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DIY: Skin-loving coconut body lotion bars

DIY coconut body lotion bars

These easy DIY coconut body lotion bars are a game-changer if you want to make your own skin-loving, gentle bodycare. And they look so cute, they might just be the perfect gift for Mother’s Day, Galentine or any other sweet occasion ♥ Hello my beautiful friends! Today we’re making an easy, cruelty-free, Vegan DIY. Because of its rich ingredients, namely the coconut oil, and the coconut and shea butters, these little coconut body lotion bars can be used both as solid body lotion bars and as bath melts as well! They will melt slowly at the touch of your skin, or in a hot bathtub, spreading colorful and scented flower...

Avoiding A Food Feud: Catering For A Vegan Party

Avoiding A Food Feud: Catering For A Vegan Party

Special contribution by Jackie What is life without family and friends? Everyone knows the importance of setting time aside to spend with those closest to us. However, as soon as you add food to the mix, socializing can become a whole lot harder. Despite the benefits of a vegan lifestyle, it is estimated that only roughly 1% of the global population follow veganism. Therefore, it’s pretty likely that at least some of your nearest and dearest might not share your diet! On the other hand, veganism is a growing movement, with the number of US consumers identifying as vegan growing by 5% since 2014. This makes it more important than...

Spring moodboard + Spring lover’s kit

Spring moodboard + Spring lover’s kit

Hello my beautiful friends! Spring is the ideal time for fresh starts and embracing new activities and habits, setting new intentions and goals, and dedicating more time to yourself. But it’s also the beginning of festival season, going on adventures, spending more time outdoors and enjoying late sunsets. With time I’ve changed and Spring has become very dear to my heart. Here’s my Spring Moodboard to express how good Spring makes me feel, and a visual bucket list of things I want to do… Let me know in the comments what’s your favorite season, will you? And for all you Spring babes, here’s my Spring Lover’s essential kit to make...

3 easy ways to incorporate Turmeric into your life

3 easy ways to incorporate Turmeric into your life

Hello my beautiful friends! Finding plants which grow naturally in our world and discovering their incredible healing properties, is truly thrilling, not only for us Vegans, wouldn’t you agree? Our favorite exotic spice right now is turmeric. If you are not from Southeast Asia, you may not have grown up hearing about or using turmeric. Or you may have noticed this striking spice both for its color and scent but not known what to do with it. Turmeric is actually the name of the plant whose underground stalks contain the edible ingredient of curcumin. Its various healing properties date back as far as the Middle Ages. This humble and vibrantly...

15 unique mugs for Cool Moms

15 unique mugs for Cool Moms

Hello my beautiful friends! If you’re looking for a Mother’s day gift for the cool mama in your life, then you NEED to check out this list of #keepinitreal mugs. Whether she’s into coffee, tea (or wine) ;-) whether she likes her coffee-to-go or in bed, I’m sure Mom will appreciate! Also, all these mugs have been designed by fellow artists so each purchase actually helps a small independent Artist ♥ [tweetshare tweet=”15 unique mugs for Cool Moms – whether she’s into coffee, tea or …wine ♥ #mothersdaygifts” username=”sevenrosesblog”] 1. Let’s drink coffee and let the kids run wild by Poppy Lorraine – now that’s a plan :D 2. Badass...

Tips to switch to Sustainable Fashion

Sustainable Fashion

Guest post by Cassi Today I have a special guest post by Cassi, the creator of CuratedCassi, sharing with SevenRoses’ readers a very interesting post about Sustainable Fashion. So if you want to find out how to make more eco-friendily fashion choices, please welcome Cassi as she shares her simple tips on how to shop sustainably with us! The environmental movement has been picking up momentum in the past several years. In an effort to help the planet, people are turning to renewable energy, going zero-waste, and eating more eco-friendly diets. But did you know that your clothing could be ruining the environment? The fashion industry accounts for 8% of...

20 daily Gratitude & Abundance Affirmations

20 daily Gratitude and Abundance Affirmations

20 daily Gratitude and Abundance Affirmations to start your journey to a more abundant, grateful life Hello my beautiful friends, today I thought I’d share with you something that has changed my life for the better in the past couple of years. Too often we get caught into our daily lives and start noticing only the negative aspects while overseeing all the good that our lives are filled with. For me, it all started with a “Yes, thank you” mantra during my morning bed-yoga mini routine (I talk about it in my Feel-good Summer morning routine if you want to read it). Adding these simple words to my days, as...

5 ways to maximize your closet space

Five ways to maximize your closet space

Guest post by Zowie As winter is upon us and many of us are living in cold climates, a perfect way to spend a rainy or snowy afternoon – if you don’t want to be outside – is to make your “nest” even more pleasant tackling some tasks around the house. Think of those things that you wouldn’t be doing normally if the sun was out and calling your name. Today I have a special guest that will tell us how to get our closets in tip top shape. Whether you are a minimalist or a shopaholic, I’m sure her tips on how to maximize your closet space will be...

The most popular posts of 2017

The Most Popular Posts of 2017

Hello my beautiful friends! First off, I want to express my gratitude for all of you who have visited my site, read the contents I’ve put out, and just been a part of this adventure. It was a big year here at the SevenRoses HQ. This year we’ve moved from an apartment to a beautiful house, we adopted Zen – a 6-year-old dog, we traveled to Rome and Berlin, we got new meaningful tattoos and wrote & created more than ever before. I’ve compiled a list of the 10 most popular articles of 2017, those you loved the most, based on the number of page views. Thank you! 1. Rich...

Winter moodboard + winter lover’s kit

Winter moodboard and winter lovers kit

Hello my beautiful friends! Do you love or loathe Winter? I personally love this time of year: the first snow, the gray skies, the early sunsets and the desire to be stay warm and cozy – and if all this makes you think of Hygge, you’re right! I know some of you dream of a perennial summer and palm trees all year long, but trust me, after spending one whole year with only one extremely hot & humid season on a little island lost in the ocean, I can tell you the arrival of Winter is one of my favorite moments of the year. So here’s my Winter moodboard that...

Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas for the Holidays

5 Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas For the Holidays

Guest post by Ashley Hello my beautiful friends! Ready or not, Christmas is just around the corner. That’s why today I’m happy to have a guest post from Ashley at VeganCookBook.com – she compiled the ultimate guide to Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas for the Holidays ♥ I’m sure you’ll love this post :-) So please welcome Ashley as she shares her tips with us! 5 Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas For the Holidays The holiday season is fast approaching. Are you taking steps to lower your carbon footprint? Months of parties, presents, and glittery outfits might make for lasting memories, but it also creates an incredible amount of waste. Gift giving...

Vegan “feel good” Summer morning routine

My feel good Summer morning routine - mind body and soul

Hey you, good morning! Today, did you already stop to consider how lucky you are to be alive? How cool is that we both live on a small blue planet rotating in the universe? If that’s not a miracle, I don’t know what is. Today I’m sharing with you my “feel good” Summer Morning Routine that will hopefully make you want to get out of bed every morning and face the day mindfully. I’ve been doing this for the past 2 months, and I can’t believe August is already upon us. Without some proper holidays, summer seems to come and go, but taking some slow time every morning feels like...

Doe Deere’s Daily Morning Routine

Doe Deere's Daily Morning Routine

Doe Deere, founder of Vegan makeup brand Lime Crime, has a daily morning routine that is healthy and stimulating. If you’re a fan of beauty, read along! Disclosure: I couldn’t wait to share this sponsored post with you.  When I’ve been asked to share Doe Deere’s Morning Routine, I was so excited because I knew that you would love it, too! :-) Photo: Courtesy of @DoeDeere Do you have a person who you idolize? In the world of beauty, Doe Deere is the perfect candidate. She’s a pioneer in the makeup industry; as a matter of fact, Doe Deere is the very woman behind the face of Lime Crime. Known...

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