Clay Wall Hanging DIY // Tutorial

Hello darlings!

I am finally back to share the promised DIY tutorial some of you may have seen me mention on my Instagram.

I am in the process of trying to give my room a fresh look without actually spending a lot of money(that I don't have right now anyway!). I'm going for a feminine boho vibe so I thought these little wall hangings might do that for me.
My inspiration for this DIY was from trusty Pinterest of course! I am really happy with how mine turned out and I am excited to share how I made them with you.


What you will need:
~ air dry clay
~ a knife
~ a needle tool to poke holes with
~ circular objects to punch out the shapes
~ acrylic paint in the colour of your choice
~ jump rings (I used gold 10mm ones)
~ a tray & baking paper to work on
~ a rolling pin


Step One
Roll out some air dry clay  on the baking paper (to avoid imprinting the clay if you are woking on a textured surface) to about 3-4mm thick and punch out circles in a range of sizes.
I used a range of different circular objects from a jar to a small board games pawn to get the circles I wanted.
If you want half circles simply divide one circle in half evenly. This step all depends on your personal preference!

Step Two
Poke smallish holes in the top and bottom of each of your shapes. Make sure that they are close enough to the edge of the shape that you'll be able to get the jump ring around them easily, if that makes sense.

Step Three
Once the pieces are completely dry, it's time to paint! It took a long time for me to mix the colours I had in mind. I still didn't get exactly what I wanted but I am still happy with the results.
Be sure to get the paint inside the holes too.

Step Four
This is the fun part! Figure out how you want to arrange your pieces and then using the jumprings and some pliers link them all together.
I used gold because I prefer gold over silver but you do what you like the look of.

Step Five (optional but recommended)
I chose to add some mini tassels to complete my hangings and I really like how they turned out.
And voila, you are done!

This is the first one I made.

My second one.

I hope that this post inspired you to go and get creative and try these out. I had a lot of fun making them.
Until next time...


keep blooming,

6 Ways to Freshen Up Your Room

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Hello darlings!

If you know me you will know that I love decorating my bedroom, and organisation.
It makes me so happy to have a clean, pretty and organised space to call my own. But we all know that your bedroom can get messy and untidy quite quickly!

Today I want to share some of my favourite ways to freshen up and tidy my room!



1. Let the fresh air in!
I am a great believer in the benefits of fresh air! I love to open the window in my room on a sunny day and let in that lovely breeze.
It just makes the room feel a lot cleaner even though all you did was open the window. It also helps improve the quality of the indoor air.


2. Wash your bedding (or get a new set)
I don't do this enough! I did it recently and let the duvet cover and everything else dry outside in the sun and it felt so nice to get into a clean bed that night.
If your bedding is looking a bit worn and thin, maybe it is time to get a new one!


3. Wipe down all the surfaces & vacuum the floor (thoroughly!)
I usually vacuum once a week and wipe everything down every now and then when the dust has accumulated a bit.
These are both simple and quick tasks but both ones that will make a difference!


4. Add fresh flowers or a house plant
Adding something living to your space instantly helps make it feel more alive! Makes sense right?
Flowers make anything so happy and cheerful and will probably make you smile when you see therm.
House plants also help to clean the air and some even improve sleep quality. They are definitely something to keep around!


5. Declutter, declutter, declutter!
I find decluttering to very satisfying and rewarding. Get rid of the thing you no longer need or want. Giving them to a second-hand shop means someone else can enjoy it more than you did.
This applies to clothes, decor items, books and other bits & bobs. It will give you more space and make your room look cleaner because you have fewer things in it.


6. Hang up some new wall decor
I recently made my own little banner and hung it up on my wall and I love how it looks!
Frame a print or photo, put up a cute wall hanging, or a garland/banner. A few new touches here and there will give your space an updated look and help you feel more inspired when you are in it.


Enjoy these quick tips and I hope they help or inspire you to make something beautiful out of your space!



keep blooming,

Hannah

7 Indoor Plants I Want To Own

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Recently my sister and I have been obsessing over gardening and plants, poring over the plant section at the library and perusing the local nurseries.

While the weather was still warm, we spent time outdoors in our gardens, but now as it is colder, I have been thinking about growing my indoor plant collection.

Having a vase of flowers or a living plant in your space really does add life to it. It feels fresher and happier.

There are also health benefits to having certain plants in your space. Many plants clean the air around us, making it better for us to breathe.

These are a few of the plants I hope to add to my current few!

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F i d d l e  L e a f   F i g

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I don't know what it is about this one that I love! It is just a really cool looking plant, with its big shiny leaves. I am not sure where I would put this one if I got one but I'm sure I can find somewhere.
Fiddle's make a statement in any room.

S n a k e  P l a n t

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My sister doesn't share my opinions about this plant! I think it is very interesting. 

This plant is also known as mother-in-law's tongue which I think is so funny. It thrives in low light and can basically be neglected.
Since I have more space in my bathroom than in my bedroom I would probably put a snake plant in there. But these plants help with better sleep quality so maybe in my bedroom would better!

S t r i n g  o f  H e a r t s

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If you are lacking floor space but you still want plants, a trailing plant that you can hang from the ceiling is the answer!

This one just has the cutest name and leaves! The heart-shaped leaves are what it is named after.

It is simply lovely and would look so good hanging up with its tendrils trailing down.

P o t h o s

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The pothos plant is another beautiful trailing plant that is perfect to put in a hanging planter.

There are many different varieties, some with stunning variegated leaves and white patches. This plant can thrive in full light to low light conditions and should not be overwatered.

W a t e r m e l o n   P e p e r o m i a

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I can't get over how gorgeous this little plant is! I mean look at those stripes, no wonder it's called a watermelon peperomia.

There are many different varieties of peperomia but this is m favourite looking one so far. This plant (along with most of the ones I have included in this list are quite on trend right now too. But that doesn't mean I chose them because of that.)

A f r i c a n  V i o l e t

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I adore violets, and this type is no exception! The African violet is a cute compact plant with these beautiful deep purple flowers.

I can just imagine having one of these in a cute little pot perched somewhere in my room.

M i s s i o n a r y  P l a n t

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This plant, also known as Pilea peperomioides, is so cute! I love the round plain green leaves with just a tiny dot of white.

It's such a simple plant but I think its lovely. The pilea needs more watering during the Summer months.

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My list will probably grow in the future but for now, these are all I have.

Do you like indoor plants? Which of these is your favourite?

keep on blooming,

xoxo

Hannah

My Favourite Thrift Finds

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Hello darlings!

I have been thrifting for a wee while now and have accumulated a "collection" if you will of thrifted items.

Thrifting can be a hit or miss thing. You may find a treasure or something that is simply had it's days.
It is a great way to save money, as you can find things that would have cost a lot but at the thrift shop, you can find it for a few dollars.

Here I am going to share the things that I have bought from thrift shops!

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Let's start with the category I score in most often. Room decor.
I love decorating my space. I love making it my own and making it a cosy happy place for myself (and others! My Nonna found it a lovely, uplifting place to be when she stayed at our house around New Years and I let her stay in my room).
The most affordable way to decorate is by going thrifting and finding cheap but often good, unique pieces.

First of all, this pressed flower wall art. Even though the flowers are faded and yellowed I still think it a beautiful little piece of wall art. The frame was originally brown wood (Rimu wood, I think) but I decided to freshen it up with some pale blue-grey chalk paint and I love it even more now!

I just love this Audrey Hepburn wall art! Again, I touched it up with some chalk paint, it used to be green! I think this grey around her is much more fitting to her style! I believe the picture is from the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's (which I have not seen), that Audrey Hepburn starred in.

This basket rubbish bin serves both practical uses and looks nice! When I got it, it was a bit grimy and dusty. But wasn't anything a quick spray with the hose and a vacuum couldn't fix!
Then to go an extra mile, I got out some colourful wool and stitched those little blocks of colour around it. I think it looks very cute now!

Another practical yet lovely piece! My Mum spotted this mirror and we went back another day--luckily it was still there--and claimed it!
It suits me and my taste very well I a love that I can do my hair, add my jewellery and such in front of the pretty mirror. It was also the perfect place to drape my fairy lights on.

In between room decor and clothing, this bag is one of the most used things that I've scored at the thrift shop.
It feels like decent quality. It is a cross body bag which I love and best of all, it can fit a book inside!


Now for the clothing part of this post!

I am so glad that my Mum told me to get this jacket!
At the time I had been seeing these cargo/utility jackets all around Pinterest and so I was on the lookout for one at the thrift shop. I tried this one on and wasn't sure about the fit, but my Mum said I looked great and so I took it home. Now I love it and it is so easy to throw on pretty much any outfit!

I am a bit sad that I don't get an occasion to wear this dress more often. So far I think I have only worn it once, to a wedding.
I scored this dress, that is in brilliant condition for...wait for it...$1.50!!! Crazy, I know.  I feel really nice and confident in it and I love the floral print.

I apologize for the wrinkles! I promise it looks good on, just not laid out on my bed!

Turtlenecks are a must-have for winter! This one is perfect for the icy cold days because though it is a thinner knit, it is made of merino (I believe) and the neck is quite high.
The camel colour is a nice neutral basic to have in my wardrobe and I look forward to getting lots of wear out of it in these colder months.

This denim skirt has become such a staple in my wardrobe and I wear it at least once a week!
There's not much more to say than that, I love it and it's a good piece to have.


That's all of my top favourite thrift finds. Talking about these things has now made get the thrifting itch!

Keep on blooming,

xoxo
Hannah

Recent Thrift Finds

I realized yesterday that it's been a while since I've done one of these and since I have collected some stuff from the last few months I figured I'd share them with you.
Not all of this stuff is clothes (like the picture suggests) and I'm excited to show you so let's get on!

Clothes

I love this tee so much and some of my favourite selfies have been from when I was wearing it! I love how flowery, bright and springy it is. I have worn it a lot already AND from what I can remember it was only a few dollars!

How gorgeous is this colour? I have only worn this once but I loved it. It's soft and light for Spring and possibly Summer. I tied it up at the front and it looked great! I also love the little delicate buttons.

This one has already become a great staple! I have been looking for some striped tops recently so I was glad to find this for only $1. I love how it looks tucked in at the front with jeans and the way it fits it actually looks better styled that way too. Let me know if you would like a little styling post!

Not my usual kind of thing but I grabbed this because I like the adventurist vibes from the text that says: "Take Me To The Mountains".
It's a comfy, casual plain tee that will go with a lot of things, that I picked up for just $1!



Accessories

Ok, there's actually only one accessory but I really love it! Good looking second-hand bags are normally hard to find in the store I go to but I scored this one just this week and I am very happy I found it. It is very new and has only a little dust on it. Preferably a brown colour would be nice but this blue is quite nice too.


Books

This is an illustrated edition of The Legend of Pocahontas which is in great condition. I decided to pick it up because I quite liked the Disney Pocahontas movie and I was curious about this book. And for only $2.50 it was a steal!

These three I got from a small market in our town for a dollar each. I have read and enjoyed The Help once but the other tow I have not read.
I am trying to collect all of the Anne of Green Gables series so I was glad to find Rainbow Valley!



Decor

Though the flowers in this frame are faded, they have a new beauty that I like. I also love the note on the back that tells you what flowers are in your frame.

There are two things in this photo that I got. 1) The Jug. I got this because I liked that it was neutral but still had a light speckled effect. I pictured this looking very cute with flowers in it and I was right(I'll insert a picture below.)
2) The ceramic pot. I am not quite sure why I git this or what I'll use it for but I like the colour and style it had.
I am trying to add a slightly bohemian vibe to my room while still keeping it flowery, lighter toned and girly. It's a bit hard to balance and mix the tow but I'll figure it out!
(Fun fact: the butterfly is handmade by my mum!)
This is what the jug looks like displaying flowers. I also took this photo for a photography project!

That will probably be the last bunch of things I get from thrift stores since I am supposed to be saving up my earnings for and upcoming family holiday. So.......yeah!

Have you taken any trips to the thrift store recently? What have you found?

xoxo
Hannah