Design Focused Jigsaw Puzzle Brand That Gives Back

We have all found ourselves with lots of time to fill our days with which means that formerly puzzle-averse people are discovering the hours-killing appeal of the best jigsaw puzzles! I would say it’s definitely he year of the puzzle and I must admit there is a particular type of meditative quality to doing a puzzle. And over at Piecework ..well they know how to make a pretty “instagrammable” puzzle! They’re modern, oh-so stylish, and the pretty boxes make the perfect coffee table accessory in my super modern design focused home! So our weekdays and weekends (is there a difference in those anymore?) are spent watching a new Netflix series and matching up all the edge pieces and then working our way in from there!

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Homemade Blueberry Bagel Bites Recipe

Bagels are one of our favorite breakfast and snack items. But who has the time and money to go to a bagel shop each day? Luckily, you can get the taste of freshly made bagels at home. Check out this Blueberry Bagels Recipe, and see how easy it is to enjoy yummy bagels without ever leaving the house.

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MINI BAG, BIG BANG// THE DOCTOR'S BAG FROM LINJER

Have you heard of the beautiful brand Linjer?!

Linjer creates minimalist, high quality products that didn't cost the earth! They were fed up with choosing between fast-fashion and overpriced luxury brands...so they took matters into their own hands and designed their own products, replicated the supply chain of luxury brands, and began selling their beautiful products online in 2014.

Their bags are as elegant as ever— drawing inspiration from Roman's native Oslo (their name "Linjer" means "lines" in Norwegian).

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TRAVEL MOVIES TO WATCH DURING THE LOCKDOWN

Happy Monday. Today begins the 7th week of self iso and I know we are all grieving the summer trips we had planned. I am truly wondering when it will feel 100% safe to get on a plane again.

So today, I am offering you a list of my favorite and the most beautiful travel movies to watch on a lockdown. By the way, watching inspiring movies is one of the best ways to see the world without leaving home. Whether you’re after a good story or just amazing views of the most beautiful places – these travel movies will fill a tiny void in your heart!

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Masque De Nuit

Nothing beats a great face mask especially when the skin is feeling extra dry and dull. And stressed! Your skin’s not the same when it’s stressed that’s for sure. It leads to a weakened skin barrier, irritation, and dryness.

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Slow Coffee Style With Kinto

Oh, coffee… how do I love thee?

For many of us, brewing a piping hot cup of joe is a daily ritual.

And for me instant coffee and Keurig cups are not my thing!

I love really high quality ethical clean coffee beans that I grind myself every morning. I love taking my time with this ritual…no rushing…… and Kinto’s Coffee Brewer Stand is the perfect companion for all of my morning coffee dates. They are all about embracing SLOW COFFEE STYLE. Slow coffee style was born to bring you the joy of a slow, relaxing passage of time with pour over coffee.

A coffee brewer for admirers of refined craft and slow coffee

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Celebrating Earth Day 2020 With A Few Eco-Luxury Brands You Should Know About

Happy Earth Day!Excited to share a few ECO-LUXURY Brands I Love….

WOLFUM

Wolfum—Textile line of tabletop and home goods! They incorporate traditional items into the contemporary home with a nod to vintage, and a respect for modernity, eco-kindness and functionality. Wolfum’s revolutionary technique of printing directly on wood reinvents how the design savvy, eco aware

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Wild Mushroom Chowder with Bacon and Leeks With Herb Butter Croissants And Beet Kale Salad

With COVID-19 sending us indoors for more hours than we’re used to, many of us are trying to figure out what exactly to do with our time at home. Instead of getting lost in the sea of scary news and social media posts, why not turn out attention to learning something new to sharpen our skills, expand our horizons, or simply to fulfill an interest we’ve never had time to pursue?

The world will start spinning again soon. And when that happens, might as well come out the other side with a new hobby or skill set that you’ve always wanted to have in your back pocket.

I have been cooking up a storm lately! I mean I always love cooking but I have been able to photograph and blog more recipes for y’all these days! So I sure hope you find them helpful and delicious!!!!!!!!

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If You Must Wear A Face Mask (YOU MUST), Let It Be Good-Looking!

N95 masks must be reserved for healthcare workers on the front-lines, and paper masks are also scary and should be thrown away after every use. Purchasing a reusable fabric mask is a win-win for the environment and for the three businesses I have gotten my masks (or fabric) from!

I want to first say that my intention in this post is heartfelt and I am trying to be a helpful source of information. I am not trying to make light of a horrible situation because from a public-health perspective, it doesn’t matter what your face mask looks like, where you purchased it, or how you made it—wearing a functional mask is all that matters right now! But for my post today I am focusing on the fact that masks have inevitably become a form of aesthetic self-expression and have inevitably become the “must-have” accessory for spring 2020.

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Chicken Francese, Brussels Sprouts Gratin, And Perfect Oven Roasted Asparagus - Easy Weeknight Supper

Chicken Francese isn’t as well known a recipe but the flavors are as special as your favorite French restaurant in my opinion!

WHAT DOES “FRANCESE” MEAN?

It means “French style,” or “the French way,” but what it refers to is chicken fried in a flour mixture and egg wash with citrus juice until golden brown. Chefs aren’t entirely sure where the term originated, but cooking chicken “the French way” certainly makes for a tasty meal.

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2 Summer Sandals I AM Head Over Heels For

Every year I seem to run into the same recurring problem: last summer sandals have oh-so-sadly seen their last of their days. And if your sandals are as well-loved (and well-worn) as mine, then you know the drill… it’s time to ditch last year’s summer kicks and build out a new stock of summer beauties! And even in self isolation- we need get out of the sweats my dears…come on-try it! Put on a dress and some sandals and actually brush your hair and put on some dang makeup!!!!!!! The Say My Name Platform Heeled Sandal In Lemon and the Day off Espadrille Sandal make me so happy!!!!

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Homemade Potato Gnocchi With Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce

I have been dreaming of homemade gorgonzola gnocchi since we left Northern California! So I decided to recreate a beautiful delicious gorgonzola gnocchi! Not familiar with gnocchi?! Well…this plump, pillowy potato pasta originated in Northern Italy, where the colder climate was much more conducive to growing potatoes than grains. Gnocchi was filling and inexpensive, which made it a popular meal. That said, Northern Italy is the birthplace of other hearty Italian classics too, like risotto and polenta. What gnocchi has become, however, is much more than its humble peasant roots.

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White Chocolate Raspberry Swirl Cake Recipe Made With French Flour & French Preserves

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend. There are so many things we love about Easter — sweet memories of egg hunts, children in adorable outfits, and the promise of spring. This one was certainly one to remember…that’s for sure.

It seems my kitchen is turning out kitschy holiday dessert at every occasion these days…actually there does not have to really even be a special occasion anymore. LOL! But I have loved every second of expanding my horizons as a baker.

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What Sweet Dreams Are Made Of- Rough Linen Bed Makeover

Spring cleaning is most definitely not my favorite time of the year, but it does give me a good reason to refresh the essentials. This year, I upgraded the guest bedroom with Rough Linen’s beautiful linen bedding! They are a trusted source for all your natural linen bedding, kitchen and table linens, bath linens, linen clothing, and linen decor!! They have all the seasonal essentials you need to freshen up your entire home for spring. Whether it’s a new linen summer cover or a linen duvet cover, or a beautiful quilt, Rough Linen has you covered. Start your Spring Refresh today and get the best sleep of your entire life!

SO THIS IS MY FIRST TIME TO EXPERIENCE SLEEPING WITH LINEN.

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