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// Three For 2019 (Thus Far)...

(clumps of snowflakes on wild branches; #rustic-winter-days-toronto)

A few years ago, I retired myself from the New Year's Resolution Committee in favour of more spontaneous let-my-hair-down-after-work moments, and going with the flow of where it could lead with its own positive potential... In some ways it felt like 'resoluting to not resolute' which within the logics of could still be seen as a resolution of sorts-- the p's and q's of it all. Then as the year would progress, there were notables that took root during each season often becoming a natural part of each day, week, month, and/ or progressive year. The best part of taking this route has been the serendipity moments with their full of calm, comfort, and gentle appeal. Three notables for 2019 thus far...

// Ground Beef with Butter Lettuce

The winter whimsies are in high gear this side and all we want to do on our weekends is... watch movies, relax with cozy take-out and leftovers, take naps, and repeat. Last weekend we watched the thriller 'Married to A Murderer', and I loved every wild minute of it, next to my all-time favourite, so much so I'm adding it to the list of 'must-watch'. Sometimes we have to let the wolf out to roam free for a few... Maybe it's the beef, and that can be a good thing too. Our winter weather pulls on our muscles and reserves all while navigating what's in the air and elements, so including 1 - 2 servings each week help keep our energy levels up (good quality rest included of course). And for that weekend we may want to do something in the kitchen, we're keeping it light and sticking with the Sundays made simple plan...

// The Tuesday Six, Plus...

I knew it was going to be a fast-moving boomerang of fun-loving kindness (insert your vibe here) kind of year, but at this speed we could be at the end before we know it... and we are very determined to enjoy our year. A few recent loved reads and finds with all the elevated feels...

 

...  15 Stunning University libraries around the world you need to see.

...  New Year's Resolutions based on your Myers-Briggs type.

...  CHANEL'S Cruise 2018/19 Show presented by Karl Lagerfeld. :)

...  Currently loving this skincare goodness.

...  23 of the most colorful animals in the world.

...  And up for login today: Making Sense of Number Sense.

 

>>> Plus...

...  270 Martin Luther King Jr. quotes that will move your soul.

...  Simple ways to declutter your life in the new year.

...  Head-scratching puzzlers that made me laugh.

...  Stretches you can do at your desk.

...  And one of these each week does a body good for our winter days.

 

 

// Dark Deviled Chocolate Fudge Ice Cream

Chocolate, upon chocolate, upon chocolate... taking this month's official new flavour: Dark Deviled Chocolate Fudge into the world of our young children. Back in the day, I was always amazed with our boys' never-ending desire to add more and more chocolate syrup to their already very generous scoop(s) of chocolate ice cream, making a dark potion of some sort with the added syrup, and enjoying it to the very last drop, straws optional. And not to mention the not surprizing double-layer chocolate birthday cake request, each and every year to go along with... you guessed it, chocolate ice cream of course. It's in the DNA. :) To kick off a fresh new year of frozen flavours, celebrating our kids and this month's National Bittersweet Chocolate Day (and because Valentines is also right around the corner), I happily dived into this decadent treat with a focus on its traditional beginnings using just bittersweet (dark) chocolate, and lots of it, to create this deeply rich and indulgent dessert... A few behind-the-scenes photos of its early in-the-making days after the jump. Have a luxurious weekend. ~xo

// Daniel Reiter: The Hercules Series

After a winter storm produced huge waves just off the Moroccan coast, photographer Daniel Reiter captured the timeless expanse and many moods of our deep blue sky-reflected seas in a series which he entitled, Hercules. I can't get enough of these minimalistic and yet majestic shots from along the shore of Tamraght. The love for our endless oceans continues and is always a place of calm, quiet reflection, and rejuvenation. Blues be blue be blue. More images after the jump...

// Hello January: Happy New Year!~

{fancy seeing you here :); early new year beginnings; English Garden Rose in lemon yellow with soft edges of Living Coral}

 

Loved ♫ music track from our holidays...

Fridrik Karlsson - Chillout Zone

 

Happy New Year some more! :) I hope you enjoyed our holidays and had a relaxing one (for the most part) with the known bustle(s) of it all. We greeted the new year just as we ended 2018-- thankful, mellow, joyful, at peace, and quietly tucked away with our nature favourites. And for that, we are beyond grateful. Now we say a youthful hello to our new year, 2019, with its lighthearted focus on our young children (what kind of world are we actively working towards to leave behind for them), and self care (getting back into the groove, or beginning anew with what works well for our individual selves for a harmonious balance internally, as well as externally with others). Two thousand and nineteen is slated to bring much comfort, happiness, and expansion with our creative pursuits, optimism, and a gentle approach to crafting and continuing a life that elevates/ continues to elevate us and our larger universe in every positive, possible way, avoiding things of the devious. And to that I say, "Count me in baby, count. me. in."

As usual, happy and safe travels during January.

Have a magical year everyone. May you inspire and be inspired :)  ~xx