DIY renovating old french frame

I had this gold frame for so long that i had bought years ago at a Paris flea market.

I never loved that gold color but liked the raw frame and the look of so i decided to give it a new look instead on selling it.

I have sanded and painted it in white and gave it a fresh look for my bedroom. Voilà!

DIY EXFOLIATING COFFEE SUGAR SCRUB

I recently discovered that coffee grounds can be really good for your skin and i decided to try a DIY exfoliating coffee scrub, enjoying that’s it’s 100% natural.  

You can find different scrub recipes and i kept it really simple using sugar and coconut oil.Feel free to add any scents or oil you may like better.
Coffee scrub is great for exfoliating, it helps for reduction of cellulite and improved circulation.
Coconut oil will leave your skin feeling super soft. 




What You Need:

 
                       1 Tablespoon of Coffee Grounds (I choose used coffee grounds)                        1 Tablespoon of Raw Sugar (I used Cane Sugar)                        1 Tablespoon of Coconut Oil (I heat it for few seconds if it’s too solid)

                                                     

Directions:

 
                       Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. 
                     Scrub your body and face and rinse thoroughly.






The recipe is enough for me to use for one time all body and face.


You can use this scrub once or twice a week.

Enjoy!

DIY CONVERSE - CANVAS SHOES

I recently was on my way to get new navy Converse when i decided to try to dye my old ones that were in a nice but not easy teal color.

I’m pretty happy with the result and i found it now really cool and easy to dye any pair of sneakers of the color of your choice. Even better if you find some cheap white trainers and want to dye them yourself.

I dyed them heavenly (although my bucket wasn’t big enough so the heel is not 100% dyed but i kind of like the indigo effect it gives to it).

You can also be imaginative and try more crazy dye effect, half dye, 2 colors etc

Here is below how i have proceeded for mine.

You will need:

-Hand dye (i used DYLON as picture)

-bucket

-1 cup salt - hot water

Start by putting 6 liters (25 cups) of hot water in your bucket. Add 250ml (1 cup) of salt and stir.

Beside in another bowl, mix 1/2 liter (2 1/4 cups) of hot water with your dye powder or liquid.

Dissolve the dye solution into the salt solution and stir again.

Wet your shoes under water before starting or pre wash them to make sure the dye will stay, and put then in the bucket, make sure they are completely under water.

Let dye for about 45 minutes. Rince under water and wash them in the washing machine with a bit of detergent.

I was scared the plastic parts would also be tinted so i covered them with some plastic tape while in the dye solution. Some people use some wax too that will protect the plastic being tinted. If some plastic part are affected, you can clean them with a mix of hot water, baking soda and white vinegar. Scrub it and rinse with warm water.