Visual Vignette: Perfectly Peachy

After falling into what seemed like an extended lull from all the celebrations, am slowly getting back into the routine of things, from writing many, many cards officially in the mail today, to dressing in his & hers & heels at the office - it's time to get back to the reality of packing for an upcoming move, cleaning a purposely messy apartment and a new weekend, soon, dedicated to to-do lists and more birthday and anniversary planning for M and I.

Though busy, have been taking the time to stop and smell the beautiful roses, as seen above from my parents, that sit in my living room, bathing in the sunlight creeping through the patio windows. The bright hue of coral these roses evoke takes me back to a surprise birthday party, which my dear sister had planned and bought a dress in the shade of coral for me to wear, and also reminds me of my love for such a color...in lipstick, in blush, in pretty dresses and suddenly everything just seems perfectly peachy as spring is now officially here.




Photos: One (iPhone & Instagram photography by Rosie) | Two | Three | Four

Eternally,
Rosie

DIY To Try: Pure Passion Rose Petal Dark Chocolate Bar

It's hard not to run into chocolate at every corner you turn during January and February and I'll gladly admit that I welcome that kind of decadence at any time. There's much to love about this recipe; the passion lies in the addition of maca (can easily be removed if serving to children and pregnant women), the beauty is from the rose petal toppings and lastly, but not least, it's made of dark chocolate, my absolute favorite. Enjoy this very indulging, very romantic recipe on your own or with a loved one.

DIY To Try: Rose & Coconut Sugar Scrub

As previously mentioned in the original DIY, substitutions can be made for some, and even all ingredients to make scrubs into your own - to your taste, your preference. So as to not confuse others with my added substitutes in the original recipe, here is an updated one for something a little similar, a little sweeter.

RECIPE
* White cane sugar
* Rose essential oil
* Coconut Oil
* Dried rose petals
* Jar (glass or plastic)

Mix together the sugar with the coconut oil and add drops of the rose oil to your desired scent. You want a consistency that’s the perfect middle between wet and dry – not too oily, not too crumbly. Break apart rose petals into bits and pieces then add to mixture. 

Can always purchase scrubs here and here.

Images: @soulcallove

Eternally,
Rosie

DIY To Try: Rose Salt Body Scrub

Body scrubs have long been a favorite of mine so the prospect of infusing roses (one of my favorite flowers) into bath time has quite an appeal to it. The smell of roses, the aftermath of new, smooth skin and pure relaxation...what's not to love about recreating this rose salt body scrub for your own?



RECIPE
* Fine sea salt
* Coarse sea salt [Himalayan] (optional*)
* Rose essential oil
* Jojoba oil (can be substituted with coconut oil or any other oil of your choice*)
* Glass (or plastic*) jar/bottle 
* Clear inkjet labels (full sheet) + body scrub labels | Download

Mix together the fine and coarse sea salt (if you like pink as I do, Himalayan salt gives off a pink color) with the jojoba oil (many substitutes can be used, I personally like coconut oil) and add drops of the rose oil to your desired scent. You want a consistency that’s the perfect middle between wet and dry – not too oily, not too crumbly. Downloadable labels (two sizes) are provided if you'd like to label your jar.

Images + DIY: Oh So Pretty
*Substitutes provided by soulcallove

Eternally,
Rosie