Relaxation By Me, Brynne Logan

So I've been having a huge writers block lately and I haven't really had much material to write on seeing as my life is overall pretty boring. My life is basically that "boring" gif from Spongebob (if you are or were an avid Spongebob watcher, you know exactly what I mean). BUT, lately I've had this small indulgence on a beauty/spa item...THE FACE MASK. As I write this, I am wearing one. Okay I'll spill which ones are my fav because I know you're all curious. Now, seeing that I am a college student, that means I have a college disposable income. Aka no cash/spending money with the exception to the many dollars I throw to my family's Honda CRV to make it move. I have found that at the end of a long day full of torture from both customers and co-workers, I like putting on a face mask and calling it a night.

My personal fav's are the mud masks, however, I do enjoy the occasional peel-off. Not only is this relaxing with the scents and tingles on and in your face, it's also good for your skin! Different masks offer different advantages for us pretty girls (am I right, ladies?!).  Some include: the clearing and prevention of acne breakouts, smoothing and moisturizing of the skin, removal of blackheads and dead skin, etc. These are all very big promises to give out to the general public. Truth is, it's a state of mind. Perhaps it is relaxing for the sed costumer therefore their acne goes away WHO KNOWS. All I know is I love them, love when they make my face tight and stiff and they're perf for spa nights in or with your girls!

For my clay mask fans (All of which are under like $6):

For my peel-off mask fans:

And for my hungry girls:

Hope you guys are now turned on to the idea of rubbing this foreign substance on your face. Sit down, enjoy some wine and just relaaaaaaaaax. Also, this is a great thing during your period. 

(PS I was going to include embarrassing pics of me in the face masks but I didn't want you people thinking you'd look better than me in them)

DIY: Seashell Mirror

I got the idea of a seashell mirror one day while I was laying on the beach on the Cape. Over the vacation, I began to collect shells for my soon-to-be masterpiece. By the end of the vacation, I collected what I seemed would be enough. Saturday afternoon, I went to Home Goods and purchased the perfect mirror to cover my seashells in! This little project of mine is SO easy and anyone with two hands can do it. It's easily the perfect summer DIY.

All you need is:

1. A Mirror

2. A hot-glue gun

3. SEASHELLS

SEA-n here (pun intend):

It's basically self explanitory how to do this. Just glue the the shells to the frame of the mirror.

After three hours of standing and bending over, here is the finished product:

 

The (second) Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Yes! July is finally here! The fourth of July has come and gone and that meant family time, cookouts, lobster and fireworks!! What else does July bring??HYDRANGEAS!!! Hydrangeas are my absolute favorite flower. Being up here in Cape Cod is a blessing. I am so lucky to have this perfect little house. Also, because Cape Cod has an abundance of hydrangeas. I have waited all year to take pictures of the beautiful masterpieces and I'd love to share them with you! 

Perfect Beach Sandwich

While down the Cape, my mom makes two special sandwiches specifically for the beach. I will go into detail about the other one another day. THIS sandwich however is pretty much perfection. When you read the list of ingredients you will know why.

I don't exactly know why caprese is the most perfect combo of all time, but it is.

Ingredients:

• Baguette
• Tomatoes
• Mozzarella
• Pesto spread
• Basil leaves
• Avocado
• Homemade Balsamic dressing

Hair How to: Fast and Easy Sexy Beach Waves

All it takes is a sock and a nights sleep. Yes, it really is that easy. Take an old sock from your sock pile and cut the tip of it off. 

Next: Roll the sock into a doughnut shape

Finally: Roll your hair into the sock. The final piece should somewhat look like this:

Leave the bun in over night and this is how it should come out:

Tips:

1. Hair should not be damp or wet by any means before rolling it up
2. Before rolling your hair up, lightly spray it with hairspray
3. When it is rolled up, spray it again 

A Julep tribute to the Cape Cod

Just last week, I received in the mail my monthly Julep Maven box. The box is themed and contains two new nail polishes and a few other goodies. This was a Christmas present I asked for, and keep on getting ;).  This particular box was one of my fans. Why? Because the theme of the box was "Sail into Summer.
           
The nautical theme paid tribute to the place I have been spending my summers for the past 19 years: Cape Cod and Islands. Each nail color has a unique name. The names were Martha and Kennedy. Martha as in Martha's Vineyard and Kennedy for the Kennedy's beach house in Hyannis, MA.

This specific box was very special and hit home. I tried out the colors..check em out!

Debbie's Bday Din

So today was my mom's birthday and because I am the only chef in the house besides my mom, I got to make her dinner. She suggested something light (classic Debbie) and went for crab cakes. Of course, Maryland is known for their crabcakes but I decided to take a different route. Cooking Light Magazine has this great recipe for crab cakes that I used, in return. I gave my own little spin to the recipe by leaving a few things out and adding a little more in and they were delish. As an added bonus, I made lemon cucumber water, a recipe Lauren Keech gave to me yesterday and I was dying to try it! It was so delicious and refreshing. The perfect drink for a summer day!

Here are some pictures:

The ingredients:

The ingredient mixture:

The final piece served over a bed of greens:

The lemon cucumber water: