our little treasure chest

Growing up, we always had treasure chests full of random loves and baubles that we would collect throughout our years in sunny California! Our favorite memories from our childhood are our many travels to our grandparents houses to play with all of their old junk. Honestly, we had really cool grandparents with amazing treasures! From that moment we began to love all things rusty, torn, and aged. The older the better!  Lately we have been traveling the coast hunting for treasures and truly amazing gems, we are truly addicted to it. But our places aren't big enough to keep hoarding all of this rad stuff, so together we decided to open a little shop over at Etsy to share some of our gypsy findings with you.We hope you enjoy our treasure chest! 

  

Please stop by our little SHOP and stay a while!!

Here is a tiny peak at what is inside. . .

Stay tuned, we will be adding new pieces daily! What kind of treasures have you been hiding?

xoxo

homemade gift idea :: get well soon

Looking for a charming gift idea? I made this little gem for my soul sister Mary. She is a treasure hunter at heart with a wonderful bohemian way of living.  I wanted to create something to cheer her up for all of the sunny days to come!! I picked up this silver rimmed, cut glass bowl from an estate sale and planted baby succulents in it. Voila!! 

bathroom refresh

Spring means time to freshen up the little places around the house that get a bit neglected! Show your bathroom some love and you will find yourself and your family refreshed + relaxed. Here are a few things that I picked up to create our mystical oasis. 

Go ahead and give your bathroom a facelift. . . it is worth every penny.

sechura bath towels. mod desert bath mat. demarcation shower curtain. 

losada soap dish. feather inlaid knob all from ANTHROPOLOGIE of course :)

{BEFORE}

Here is what our bathroom looked like when we bought our place last summer. And here it is. . .

{AFTER}

 We created an inexpensive vanity using IKEA kitchen cabinets complete with a farmhouse sink for triple person teeth brushing action. The funky {not in a cool way} seventies mirror was given some cheap love by building a chunky frame around the edge. We love the vintage feel of the white  hexagon tiles surrounded by gray grout on the floors and of course the mod desert bath mat.

I grabbed this expanding mirror from IKEA as well. I can't put on mascara without it. Gotta love the blossoming branches too. . .

 Dinner plates can make great make-up stations. . . oh and that little ceramic jar was hand painted by my great grandma {it keeps all of my bobby pins safe}

Berlin's bath toys belong in a vintage metal bucket of course 

{anyone with kids knows that this is only like a third of her toys}

XOXO

aroma therapy

Boy do we love filling our houses with beautiful, calming aromas!  After a long day of work, the front door opens, shoes + bras come off, and candles get lit! This is a quick recipe using all natural ingredients that will fill your home sweet home with a glorious simmering scent.  All you need is a lemon, a few sprigs of rosemary, and a dash of vanilla extract {the scent from the vanilla extract will help relieve stress + anxiety}. Simmer all of the ingredients in a pot and enjoy. . .