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Halloween Succulent Planters

Halloween Succulent Planters

Anyone else struggle finding Halloween decorations for their home? I find they are either too scary or childish for my liking. Therefore, most years I skip decorating all together or simply sprinkle a few pumpkins throughout our home. This year I was inspired to step up my décor game and made these easy DIY Halloween succulent planters to add a “spooky” element to our home.

Halloween Succulent Planters

Everytime I glance at one of these planters I catch myself smiling. That’s the whole point of holiday décor, right?! To bring joy into your home. Therefore, I’m glad I didn’t try to push myself into buying the skulls, bats, or creepy severed hand candy bowls that line the shopping aisles. Instead, I will enjoy my mini glitter pumpkins and googly-eyed planters. To learn how to make these planters at home, follow the instructions below!

Halloween Succulent Planters

Halloween Succulent Planters

Materials:

  • Plant pot
  • Matte white paint
  • Paint brush
  • Potting dirt
  • Small succulent
  • Googly eyes
  • Elmers glue

Directions:

  • On a covered surface, apply the first coat of white paint
  • Let dry and apply an additional coat of paint
  • Repeat until desired opacity is achieved
  • Glue two googly eyes to the front of the planter and set aside
  • Once the glue has set, plant your succulent and enjoy!

DIY Rustic Key Holder

DIY Rustic Key Holder

Things are finally starting to settle down and our new place is feeling more like home. Now that the apartment is free of boxes and those pesky little bits of styrofoam (they continued to show up for days after unboxing new deliveries!) I finally feel like I have the time to add tiny personal touches around our space.

DIY Rustic Key Holder

First up on my list was to sort out our key situation. After the move Ian constantly was asking me where he put his keys, therefore, I decided it was time to get organized! Luckily, I had a piece of wood left over from my Bath Tray DIY to make this beautiful rustic key holder! If you are sick of searching for your keys or want to add a personal touch to your home, this DIY is perfect for you!

DIY Rustic Key Holder

Materials:

  • One 2×8 piece of wood
  • Hand saw
  • Sandpaper
  • Measuring tape
  • Wood stain
  • White acrylic paint
  • Paint brushes
  • Two screw hooks
  • Two command strips

Directions:

  • Measure out 9 inches and mark it on the piece of wood
  • Using a hand saw, cut along the 9 inch mark
  • Sand down the piece of wood and stain
  • Once dry, use a small paint brush and the white acrylic paint to monogram the center
  • Make two marks 2.5 inches away from either edge in the center of the wood
  • Fasten the screw hooks into the marks
  • Hang with command strips

Mojito Body Srub

Mojito Body Scrub

Pumpkin spice coffee and candles have infiltrated the grocery store, but I’m still holding onto summer. Don’t get me wrong, I love autumn, but between my surgery and relocating to Milwaukee, our summer slipped by. Therefore, while I may need a jacket to go outside, I’m going to keep the summer spirit alive for a few more weeks.

Mojito Body Scrub

If you are in the same boat, this Mojito Body Scrub can help transport your mind to warmer weather and remind you of summer’s carefree spirit. With a handful of simple ingredients, this body scrub will leave your skin feeling silky-smooth. Bonus: your bathroom will smell like a tropical island.

Mojito Body Scrub

This recipe makes enough body scrub for a large mason jar. If you are feeling generous, you can divide it up between smaller jars and gift them to your friends! Enjoy!

Mojito Body Scrub

Ingredients:

  • 2 C. sugar
  • 4 Tbs. coconut oil, room temp
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 6 drops peppermint essential oil
  • Grated lime zest (optional)
  • Fresh peppermint leaves (optional)

Directions:

  1. Mix all the ingredients together until well combined
  2. Feel free to add more sugar or coconut oil until you reach your desired consistency
  3. Garnish with peppermint leaves (optional)
  4. Store in a an airtight container.