(NC)—Instead of throwing away plastic soda bottles, repurpose them to make luminaries for all kinds of occasions, from glittery summer gatherings to Halloween socials. To do so: Peel the labels from empty plastic soda bottles. Use adhesive remover and a paper towel to remove any residue. Wash the soda bottles thoroughly and let them dry [...]

I love the beach. Not really for the fact that I get to parade around in a bathing suit, I mean, no one wants that for whatever reason, but simply because I can search around in the sand for various little trophies.  I also love sitting in the sand with my kids and trying to [...]

When it comes to making candles, there really is a lot that you can do.  Trust me, you don’t need to feel limited to simple tapers or pillars and there are a hundred and one different ways to make a candle, each one as breathtaking as the last. This candle craft is very easy to [...]

By Sirena Van Schaik I love candles whether they are tall, short, scented or plain; there is just something about surrounding myself with lit candles as I either work or simply enjoying a good book. Candles can be very personal but I have found that the most personal candles are the ones that you make [...]