Posts tagged: natural
Eco Friendly Aromatherapy Laundry Soap
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Once you've bypassed the fragrances and concentrated sudsing, what's left to show for it? You have clean clothes, but no good smellum. Instead of dumping in your own essential oils, which was my first thought, better order some eco friendly aromatherapy laundry soap from Etsy's LotusSoap. For a mere $3.50, you can try a sample pack of just about any fragrance you can imagi » READ MORE
How-To: Spraypainted Wall Art.
By ChrisjobKrylon.com offers a great DIY project featuring some of their less Crayolaish colors. A bit of tape, some actual leafs to stencil, and the result? A very fine natural modern print with a bit of glam.
Materials:
Materials- Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Paint - Gloss White
- Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Paint - Semi-Gloss Black
- Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Paint - Ivy Leaf
- Krylon Brushed Metallic - Satin Nickel
- Krylon Webbing Spray - Gold Chiffon
- 2 Canvas » READ MORE
DIY Gourd Lamp - Naturally Artistic Lighting
By GroundedDreamerWith fall upon us, gourds are soon going to be in abundance -- and with a bit of creative flare, these natural wonders lend themselves to a variety of natural decor projects.
Here's one I can't wait to try -- the gourd lamp.
You could do this as a standing table lamp or hang it, just depends on the hardware you have/purchase. Then you just need a dried gourd and a dremmel tool, some acrylic paint and beads if you're real crafty...the sky i » READ MORE
Scrap Nettle - Beauty Secrets from Your Backyard
By SustainableSuppers
Poor stinging nettles: they need a new P.R. person.
Yes, their stingers can cause welts and allergic reactions if you touch them with your bare hands, but once you subdue a nettle plant's young, tender leaves, you behold myriad possibilities for nourishment: teas, soups, pesto, sautés, you name it.
Nettles are also big beauty boosters, because they aid your kidneys and liver: you can add some to your next facial steam, infuse them into vi » READ MORE
Pot Scrubbing Natural Green Cleaners
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photo Image: designconscious
Green cleaning of pots and pans is undoubtedly the ugly stepsister of say, green freshening and cleaning of the house. However, scrubbing the leftover crud off small and large pots and pans should not be overlooked in your overall effort for greening your entire life and your daily chores.
eHow shows you "how" to do almost everything in lif » READ MORE
Save Money and find Peace by Embracing Artlessness
By DIY Maven
Living an artlessness life. It's exactly opposite of what we encourage here at Curbly, right? Not necessarily. At least not when you consider the art of artlessness as 'living simply and naturally', as Zen Habits defines it. » READ MORE
How To Make Tree Limb Coasters
By ModHomeEcTeacher
We find high glossed coffee tables made out of tree slices to be organic, modern and very appealing. DIY-ing a coffee table would be a hefty task. However, slicing up a tree limb, » READ MORE
Get the Spa Smell in Your Home: Eucalyptus Cleaning Recipes
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photo by Allen Hart
Don't you wish your house had that fresh spa smell when walked in the door? There used to be a candle that replicated that wonderful aroma, but like all good things, it was discontinued. Not to worry, over on TipNut there are nine simple recipes involving eucalyptus that you can whip up to use as household cleaners.
Here are two to get you started and a link to the entire collec » READ MORE
Two DIY Natural Chandeliers.
By ChrisjobAs if by synchronicity, two back-to-back Instructables offer how-tos for creating large scale chandeliers using natural elements.
The first, The Castaway, employs vines and twigs and lamp/cord kit for a more controlled look:
The second tutorial utilizes a tumbleweed and string lights for a bit more craziness.
Guiltless Garden Table
By ModHomeEcTeacher
This is truly the first 100 % biodegradable, guiltless, enviro-BFF piece of furniture I've ever seen. Designed by shinwei rhoda yen, the table is made with natural wood embedded with mushrooms which spawn after being exposed to the weather. The wood » READ MORE
Making Natural Wood Buttons
By DIY Maven
Esprit Cabane gets back to nature with these very easy to make wood buttons. They suggest the best applications for them are decorative ones, like embellishing a cushion or a hand-made purse.
The Audacity Of Soap...
By lilybeeIt's not often you find commemorative memorabilia that's actually useful (unless you count those gold-plated Royal Wedding commemorative plates, and who doesn't?!)
Well, now you can commemorate the upcoming presidential inauguration AND get nice and clean. (And chuckle quietly to yourself, Lemongrass roots support - tee hee.) MyObamaBar's soap is available in 8 aroma's and made in the US of all natural materials, prices start form $5.99 f » READ MORE
How To: Seasonal Exterior Crafts.
By Chrisjob
With all your interior decorations hung and making spirits bright, it's time to head beyond the icicle lights for some handmade outdoor holiday projects.
BHG has assembled six here, including a few natural wreaths and some clever use of grains, and a quick googling opens up all sorts of other options.
DIY: Flaxseed and Lavender Eye Pillows
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Who doesn't bend and stretch their way through yoga class for the promise of final relaxation and the eye pillow? Its' sheer goodness should never be underestimated. This experience is so relaxing, everyone should have one of these next to their bed. It has never failed to soothe and calm my tension and fatigue. The fresh lavender scent and the weight of the pillow feel like a cool breeze in a dark room. Ahhhhh.....
These are so easy t » READ MORE
DIY Natural Perfume
By intouchoz
Creating your own perfume from scratch can only be judged a succes if you, and the people around you, like it. Start with a simple Eau de Cologne, or any of the following special blends.
Do-it-yourself and create your own scents to suit your unique personality.
Have fun and don't be afraid to experiment! Aftershave is great for soothing a man’s complexion after shaving. Why not create your own?
When you are experimenting with essential oi » READ MORE
How to Make a 3 Ingredient Moisturizer–CHEAP!
By DIY Maven
Wabi Sabi Baby gets back to basics with this unbelievably easy and inexpensive way to make homemade moisturizer. They say a 12 oz batch will cost us less than a dollar to make! Also, because it’s au naturel, it’s great for babies and those with sensitive skin.
What you’ll need:
1 cup glass measuring cup
2 cup glass measuring cup
small saucepan
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/4 cup water
1/4 cup emulsifying wax, available at craft stores and online
What you » READ MORE
DIY DRY CLEANING
By intouchoz
Going natural is the only the way to go and using the age-old method of actually drycleaning your garments DRY! ...Salt, vinegar, bran and clay are just four cleaning agents used in the past to care for garments that could not be laundered.
Some of the DIY methods require a little space and could prove quite messy. Choose an outdoors location or an easy to clean room such as a tiled bathroom, and protect your hair with a scarf.
For more detai » READ MORE
How to make a beaded wooden curtain.
By DIY Maven
A great way to bring a little outdoors in is by making one of these beaded wood door curtains. Materials you’ll need include:
6 or 7 branches about 3 feet long and a few inches thick
work gloves
pruning shears, a lopping tool or a saw
a vise or a pair of adjustable lockjaw pliers
drill and 1/8 inch bit
60-pound test fishing line
For the entire tutorial, jump to Natural Home Magazine. Via.
How To Make Wool Dryer Balls.
By ChrisjobThese wool dryer balls are a natural, handmade alternative to chemical fabric softeners or commercial dryer agitation products. They're a clever way to use extra yarn, and are a guaranteed way to keep your laundry habits easy and ethical.
Materials:
• Wool Yarn:
• Old Pantyhose or sock
• Cotton or Acrylic Yarn or String
• Scissors
• Small Crochet Hook
• Measuring Tape
• Natural scents
All About Aloe: Growing and Usage Tips.
By ChrisjobAhh...aloe. It's natural, spiky, and modern, and with usefulness built right in. Check out some of these buying and growing tips, and all its healthful benefits. And, apparently, you can eat it if you're so inclined.
• Buying Tips
• Growing Tips
• Watering
• Repotting
• Symptoms Of Poor Plant Care
• Removing Leaves
• How To Cut A Leaf
• How Long Will A Leaf Last
• Consuming The Plant Dir » READ MORE
