When I was in Morocco a couple of years ago, I noticed the sweetest little handmade specimen boxes in some of the shops. They would be displaying teeth or something equally as absurd in a simple wooden or cardboard box, with a layer of cling wrap over the top as pseudo glass. The objects displayed…
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DIY: Little Nicki’s party pendant
I don’t know about you, but I often think of DIYs as things I will have in my home for a good time, not necessarily a long time. What you make yourself doesn’t have to be perfect, it can sometimes be just for fun, to switch things up a little in your space or for…
DIY Tripod Planter
I thought it would be fun today to share one of my favorite DIY projects from The New Bohemians, this tripod planter made from a bowl and vintage legs. It’s a great project to do over a weekend now that summer is here. This dude would be perfect for your little patio or balcony. Here’s…
DIY: Little Nicki’s ojos de dios
It’s hard to believe it’s taken me so long to share with you how to make a simple ojo de dios (‘eye of god’) considering I’ve made tons myself and even taught workshops in Sydney on how to make them. Traditionally, an ojo de dios is made by the Huichol Indians of Mexico-the father of…
DIY: Little Nicki’s little paper garland
I have a garland at home that never ceases to get compliments- you might recognise it from this post. Mine was actually a gift from a friend years ago and it is SO simple to make. 1.) Draw circles onto card paper in your desired colors- I use a cup to measure my circles, so…
DIY: Nicole’s mini succulents, propagated, planted and potted
Ever wondered how to propagate succulents? It’s super easy to do from cuttings, succulent leaves or my favorite way is from the little baby offshoots that grow from the larger plant. All you need to do is pull the baby out of the soil or off of the plant depending on where it’s growing. You…