#100happydays challenge

A little while ago I came across the 100happy days challenge on Abeautifulmess. Seeing as me, and some other people close to me, haven't been feeling themselves lately, I decided that learning to appreciate the day to day things might not be the worst idea in the world! The challenge is actually quite simple; everyday you post a photo (on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc etc) to share with your friends, and the world, of anything that makes you happy. This can be winning the lottery(a girl can dream!), your favourite milkshake, a date with a best friend or just a picture of your cats(expect lots of these from me!). The whole idea to the challenge is to stand still and love the things that make you happy. It is a challenge created for everyone and anyone and it is fun!
I have only just started so can't really talk about all of the positive feelings I have experienced yet but I can tell you that the challenge is something you grow into. I have a busy life and remembering to take a picture and also to appreciate what you are taking a picture of can be a challenge(no pun intended) but you get used to it and it becomes a game! You can read more about the challenge on the official website 100happydays.com. I really hope that I can get more people to participate through the blog because it's just so rewarding! It's actually stated that the people that have completed the challenge feel happier and are in a better mood. You can register on the official website for a bigger platform to your pictures or just use the hashtag to limit the publicity. Want to see what makes me happy? Then add me on instagram (elenajeanblank) as that's where I will be posting my 100happy days pics! And don't forget the hashtag #100happydays when you post a pic!

Have fun with the challenge!!

Xox Elena

Dinosaur Ringholder

When we were little my brother and I had a thing for dinosaurs. I dare say it all started when we discovered Jurassic Park. 10 somewhat years later my brother can still tell you exactly all the, correct, names to go with the dinosaurs. While I do not remember all of the names, I still have a weird fondness for these extinct animals.
That's why I was quite happy to get started on this next simple, but awesome, DIY.
Lately more and more dinosaurs have been making their way into our homes in the delightful forms of amazing plantpots and fun jewelery hangers. Be sure to check out the links, they are nothing short of amazing!

If like me you are currently obsessing over gold, and bronze, you can use these colours. Of course the dino is still utterly amazing without these colours and will look amazing in your house!

Needed:
- Plastic dinosaur (It does need to be one with a long neck to hold the rings)
- Spraypaint

Simply spray the dinosaur the colour you wish and let it dry for the proper amount of time. After it has dried it is ready to display your favourite rings! It's a fun ornament to display in your home and it's also handy for that quick access to the rings you love the most!

Have fun with this DIY!

Xox Elena