Simple Living

Lazy boy.

Photo by my hubby B.U.M

So simple and cute :-) Let’s try!

one more hobby I recently falling in love!

(those are ping&purple hydrangeas hanging from the ceiling) 

Try this healthy homemade STB (Spicy Tuna Bowl)!!!

- Sushi rice, seaweed salad, 1/4 avocado, spicy tuna (small diced tuna+chopped scallions+chili oil), salted cucumber(few slices), ginger, spout, and sesame 

Can u believe only one pair of sox was used for this cute catty???

1. DIY (Do It Yourself)

DIY means ‘Do It Yourself’. It is a term used to describe making, modifying, or reforming of something without the aid of experts or professionals. Young people have strong individuality and seek for something different or unique one-of-a-kind stuff. They are rather making or creating their own things instead of chasing the same thing. To keep pace with this trend, there are many DIY-related magazines, TV programs, or Internet blogs. My blog introduces 100% Handmade, craft stores and home decor ideas.

-       Etsy: Etsy is the world’s most vibrant handmade, vintage marketplace. Anyone can sell or buy items and share stories.(www.etsy.com)

-       DIY Wedding: The DIY trend is slowly becoming a part of many weddings. Instead of spending lots of money to hire out for each individual service, people choosing to do it themselves and creating unique event. (www.diywedding.org) 

-       One-of-a-kind Show: The site features an endless selection of handcrafted items created by talented artists and craftspeople. (www.oneofakindshow.com)

-       DIY Network: From remodeling to decorating, anyone can be an expert for your house. (www.diynetwork.com)

2. How To

Along with the DIY trend, ‘How To’ is also very popular term these days. Even though we are not an expert, there are a lot of “how to do everything by myself” blogs, websites, and articles so that we can easily follow step by step. I am suggesting easy and useful home decor, organic cooking tips or green living ideas with a small budget.

-       eHow: This website has over 150,000 ‘How To’ videos and articles. (www.ehow.com)

-        Howcast: The site offers useful ‘How To’ information. Like YouTube, anyone can upload their own ‘How To’ videos so that they are sharing and engaging each other. (www.howcast.com) 

-       WikiHow: This is the world’s how to manual. You can learn from here, write your own ‘How To’ and share with people around the world, and even work together and make a better ‘How To’ for everyone. (www.wikihow.com)

-       How To Video: There are a lot of ‘How To’ videos on YouTube site from professional site (like Etsy) to personal up-loadings.(www.youtube.com)

3. Eco-Chic

 Due to some serious issues of the environmental impact of pollution, people become conscious of living in healthy environment. People pursue more green, eco-friendly life for a sustainable future, and try to reduce, reuse, and recycle things. Green Living is pretty popular now. People eat organic food, shop eco-friendly goods. I named my theme ‘Eco-Chic’ because even though we are reuse or recycle items, we can reform them more unique and stylish.

-       re-nest: This blog provides abundant healthy, green living tips and designs. (www.re-nest.com)

-        EcoWedding: Useful tips for eco-wedding like, paperless invitation, organic food, eco-honeymoon plans, and other people’s eco-wedding stories.(www.ecowedding.org)

-       Econscious Market: The site offers various green products and they donate up to 10% of each purchase to Non-profit organizations. (www.econsciousmarket.com)

-       Viva Terra: “Living in Harmony with Nature”, Viva Terra is an eco-shop made by organic, earth-friendly, and the purest ingredients. The shop also has recycled items too. (www.vivaterra.com) 

“Fried chicken recipe- Ingredients “

One of my Etsy’s favorites is “lucileskitchen’. She is a French illustrator living in Paris and sell beautiful food artworks (mostly watercolor). She has also a website; www.lucileprache.com, so check that out if you guys are interested :D Every time I see her works, I feel so warm and happy! {Bobin}

[Source: Etsy-lucileskitchen]

These bags are the skillful work of artisans in Rajasthan. They are hand woven from jute on traditional hand-looms using age old techniques that have remained unchanged for centuries. Available in two sizes the smaller is great for carrying heavy shopping or as small log or storage basket; the larger is perfect for logs, toys or to roll up a few extra throw rugs. The thickness of the weave makes them sturdy when filled and the base is deliberately designed to stand flat when full. Jute is a great Eco product as it is made from natural vegetable fiber that can be spun into coarse strong threads. This makes it perfect for creating strong, durable storage bags.

[Source: EarthLover]

This is my dining wall :D I just started with couple of my photos but now I put everything I like. Bus tickets, my drawings, postcards, even restaurant menus… there’s no limits. It is just my little gallery.  {Bobin}

[Photo by Bobin]

I LOVE ANIMALS!!!!!

No bark, no bite - our floppy-eared canine is all charm. Meet Rover, made from tightly woven and corded recycled newspaper from muzzle to tail, a noble beast with impeccable eco credentials. Guaranteed to leave no fur clumps behind the sofa cushion, your new best friend is flat-out adorable. Need a quick mood lift? Seat him beside you anywhere and in a whisker you’re certain to feel doggone happy. (11”L x 8.5”W x 17”H)

[Source: Viva Terra]