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A Life in Harmony Starts at Home

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Majestic Martha

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In these trying times we could all use a guiding light, and for me that light will always be Martha Stewart, who just so happens to have a new show Martha Knows Best that premiered on HGTV earlier this month! Each episode Martha focuses on a new topic: IE gardening, pets, tree care. The episodes are full of helpful tips and classic Martha quips that fill me with delight. Two new episodes are released each Friday and I love to record them and save them when I need them most!

I have always found Martha Stewart to be both aspirational but also super comforting. She knows how to make things nice but also has a great sense of humour, two traits I hold with great regard. This show was filmed during lockdown, so it feels very of the moment. It is also the perfect way to spend a relaxing evening in these not quite normal times.

As Martha herself would say “It’s a good thing”

Happiest of Mondays To You!

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Happy Monday Everyone!

I was making dinner the other night and caught Blair looking at me with this perfect pose and I had to snap a photo!

I also think it is the perfect photo to ease us into the new week, I don’t know about you all, but I definitely need to ease into things lately! With so much going on in the world right now, it seems more important than ever to take a step back and make decisions with care and forethought. This week let’s all make an effort to be less reactive and more thoughtful in our actions.

Be like the peaceful puppy, and go out have a great week!

Welcome Back!

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Hi Guys! It’s been a minute, but we are back!

I finally got around to planting my balcony this weekend (better late than never, right?). I am so excited to have three types of mint (above) and dill, sage, thyme and basil (below). Not only is it nice to look outside and see some green, I am also very happy about having my own personal supply of fresh herbs. I also appreciate having one less reason to go to the grocery store!

This summer definitely looks and feels different than any summer I have lived through before, but I am still determined to make the most of it! So, if I am going to have to cook at home a lot more than usual this summer, that means I am going to cook with the freshest cleanest ingredients possible! Also, since I won’t be traveling there is a much higher chance these plants will be consistently watered and survive the whole season (always look for the positive)!

Happy Monday everyone, and cheers to the start of a fresh new week!

Enjoy the Beauty of Each New Day

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On Memorial Day this tree was filled with flowers. It was so pretty in fact, that I stopped for a moment to admire it. The flowers were attracting bees, and I felt a moment of peace witnessing nature in perfect harmony.

Yesterday morning, I woke up and the tree had lost half of its petals and it looked like it had snowed below its branches. Also, beautiful, but completely different than the day before.

Everyday is new and beautiful. I know I sometimes sound like a broken record, but there is nothing more important than appreciating the beauty of each day. No two days will ever be alike and we will never get our “yesterdays” back. Life is full of all kinds of moments: good, bad, scary, sad etc. So make sure to appreciate the moments that are beautiful, because those are moments of true joy. And who doesn’t want more of that?

Making Lemonade

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This adorable Thermos Cooler is described as a “lunch tote” that holds “12 cans.”

Sooo make of that what you will, but apparently there are people out there who are having way more fun at lunchtime than me!

We may not be allowed to step foot inside a restaurant for months, but park/patio/backyard hangs are on the rise. This would be the cutest way ever to transport snacks and drinks for outdoor socializing. I originally bought this as a b-day gift and my plan is to fill it with mini champagne bottles and the ingredients for a fun charcuterie platter. I also like the idea of filling it with either Summer Shandy or Lemon White Claw (pictured above) because I live for a theme.

That being said, the more I stare at it, the cuter it becomes (do you see those golden bronze tassels?!?!) and I might need to invest in one for my own summer outings. We might not have the summer we imagined, but we can certainly make the most of the summer we get!