New Years Eve Party Ideas

With New Years Eve just around the corner I thought today I would share some pictures from last year's New Year's party. For this event we like to have a skating rink in the backyard. Last year we had our rink in the backyard, with a bonfire, white christmas lights, and candles stuck in the snow. I punch my fist through the snow and put tea lights inside. I also used tall tapered candles which I stick in the snow that has gathered on tree branches and it looks super magical. For appies I invite everybody to bringing an appy for at least 10 people and then I provide s'mores, which taste awesome, and drinks. Champagne, wine, hot apple cider, hot chocolates, and a little Carolans. There is nothing quite like having a skating rink in your backyard and having all your friends and family over!

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Festival Of Trees Adventure Day

Today Gillian, mom and I went to this little art galley & museum in Armstrong BC that had their tree decorations all set up. Each tree was from a different business, and each one decorated to complement that business. Also lucky enough to see Santa and get a little goodie bag. The bonus of it being at both the museum and the art gallery is that you get to take in the sights of both of those places, and the museum had some really great things including the heart-shaped branding iron. If you are in the Armstrong area be sure to check out the poster down below for times. 

My favorite decoration is this little hand painted decoration of of a dog that is on the North Okanagan Tracking Club.

My sweet Gilly Bean and Me!

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A Night in Bethlehem Adventure

In our beautiful little city of Armstrong the First Baptist Church puts on a wonderful production called "A Night In Bethlehem" every December. This was my first time going and I was in awe of how well put-together the market was and how everyone stayed in character. Making it a real market in Bethlehem by adding livestock topped off the experience. I learned many thing about the jewish people and loved hearing the story of baby Jesus while sitting a a fire with three wise men:)

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Adventure Day At Caravan Farm Theater Winter Show

The Caravan Farm Theater is a magical place were everyone is escorted via horse and sleigh through a winter wonderland in the forest and pastures on the farm to stop at several different stages. It creates a one-of-a-kind outdoor theater adventure experience. My mom and I started the tradition five years ago, and as the years have gone by sometimes there are 18-20 of us. This year I had seen a last minute deal, buy two tickets and get two for free for the opening night. Our show time was 6pm and with fresh snow on the ground I knew I would not be disappointed. 

http://caravanfarmtheatre.com/home/

If you are in the Armstrong area check out this fantasic mix of farm and theater. Throughout the year they have several events, including the Mothers Day farmers market, which was my very first face painting gig.  

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The Classic Cape With A Hint Of Equestrian Style

The classic cape is one of my wardrobe staples. I have a knitted shawl-style cape and a camel wool cape that I scored at value village. Every time I wear one I get told how well put-together I look. With that in mind, I decided that the cape deserved a highlight in my blog.  I love the cape look with a hint of equestrianism. 

The look above starts with a wool cape, dressing it up with black skinny pants or with your favorite narrow legged jeans. I love plaid as the go-to pattern for both of these looks. Something about plaid makes me think of a fox hunt or snuggling in a blanket in the barn watching the animals.

This second look starts with a knit shawl style cape. This cape style is my favorite, its like getting to wear a blanket, but without any weird looks from your friends. The best part of mixing in the equestrian style is that the boots have little to no heel, so this look is open to those who hate being in heels..

If you missed my recent tutorial here is the link.

http://youtu.be/tNrtZDbsRZU

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Face To Face With Washing Your Skin

Let's face it, we have all gone to bed without washing our faces. But it is so unhealthy for your skin. Here are a few reasons why you should wash every night and a few tips to glowing skin.

 

Start with washing your face with a cleanser and not soap. Soap is going to dry out your face and increases wrinkling. 

Wash with lukewarm water, not hot, and wash your face every night!

Five Reasons To Wash Your Face Every night

1.Skin repairs itself while you sleep. It can't if you don't remove your makeup first.

2.Not removing mascara can lead to broken lashes (Try coconut oil as a eye makeup remover)

3.Leaving makeup on to long fills pores which leads to large pores. 

4.Washing removes oil, dirt, and dead skin cells.

5.Skin needs to exfoliate and can't if makeup is blocking that from happening. 

Three great ways to keep your skin healthy and glowing.

1.Cleanse your face 1-2 times daily (over-washing can encourage more oil production)

2.Exfoliate 1-3 times a week (dead skin cells can fill pores and make skin rough and uneven)

3.Moisturize 1-2 times daily (apply to damp skin to keep moisture close to your skin, avoiding cracks and loss of elasticity) 

If you missed my recent tutorial here is the link.

http://youtu.be/tNrtZDbsRZU

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Tricks To Long Lasting Red Lipstick

Ten Steps To Long Lasting Lip Color Tutorial On You Tube

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20 Ways To Use Coconut Oil As A Beauty Product for Your Hair & Skin

20 Ways to use coconut oil as a directly applied beauty product

1. Combine salt and Coconut Oil to make a foot scrub
2. Shaving cream
3. Natural Deodorant
4. Combine baking soda and Coconut Oil for a whitening tooth paste
5. Applied regularly, can help with acne and eczema
6. Natural SPF 4 tanning oil
7. Combine sugar and Coconut Oil to make a body scrub for the shower
8. Lip chap stick
9. Hair deep conditioning mask. For best results slather on hair, put hair in plastic shower cap for three to four hours.
10. Applied to the feet will help with fungus, athlete's foot, cracks
11. Lighten age spots
12. Anti-aging moisturizer
13. Massage oil
14. Hair frizz control
15. Intensive night moisturizer
16. Body lotion
17. Eye makeup remover
18. Cuticle cream, increase healthy nail growth
19. Clears cold sores
20. Dandruff relief

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On Set @ Aladdin's Lamp

Working on the Aladdin's Lamp set this past week was so much fun. Everyone is such a team player and it shows with amazing performances on stage. Here is a pic of my office last week at the vernon performing arts centre. I think I had around 40 cast members that I applied makeup to. 

Above are the sketches of the faces for each cast member.

My picture on the crew poster:)

Some of the character faces that I have done are in the pictures above.

I had a blast for the third year in a row working with the okanagan rythmic club and circ company. Already looking forward to next year!  

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A Little About Me

Today I wanted you to get to know me better. These are pictures of my beautiful family, starting with my wonderful husband Tony. Without him, our life we live would not be possible. He rocks at baby duty and is the nicest guy I have ever met:) He also edits all my blog posts and is the most handsome, funny, witty, charming stud in the whole world (editor's notes).

This is Little J aka Jessica Christine. She is the happiest baby in the world, as long as you surrender all digital devices to her. Her favorite food is food and she has eight teeth at 16 months old.

This is my mini-me Gillian. She is creative and loves to dance and sing while doing just about anything. She is a very hard working girl in life, and will go very far if she keeps following her heart.

My fur-baby Gia and our chickens. Gia is half the size of our chickens but loves to get them going so they chase her around the yard. She is the first small dog I have ever owned and I gotta say I love having a dog whose fur I'm not wearing all the time.  Our chickens are new this year, my husband build our coop and all us ladies are pretty proud of him. 

Thanks again for reading my blog, hope you enjoyed my little family. I will be working the next few days on set at The Aladdin's Lamp Production in Vernon BC. I think I have 40 cast members that I am doing makeup on. So excited to show you all the pics soon:)

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Fool Proof Gift Ideas For Her

Hi everyone! 

I have been working hard on this post for the last few days. I love shopping online so I posted links of where to score these great gifts. I have checked this list with a few ladies and they loved it. Hope you do too:)

Christine Turpin

Oxox

1. iPAD/iPhone Case

Who doesn't love a fun cover with a sweet stand for the other baby aka her iPAD

JONATHAN ADLER IPad Case With Stand Honeycomb

http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/content-view/ODS2013

2. Touch Screen Gloves

Have you ever tried to text with your nose so you didn't have to take off your gloves? Well you wont have to anymore with these puppies. 

ECHO mSoft Fan Stitch Touch Glove

http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/content-view/ODS2013

3. Makeup Brushes 

Warning! Don't go cheap on this gift. Crappy brushes leave hair bits all over the face. Good brushes can last a girl for years. A good brush set starts @ $50 and go up from there.  

MAC Stroke Of midnight brush kit essentials

http://www.maccosmetics.com/index.tmpl?LOCALE=en_CA

4. Luxurious Throw aka A light cover for furniture 

A cashmere Throw is something we all want but feel to guilty to buy for ourselves. Spoil her with the gift to wrap herself up in luxury  whenever she wants.

HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY COLLECTION Millennium Cashmere Throw

http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/content-view/ODS2013

5. Case Of Wine

Spoil her with a bottle of her favorite wine or maybe a sample case of wines from around the world.

http://www.summerhill.bc.ca/

6. Perfume

If you know her favorite scent, grab her that one. If not, ask a sales person for help. I love going to a perfume bar and saying what's new?

ESTEE LAUDER
Sensuous Nude

http://www.sephora.com/

7. Watch aka Style and Function

FROSTED WILDFLOWERS LEATHER BAND WATCH

 

http://www.montanasilversmiths.com/

8. Slippers aka Heating Bill Savers 

  PILE LINED MULE

http://www.minnetonkamoccasin.com/

9. Clutch

clutch bag :

clutch 1.a slim, flat handbag without handles or a strap.

COLE HAAN Masquerade Envelope Clutch

http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay

10. Bicycle

8-speed Reynolds 520 Doublebutted English-style City Frame Internal 8-speed Rear Derailleur w/Front & Rear Hand Brakes Silver Alloy Rims Full Wrap-Around Steel Chainguard to Protect Pants Completely MSRP $489 Red, Mint (Ladies) http://www.manhattancruisers.com/

11. Earmuff Headphones

http://www.amazon.com/

12. Pyrrha Necklace

Butterfly Talisman Necklace

This handcrafted talisman necklace features a butterfly, which is a symbol of the soul, rebirth, transformation, and metamorphosis.

Each Pyrrha talisman is cast in reclaimed sterling silver or bronze from a 19th century wax seal and is handcrafted in our studio in Vancouver, Canada.

http://www.pyrrha.com/shop

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Kill Your To-Do List In Style

Running errand, dropping the kids off at school or picking up the dry cleaning.  Here are a few wardrobe staples to keep you out of sweats and looking stylin'. Put aside the runners, flip flops and yoga pants and reclaim your style!

1. Slim Black Pants

2. Maxi Skirt

3. Slim long Cardi

4. T-shirt

5. Crop Denim Jacket

7. Flannel Shirt

8. Scarf

9. Ballet Flat

9. Flat Ankle Boot

10. Moccasins

11. Casual Jacket

Below I mixed the separates above into five styling casual looks.

All the separates above are from www.topshop.com

The mocassins www.minnetonkamoccasin.com

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Enter To Win This Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette

First Official Give-away Contest!

Urban Decay 

Naked Basics Palette

This matte palette from Urban Decay features six fabulous neutrals.

Contest Rules

1. Like this post on Facebook 

2. Comment on this picture on Facebook 

3. Share this post on Facebook 

4. Like my page on facebook 

These steps all need to be followed so I can track all your entries.

Shipping is paid by me

Contest is open to all countries

Contest closes January 1st 2014

Draw will be done shortly after closing date.

Thanks for all the support!

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How-To Have Amazing Hair

The Do's & Don'ts for fabulous hair

Plus fun hair facts

The Do's:

-Trim ends every six weeks

-Hot oil scalp treatment

I have used this one forever.

-Egg Whites  (four egg white, whisk, apply to hair, leave on for 20 min, rinse in cool water)

-Drink water!

-Limit blow drying

-Eat protein (meats, eggs, cheese)

-Take Vitamin B

-Brush wet hair with wide tooth comb

The Don'ts:

-Washing your hair everyday (dries out ends)

-Bleaching your own hair (fries hair)

-Pulling hair back tight in the same position on a regular basis (causes breakage/fly aways)

-Using craptastic hair elastics such as rubber bands or metal bits (causes major breakage)

-Skipping heat protection products 

-Never brushing your hair (brushing brings blood to the hair follicle that in-turn makes healthy hair) 

Hair Facts:

-Next to bone marrow, hair is the fastest growing tissue

-Hair grows faster in warm weather

-Average person loses 100 hairs a day (just ask my husband)

-Average hair growth per day .4mm. Average nail growth per day 0.1mm

-Average person has 100,000 to 150,000 hair strands 

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Five Rad Gifts For The Man In Your Life!

Five Gifts For Any Man!

As Christmas sneaks up on us, some of us scramble to find the perfect present. Getting something useful can be a challenge. For some reason people buy men sweaters for gifts and a year down the road the sweater has not been worn and it's heading for Value Village. On that note, if you are in the market for the perfect boyfriend sweater check the mens sweater rack at the second hand store. I scored a cashmere sweater from Holt and Renfru for ten dollars. That being said I have come up with five rocking gift that I have found that my man loves and are the most used things he has.

House Coat: NAUTICA striped belted robe

1. The House Coat.

I love a good house coat to toss on when the animals need outside in the middle of the night. Or for jumping out of the shower in the morning. I have found that just about every guy has one and it looks "well loved" or they want one and are too lazy to go and get one themselves.

Pajama Pants: Polo Ralph Lauren

2.The Pajama Pant

Christmas Eve in our house we open one gift and it is always PJs. My man's fav pajama pants are the ones with pockets and made of flannel. Plus men look super sexy in plaid pj pants!

Sox: Reebok No Show

3. The Socks

We all love new socks. The options are endless, my favorite socks to gift are ski socks or outdoor hiking socks. 

Candle:Origins Warm Up Candles

4.The Man Candle

I'm sure you are all thinking "A candle? Really?" but one romantic thing a man can do for his lady is light a candle in the bedroom. It's just one of those things that guys don't think of for themselves but having one on hand can be really handy. But remember to keep in mind it's for a guy so pick vanilla or something less floral so the chances of him using it will be much greater.

Portable Speaker: Logitech Mini Boombox

5.The Portable Speaker

This little gift packs a big bang for your buck. Just plug in any MP3 player or cell phone and you have instant tunes. I had originally bought a speaker for myself but often had to ask my husband where he had it last. Anytime he was working outside the speaker went with him.

All items above were found @ http://www.thebay.com

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