The NOTEbook — diy

Your lips are always on the move: they talk, they sip, they laugh, they kiss, they smile - and that’s only a fraction of what they can do in a day! With all that work to do, it’s no wonder why they can feel a little tired. If your lips are like most, they can probably do with a little T-L-C! At Noteology, we love treating our lips to spa days of their own. Not just because it feels great, but it’s important for your overall lip longevity. Lips get their shape in part from collagen, a critical protein. But...

For most people, you are either a coffee or a tea drinker. In our house, we have one of each. Mark loves coffee. He is a coffee connoisseur, always clamoring for the latest and greatest bean or brew method. He loves pour-overs, siphoned brewing, and on occasion, you will find a double espresso latte in his hand. I, on the other hand, am the tea lover in this household. The aromas, the flavors, the emotions....ahhhhh. I typically start off the morning with a black Darjeeling or a single-estate green tea and finish the day with an Earl Grey. The bergamot...

If you love your signature perfume but prefer a lighter application than having to spritz yourself or your outfit each day, here’s a great DIY project that’s easy, fast, and totally perfect for making your perfume part of your wardrobe. Start with a few sheets of tissue paper (avoid any sorts with glitter!). Lay them out flat on a countertop, table or other flat surface. Next, take your favorite perfume and spray the tissue paper lightly. Be careful to not soak the tissue paper through too much and try to evenly distribute the fragrance across the sheets. Let the tissue...