Upcycled Face Lotion Bottle to Reed Dispenser/Vase
Author
: Agnija
Blog
: Monsoon Rains
Date
: 5/14/2013 12:16:00 AM
'I had a used bottle of AVEDA face lotion that I could never bring myself to throw away because of how beautiful and solid it looked. So I converted it to a fragrance reed dispenser, using some paint and masking tape!
The original bottle
I used Martha Stewart's silver liquid gilding paint and a "foam popsicle".
Clean up for this paint is by using xylene. Which I do not have. So'
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Lentil Pistachio Salad in Lime EVOO Dressing
Author
: Agnija
Blog
: Monsoon Rains
Date
: 5/12/2013 6:43:00 PM
'I read somewhere that pairing lentils and pistachio nuts gives you a complete protein profile. So I have been thinking about how to combine these two in something awesome. Today, was the day that I finally managed to make this salad.
The Ingredients
3.25 cups of cooked whole lentils. Not mushy, just cooked.
1/4 cup salted, roasted pistachios-- shelled
2.5 cups of chopped carrots
1 garlic'
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And Now it's the Lilac's Turn
Author
: Agnija
Blog
: Monsoon Rains
Date
: 5/11/2013 10:18:00 PM
'Despite being cleaved straight down the middle by Sandy, this tree is still going strong!
The stuff at the foot of the tree is for another post. So, check back often! :)
Meanwhile, just enjoy the richness of these beauties!
And oh! the scent!
Up close and personal!
And then, on the very same tree, the left hand side branches were carrying this variegated version of the flower'
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Pink Snow Showers!
Author
: Agnija
Blog
: Monsoon Rains
Date
: 5/10/2013 10:08:00 PM
'I suppose if you bloom like this
You will have to eventually shed like this
and like this:
and like this:
I am glad that despite suffering some damage from Sandy, this tree was all happy to see spring again!
Happy May and Happy Mother's Day everyone!
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