Vanessa's Corner

Hi readers! So... for the past few weeks I've felt like I was in a major negative rut, day in and day out I felt like my space, my home and my life was full of negativity. It's a gross feeling and I hate it whenever I get into that sort've mind space. So, what did my cards call for when I was feeling out of sorts and like my sanctuary was just not working for me? I cleanse the air in my home, get DIYing and change things up a bit. I make my home and my space mine again. So as I was looking around on Pinterest (yet again) for some inspiration I came across mason jar succulents. I thought Hey! I've got a shit tonne of mason jars in my pantry, a front yard full of pebbles and a pot of succulents that need propagating in my alfresco. So I experimented, brainstormed and came up with this. This DIY was so easy that my kids joined in and made them for me while I was busy taking photos of the whole method. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: Mason jars - Can be bought from any major ...

Hi crafty DIYers! Today's DIY blog post is based on both procrastination and Pinterest. Procrastination because this is a DIY I've had on hold for about a year. Pinterest because that's where I found this little DIY. Since I'm all about making things on a tight budget, and because a circular saw or anything above used without my husband's supervision absolutely terrifies me, this is my own affordable and easy regurgitated version of a DIY Chopping Board Recipe Holder. Now I know many of you guys may skip this paragraph and jump straight to the DIY, but just in case any of you guys are questioning "What the hell does this thing do?", I'll explain. It's a recipe book or ipad holder. Found an awesome recipe you want to try out on pinterest, youtube or tasty.com? This awesome DIY will not only make your kitchen bench look cute, but will also stand as a housing to hold your Ipad, phone or recipe book upright while you whisk, bake and stir. What Y...

This year has certainly been a year of domestic travelling when it comes to my family. We made it as a goal in our bucket list to explore as many secrets and enchantments Australia has to offer. On this particular trip we camped in Kiama over a weekend and I popped my DSLR out and was able to capture a few moments. I obviously was able to vlog the entire weekend, but that won't be up for a few days, this is just a sneak peak of what to expect. On our trip we explored other cultures (other than the Australian one... haha). Making a pitstop at Nan Tien Temple - the largest buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere. A beautiful, tranquil and peaceful place - where Jacaranda trees are at an abundance, ornament sculptures are a norm and greenery is rich and at it's finest. Soak up the sound of nothing but breeze, the wind blowing the leaves along the grass and birds chirping along with the sunlight. Snorkelling the beautiful blue waters o...

Hello guys! On today's blog post we will be reviewing NARS Velvet Matte Skin Tint ($63.00AU). I was SO excited when I saw they released this. Being a busy on the go mother I am in constant search for a good tinted moisturiser that provides SPF and gives coverage with a punch. Of course being the makeup fanatic that I am, after seeing various reviews via blogs and youtube I had-to-buy-it.  Admittedly, I wasn't going to review this product, but after using it various times I had some thoughts of my own and just had to review the product twice for this blog post (not using a setting powder AND using a setting powder). Purchase product  HERE . Let's review it shall we? Claims This lightweight, oil free skin tint works to keep skin lightly hydrated while controlling unwanted shine. Enriched with rose fruit extract and antioxidant-rich vitamins C and E, the look of pores are tightened, skin tone is evened and fine lines are smoothed. With a soft-focus effect that...