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Sun Tea Style Herbal Tisanes for Flavorful Hydration
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Sun Tea Style Herbal Tisanes for Flavorful Hydration

“It’s funny how eight glasses of water a day seems impossible, but eight glasses of wine can be done in a meal.”  I’m not sure to whom that wise observation should be accredited (aside from the world of Instagram memes), but isn’t that so true? Why is it so hard to drink enough water, but glass after glass of wine goes by with ease? Sun tea style herbal tisanes offer a refreshing and flavorful way for you to achieve your summer hydration goals, so you can have that glass(es) of wine later. 

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June 19, 2018
Cheers to the Weekend: Rosé by the Bottle & Box
Cheers to the Weekend / Drinks

Cheers to the Weekend: Rosé by the Bottle & Box

I finally checked Somm off my watch list. The documentary was released in 2012, so I'm rather late to that dinner party, but in case you haven't seen it, here's the summary: four dudes with serious wine habits prepare for the ultimate sommelier test by annoying EVERYONE around them with their selfishness, egos and endless stacks of flashcards.  On one hand, the documentary should scare everyone away from pursuing that level of wine mastery. On the other hand, there's something about their intensity and expertise that appeals to my competitive side. However, I am definitely not there. This post features two wines I bought based on looks alone, so for this installment of "Cheers to the Weekend," I'm going to change things up. Instead of little novice notes on these wines, let's just talk life and weekends, shall we?

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June 15, 2018
Honeysuckle Syrup for a Sparkling Spring Drink
Drinks / Flowers

Honeysuckle Syrup for a Sparkling Spring Drink

I'll remember the day Anthony Bourdain died, but I'll also remember the night that followed. After letting my schedule get the best of me in years past, I had sworn I would attend this year's Three Rivers Arts Festival. Despite feeling extra tired, I was intent on these plans, so the Rustbelt Farmer and I packed a bottle of wine and a picnic blanket, and we biked downtown to see the ever mesmerizing Valerie June.  If you just need a reminder to reframe priorities, to embrace the season and enjoy all of your hard work, I made this honeysuckle syrup drink for us. But if you need more than a break, more than flowers and a walk outside, I sincerely hope you reach out and find the appropriate resources because as Valerie June sang, "There is a light, You have inside you, Can touch."

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June 13, 2018
Sea Salt Foot Soak (A Great DIY Gift)
Apothecary / Flowers

Sea Salt Foot Soak (A Great DIY Gift)

To say I am hard on this body of mine is an understatement. My work as a stylist often has me schlepping heavy totes of props from my third-floor apartment, standing for loooong days, hunched over to tweeze and primp food, and in general, I tend to tense up and internalize stress. I'm sure I'm not alone in these feelings, regardless of your profession, and I'm sure I'm not alone in needing a little more time and space for self care. That's why I'm sharing this lovely sea salt foot soak DIY.

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May 31, 2018
Fermented Honey Lilac Drink for Allergy Season
Drinks / Flowers / Libations

Fermented Honey Lilac Drink for Allergy Season

Take advantage of the fleeting lilac season, and experiment with this Fermented Honey Lilac Drink. It's light, fizzy and may help you combat allergy season too! It tastes like a light beer, making it an enjoyable spring and summer sipper, and if you're skeptical about drinking lilacs, don't worry. The floral notes are light and subtle.

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May 29, 2018
Spring Blooms: A Dose of Beauty for You
Other Slices of Life / Styling

Spring Blooms: A Dose of Beauty for You

I've been in a "bit" of a cloud, a storm cloud one might even say. I've been in the midst of a BIG, daunting, intimidating and very exciting, dream project. As I try to enjoy the process more, keep one foot in the season and to simply be more present in the moment, I offer you these spring blooms in case you're feeling a little stuck on the uphill too.

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May 24, 2018
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