Hello again! Today I am covering the letter C in my lockdown alphabet series, and guess what C stands for? C stands for the joy of creativity we got from pursuing our hobbies during this stay at home period. Several people rediscovered their passion towards baking, reading, painting, blogging and other creative activities during this time. I would definitely say this was one of the biggest silver linings during the Covid lockdowns for everyone around the world. Why creative hobbies spiked during Covid? The lockdown resulted in the rise of two things – boredom and anxiety. People were abruptly jolted…
Hello my lovelies! It’s the end of the year, so I am taking a break to relax, introspect and come back with new goals for 2016. Thank you for being a part of Pumpernickel Pixie and visiting regularly, I am so grateful for you! My blog’s debut year was full of interesting moments, so here’s looking back at 2015 with a round-up of some of my favorite posts… Style: Party Dresses | Red Lipstick | French Manicures | Perfect Hair |Pink Lips | Miracle Face Mask | Hairstylists Travel: Bhutan | Bali | Eat Local | Ladakh | Paris | Max Brenner | Winter Wonderland | Travel Hacks | Fly in Style Living: Being Thankful | Peace Prayers | Productivity | Retro Quotes | Law of Attraction | Zen Living…
I recently damaged a pair of sandals by losing the embellishments on top. Even though I have lost the embellishments, the sandals are still in good shape which is why I don’t want to throw them away just yet. I have been looking for ideas to use them, so I was extremely delighted when I stumbled upon a super easy ‘gold owl sandal‘ tutorial on Ryan’s blog. She uses a really simple technique to convert plain gold sandals into funky owl ones by attaching metallic owls from necklaces to the top of the sandals. If you have been reading my blog, you know I am obsessed with owls and…
I love carousels! They remind me of my childhood – a simpler and stress free time. Carousel themed accessories add a fun and whimsical touch to any party or event, plus they make for great photo ops! Wouldn’t it be fun to make a carousel centerpiece for your next party? Kathleen of Oh Happy Day shared this amazing DIY of a mini carousel that serves as a decorative centerpiece and play item – it actually spins! This is going to be a fun project for the weekend. More images with step by step instructions are available on her blog linked above. Do you have any fun…
Happy Friday folks! Below are my top picks from the web for this week; what have you been reading? Have a good weekend! How to declutter your house. Early fall inspiration: clothes and booties. Make some sparkly moon & star cupcakes. Funny snail mail stamps. Holographic nail polish – want! How to build a gallery wall. Really good chocolate pudding & pizza. Funk songs to start your weekend. Baked cheesy apple sandwiches. How to become a better listener. Quote of the Week: “Whatever the problem, be part of the solution. Don’t just sit around raising questions and pointing out obstacles. We’ve all worked with that person. That person is…
