Thanks, Everyone!

To My Beloved Readers,

I really appreciate everyone's support with my blog! At this time, I'm done with the analytics for my Social Media assignment, so I just wanted to thank everyone for reading my blog, being supportive, and putting up with my nagging ("go look at my blog!", "did you read my blog?"). As a token of my appreciation, I have a kitten for you! I dressed her up for you! 

As for the future of this blog, I intend on continuing to post as its a good way for me to document my life, interests, etc., so please feel free to continue checking into my blog! I have exams coming up over the next two weeks, but I have promised myself that I'll make posts throughout the summer, as not only is this blog good for my well-being, but social media/blogging skills are useful in the fashion  and business industries.

In the meantime, please check out my Pinterest and the wonderful boards I've put together with Feeling Faerie Fabulousness in mind!! Some spotlight boards I'm going to mention include "Whimsical Decor", a board full of boho living for the fairy-inspired, my Earth-loving, vegan food board "Faerie Foodie", and my "fairy" inspiring (ha) fashion board "In Fairy Fashion".

Thanks again!

Love,

Lynda

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I should be paid for this, but I'm getting marks instead. Close enough~

Just thought I'd share!

Revamping Some Garden Decor!

I'm so happy it feels like Spring! I'm so excited for flowers, rich green grass, and all the wonderful and unique plants that come along with it. While I can't force any pretty colours to pop out of the ground (especially this early on), I can still prepare for when I meet them, by making my own! So today, I've chosen to revamp an old garden piece that's looking a little weary.

So, here is the subject, fresh out of the garden where it slept all winter (oops).
As you can see, it's pretty faded and need a little scrub. However, it does have a couple cute turtles on it. I've had this garden decor/flower pot holder for a couple years now, but I can't remember exactly where I got it. There are two possibilities that stick out in my mind: 1.) I grabbed it off the side of the road in a nearby subdivision whilst on a Summer walk (if you ever need flower pots/boxes, I advise taking a look during gardening season), or 2.) I got it at the second-hand store! Either way, garbage dump averted! It's had a home in my yard ever since, however I want to make it a little more personal. I already have a couple pink/purple glittery mushroom stakes in my wee flower bed (of which I added my own touch to also), so I think it's time for a makeover on this baby, too.

So, after a wash in the laundry tub, we're already looking a little shinier. No surprise there I suppose!

One thing I found sort've interesting, here. This piece is from 1997! Almost twenty years old! 

Now, down to business.. Supplies!

I'm using acrylic paints (just the general selection from my stash), and a few cheap brushes, as there's no sense in damaging nice brushes on an outdoor piece. I especially favour a small size of sponge brush as it covers a fair amount of surface matter quickly, and still has the ability to get into the nooks & crannies. Naturally, I also have water to rinse things, an old wash cloth to dab on, and newspapers to protect the area... oh, and some awesome space drum music to inspire me!

So I spend a couple hours just working on this, made some peppermint tea, and just enjoyed the process... Miss Luna wanted to help, too.

Without further ado, here is the finished product!

Yay! There's nothing like customizing something with your personal style. I think all I have left to do is apply some lacquer on it to make it water/outdoor-proof. I worry about all the chemicals and stuff, but it's worth remembering that making an entirely new product from unused resources is worse. Through refinishing, upcycling, and diy, we conserve those resources! Reuse, reinvent! Use your fairy-wonderful imagination! xo