And who am I to disagree. So today I’d like to be… 1. Getting ready for bed in this warm and rustic bedroom… 2. While wearing these comfortable pajamas… 3. And taking a little bit of Melatonin (just in case!). We give a small dose (that was recommended by our vet to our dog when she’s anxious)… Continue reading A good night’s sleep is made of these…
1. Cozying up in this living room… Image 2. While drinking this Lavender Mint Tea… Image Ingredients 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves 4 teaspoons dried lavender flowers 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 4 cups boiling water 2 teaspoons honey, optional Directions: In a large bowl, combine the mint, lavender and rosemary. Add boiling water. Cover and steep for 4… Continue reading Today I’d like to be…
1. Exploring in the wilderness (Cachoeira da Fumaça, Brazil)… Image 2. And hiking off the beaten path (the Great Wall of China)…. Image 3. Setting up camp in the afternoon (Pacific Crest Trail)… Image 4. Then taking in the view here (Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada)… Image Because, today, all I would like… Continue reading Today I want to be…
1. Pamukkale also known as the Cotton Castle in Turkey. White travertine hot springs with restorative, calcium-rich waters that provide wellness? I wouldn’t mind swimming away an afternoon here… Image Image 2. Wulingyuan, Hunan in China. Made up of over 3000 quartzite sandstone pillars interspersed with ravines, gorges, scenic waterfalls, streams and pools, Wulingyuan is… Continue reading Today I want to travel to…
Waking up in this sunny bedroom with these crisp white linens, and a croissant and cappuccino to top it off… Image Spending the rest of the morning watching the sunrise while reading and relaxing here… Image Hanging out with this cute little Shiba Inu puppy… Image Enjoying this hearty vegetable soup for lunch… Image Taking… Continue reading Today I want to be…
Standing small in the midst of expansive terrain while enjoying an amazing view and listening to the sounds of rapidly rushing water crash through jagged rocks… Image Because… As it has been a long and tiring week. So, to let my mind (and yours!) wonder on this beautiful Friday morning, lets start the day off… Continue reading Today I want to be…
1. On the beach somewhere warm and breezy… Image 2. Reading this controversial book… 3. While lying on my beach blanket… (A few cute options…) One, two, three, four, five, six 4. Wearing this big, floppy hat (and lots of SPF)… Image J.Crew has this cute one! 5. Sipping on this lavender mojito… Image and Recipe… Continue reading Today I want to be…
1. Sleeping in a little longer than usual in this bedroom (especially since I woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning)… Don’t you just love the beautiful mix of textures and varying shades of neutrals that create a cozy and soft retreat?!? (I do!) Image 2. Doing yoga on my rooftop… Continue reading Today I want to be…
On vacation. I am incredibly sluggish, tired, and low on energy this week. Perhaps this has something to do with the new detox/nutrition plan I am on where I just cut meat and cheese out of my diet. Sad face. Either way, instead of going to work this morning, I would like to be: 1.… Continue reading Today I want to be…
This morning, after a long and rejuvenating night of sleep (a special thank you goes out to my Monday night yoga class and the cool breeze coming through our window), I would like to be… 1. Eating breakfast in this rustic and serene dining room overlooking my cute and tiny balcony… Image 2. Drinking this… Continue reading Today I want to be…
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