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I really needed a few new work skirts, so I was excited when I came across this <a href="http://www.onelittleminuteblog.com/2012/07/diy-the-perfect-pleats-skirt/">Super easy box pleated skirt tutorial</a>. Miranda from <a href="http://www.onelittleminuteblog.com/">One Little Minute Blog</a> makes this skirt so easy to make with her easy to follow tutorial - colour pictures and all!<br />
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If you have been reading the blog for a while you might have come across my love for invisible zippers. They not only make this skirt super easy to get on (considering it is high waisted) but looks great!</div>
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I used a cotton duck drill for this skirt which helps the pleats to sit properly. I will definitely be making more of these in the future. The only thing I do not like about this material is it attracts a lot of fibres.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Last year I made<a href="http://alittlebitofjess04.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/yoga-goals-lifestyle.html"> these yoga goals</a>. I feel now like I put too much pressure on myself to meet all my goals each week. Whilst I was hoping making these goals would help to extend my yoga practice, they have made me not enjoy my practice as much as I used to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I think it is good to take time to re-evaluate your goals (in all aspects of your life) so today I am sitting down and re-establishing my own yoga goals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is an overview of my own re-established yoga goals for my home practice.</span></div>
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<strong style="line-height: 1.571428em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Practice yoga at least 1 morning on the weekend and every night before bed</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I know now how difficult it is for me to try and attempt yoga throughout the work week at home. I find it much easier to fit in my yoga practice on a Saturday / Sunday morning. I would also like to include more night yoga to relax my ever-racing mind before bed.</span></div>
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<strong style="line-height: 1.571428em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Push myself to attend both my yoga / stretch classes even if I do not feel like going</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sometimes I find it is very easy to find an excuse not to attend a class. I really want to push myself to go to all my classes as I always feel better afterwards. It is sometimes just the thought of going that is so hard!</span></div>
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<strong style="line-height: 1.571428em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Include more meditation into my practice</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is one of the hardest thing for me to incorporate into my practice. I enjoy relaxation at the end of my classes, however I can never seem to sit still for long enough. My mind races with all of the other things I should be doing. I am going to try a few guided meditations to help me stay focused and clear my mind. </span></div>
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<strong style="line-height: 1.571428em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">4. Keep a consistent yoga routine, adding in new poses every-so-often</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Last time, a couple of my yoga goals talked about adding a new pose every week and trying a new routine every week. I thought this would be a good way to help me extend my practice - I was wrong! Not having a consistent practice routine has meant I am all over the shop and as a result I have lost a lot of interest in my yoga practice as it all became too hard. Now I want to try and keep a consistent yoga practice, and slowly add in new poses when I feel the need. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You will notice these are quite different to the goals I had set out last time. I am in a completely different head space at the moment and need a more consistent / basic approach to my yoga practice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Are you a goal setter? Maybe it is the list maker in me that loves to set myself goals.</span></div>
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As you may have seen in <a href="http://alittlebitofjess04.blogspot.com.au/2015/03/wardrobe-revamp-create-style-concept.html">this</a> post, I have been on the lookout for a good quality leather look jacket. I have actually wanted one for a couple of years now, but have not been able to find one that I liked. I am here today to let you know I have <a href="http://www.forevernew.com.au/maria-quilted-biker-226385?colour=black">found my perfect leather look jacket</a>!</div>
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My sister and I were shopping in Forever New not long ago, and decided to try on a few items we had spotted that we didn't think we would purchase on the day. However once I had tried this jacket on, there was no way I was going to put it back on the rack! It was exactly what I was looking for, and fitted me perfectly. It was so perfect, my sister decided she wanted one for herself!!</div>
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One of the things I really love about this jacket is the quilted shoulders and cuffs. I believe they really add something special to the jacket. I know I will get so much wear out of this during winter.</div>
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<a href="http://www.forevernew.com.au/jessie-quilted-biker-jacket-227975?colour=black">1</a> // <a href="http://www.dotti.com.au/shop/en/dotti/jackets/jacket/moto-zip-biker-jacket">2</a> // <a href="http://www.dotti.com.au/shop/en/dotti/pu-biker-jacket-581836--1?cm_vc=PDPFP1">3</a> // <a href="http://www.sportsgirl.com.au/clothing/jackets/cropped-biker-jacket-black">4</a> // <a href="http://cottonon.com/AU/p/cotton-on-women/hello-moto-pu-biker-jacket/2024344601936.html#start=1">5</a> // <a href="http://www.asos.com/au/Noisy-May/Noisy-May-Riccy-Faux-Leather-Jacket/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4795658&cid=11895&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Black&totalstyles=52&gridsize=3">6</a> // <a href="http://www.asos.com/au/Noisy-May/Noisy-May-Faux-Leather-Bomber-Jacket/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4911567&cid=11895&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Black&totalstyles=52&gridsize=3">7</a> // <a href="http://www.myer.com.au/shop/mystore/women/coats-jackets/brittney-jacket-292799530">8</a> // <a href="http://shop.davidjones.com.au/djs/en/davidjones/waterfall-leather-jacket">9</a> </div>
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1 // Two Cheeky Monkeys has a lovely range of one of a kind jewellery in their Etsy store.<br />
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2 // Susan from Pea Green Sea has introduced a gorgeous range of jewellery into her Etsy store. I particually love these gorgeous earrings.<br />
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3 // Jentik Manis has a beautiful range of jewellery available for your Mum this Mothers' Day.<br />
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4 // Made by Joni have these lovely, simple watercolour cards available in their Etsy store Paperie Love.<br />
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5 // This gorgeous combination from The Swatchmaker is a perfect pamper gift for your mum. Tara has a range of other balms and washcloths in her Etsy store.<br />
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6 // Instead of real flowers for your mum why not gift her with a beautiful bouquet that will last her for years to come. Rachael has some gorgeous designs in her Etsy store Pulp Petals.<br />
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7 // Don't forget to check out my Etsy store Little Miss Lorraine for great gift ideas for Mum! We have you covered from a gift, to gift wrapping and also gift cards!<br />
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This DIY whiteboard calendar was so easy to make! I loved the idea of using one of these in our office so that it was easy for everyone to see when things were happening, when bills were due etc.<br />
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Decide on your spacing and then use your permanent texta to draw in the grid. I worked on 7 boxes across (for the 7 days) and 7 boxes down (1 line of boxes for the days and 6 for the weeks as there are a couple of months that take up 6 weeks)<br />
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Oops! I didn't actually want the lines all the way to the top! But I used permanent texta! Not to worry - did you know that if you draw over permanent texta on a white board with whiteboard marker it will simply rub out? No joke! Try it out for yourself.<br />
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I found these gorgeous letter banners from <a href="http://www.kensiekate.com/2013/02/15/freebie-friday-printable-banner/">Kensie Kate</a> - how cute are the colours!<br />
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I applied Mod Podge to the back of the banners with a small paint brush - any craft glue should do the trick!<br />
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I love everything about Leanne Barlow's new office / craft space. You can read the full blog post with more pictures <a href="http://www.elleapparelblog.com/2015/04/lb-home-studio-tour.html">here.</a> </div>
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One day! Love this sewing space from Tilly Walnes - especially the cutting table. You can read the full blog post <a href="http://www.tillyandthebuttons.com/2014/09/behind-scenes-studio-tour.html">here.</a></div>
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When we moved in to our new home, I was certain I was not going to have sheer curtains underneath my outer curtains. We had them in the unit we rented and whilst they were not the worst sheer curtains I had ever seen, I thought the windows looked much more modern without them.<br />
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After a few days of being in our house however, I knew we needed to add sheer curtains to the bedroom windows. We live on a main road and as our bedroom is at the front of the house, it faces the road. Therefore my main reason for getting sheer curtains was the privacy! We were having to close the outer curtains every time we got changed or didn't want passerby's to see us.<br />
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As soon as we put the sheer curtains up last weekend I knew we had made the right decision! Not only did the sheer curtains provide us with some much needed privacy, but they also made the room look softer. It made the bedrooms feel more homely and warm.<br />
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These sheer curtains were definitely worth the money. They were not the most expensive at $15ish a meter, however they are certainly much nicer than the cheaper lace ones (in my opinion!)</div>
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<b>1. You may need to spend that little bit more than you want to get a nicer finish.</b> Sometimes sheer curtains may not seem like the most important curtain, but in reality we spend more time looking at them than we do our outer curtains (which we tend to spend more money on!)</div>
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<b>2. If you are making the sheer curtains like we did, measure the width of your window and times this by 3.</b> This allows you to get the beautiful gathered / draping effect. We chose to have one large curtain, however you may like to split the curtain in to two so you get the split down the middle. These curtains came with the top placard (the place where you put the rod / hooks) so all we (or should I say Mum!) had to do was hem the sides and the bottom.</div>
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<b>3. Before you hem the bottom of your curtains, I would suggest you put them up in place first so you can ensure they are the right length. </b>We did measure the drop of ours, however when we did a trial hang, we found we needed to let them down slightly. Sheer curtains look much better when they are just off the ground. Mum hemmed a double hem (folding the bottom up twice) which finishes them off nicely.</div>
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Yes - I know I can sew! But with the craziness of moving and having to set up my sewing machine, my Mum was happy to help out and sew them for me! </div>
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<span style="color: black;">This weeks featured shop of the week is Pulp Petals. We chat to Rachael about her product, processes & what she loves about her shop.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hello, I’m Rachael. I live in Adelaide with my Husband (and soul mate) Michael, our two little ones Edith and Angus, and our very crazy cat, a Devon Rex named Basil.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I originally set out to make petals for myself and as a thank you gift for a dear friend of mine. My family and friends loved them so much that I found myself making 'petals' for them all, and thus Pulp Petals blossomed! My shop has been a way for me create, learn and grow whilst spending time at home with my young children.</span><br />
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<span class="" lang="EN-US">I wanted the name of my shop to be simple and reflect what I do. I played around with a few ideas until I chose pulp (which you can make paper from) and then pieced it together with petals to create the name Pulp Petals.</span><span class="" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12px;"><o:p class=""></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="" lang="EN-US">My aim is to create beautiful flowers to enhance life, home, and celebrations. The best bit? Their versatility. They can add a bit of fun to a little girl’s bedroom/party, or can create a unique style for an event.</span><span class="" lang="EN-US"><o:p class=""></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;">I live in the suburbs of Sydney, with my husband, who I have known and loved since childhood and our sweet RSPCA rescue cat, Yoshi. I work full time (split between two part time jobs) as an Allied Health professional, in both private practice and in public health.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">I grew up in a small country town in central NSW. My childhood home was a crafty, talented household where "making" was not a hobby or an art form, it was simply practical. Many things were not available in the country, or were not affordable so making your own just made sense.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">When I was studying Podiatry, then working, I did virtually no craft at all: time, motivation and focus were all lacking. It's only in the past few years I have picked it up again and reconnected with everything my mother and my aunties taught me.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">There was a convergence of factors that made me want to open a shop, an Etsy shop specifically.</span></div>
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<li><span style="color: black;">I had recently picked up knitting, and that opened the flood gates for all my forgotten crafty tendencies. I found I was frustrated at being unable to get exactly the right colourways I wanted for particular projects, so began to investigate fibre dying at home</span></li>
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<span style="color: black;">Haha - I swatch for (virtually) every project I begin. It's a bit crazy but I really like to 'know' the yarn I am working with. I am developing a collection of swatches from past projects, and it has become an in-joke between myself and my husband.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">I liked the idea of using 'swatch' in my shop name because it's my own little quirk, and also the matchmaker implications as my yarn dying came from me wanting to get the perfect colour match for my knitting.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">My main items, now that The Swatchmaker shop has been open for a few years, are my hand dyed yarns and my hand poured solid balms. I also stock cotton crocheted wash cloths, and I list vintage knitting patterns as they come to me (the universe seems to enjoy sending pre-loved knitting pattern my way via friends and colleagues).</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">My yarns are dyed in small batches in my kitchen, although I have plans to set up hotplates in my garage when my life allows me to dye more frequently. I source my yarns from a New Zealand mill, who are able to tell me where their fleeces are sourced, and who do their own scouring.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">I developed the recipe for my hand balms originally just for my own use when I began spinning lessons last year. My hands can be rough from exposure to chemicals/medicaments in my day-to-day work and when you are spinning, you notice every little snag. I liked using the hand balms so much I decided to link it with the crafting aspect of my Shop and list them as well.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">My crochet wash cloths came about again, for my own use. My husband and I wanted to reduce how much disposable paper products we used around the house. I made half a dozen small cotton cloths to use for washing dishes, wiping benches, make up removal etc. Disposable products are good as you aren't wiping germs around your kitchen but with these cloths, we have enough of them that they can be washed every day. They do a day's work and get thrown in the washing machine. No germs, fewer paper products into landfill!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">A friend asked if I could make some cotton wash cloths as stocking filler gifts one Christmas, combined with a tin of my hand balm. They made great little gift packs, and I'll always have a few listings of each in my Shop.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><b style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;">What is the most useful piece of advice you have been given in regards to The Sw</b><span style="font-size: 15px;"><b>atchmaker</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Via Etsy, anyone can open a shop regardless of business acumen or experience. I signed up for Etsy Resolution because I would love to, one day, be able to work part time and have a larger focus on my crafting life.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">I found all the lessons were valuable but the one that intrigued me most was Pricing. That lesson, and the subsequent discussions on Facebook, I found both confronting and ultimately liberating.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">As Makers, what we do is of value. Our items have heart, quality control and personal involvement way above anything that a mass-produced product can give. And of course, our pricing must reflect our level of personal investment of time, energy, skill and focus.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The most valuable piece of advice is that we, as Makers, DESERVE to ask a fair price and to make profit on the things we offer in our Shops.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">What do you love most about </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px;">The</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"> Sw</span></span></b><span style="font-size: 15px;"><b>atchmaker</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">The flexibility. I could not do this if it required a regular time commitment, or a regular work schedule from me. Etsy lets me fits my making career around my established professional career.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">I do not currently offer custom orders (again, one day...) which means that what I am able to list, is what buyers are able to purchase.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;">My Shop can be as active, or as inactive as my life allows me to make it. And when I have time/energies to put into it, it is immediately able to reflect that. I find it is a wonderfully creative outlet for me, every sale is a total buzz for me and yet, I can sneak it all in around the corners of my "other" life.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Tell us where we can find out more about you and </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px;">The</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"> Sw</span></span></b><span style="font-size: 15px;"><b>atchmaker</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">You can find me here:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Etsy:</b> </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/theswatchmaker"><span style="color: black;">etsy.com/au/shop/theswatchmaker</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Instagram:</b><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>@theswatchmaker<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(</span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Most of my product updates, fibre love and Etsy browsing happens here.)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Twitter: </b>@theswatchmaker</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><b>Ravelry: </b></span><a href="http://ravelry.com/people/theswatchmaker"><span style="color: black;">ravelry.com/people/theswatchmaker</span></a><span style="color: black;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">(I firmly believe you cannot have too many friends on Rav)</span></span></div>
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New house. Engagement party (not ours!). Holidays looming. It has been a crazy couple of weeks! It is really easy to get caught up in the busyness of it all and it can get quite overwhelming. </div>
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There really is something special about new beginnings. In this case, buying our first home together and moving in this week which we are so excited about! We purchased a cute little renovator, so I will be posting room updates and DIY projects as we complete them. My little sister also had her engagement party on the weekend (I have a post on this coming up this week) so it was great to not only celebrate her engagement, but catch up with family we do not see very often!</div>
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This week I would like to introduce you to Ika from Jentik Manis!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My name is Ika. I'm originally from Indonesia. But, my shop and I live in Melbourne, Australia. I'm a software engineer by day and beader by night (also on weekends and public holidays... har..har..har...)</span><br />
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I was feeling depressed in 2013 but I had no idea why. As time goes on, I realised that I had no life outside of work. So, I gave knitting and crocheting a try. Then, quickly I decided that they're definitely not for me. After that, I got a few strands of glass pearls to make a bracelet ...and oh boy, I became addicted to it and just couldn't stop making more. I got more beads, books and did online research for resources. Before I know it, beads were taking over my room and I made more jewellery than what I could keep. So, I started my Etsy shop in November 2014.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jentik Manis is an Indonesian sweet mostly popular in Java Island usually found in traditional market and road side food. It is pudding with sago scattered through it, like beads scattered in a little box. Jentik manis is my favourite sweet. Most importantly, the name reminds me of home.</span><br />
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I love flowers and carnival. Most of my jewellery is floral inspired or has bright colours. I recently got engaged to the love of my life (yay!) so, I started to make wedding jewellery too.<br />
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I design my jewellery by deciding the focal part first. After, I know which focal beads/ parts I want, then I design around it by drawing a simple sketch. I suck at drawing so I opt for a simple sketch and work with lining up beads on my bead board. This allows me to get a feelings of what the finished piece will look like.<br />
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I got the woman sketch figure from "The Beader's Guide to Jewelry Design" by Margie Deeb. I highly recommend this book to all beaders and non beaders who love to mix and match their clothing and jewellery. This book discusses colour harmony, shapes, relationship between jewellery and the body, etc.<br />
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I've received alot of useful advice. But, if I have to choose one, I'd have to choose "Don't wait until the perfect idea fall from the sky. If you have an idea, just do it!" This was the force that made me opened up my Etsy shop. My shop is nowhere near perfect. Frankly speaking, I'm embarrassed with some of the pictures and item descriptions. Though, it is not perfect, I got my first customer last December, which was amazing! I was greatly encouraged by it and boosted my self confidence. Someone somewhere liked my work enough to give money for it. If I hadn't opened up the shop, I would have never experienced this. So, don't wait up, you won't know until you try! :) <span class="im"></span><br />
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I must say that I love the creative part of it. I love to design jewellery, how different colours combines into different feelings. For example, brown, honey, dark orange, green and red feels like autumn; whereas bright colours feels like summer/ cheerfulness. I also love designing custom made jewellery. I enjoy exploring people's personalities and translating them into a piece of jewellery.</div>
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I've always loved painting but despite my husband's encouragement, never thought anyone else wanted to see it: typical creative-head lie haha! Once I'd decided to take the plunge and put myself out there I was super surprised and encouraged that I started to get orders! I'm so glad I forced my creative side out of the shadows!</div>
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I wanted to have a name which was relatable and simple...my designs are quite simple and are full of personality - and they're made by me - so I figured, just call it as it is :)</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Made by Joni cards and invitations are, as the name suggests, made by me :) In a world of process-made, run of the mill products, these cards are personal and unique. They're made to order so design and style is completely adaptable. I've had a few orders from women who love sending little notes of encouragement so they requested specific designs which could then become their 'thing'. I love making cards because they're basically little canvases on which can be written words of love and kindness. Often when I'm working on a project, my mind will wander to thinking about what sentiments will be crafted on and crafted within the folds. I see it a privilege to be a part of something so important and special.</span></div>
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This advice wasn't given in direct relation to the shop, but to life in general. Someone posted on Instagram this week that regardless of how much we want to achieve today, we need to take into account how much is already on our plate and cut ourselves some slack! Good advice for us small business owners who usually plan on conquering the world by 10am!<br />
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It is amazing to be able to create small pieces for people and then see the smile on their face when they receive their handcrafted order. My art is special to me and it's something which I hope brings happiness to others... so this is heaps of fun!</div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;"><a href="http://alittlebitofjess04.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/little-miss-lorraine-featured-shop.html">Little Miss Lorraine</a></span><br />
<a href="http://alittlebitofjess04.blogspot.com.au/2015/03/pea-green-sea-featured-shop-of-week.html">Pea Green Sea</a><br />
<a href="http://alittlebitofjess04.blogspot.com.au/2015/03/two-cheeky-monkeys-featured-shop-of-week.html">Two Cheeky Monkeys</a><br />
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Now that I have <a href="http://alittlebitofjess04.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/wardrobe-revamp-detox-your-wardrobe.html">cleansed my wardrobe</a> and started <a href="http://alittlebitofjess04.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/wardrobe-revamp-collect-inspiration.html">collecting inspiration</a> for my personal style, the next step in <a href="http://into-mind.com/">Into Mind</a>'s <a href="http://into-mind.com/2014/11/03/10-step-wardrobe-revamp/">10 Step Wardrobe Revamp</a> is to establish what your personal style is.<br />
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I feel like I have my work style down pact (I will be posting outfits on the blog) however my non work style needs some tweaking. I still find I look in my wardrobe and struggle to put outfit pieces together that I love wearing.<br />
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Based on my inspiration pictures, I am pretty certain what my personal style is (and therefore how I would like to build my wardrobe) I love the idea of a neutral, simplistic but feminine wardrobe where I can co-ordinate many different outfits from a few pieces. Comfortable but stylish is what I would really love to achieve.<br />
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I love the mix of neutrals in these pictures (the first one is my ultimate wardrobe!) Neutrals make it so easy to mix and match clothing into so many different combinations. I will be on the lookout for a good quality leather jacket this year. Good investments now means that your clothing will last for years. Comfortable but stylish!<br />
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I always find myself gravitating towards skirts and dresses! I usually wear either a skirt or dress to work, but seem to struggle in incorporate them into my everyday wardrobe. This is something I definitely wish to change! I love the comfortable, yet stylish look of the pictures above.<br />
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This year my focus will be on finding / making pieces that fit into my chosen personal style. Look out for blog posts on these new additions as I acquire them.<br />
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What would you describe your personal style as? Are you due for a personal style check?<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02961663650917661654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6721906036900491864.post-31210730442513167362015-03-11T10:35:00.000+10:302015-03-11T11:43:48.389+10:30Two Cheeky Monkeys | Featured Shop of the Week<div style="clear: both;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">After some great feedback from our last weeks Featured Shop of the Week, today I would like to introduce you to Deb from Two Cheeky Monkeys! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am a self-taught jewellery maker who grew up in suburban Melbourne. Although many people are surprised to discover that I have a background in Genetics and Molecular Biology (I worked as a research scientist pre-kids), I grew up with creative parents who encouraged both my academic and creative sides. My mum especially shaped my creative side, teaching me to embroider, sew, knit and crochet when I was young.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After starting a family, I found that the rigours of the scientific world made it almost impossible for family-oriented people to find flexible and family-friendly jobs. So, to keep myself entertained while I continued my rather miserable job hunting, I returned to my "creative" side and started making jewellery and other handmade gifts for my friends and loved ones. Many of my friends and family members started encouraging me to sell my creations, and with the added encouragement of my husband, Two Cheeky Monkeys was born.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My husband and I thought it would be sweet to name my shop after our two children, since they were one of the main reasons I opened up shop! And since our kids are super cute but super cheeky too, I settled on the name Two Cheeky Monkeys.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I predominantly sell vintage-inspired jewellery and accessories for women, with a small range of items each for children and men. I have three main jewellery ranges: the Literature range which features snippets of old books set into jewellery or accessories, the Glam It Up range which is all about jewellery made with gorgeous vintage glass jewels and stones, and also the Cabochon range which encompasses my pieces made with vintage and contemporary floral cabochons, a favourite of those who want a more feminine look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Literature range is probably the most time-consuming to create due to the fact that I search for battered old copies of famous novels and flick through the pages to find suitable character names for my creations. Sometimes I also get caught up in re-reading whichever novel I'm working with, an occupational hazard, ha ha ha!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am quite eclectic in my tastes so I would say that the best advice I've been given is to try and unify my store's look by using a similar style of photography for every item. It is very tempting for me to use a wide range of backgrounds and styling looks, so "unifying" the look of my store is a constant work in progress, but definitely a much needed reminder not to confuse my customers!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I love that my creations are enjoyed by a wide range of people from little girls who want to "dress up like mummy" with my children's range, to bridal parties and to customers buying an item to spoil themselves or a loved one. I really love that there's something for everyone who loves vintage-styled pieces.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Etsy:<span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://etsy.com/shop/dspdavey">etsy.com/au/shop/dspdavey</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 11pt;">Facebook: </span><a href="http://facebook.com/TwoCheekyMonkeysJewellery" style="font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">facebook.com/TwoCheekyMonkeysJewellery</a><br />
<span style="font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">Made It: </span><a href="http://madeit.com.au/TwoCheekyMonkeys" style="font-size: 14.6666669845581px;">madeit.com.au/TwoCheekyMonkeys</a><br />
Blog: <a href="http://twocheekymonkeysdesigns.blogspot.com/">twocheekymonkeysdesigns.blogspot.com</a><br />
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There is a away to achieve perfect flawless base makeup application no matter which base makeup you are using. I use these same 3 tips when applying both BB cream (which I wear nearly everyday) and foundation (for more special occasions)<br />
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This is the first and most important step towards a flawless base makeup application. Using a good quality brush will ensure the application of your base makeup is even and not patchy. I use these brushes from <a href="http://www.bubzbeauty.com/">Bubz Beauty</a> (a Hong Kong based UK YouTuber/Blogger) and absolutely love them. You also want to ensure you are using the right brush for the right product. I tend to stick to my flat brush as I feel I have more control over the application, however you may achieve similar results with your fluffy brushes!<br />
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The key to flawless makeup application is to not use too much product at once. You will get a more even coverage by layering your product as needed. This also ensures you don't get that "cake face" look. <br />
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I spend more time now on the blending of my base makeup than ever before and the difference is amazing. The more time you spend blending in your base makeup, the better the application and the more flawless the outcome. By using this method, I can even blend in my BB cream to maximize the coverage. This method also ensures my base makeup stays in all day and all night. Always ensure you blend down your neck as well to avoid the dreaded "line!" </div>
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Welcome to the first<span style="font-family: inherit;"> off</span>icial Featured shop of the week. This week I would like to introduce you to Susan from Pea Green Sea. Susan has been a great help to me in settling into the Etsy Australia community so I was delighted to receive an email response from her about being featured on A Little Bit of Jess.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Hi, I am Susan. I was raised in the small country town of Gunnedah, in North Western NSW, where crafting was a big part of our lives. Other than working overtime as a mum and wife, I also work as a part-time Podiatrist as well as the owner of a small handmade business called Pea Green Sea. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">So I fix up ingrown toenails by day, and turn beautiful vintage silk sarees into scarves by night. Quite the unusual combination</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;">I started my shop as a bit of a personal challenge. I have been crafty all my life, and I particularly love to sew. I take after my lovely Mum who is a chronic crafter and taught me to sew. I guess I wanted to see if I could earn some income from home, by doing something that I love to do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;">The name" Pea Green Sea" was inspired by the poem "The Owl and the Pussy cat". This is one of my favourites and I love the whimsical atmosphere and the imagery it creates. I also wanted a business name to stand out and be recognised which can be a problem on such a large platform such as Etsy. If I ever open a homeware shop, it will be called "The Runcible Spoon".</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;">I primarily make and sell infinity scarves using the fabric from vintage silk recycled sarees which I source from a variety of suppliers in India. I like the design of the infinity scarf...no loose ends! The silk is very light weight, so the scarves are easy and comfortable to wear in any season, and they look amazing anyone. They can also be worn equally with a casual day outfit, or as a unique addition to elegant after 5 evening wear. They also make great gifts to send to family and friends as they are light and easy to post.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;">The most useful tip I have been given about my shop is provide exemplary customer service. I ensure that all inquiries are personally attended to promptly, and I go to lengths to make sure my customers know I greatly appreciated their business. I have found that providing excellent service has resulted in many return customers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;">I love my shop because it allows me to have a creative outlet, and provides some much needed balance in my life. I get enormous joy when someone chooses to purchase one of my scarves. You can be sure I am doing a little happy dance whenever I see an new order pop up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">Etsy:<span style="color: #1f497d;"> </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/au/shop/PeaGreenSea"><span style="color: blue;">etsy.com/au/shop/PeaGreenSea</span></a><span style="color: #1f497d;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt;">Facebook: <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/PeaGreenSea">facebook.com/PeaGreenSea</a> </span></span></div>
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As of next week I will be starting an exciting new series on the blog showcasing the amazing local Australian talent of handmade and vintage shop owners. These small businesses can often be looked over for cheaper, more commercial goods. From experience, the quality of the goods and the customer service you receive from these small businesses far exceeds that of the larger department stores.<br />
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Each Wednesday I will be showcasing a new shop for you on the blog. I encourage you to read their stories and have a look at what they are offering. Support your local!<br />
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To start off the series, I thought I would let you in behind the scenes of my own Etsy store, Little Miss Lorraine.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; line-height: 15.546667098999px;">Hi there my name is Jess! I am a 20 something lover of beauty, craft, interior design & DIY. I am also a keen but by no means experienced Yogi. I have a wonderfully supportive boyfriend and together we live with our beautiful (and noisy!!) rainbow lorikeet Opal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.546667098999023px;">I love the satisfaction that comes from making your own things. I also love making things for other people which is why I started </span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 15.546667098999023px;">Little</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.546667098999023px;"> Miss Lorraine! A </span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 15.546667098999023px;">little hobby of mine to share some of my makes with other people.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.546667098999023px;">My shop name "Little Miss Lorraine" is based on...me! I am only 5"1 and often get referred to (not by choice!) as "little Jess". I am a Miss (for now!) and Lorraine is my middle name which I share with one of my Grandmothers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; line-height: 15.546667098999px;">Little Miss Lorraine is a combination of vintage wares, handmade home decor and paper goods. Our vintage wares are in very good condition and have been sourced from loving homes. All of our sewn goods are sewn on my Grandmothers sewing machine, something she handed down to me before moving into a retirement village. Every single card and gift tag is handmade and a lot of thought goes into the final product.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.546667098999023px;">Don't let your shop get too much for you! If you become too stressed out over the amount of sales you have, filling your shop with stock and dealing with customer enquiries, you will end up resenting the very thing you love doing! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 15.546667098999023px;">I love the connections and opportunities my shop has opened for me. Connecting with other Australian Etsy & small business </span><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 15.546667098999023px;">shop owners has been such a great learning experience, and I will definitely be continuing these relationships as time goes on. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; line-height: 15.546667098999023px;">You can find Little Miss Lorraine here:</span><br />
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The <a href="http://alittlebitofjess04.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/wardrobe-revamp-detox-your-wardrobe.html">last post</a> in this wardrobe revamp series was to detox my wardrobe. I managed to get rid of a whole garbage bag worth of clothes which I will donate, and another bag of clothes and shoes that will be thrown away. As I said, this will be an ongoing process for me, but I am happy with the result so far.<br />
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The next step in <a href="http://into-mind.com/">Into Mind's</a> <a href="http://into-mind.com/2014/11/03/10-step-wardrobe-revamp/">10 Step Wardrobe Revamp</a> is to collect inspiration for the kind of wardrobe you would like to have. This was a very easy step for me as I have been collecting pictures of inspiration via Pinterest for a while now! </div>
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My ideal wardrobe is one that has a mixture of pieces I can wear layered in many different combinations as well as a few beautiful key pieces.</div>
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Here is a look at some of my inspiration photos from my fashion Pinterest board...</div>
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You may remember I received <a href="http://alittlebitofjess04.blogspot.com.au/2014/12/birthday-body-shop-skincare-haul-beauty.html">this pack</a> from The Body Shop from my amazing boyfriend for my birthday last year. I have been slowly working my way through the products and there are a few I would definitely purchase again.<br />
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One of these products is the <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.com.au/bath-and-body/wild-argan-oil/wild-argan-oil-the-radiant-oil.aspx#.VOaVn_mUc40">Wild Argan Oil</a> for skin and hair. Whilst I haven't tried this product on my skin as yet, I have been using it my hair recently and I am absolutely loving the result! I love trying to leave my hair as naturally curly as possible, however it tends to frizz quite badly throughout the day.<br />
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I have been using the <a href="http://alittlebitofjess04.blogspot.com.au/2014/09/perfect-curls-first-impression.html">Spray Gel for Curls</a> by Toni & Guy on my hair for a few months now. I still love this product, however as much as it makes my curls stand out it doesn't have that all day protection from the frizz!<br />
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The pictures below show my third day curls using The Body Shop's Wild Argan Oil. I have never used a product that makes my hair stay this nice for so long! All I do in the morning is get up and go - no styling needed.<br />
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One of the things I really love about this product is that although it is an oil, it doesn't make my hair feel or look oily (as long as you keep it away from your roots!)<br />
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One spray on each side is enough to keep my hair frizz free for a good couple of days.<br />
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Have you every tried the Wild Argan Oil from The Body Shop before? I would love to know which products you use to help keep the frizz away!<br />
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As you may have seen in my last post, I have finally decided to undertake a pretty major wardrobe revamp! Step 1 from <a href="http://into-mind.com/">Into Mind</a>'s <a href="http://into-mind.com/2014/11/03/10-step-wardrobe-revamp/">10 Step Wardrobe Revamp</a> was to establish what you do not like about your current wardrobe (<a href="http://alittlebitofjess04.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/wardrobe-revamp-rethink-your-strategy.html">click here</a> to see what I dislike about my current wardrobe!) Step 2 is to clean out your wardrobe, and get rid of anything that does not match your new wardrobe style. </div>
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I finally had a chance on the weekend to detox my wardrobe. The first step was to get everything out on the bed into piles "keep, donate, trash, revamp" </div>
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Into Mind includes a fantastic closet detox cheat sheet for this step to help you through those tricky decisions!!</div>
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Now I have a really good idea where my wardrobe is lacking and what things I need to think about restocking! I also had a few things I really like, but need to revamp so look out for a post with before and afters for these. The next step is to gather inspiration for new wardrobe pieces - that post will be up next week.</div>
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I have finally decided it is time for a wardrobe revamp. I have been really unhappy with my wardrobe for a while now. Don't get me wrong, I have lots of nice clothes, but I can never seem to put together outfits I really love to wear!<br />
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I came across the blog / website <a href="http://into-mind.com/">Into Mind</a> via Pinterest and found this amazing <a href="http://into-mind.com/2014/11/03/10-step-wardrobe-revamp/">10 Step Wardrobe Revamp</a> guide. It breaks the process of a wardrobe revamp down into 10 easy steps which is great at making the process seem less overwhelming. Into Mind is a website full of amazing tips for the perfect style, minimalism and the perfect wardrobe. I will definitely be referring to the website for more than just this wardrobe revamp!<br />
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I will be writing a blog post for each step of the way and including a lot of progress pictures, links and helpful tips. I hope this will be helpful for people who want to undertake a wardrobe revamp but are not sure where to start!<br />
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The first step in the wardrobe revamp process is to establish what you do not like about your current wardrobe as this will help you find out where your wardrobe weaknesses are. Using the flow chart provided, I have worked out that my wardrobe no longer matches my personal style. My goals for this revamp will be to:<br />
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Step 2 is to detox your wardrobe. Keep an eye out for the post on this soon (as soon as I get a free afternoon to go through my wardrobe!)<br />
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Have you ever undertaken a major wardrobe revamp? I am excited to share my progress with you!<br />
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As I mentioned in <a href="http://alittlebitofjess04.blogspot.com.au/2015/02/life-update-and-new-project-sneak-peek.html">this post</a> earlier in the week, I am participating in the <a href="http://yogabycandace.com/blog/28-day-heart-opening-yoga-project?rq=backbend%20project">28 Day Heart Opening Yoga Project</a> run by my favourite online Yogi Candace from <a href="http://yogabycandace.com/">Yoga by Candace</a>.<br />
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Here is my first check in photo for the project!</div>
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I have chosen <a href="http://yogabycandace.com/blog/2014/1/28/how-to-do-pigeon-pose">pigeon pose</a> and will be aiming to move into <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4TY6Oui-XI">king pigeon</a> by the end of the month. Pigeon pose is actually one of my favourites, but I can't say I find the full pigeon pose <i>easy</i>. </div>
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Have you every participated in a yoga challenge / project? I love Candace's projects as they really help you to further your yoga, not just focus on a pose a day.<br />
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Thank god it's nearly the weekend! I have had a crazy few weeks back at work. You think your getting somewhere and then you turn around to find more piles of paper to deal with!<br />
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I am currently involved in a project called <a href="https://blog.etsy.com/au/2014/12/19/join-etsyresolution-and-love-what-you-do-in-2015/">Etsy Resolution</a> run by Etsy Australia. It is a 4 week "course" to help you really establish your Etsy shop in the market. As you probably know, I have my own little shop on Etsy, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/LittleMissLorraine?ref=hdr_shop_menu">Little Miss Lorraine</a>, which I would really love to grow this year. The 4 week program runs through everything including setting up your Etsy shop, taking great photos, pricing items and how to utilise social media. If you have your own Etsy shop I highly recommend you sign up to this course! <br />
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I have also signed up for an <a href="https://academy.burdastyle.com/courses/the-perfect-fit-tailoring-course">online tailoring</a> course run by the <a href="https://academy.burdastyle.com/">Burdastyle Academy</a>. I really wanted to take my sewing to the next level this year, especially when it comes to making / refashioning clothes. This course teaches you how to make your own patterns, how to adjust patterns and a few basic repair techniques such as replacing a broken zipper. I am really looking forward to doing a few more sewing courses this year so watch this space to see my progress.<br />
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Candace from <a href="http://yogabycandace.com/">Yoga by Candace</a> has just released a <a href="http://yogabycandace.com/blog/28-day-heart-opening-yoga-project">blog post</a> detailing her new yoga project for February after the success of her strength project throughout January. I have to admit I haven't done very much yoga in the last 2 weeks of January which I am very disappointed about! I am hoping to be more proactive during February so I am looking forward to this next project. I will be posting pose updates here so keep an eye out!<br />
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<b>Exciting New Project...</b></div>
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I have a very exciting project coming up very soon which I cannot wait to show you. It is something I have wanted to do for a while now and I've finally got my act together to make it happen. The picture above might give you a clue as to what the project is about...blog post up this weekend about it!!</div>
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I hope you have all had a wonderful start to 2015 x<br />
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