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// Lotta Olsson: Lottas Trees

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

 

// Happy Mother's Day xo

Mother's Day ♫ slower-day music...

Fridrik Karlsson - In The Moment

 

This much I know is true... Our anchoring mothers are our solids, especially in the midst of mayhem, grief, and shady characters. They are assertive and fight for the holistic health and happy balance of family, immediate and extended, without the what's-in-it-for-me and how soon can I get it mind-set we often see today. In a nutshell, they make the 'magic' happen, always looking ahead so we their children may flourish within a simply-lived life focused on good health, good values, and a solid foundation to meet our tomorrows. To my mom and all our deeply-rooted mothers and mothers-in-kind (our devoted sisters, aunts, Godmothers, teachers, and nannies...), have a blessed, loving, and relaxing Sunday. Happy Mother's Day! ~xx

 

 

// 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.

 

 

// 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