Italy - Un Bel Paese

No. Seriously! It is perhaps one of  the most beautiful places I have EVER been. My husband fantasizes about going to Spain. I mean, Spain sounds OK, I guess. But I just can't take Italy out of my soul. When I think Latin, I never think Spain, I think Italy.

Sometimes in my day dreams, I think of Ischia and the Sorriso Wine - Sorriso means smile. Other times I think of riding a motorino, still others yet, I think of the vast wandering and well tended gardens. And then there is the food....

Today, I did some scouting for our next trip. We are going to Hotel Raya. At 350 Euro's a night, it is a bit dear for our modest budget. But enough already, look at the photos!

DIY Matchbook Cover

I haven't done a DIY in a while and this morning I was feeling crafty!

I have always thought that the best bathroom deodorant is a freshly lit match. They're inexpensive and effective at covering up even the most offensive odors in the loo.

The unfortunate thing, however, is that the average matchbook is not terribly attractive to set out in a well appointed bathroom.

This little matchbook cover is easy, quick and takes only a few little things you likely have lying around the house.

Materials List:

Matchbooks (you can get them at the grocery store)
wrapping paper
scissors
glue stick
writing utensil

Directions:

1. Set the matchbook on the straight edge of the wrapping paper.
2. Pencil mark on the other side of the matchbook.
3. Trim along the pencil mark you created.
4. Apply glue to the paper generously, paying special attention to the corners and edges.
5. Stick paper, pretty side out, around the matchbook.

*Note: if the edge f the paper is in excess, simply trim it to fit.

Try it!

The Inspired: Have You Met the Devil?

Have you met the Devil?

BE BRAVE BENJAMIN - Devil Fool from Pablo Maestres on Vimeo.

I have.

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