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// Organic Earl Grey Ice Cream

It's officially ice cream season(!) But, then again, one could easily add, "Is there ever a season that's not ice cream season (heat on during our winter)?" We are a heavy tea-drinking family and grew up on mugs of simply-brewed black tea-- my amazing parents included, back in the day... This month I wanted to celebrate them both with a new flavour: Organic Earl Grey, with its pure Italian bergamot citrus oil, after taking some time away last month. This pure (organic) blend of ingredients salute their strong work ethic, exemplary business acumen, and drive to live an authentic life. We're over the moon to have them both with us on the same side of the pond these days, finally! More behind-the-scenes steps after the jump. Have a fun weekend. ~xx

// June Notes

Hello June! 'Hard to believe, but this month we say good-bye to our 2018 - 2019 school year, as we've experienced it. And what better way to wrap up the year with reflecting on its many hoops and curves with a few loved quotes that travelled with us through the thick and thin of it all...

 

"When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food, and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself." - Tecumseth

// Serendipity in May

'Ahead of 'her' usual growth spurts this year; how interesting and timely. #soothing :)

 

It always comes back to our blooming botanicals, where we last met them and where we now meet, days, weeks, and that month(s) or year later... While May has been filled with a myriad of changing moods, moments, memories, and its own touches of unexpected 'magic', this out-of-the-limelight city spot constant has stood out as a place of purposeful pause, pleasure, and positivity to navigate the day, days, and weeks ahead as I travelled through May. The simple, basic blooms, have been the most grounding part of May (and this year). Mother Nature is always ahead of us, and life unexpected. Above is a close-up of 'her' third week in May with a few captures of her life in progress from last month's snap (third photo down), to present day...

// Lotta Olsson: Lottas Trees

These trees brought me a lot of quiet comfort this morning... @LottasTrees.

 

// Fresh Sautéed Spinach

For the love of our greener greens-- spinach(!), and because we cannot live on fish and ice cream alone, unfortunately :), really?, yes really... for better balance. This healthy veggie add is super-delish, quick and easy to make thanks to my aunt, Beverley, who shared the simple steps decades ago. So, whenever our market has it well in season, a bunch or two or three is always a welcomed pick-up. I say two or three bunches when preparing for two or a larger family as one bunch steams down into literally one generous serving, especially if eliminating heavier carb (flour-y/ starchy) foods with breakfast, lunch and/ or dinner. And good to know, sautéed spinach is pretty universal when it comes to all meals, so why not enjoy a generous serving of it with a favourite sit-down meal of the day. A little spring refresh in our tummies too. Music and more after the jump... Happy weekend. ~xx

 

Fresh spinach (leaves and stems) rinsed individually under cool running tap water.

// The Things of Spring...

Nymphaea alba (White water lily)

All month I've been incorporating this new moisturizer into my daily face care routine, and actually felt and saw the increased skin moisture, texture, and brightness with its white water lily ingredient (Nymphaea alba flower extract), from the very first day... More surprize gifts, added treats and such from family, friends, and sponsors (below) 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 (in pink suede) for weekend errands.