Week 5 of… 5 Happy Things!

See this post for an introduction to this series, and this post for last week’s 5 Happy Things! This week is 5/5 and so maybe that’s an additional happy thing 🙂 Mesmerizing patterns in nature Laser tag!!! Exploring antique shops Very photo-worthy flowers Board/Card games! (with best friends of course)   Now ask yourself: what are you looking forward to in…

Week 3 of… 5 Happy Things!

See this post for an introduction to this series, and this post for the second week of 5 Happy Things!   Ignoring society’s labels and expectations Quirky socks Glitter tattoos (preferably reflective of my favourite fandom) Flower crowns/headbands Dollar-store boredom busters/crafts   Now ask yourself: who in your life can you count on to bring a smile to…

DIY: Flower Crown

Spring may not be upon us, but flower crowns are still in! Here, I show you how to make a simple flower crown, with materials readily available at any craft store. Let’s go!  Materials: Florist wire (I used 22 gauge green colored wire) Artificial flowers & leaves (available at Dollar Store, Walmart, Michaels, etc.) Pliers…

DIY: Ribbon hair flower

  I’m sure most of you have seen those cute hair flowers, and many of you have probably seem them at Ardene or other accessory stores. The truth is, you can make one yourself quite easily! All you need is: some wide ribbon scissors a needle and thread and a clip. Also! The opportunities are…

Poem: the beauty of nature

The wind blows, As the clouds had arose. Rain pouring down, Upon the beautiful town. Birds hiding in the trees, Everywhere drifting leaves. The lightning is coming, While it hits with heavy striking. The lightning had then stop, And I look up to see a drop. Then comes a rush of hail. It was constant…

Photo of the Day – Halifax Public Gardens

This shot was from last summer when I was visiting Nova Scotia.  We took a stroll through Halifax’s beautiful public gardens and I went a little crazy with the camera.  The gardens are really a perfect place to take photos, with all the lush vibrant colours to capture.  With summer already upon us, I suppose I was feeling a…