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WRITTEN BY A CALIFORNIA NATIVE IN SCOTLAND.

ABOUT: Retro living through the seasons, nonfiction musings, fictional snippets, DIY natural skincare, recipes, projects, food and beverages, health-beauty-wellness vibes, books, art and inspiration, and happiness—the pursuit of.

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CAFFEINE, SUNSHINE

& UPCYCLED

FLORAL FUN

Enjoying a tiny, caffeinated cuppa in front of our former shop . That repurposed chest of drawers / planter I’m sat next to was the best ‘Pinspiration.’

The key to keeping it around for more than a year of bipolar Scottish weather was yacht varnish. Yearly coats of that sticky - tedious to work with but necessary - stuff was necessary.

FACE, HEALTH, INSPIRATION, BEAUTY, FEEL GOOD, SELF-CARE, SELF-CARE RITUALS, PAMPER SESSIONS TARA LECK FACE, HEALTH, INSPIRATION, BEAUTY, FEEL GOOD, SELF-CARE, SELF-CARE RITUALS, PAMPER SESSIONS TARA LECK

FOOD FACE: DIY Face masks from your kitchen.

Almost everything I've listed below I've been able to pick up at the local village Co-op, and any of these items can instantly be turned into a face mask.

After reading this, I highly recommend checking out the contents of your kitchen, and then mashing, whipping, slicing, or blending any of these ingredients up . Put them on your face, and truly embrace being a food face. Your skin will thank you.

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