INSPO.
Being someone that sees art in nearly everything, any given day finds me taking from 1 to 100 photos. A few weeks ago, I captured the photo above and could not wait to develop it. I will be doing a matte border around it soon. I was actually so inspired by the image that I could not wait until it was complete.. I had to develop and frame it. STAT. Seriously. The print both inspires and soothes me. Having such a passion behind images you capture offers a religious experience t
The Flowers That Keep On Giving
So, guess what I did last Saturday? It has something to do with the decorations on the vanilla candle pictured here. Yep, that's right (even if you weren't trying to guess!) I took a pressed flower decorating course. Approximately every two months, members of the Denver Botanic Gardens receive a guide discussing upcoming art that will be featured in the garden, courses, and events. After taking up space on the kitchen table for about a month, I finally dedicated an afternoon
Hot Stone Therapy (Body Bar)
Hot Stone Massage is a massage technique that uses heated stones to relax and massage sore muscles. The stones can be used for their heat alone, or as massage tools used in combination with essential oils used in aromatherapy. 303 Face | Body Hot Stone Therapy Bar: Black Stone is an excellent aid to help you to release any negativity that your day to day life may have caused.
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Color Coordination & Such.
Well, well, well. The picture below features the closet of a busy girl that crams her clothes into the closet, a myriad of rainbow colored hangers, and outfits lost in the shuffle, aka not seen from season to season, as they've literally been lost in lack-of-organization. There's a vest in there that I did not wear at all last fall.. because I could never find it. Ohhh, look who got around to color coordinating the clothes! Two thumbs up, (if I do say so myself!) This neutral
XoXo, Product Love
Having your own skincare line is wonderful. Being ahead of the trend, constant stock of your favorite items, and the joy of creating products that can increase ones self esteem and overall quality of life brings a sense of fulfillment that you would not believe. Over the years, I had to get to a point where I realized it was okay to still love some of the products that originally caught my eye as a 14 year old.. the products within the folded over Harpers Bazaar pages, the al
Easy Dish Life: Rock Salt Cracked Pepper Shrimp
It's no secret.. I'm a foodie. Like so many of us, my life is crazy busy.. and even if I'm not going out to a restaurant to dine, I still love to have mouthwatering meals, preferably without using the whole day to make them. Lol. Shrimp has been the seafood of the moment around these parts. Seriously, I've been wanting it everyday for some reason, so I made a stop at the local market and bought a pound and a half of shrimp, and let my creative juices flow. Rock Salt Cracked P
Bookstore Treasures (Books & Beyond)
For the vlog this week, I spoke of going on the hunt for a new boutique. However, I've chosen to write about a favorite bookstore of mine and its meaning.. beyond the books, stationary, and beverages. I discovered City Stacks while on one of my morning strolls in the city about two years ago. A lover of an awesome read, I was beyond thrilled to find this new bookstore, and the staff.. so sweet, so knowledgeable, so personable. I fell in love instantly, and could not wait to b
Blackberry Heaven: Easy Snacks
Are you hungry? Borderline h'angry? Don't lose your head, here's a quick, easy, and delicious snack that will set you at ease. Blackberry Heaven consists of: 1 1/2 Cups Cottage Cheese 1 1/2 Cups Blackberries 2 Tsp Nutmeg 2 Tsp Honey Add cottage cheese first, blackberries next, drizzle honey over the top, sprinkle nutmeg, and viola! Your snack is ready.. and you'll be ready to continue your day.. (without biting someones head off) after this delicious little pick me up! M Lund
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