Have you ever heard of a Google+ Hangout?

), and the Frozen Rosemary, Cranberry, and Beet Juice Christmas Wreath.And then there are like a million more too.

Really, this book is like an encyclopedia of naturey crafts, homemade beauty products, and recipes.It’s a little mind-boggling.. Oh!And there’s a section all about creating nature-inspired Christmas decorations!

How amazing would that be?.And fairy gardens!.

Oh, and did I mention that Amy photographed the whole thing herself?

She’s got some serious talent with a camera, that girl.. Getting to check this book out was kind of extra-special to me, not just because it’s written by a friend of mine….I’ve been using it like that, with weird grease stains and stuff on it, for the last year.

Also, when I took the before picture, I was actually just too lazy to move all the messy stuff out of the picture, but let’s say that I’m just not afraid to show you how my house really looks most of the time.So it’s like this on purpose, k?.

I promise you that I’m coming to the rescue of my poor ugly bedroom very very soon..The table was in pretty rough shape, but something about it just makes me happy.