suzette roberts

// The Things of Spring...

All month I've been incorporating this new moisturizer into my daily face care routine, and actually felt and saw the increased skin brightness with its white water lily ingredient from the very first day...  A few more surprize gifts, added treats and such, from family, friends, and sponsors I've been enjoying this month that are also great gift ideas. They really bring an added lift to our day and end of day routines. Thanks so much everyone. :)

 

01. Bringing on the dewy spring glow with this rotating moisturizer.

02. Now that our sun is out, a softer lip colour for the days ahead.

03. Kut From The Kloth chiffon top in botanical Grasse Sage.

04. A new-to-me curl hydrating shampoo that's great with wavy tresses.

05. French triple-milled bar soap with Australian Pink Clay and Rosewater.

06. This lighter and non-greasy all-over body lotion for a.m. and p.m.

07. Eminence Organic apricot oil for nails and cuticles.

08. And this comfy Tiki slide sandal for weekend errands.

 

 

// And That's Just Lovely

This romantic reception table setting found here. The simplicity of the sheer flowing centre fabric overhang with relaxed folds on the floor, and stately slate-blue napkins with their own overflow, create a sophisticated rustic elegance. Love this idea for my bedside table. #springrefresh

// Have a Beautiful Easter and Passover.~

{almost there; gluten-free no-bake homemade key lime cheesecake with fresh whipped cream; same recipe as here (scroll down), just substituted the lemon juice for lime juice; welcome home Gi!}

 

Happy early long weekend. I hope you had a good week and are just as ready as we are for our holiday weekend ahead. Nothing wild planned this side. We are looking forward to the extra downtime and catching up with each other as usual, with some quiet on the home front thingamajigs. And for lunar lovers, tomorrow at 7:12 a.m. EDT you can 'look up' to see a full pink moon(!), if awake. :) Music and a few recent behind-the-scenes snaps to close our week. Have a lovely one with all things cozy. ~xx

// Magazine Moments: Spring 2019

"Live for the moments you can't put into words..." - Bella Grace Magazine. I wholeheartedly agree. 'Currently enjoying this softer touch and quiet read filled with all things graceful: from the gentle and dreamy swept-away photos, to inspiring and healing notes which truly celebrate the 'magic' found in our simple everyday, transforming the ordinary to the extraordinary. Bella Grace encourages the pause and even gives valid new insights into the joys of missing out(!), JOMO :) Another delightful read found once again while waiting in the check-out line. What a lovely magazine. I was immediately hooked when I spotted its soothing blue be blue be blue carefree cover. Click within the image(s) above and after the jump to discover more...

// Chocolate Fudge Cake for A Good Cause

Kids helping kids... and a great way to have our cake and eat it too with school fundraisers such as Terra Cotta Cookie Co. Many of our schools are already actively involved in this very edible and fun hands-on fundraiser. For a small donation, you receive a cookie or brownie mix of dry ingredients to which you simply add water and two eggs for an easy anytime chocolate treat. Last year, my sister Gi, participated in this fundraiser and promptly handed me the box of dry ingredients to practice my cake-making skills. I added milk (instead of water), and some dark chocolate chips for added moisture and fudgyness, followed the simple directions, making another beloved slim cake. We thoroughly enjoyed it... More after the jump, and have a restful weekend. ~xx

 

Using half of the ingredients to make my loved slim cake...

// The Tuesday Six, Plus...

It's been beyond an eventful last 30 days (where do we begin?), but we're now full-on into settling into spring with needed holistic routines and balance, as we press on ahead with much to accomplish over the next few months. Thanks to everyone who had our backs and human interest with dignity and respect(!) at heart, to see us through what I can easily call, a faraway nightmare(!) Thank you so much for your caring and very generous support in support of the safety and comforts of home. A few recently read and loved links, and elevating finds from around our web... 

 

A ♫ just-because favourite to kick off our Tuesday...

Satin Jackets feat. Panama - Automatic

 

...  Soothing virtual landscapes by Gerhard Mantz.

...  The importance of family in modern society.

...  CHANEL's Spring-Summer 2019 Haute Couture Show by Karl Lagerfeld. :)

...  Using Post-It Notes to check in on students having a hard time.

...  The handy kitchen tool I've been enjoying... #citrus-days.

...  And, looking forward to trying this sweet potato yum this weekend.

 

>>> Plus... 

...  The 31-Day decluttering challenge.  

...  A battle buddy can keep you going and help you succeed.

...  The best type of bag for your posture.

...  5 Things to add to our morning routine for spring.

...  Currently loving this soft hydrating lip colour.

...  And, a beautiful tree-of-the-week true story by 12 year old Luca Assad.