costume. So she went ahead,  made my shell for me and bought everything <3 I love her

Last minute my boyfriend decided he wanted to dress up. He chose to dress up as Nurse Kasey(my best friend)!

He put on Kasey's scrubs, name tag, head band, and my glasses. I put on the makeup

Hilarious!

chocolate chip cookies

made chocolate chip cookies saturday. they were healthy, but still delicious. 

what's for dinner? buffalo chicken bread

Pizza dough, buffalo sauce, chicken, cheese, ROLL!

I wish I would have used more cheese, so load it up

pointy nails

I think I finally found a nail kit that I'm going to like. I've been trying different ones, with no luck. start of my search I picked up this kit from Walmart last night

It was first time doing it, so they didn't turn out perfect. The kit has what a salon would have! I think I found the mother ship. Walmart has a brand "Kiss" but after some online reviews Nailene was the best one.

I went with the pointy look!

bed is done

Good morning. Our bed is finally done. Meaning, Fall sheets are on. I had the brown conformer already, but I needed new pillow cases to match the headboard.

This is my favorite place in the world. Wish I was there now.

diy headboard

Good morning! It is cold and gloomy here again in Iowa. Which effects my mood :'( Last night I made a headboard for the bed. It needed to match the orange chair I added, the most important. I think it turned out really good, considering I want to change the bedspread for fall anyways.

(Hoppity likes it)

Before

You will need a stapler. "Ultra Steel" from Walmart. It is very scary to use.

All I used was a display board. I had to get two so it would be long enough. The fabric was also from Walmart

Fold the corners!

Voila!

I really like this super easy, cute, fun way to "spruce" up a room

Iowa/ISU weekend

I had such a fun weekend with a handful of my girlfriends. We made the 2 hour drive to Iowa City to watch the Hawkeyes vs Cyclones! I have lived in both Cedar Rapids and Ames, therefore, I root for both. As long as it's a good game. I did not stop laughing the entire time I was there. Yes, that is my tailgating shirt "I'm just there for the party" I just cut a Goodwill t shirt up and painted on it.

I got the pleasure to spend time with my best friend who lives too far away from me now :( We got to cuddle and pee our pants with each other. <3

fall decor pt. 2

I am so excited for fall, I can't stand it. I'm ready for sweaters, scarves, and jeans! I decided to make a fall wreath for our door in the apartment. 

This is too pretty to put on the door that no one will see. 

So, it went on the wall in the living room.

Iowa/ISU bracelets

It is that time of the year for college football, so I decided to make some Iowa Hawkeye/ISU bracelets. I'm going to try and sell some at the market! I haven't made bracelets like this since high school. 

I just pop on the TV and go to town.

fall decor

What a nice long weekend I had! I would have liked to check a few more things off my list, but watcha gonna do! The first thing I made was the start of my Fall decor.

I went to the park in town and stole some things! Then I spray painted the leaves with some gold and tied them with a string. It turned out better than I thought.