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More Then Flowers

This painting is available and on view in my Encinitas art studio. Message to set up an appointment to see it in person.  

"More Then Flowers" 

25" x 22" 

mixed media on wood

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Definition of Individual Realism - ˌ/indəˈvij(o͞o)əl/ /ˈrē(ə)ˌlizəm/ :  An artistic style in which the individual expresses what is real from their own, unique point of reference.

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Flowers according to season availability 

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9qEXcTAkbU)

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(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9qEXcTAkbU)

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Essential oil: Lavender

Medicinal:

Stimulates new cell growth

lifts depression

calms nerves

fights infection

reduces inflammation

eases congestion

relieves pain and muscle spasm

lowers blood pressure

Magical:

Calming

restorative

caring

nurturing

happiness

love

peace

protection

purification

Balances emotions

Angelic fragrance

awakens harmony

used in healing mixtures, love spells and purification rituals

Has feminine energies

Blends well with:

Geranium

Bergamot

Lemon

Ylang Ylang

Rosewood

Safety:

None noted

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Make your own floral and herbal oils!

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is NOT a recipe for an edible extract or an oil to use in cooking or baking! Be smart, and only use your oil in spells or as a perfume/supplement to your baths, etc.

What you’ll need:

~A mortar and pestle. Don’t fret if you don’t have these! You can use a spoon and a glass bowl, your fingers, etc. as a substitute.

~A cup of your chosen plant’s petals or leaves. Fresh is preferable, but dried works too. However, your oil may need to heat for longer, and you may need more than a cup of your ingredient for the smell to be strong.

~¾ths of a cup olive oil.

~A jar or glass container with a lid that’s heat-safe.

~A saucepan or pot, filled halfway with warm/heated water.

~Cheesecloth, or something else to strain the oil through.

~A tinted jar to store the final product in.

~Time and patience! (24 hours or more, depending on your discretion.)

This is a simple recipe that is great for a witch who can’t always have fresh ingredients like roses or lavender on hand, and it can be used in a lot of creative ways to infuse your daily life with your favorite scent! It also keeps for a long time, so if you have troubles storing your ingredients, perhaps working with oil might suit you better. Steps under the cut!

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~Good Essential Oil Combinations~

Bergamont, Neroli, Sandalwood

Lavender, Orange, Eucalyptus

Frankincense, Lemon

Grapefruit, Lemongrass

Lavender, Sage, Chamomile, Lemon

Patchouli, Orange

Peppermint, Orange, Lavender

Lemon, Tea Tree

Carot seed, Rosehip, Geranium

Lavender, Geranium, Sage

Lemon, Orange, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Sandalwood

Peppermint, spearmint, lavender, chamomile

For specific uses:

Relaxation: Orange, Peppermint, Basil, Lavender, Patchouli, Chamomile

Protection: Orange, Lemon, Lavender, Tea Tree, Thyme

Banishing negativity: Lavender, Chamomile, Neroli

Preventing panic: Rose flower, Orange flower

Mood boost: Peppermint, Lemon, Orange

Sleep: Hops, Lavender, Yarrrow, Chamomile

Skin care: Apricot, Argan, Avocado, Grapeseed, Macadamia, Rosehip, Sesame, Almond

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DIY 3 Ingredient Calming Lavender Soap Foam

Make this sensory play lavender soap foam with just 2 to 3 ingredients.

For other DIY Sensory Play Activities go here.

Find the DIY Calming Lavender Soap Foam Recipe from And Next Comes L here.

And for a calming lavender soap foam video:

For one of my most popular posts ever: DIY Easy 2 Ingredient Sensory Rainbow Bubbles and Foam Tutorial from Fun at Home with Kids here.

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Natural oils/teas

Acne= tea tree oil (rub it on problem area if in soap form, let rest on problem area for 30ish minutes if oil/water mix) Periods pains: coconut oil (you can find tablets of this) Insomnia, stress: chamomile tea Tired, slow metabolism: green tea (putting warm tea bags over your eyes will help get rid of dark circles) Sore stomache: chai tea Ate too much crap food: oolong tea Feel a migraine coming, bloated: peppermint tea Trying to wake up: matcha Ate smthn that doesn’t agree with u, nausea: Ginger tea De-stress: lavender (tea or candle form both work) For colds: white tea Asthma attacks: black tea Cramps in your stomache: chamomile tea (I cannot stress this enough, ur cramps will be gone in like 5 minutes, literally) Maintaining good blood pressure: hibiscus tea Lowering cholesterol: rooibos tea Stress: lemon balm Before you get a cold: elderflower tea Get sunburned easily: moringa oil Eczema, rashes: tamanu oil Aging, stress lines: meadowfoam seed oil Dry skin like wtf why is my skin so dry: golden jojaba I’m 15 and I look 50 cuz my skin is loose: Argan oil Red spots, irregular skin colour: black cumin seed oil Acne scars, harsh skin: rosehip oil Dandruff, I bleach my head 10 times a day and my scalp hurts: almond oil Dry hair: shea butter Hair fall out: coconut oil Frail hair, split ends: castor oil Turns out dyeing ur hair can fuck it up: avocado oil I want shiny hair: jojaba oil Grow faster: ylang ylang oil Prone to matting: eucalyptus oil Hair too oily: basil oil Hair loss: Rosemary oil Ur hair stands up when u hold it between ur fingers: chamomile oil Dry scalp: myrrh oil

Feel free to add to the list !!