This is a quick, easy-to-make hand sanitizer recipe using none other than fresh aloe vera from my urban aloe garden. Sanitizing and smoothing, everything you need! Recipe:⠀2/3 cup rubbing alcohol1/3 cup aloe vera gel or two-inch wide chucks of fresh aloe⠀15-20 drops tea tree oil (I use Doterra!) ⠀Instructions: ⠀1. …
Special occasion bouquets are as traditional as weddings themselves. They are used to distinguish special guests of honor, bridesmaids, family, and mothers. In this case, these wedding bouquets were for three sisters of the groom. I personally created and designed these for my son, Austin’s, wedding. I included succulents (3) …
Mint, edible flowers, open face wondrous sandwiches, tablescapes of banana leaves and poppies all under one beautiful tent celebrating a new baby—another new addition to our family! Congratulations (to my daughter) Kristin and welcome Baby Christian Oak Cooper! Even the name Oak evokes incredible meaning; first exemplifying nature, strength, and his family …
Summer is a time for cleaning, home repairs, and remodeling. That said, there can be lots of dust and grime around as is my current situation. I’ve prepared four of my favorite cleaning oils, along with natural-cleaning agents used long before our synthetic ones. Vinegar is tried and true for a very …
One of my many passions is staging and event planning. I had the privilege of planning an Urban Garden Baby Shower for my daughter Lauren. Nature set the stage for rustic tables, adorned by centerpieces of succulents in wooden boxes and clay pots. Cane chairs were used and individual umbrellas …
Table settings and vignettes have always been, should I say, “my thing.” I have always been fascinated with grouping things together. Whether they match or not has never really mattered to me. I have placed crystal next iron pieces and wood next to glass, branches, rocks, and fabrics. As a …