Month: November 2015
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Warm water soothes the soul
I came across an article recently at Design for Mankind, titled “The Self in Self Care“. I was pleasantly surprised to read about the different ways women are practicing self-care. By no means is this a one-size-fits-all kind of thing. I expected to find, yet another article on how we must sleep more, exercise, eat…
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Bakery treat for breakfast
“Fresh popcorn is near impossible to resist, second only to fresh doughnuts.” ― Shannon Wiersbitzky, “What Flowers Remember” Have you ever wondered if it were possible to make doughnuts at home with a quick and easy recipe? If that were not a tall enough order, could they also be made in such a way where…
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¡Fiesta! at the Table
In the middle ages, all but the poorest homes would have used a tablecloth during mealtimes. Isn’t that an interesting thought? Somehow in our modern lives, I feel like we have lost sight of these small niceties. We were rid of the tablecloth when we adopted a cat who liked to swipe at them with…
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Liberty in London
There is no way to write about shopping in London, when I live so far away in Canada, without sounding a bit pretentious. It is a stroke of amazing luck and circumstance that I have been able to wrangle a few visits to one of the most amazing cities in the world. I don’t need…
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People Need Nature
The future will belong to the nature-smart—those individuals, families, businesses, and political leaders who develop a deeper understanding of the transformative power of the natural world and who balance the virtual with the real. The more high-tech we become, the more nature we need. -Richard Louv And so it is. People who already understand…
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The more you put, the more you find
The more you put, the more you find. -Italian Mother, Vanda That is how it is. If you wait, shop for every ingredient and then do everything just right, something won’t turn out. Or a ripe tomato is no where to be found. Maybe the mushrooms are turning brown. Whatever the case, it is…
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Wash up with style
This project is a win-win-win. It looks really nice when finished, it is super practical and the pattern could not be easier to complete. Knit every row, otherwise known as garter stitch. Gives the nice bulky ridges, perfect for the task of washing and wiping up. I like to have a reason to look…
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Brave & Gracias
Welcome daily creatives! We are a quiet revolution who are working to reclaim our creativity in every way we can. Check in each day to see if something here inspires you. This is a curated collection of thoughts, ideas and inspiration – enjoy! For my first post, I chose – “Brave & Gracias” because in…