shell decorating

    If you live near a beach and you are like me you collect lots of shells, thinking "oh these would be great for a project". Years later they are still sitting there, waiting. Well now you can do something to give them a little more life- decorate them (with sharpies or markers)! Now after you decorate them, then what do you do? You make pretty things, like necklaces, bracelets, rings, or put them on display. So below I am showing you some of my pretty shells and designs.

 I have to say the black and white shells will always be my favorite because they are classic and go with anything. Like seriously, anything.

 Below, are my colorful ones. I was nervous on how these would turn out because I am not very brave when it comes to decorating things with neon colors. But, I liked how they turned out because it is unique and different.

That is it for today lovelies, thanks for reading (and sharing is caring). xo

friday faves

1 // my first giveaway on instagram 
2 // learning to surf 
3 // random photography shot
4 // diy calendar (get one here)

printable watercolor may calendar // 2014

    When I cannot find something online I like, I just make it myself! So, this is what I did for my May calendar. Normally, I use the Real Simple calendars, but I didn't really like how May's calendar looked. So, I searched online: nothing. I thought, why not make my own? It was a late night kind of project (the best kind) and it turned out well. Anyway, this how it turned out and I would like to share it with you. Download it here.

This calender includes all the days of the month and was made on card stock like paper so it might not have the same affect when you print it out. This calender is for personal use only.