Cute DIY Wall Decor

Hello!

A few months ago I was feeling really unsatisfied with my bedroom. There was nothing on the wall. Now, I had this giant blank wall and I thought for ages and ages on what to do with it. I'm the type of person who needs things to look good for me to be happy with it, so I couldn't just put anything up there. So I searched endlessly on Pinterest (follow me ;) @tianahbanana97 ) for inspiration on what I should do and I ended up really liking the idea of having a photo wall where I could swap and change the pictures I had up.
So I decided to make a post about how I did it and how I like it :)

What you'll need:
- a bunch of twine
- 6 or so command hooks or nails (I would recommend nails if you can use them, otherwise the second smallest clear command hooks)
- miniture pegs
- a whole lot of printed photos

Now what you need to do!

1. To start with, decide how many strings of photos you want or will fit. Then depending on that number, measure out on your wall how far apart the hooks need to be and mark it. I made mine around 34cm between each of my three strings.
2. Next you'll want to attach your command hooks according to the instructions of the packet so the hook is facing away from where the twine will be. Like so.

Step 3

If you are using nails, then just drill the nail into the wall, and ignore the first part of the next step.
Leave it for at least an hour before you continue to the next step. I was impatient and didn't wait, so one of my strings fell down on me which wasn't fun, so I really recommend waiting :P
3. After the hour has passed, you can unravel some twine and make a small loop at the end of it and tighten it around the hook. Then carry the twine to the hook on the other side and adjust the length of it to your liking. I draped mine a bit so it would have a more tumblr-y feel to it. Also take into account that the photos that you put on it will make it droop lower that it is without the photos.






4. Next you just want to get your photos and start pegging them up randomly on the strings.
And your done!

A really easy way of personalising your wall without having to make commitments :)

- Tianah xo

The Giants (13/02 - 15/02)

Hey!

This post is a little different from my other ones, but then again, I don't want my blog content to be set in stone, so here is a little post about the cultural phenomenon that swept through Perth city from Friday 13th of March until the 15th of March.

The story behind The Giants is complex and I cannot explain the whole story, so I will link a website where you can read the entire story in detail.
https://2015.perthfestival.com.au/Whats-on-by-Genre/The-Giants/Story

It was amazing to see the The Little Girl Giant and the Giant Diver. They are simply incredible and are a story of Western Australia's Aboriginal culture being recognised in the modern society.

Hundreds of thousands of people came to see the Giants over the three days, so there was simply too many people to get a great look, but I managed to captured these shots.

The Little Girl Giant sitting on the Giant Diver's lap

The Little Girl Giant dancing

The Giant Diver getting his helmet on

The Giant Diver beginning his journey around Langley Park

Berry breakfast smoothie!

Hello!

Lately I've been trying to eat healthier and excersise more often to get fit for summer (only 1 month to go!) so I've been making smoothies in the morning. It's surprisingly filling and it tastes so good! Berries are great sources of antioxidants which can improve your health, hair and skin, as well as preventing specific diseases.

So here's the recipe! 

Ingredients:

- a handful of frozen raspberries and blackberries

- a small bunch of frozen blueberries

- 5 or so fresh strawberries

- tropical juice 

Method:

1. First, wash your strawberries, take the leafy part off and halve them.

2. Next, throw your strawberries, blueberries and raspberries into a blender. 

(I got this small one for $39 at Target which is designed so you can drink it straight from the blending cup, so it't great!)

3. Then just fill up your blender with enough tropical juice that it covers three quarters of your berries - this gives a nice consistency that isn't too thick or thin.

4. Now just blend it up and your all g!

If the raspberries and blueberries that you're using aren't frozen, you can just add 1/2 cup to 1 cup of ice, depending on how you like your smoothies. 

Also, you can add any greens like kale, spinach etc, or bananas (I found that it really overpowered the berries when I added banana, so I took it out) or anything really, this recipe is very customisable so if you don't like something in this recipe, then you can easily switch it out with other fruits or vegetables. 

Hope this helped you!

Goodbye and goodluck!

- Tianah xo

Subtle lips

Hello there!

If your anything like me then you don't like wearing bold colours on your lips, either because they're too coloured for your liking or you can't be bothered lining your lips to make it actually look good haha.

I like to wear the soft pinks, soft reds and if I'm feeling a bit more adventuress then I'll wear a deeper colour, but that's only on occasions. 

I'd like to share a few of my favourite tinted lip balms and lipstains, all of which I love wearing on an everyday basis or if I'm out on a casual date with my friends.

1. 'Baby Lips Colour' in Cherry Kiss.

This is a very subtle red-ish pink shade which looks lovely if your going for a bit of a classic look without going all out. It's very soft and goes on very nicely.

2. 'Cover Girl Smoochies' in 225.

I love this lip balm! It's super smooth and soft, and it gives a really nice pink glow to your lips. It's sort of a YLBB (your lips but better) shade where it will look nice on any skin tone.

3. 'Maybelline New York's Colour Sensations' in 05- In the Buff.

This is one of the lipstains I own and it is pretty good. It doesn't act as a lipstain as much as I think it should but it gives off a very nice colour that makes me forgive it's lack of stain. It's of good quality for the price - around $3.99 from Red Dot - so I really can't complain.

4. 'NYX Butter Gloss' in Cremé Brûlée.

NYX is very well known for its good quality for its price, and this gloss doesn't disappoint. It's got a very creamy consistency and goes on nice and smooth. The colour is amazing and is great for casual days or can look nice for more dressy occasions. 

5. 'Maybelline New York's Colour Sensations' in 65- Cranberry Crush.

As the name suggests, this is a very rich and berry coloured lipstain. This one, unlike the previous one, has a very long lasting stain and has a great colour payoff. It's not as subtle as the other products I've shown but this one is great I think for autumn where the rich, dark lip colours come into trend.

So that's all for this post. I hope this was helpful to you in some way or another, goodbye! 

- Tianah xo 

Ultimate Road Trip Songs 2014

Hey! 

As a teenage girl 2 months from finishing high school (too excited!!) I'm planning to travel to a lot more places with my friends and family. And I don't know about you, but everytime I go on a road trip somewhere or even a holiday by plane, I want to create a playlist that will remind me of that trip; so I start looking around for songs that will reflect my excitement! 

I am always stuck last minute before leaving trying to download all my favourite songs so I can listen to them either on the journey or while I'm there. So I decided to create this playlist of my ultimate road trip songs for 2014 that maybe you will find useful for your own travels! 

1. PARTY IN THE USA- Miley Cyrus

I don't know about you, but for me this song just screams road trip! Even though I live in Australia and this song is what... like 3 or 4 years old now, there's something about it that makes me want to sing it loud and proud with my friends ;) 

2. UGLY HEART- GRL 

This song is relatively new and super popular! It's got a great beat and gives you that feeling that makes you want to dance haha... That may not be the greatest thing if your the driver, but if your a passenger then dance all you like! I won't judge you :P

3. REALLY DONT CARE- Demi Lovato

Such an upbeat song, that makes you wanna let loose and just forget about all the negatives in life. Listening to this song in the car is great because, again, no one can hear you belting it out haha.

4. SHAKE IT OFF- Taylor Swift

Another new song, this one from one of my favourite artists. I absolutely love this song! It's got such a good message without being sad or slow. You can dance to it, even if your as bad as Taylor makes herself out to be in the video, because if someone sees you through the window being silly, JUST SHAKE IT OFF!

5. IM READY- AJR

I've already listened to this on a road trip and it had everyone in the car singing and being silly, making the memories that you never want to forget! Such a good road trip song!

6. ALL ABOUT THAT BASE- Meghan Trainer

Lastly on this list, one of the most popular songs of 2014! Wanna get everyone in the car singing along with sassy fingers and awkward seat dancing, then this is the perfect song! 

Well that's all of my songs for my ultimate road trip songs! These are just a few of what I consider the best, so feel free to give me some song recommendations because I'm up to listen to new music! 

- Tianah xo