this and that

"this and that" is a new feature on my blog of things i'm currently in love with, jonesing (jonesing is a trendy word that means to have a great desire or craving for something. thank you urban dictionary), using, and dreaming about having. in a way, these posts will be my own way of sharing with you what i am into and like and at the moment. basically, "this and that", in my eyes, are the bee's knees. i hope you enjoy it!

moroccan oil light hair treatment. after shampooing, i put a dime size amount in my hands, 

lather, and then apply to damp hair before styling. it makes my hair feel and look 

very silky, light, and smooth; plus it smells fantastical!

pennant tray from furbish. perfect for holding jewelry and only $12!

gold peace plates also from furbish. these plates are playful and yell "I'M FUN"!

a list of 33 ways to stay creative because in fact, our happiness depends on our capacity to create. 

I'm a firm believer of this. We can be creative not only in art, music, building, or machines, but also in everything that surrounds us such as solving problems and discovering new ways to love and enjoy life!

i encourage you to act out at least one of these everyday! 

"Daylight" by Matt and Kim is a happy song that feels good to listen to first thing in the morning and when you have butterflies after first meeting someone and you're starting to crush. 

Happy Hump Day Wednesday! 

crafternoon craft therapy session [2]: black and gold chevron tray

Wednesday night I went over to my gal pal Alex Curry's house for our second craft therapy session! Alex scored some awesome crafts from Michael's to paint and decorate a wooden tissue box cover. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of her craft, but it was super duper rad and totally her style! Check out her blog here. She should be posting pics of it soon. Inspired by a post I found here on Pinterest, I decided to glamify (new word created by yours truly) an old tray I bought from Cost Plus eons ago (ok, not eons. maybe like 5 years ago when I was attending UC Santa Cruz). 

[all photos for one life in stills]

Materials: 

• Tray (laptop support tray, food tray, or any time of decorative tray. The tray I used had a japanese inspired design painted on it before I spray painted it black). 
• Krylon spray paint in black and metallic gold found here and here. 
• 1" blue painters tape found here.  

DO IT!: 

1. Spray paint the entire tray front and back with your first color (I used black). 
2. Let paint dry overnight! I didn't do this and the black paint came right off with the tape revealing the original design. In the end, I actually liked my oopsy because it gave the tray a vintage and used feel. :) 
3. Place painter's tape on the board in the design you desire (I opted for a chevron design). 
4. Spray paint your second color (I used metallic gold) over the exposed first color. You may want to do a second coat for a more finished look. Your choice, crafters! 
5. Let dry (approx. 30 minutes) then carefully pull the tape off to reveal your new, beautiful totally wicked tray!

There would not have been a successful craft therapy session without a delicious and nutritious gluten free and vegan friendly meal! We made spaghetti squash lasagna for dinner and vanilla flavored coconut milk yogurt with granola and fresh berries for dessert! Recipe and pictures coming soon! :)


Happy crafting you fine crafters!