Inhale fresh, pristine air. Exhale knotted shoulders, tensed forehead. Inhale warm, limitless air. Exhale worry, expectations. There is a plethora of studies that expose the benefits of… Read more “Planning your garden”

One trait that I’ve found to be essential when deciding to live your best life is creativity. This probably has something to do with the concept of… Read more “Apply Creativity Generously”

Stopping to smell the flowers is one thing. Stopping to eat them is a whole different (and more engaging!) story. Most people skimming across this blog have… Read more “Spice Up Your Life”

Time to talk shop. Well, shopping, of course, but I’m not talking about boutiques or malls or long stretches of big-name shops down Main Street. Instead let’s… Read more “Hidden Treasures”

In previous posts, I’ve alluded to the fact that there may be some tricks to this whole living your best life thing (check out the post ‘Do… Read more “A River Named Change”

Practicing sensory connection is a wonderful way to, well, come to your senses! Not only does regularly taking a moment or two (or five or six) strengthen… Read more “‘Nature and the human soul’”

The art of sauna goes back thousands of years, and research shows that act of sweating for physiological and psychological benefit has been intertwined in ancient cultures… Read more “fire, water, & you”

What looks like summer, smells like summer, and tastes like summer? If you often find yourself near the beach, or anywhere harboring sandy soil for that matter,… Read more “tres tres chic… in a cocktail”

Studies consistently show the cognitive and emotional benefits of regular time in nature. And yet, I recently read that the average American puts in about 10 hours… Read more “Our organic core in a digital world”

Tablescapes are like bonsai, but instead of creating a pocket-sized environment, you’re creating a bubble of personality with aesthetic interest. Big or small, the elements for transforming… Read more “tablescapes”