This recipe is one of the best, most healing elixirs I know.
Me and my whole family got slammed the last week with a nasty flu. It made me think a lot about what we could eat given we all had sore throats
…and of course my thoughts turned to chicken noodle soup.
But you certainly don’t need to have the flu to make and eat it!
Hello lovely folks,
It’s been a big week for us, and perhaps for you too.
We’ve been out exploring interiors at the 1st or 2nd store, working with brave clients making space (in their closets, homes and lives) for more of the experiences they want and reflecting about death and loss in today’s fast paced world.
We’re also getting closer to what this blog-turned-business is. We want to share what we’ve learned the last 5 years working on our spaces and lives and the last 20 years in following (and not following) our own paths….the simple rules, processes and ideas we have learned that help us “cut through the noise & focus on what matters“, to “live lighter, and work better“.
Our hope is that in sharing our stories and lessons, you too can clear through the noise to focus on what matters to you, too.
And now for some links to keep you inspired over the weekend:
TGIF! Don’t you just want to dive into this pineapple boat ?!
Somehow it’s August 1st and this week flew by with Tip coming back from a lovely week away and me taking some rest and distracting myself from the situation here in Tel Aviv with some great client work. We’re re-focusing our business so that we have a business model that works and allows us to do what we love – work with you all to Design & Create Happy Healthy Homes.
We spent the week on our #happyhouserules: The Power of Paint and some DIY paint tips. Folks are playing along with us over on Instagram: Join us & say hi! And of course, here’s some of our favourite links and inspiration from the internet this week.
Favourite Pins
Our Kids Board was on FIRE this week especially these kidrooms: this and this gorgeous girls room above
Also loving this great kids linen by Feliz
Goodies + Links Gummy bear popsicles anyone?
Pineapples & summer fruit are STILL trending – like Jennifer Loiselle’s collection, this t-shirt + Tip’s new hall pineapple-ish chandelier
Live with a cat? Emily’s cat friendly design tips are for you (for pet + cat owners everywhere)
In case you’re don’t want to paint, here are 10 ways to add colour without paint Justina’s thoughts on being called an interior designer resonated with me because like her while we help people to create happy healthy spaces our primary training is more change and process focused: with a lot of other formal and informal education in coaching, design, teaching, business, finance and more. While Tip is doing an interior design course but it’s not our main background. What we do have a lot of experience in is helping people make real changes, finding their own styles, creating spaces that feel great and doing the real work to deal with their stuff and cementing strategies to organise and manage their homes…and working with them to make changes that last. Lots to ponder on but would love to hear your thoughts on this too!
Hem: Accessible beautiful design yes please!
How to make perfect hardboiled eggs: Works everytime
Avocado, spinach & mozarella pizza: I’ll make it this weekend (or next week if I’m too lazy)
TGIF + a happy weekend folks, nat (& tip)
I’m always rushing to get the kids out the door for school & my breakfast tends to get skipped so have been in search of a quick & healthy option to grab on my way out the door. Today I found this recipe via Peas & Love SF:
Zucchini Bread or Chocolate Zucchini Bread (if you so desire):
1 cup Zucchini, shredded
1.5 cups Bob’s Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour
1/2 cup Coconut Oil, melted
1/2 cup Evaporate Cane Juice, Pure Maple Syrup or Raw Honey
3/4 cup Walnuts and/or Sunflower Seeds
4 tablespoons Applesauce
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda or Powder
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1 teaspoon Nutmeg (optional)
1 tablespoon Raw Cacao Powder (if you desire Chocolatey)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, mix together Oil, Applesauce, Vanilla, Sugar/Honey/Maple and Zucchini. In a separate bowl, mix Flour, Nuts, Cinnamon, Baking Soda/Powder and Salt (and Cacao if using). Slowly mix in dry ingredients to bowl of wet ingredients and stir until batter forms. Pour mixture into square pan, loaf pan or muffin pan greased with Coconut Oil. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the sweet aroma permeates. Let cool first- then enjoy!
Loving jordana’s simple & gorgeous Jewish new year table decorations…& hello dessert – honey cake in a mason jar! full recipe here.
Happy new year to those who celebrate – and a sweet new year to everyone!
I just made this delicious moist honey cake for jewish new year tomorrow mmmmm