Homemade Kefir

I couldn't live without my morning yoghurt, with muesli and fruit. So I was so excited when I recently got some kefir grains, known as "yogurt de pajaritos", to make my own fresh kefir. 

Kefir is similar to yoghurt, but is a little different, not only in taste but is also a bit runnier. Don't get me wrong though, it is a tasty substitute and its nutritional value is amazing. It contains lots and lots of beneficial bacteria that help cleanse your body. Kefir also contains many beneficial vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes.

It is super easy to make as all you have to do is add milk (all mammal and soy milk) and leave the kefir grain and milk to ferment for 24-48 hours. Use a sieve to separate the grain and repeat. 

I use the Kefir like yogurt for my breakfast with muesli, nuts and fruits. But the kefir can also be used in drinks like smoothies, due to its runnier consistency.

Moss Wall Art

A friend of mine sent me a link to the Moss Graffiti concept a couple of days ago and I was so amazed. I love how easy it is to make the moss paint and the many creative designs one can make with it. Moss can be applied on any surface and in any shape and form, the option are truly endless.

All you need to make the moss paint is: moss, water retention, gardening gel and buttermilk. Blend the ingredients together, pour into a bucket, paint where desired and the moss will grow.

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Graffiti artists have started using moss to decorate buildings across cities worldwide. Opening the eyes of the public and markets to a new level of sustainable advertisements, with green and eco-friendly art. 

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The concept has even spread into company buildings and people's homes, with moss decorating walls in interesting patterns and shapes.

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Pimp your Bicycle

Now that summer has arrived and the the sun had been peeping its head through the harsh winter clouds, bicycles have slowly been replacing cars on the street.

One of my favourite summer sights are the many different coloured and pimped out bicycles you can spot around town. Bicycles are not only a convenient and clean form of transportation, but they can also be made super cute. With a little paint job, a large woven basket and a little detail and you are ready.

Here are a few ideas of how you can pimp your bicycle:

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Wine Barrels

I love Wine Barrels. They look amazing as decorations for events and when recycled and reused around the home. Wine Barrels are made from amazing material, so is easy to get creative with and can be made much more stylish than first imagined. They are very versatile and can therefore be reused for your garden, kitchen, living room, bathroom or even for a comfortable dog bed.

So here are a few ideas as to how, when using your creativity, wine barrels can beautifully decorate your home:

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Homemade Ice Tea

Last week I spoke to my girlfriend in Rome and she told me she had made a big batch of homemade ice tea to kick start her Summer. I was immediately inspired and have been making my own Ice Tea ever since. After all there is nothing more refreshing than a big glass of cold ice tea on a sizzling summer day.

So here is the recipe for my favourite Grapefruit and Lemon Ice Tea:

 Ingredients

- 4 cups of water
- 4 tea bags
- 2 tbsp of honey, brown sugar or agave syrup
- Juice from 1 grapefruit
- Juice from 1 lemon
- Lots of ice cubes

Blue and Green Baby Shower

Baby Fever has finally hit my girlfriend group and so todays post goes to all the mommas and the mommas to be.

Blue and Green are easy colours to use for a baby shower. They are light and fun colours, that are a little different than the usual colour combinations that follows baby showers.

Here are a few lovely pictures of baby showers which adopted the blue and green scheme:

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