Do it Yourself 'Jewelry Holder'

I LOVE this!

My bestfriend showed me this, I believe she snagged the idea from another chicky. Such a brilliant idea, I love the look and it was free :)

So it's really easy! Walk out of your home and search for a good lookin tree branch! I spotted this baby on my way home from work. Preferably the branch will be on the ground, we don't want to unnecessarily maime trees... So because I don't care about being tacky I used multi-coloured thumb tacks to hang my branch. I'm sure you could find decorative nails that would blend in. I just used what I had around the house. So besides the light switch and outlet, I think this looks pretty great :)  It brings an earthy tone to my bathroom, and it goes well with our shower curtain which has a big tree on it! Easy, Fun, Affordable! 

Cheers! xo

Zen Day!

Hello all :)

Jeez it's been a while since I blogged on Sunday!

I started my Sunday off today teaching a lovely class at the downtown GoodLife location. We focused a lot on hip strengthening and leg toning.

Here's a great stretch for your hips, if you every find their bugging you. 

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (Pigeon Pose)

Benefits:

• Stretches the thighs, groins and psoas, abdomen, chest and shoulders, and neck
• Stimulates the abdominal organs
• Opens the shoulders and chest

Anatomical Focus:

• Thighs
• Knees
• Abdomen
• Hips
• Groins
• Chest
• Shoulders

  

Alignment:

I like to come into this posture from 'Downward Facing Dog'   Bring whichever knee you choose through between your hands, sit back on your hip. Full expression of the posture would have your front leg at 90 degrees but more often then not you'll have your leg at 45 degrees instead. Try to square off your hips, look behind you and make sure your back leg is reaching back straight behind you. Don't worry if your hip isn't quite on the ground. You can always use a prop such as a green foamy to support the gap. Once in position I like to come forward. Relaxing over the front leg. It feels really wonderful on your hip :) Send your breath into the area of sensation and try to relax into this pose. Have fun! The source for this blog entry was found @ yogajournal.com

Here's an example of the use of a prop. Very helpful tool! 

Hope you all had a beautiful weekend. A bit grey in Victoria, but c'est la vie! 

Namaste :) 

Fun Fact Friday (Me from A-Z)

 Hello friends!

I'm taking this from a fellow blogger although I think a few others are doing it too. (Way to jump on the band wagon eh?!) Jeez. Ah well it looks like fun and I don't know what else to do for Fun Fact Friday. 

 Age: 23 (Sept 6th 1988)
Bed size: California King! I love it (Hubby and I get lost, we need a map to find each other!)
Chore that you hate: Cleaning the cat box! Eww. x100 000 000
Dogs: On my 10th birthday I was given Russell a Jack Russell Terrier later I gave him to my sister
Essential start to your day: A Shower and a Shnuggle

Favorite color: BLUE!
Gold or Silver: Silver or White Gold
Height: 5"2
Instruments you play:Piano and the clarinet

Job title: Server/Bartender/Yoga Instructor :)
Kids: Can't wait! But will :)
Live: Beautiful Victoria, British Columbia!
Mother’s name: Lynda (P.S I love you SO much)
Nicknames: Claire, Clairebear, Clariss, squirt, Igit (Thanks Dad) haha
Overnight hospital stays: Not once (Knock on Wood)
Pet peeves: Loud gum chewing. . eww.
Quote from a movie: 'Luke I am your father' haahahah
Right or left handed: Right.
Siblings: Youngest to a bro and sis!
Underwear: Thong mostly (ooooooh scandal-is)
Vegetable you hate: I don't think one exists
What makes you run late: Spending too much time on blogger haha.
X-Rays you’ve had: Neck (For chronic neck pain) Arm (For possible broken arm) and Mouth (for various Dentist related issues)
Yummy food that you make: Enchilladas, Lasagna, Banana Bread!
Zoo animal: Lions or Tigers, So cute! 

There you have it, me in a somewhat nutshell :)

Happy Friday!

To remember Tuesday 'My 23rd Birthday'

Hello friends

As promised I'm going to post favorite pictures of my birthday. It was wonderful, I'm very thankful to have so many beautiful people in my life.

Cheers to you.

It began in Vancouver to celebrate with my lovely friend Sam who was born on the same day!

Thanks Andrea for making our birthday epic!

We went on a mysterious car ride which led to Lazer Tag!! SO FUN. Sweaty.

We were arguing over the rules of Kings Cup haha.

All done!

Birthday pie. nom.

Ya we tied balloons to our heads. . .

Next morning breakfast! We had a big surprise adventure day planned!

We went to the fish hatchery!!

Lunch time at the Quay . super nom.

Sea Bus!

China town haha Sam.

 

Beautiful garden, city behind. . .

This building was full of giant balloons. We don't know why.

Vancouver Police museum. Ultra cool. We played dress-up!

cute!

The old morg.

Gotta stop for slushies!

Our feet after the journey.

So we had a bath!

On the actual day of my birth I got a delivery from my pops!

Thanks Dad! !

Later that night I had dinner with Hubby and some friends at the Keg. Yum. 

I had a party on the following weekend at besties house. Didn't take many photos though. . Just one of those things. I was definitely pre-occupied. 

So spoiled.