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There's something sophisticated about simplifying our lives. There's also so much romance around having a simple life but the process can be hard to navigate. As I study with Dana Claudat of The Tao of Dana, I'm learning that: our homes are a mirror of our lives. This weekend, consider 1 place that you use everyday (a wallet, a cutlery drawer or the centre console of your car) and see how it FEELS to let some things go and #makespaceforsomethingnew Tips: Before decluttering open a window, burn a candle/incense or go for a walk. This helps to set the tone...

Short answer:   The hearts represent compassion and balance of the yin and yang in our lives while the triangles represent a trinity of mind, body and spirit. Long answer: Sitting on the beach in Mexico painting pottery with my mum, I painted a heart on a bowl and my mum reached over and painted one too.  Because we were sitting across from one another, my heart faced me and her heart faced her. This was back in 2011 and we were in Mexico celebrating the completion of my 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training. It was a pretty amazing time in my life...

If you think about it, we are amazingly privileged to be able to choose how we spend our days. Sure, some might argue that there are non-negotiable things that 'have to' get done, but we get to choose how we act and react to it all. It's easy to slide into task-mode, bouncing from one thing to the next, often at the expense of our own personal energy and boundaries which can prompt the self-love talk. It seems to come up more and more nowadays, but what does it even mean? Coming from someone who's building a brand around self-care,...

I like to think of these stones as an an extra layer of depth to my self-care practice. They're like our ancient ancestors imparting wisdom and guidance from the earth's energy to enrich our lives on some level. These stones offer a quality of that can't really be seen, only felt.   Green Aventurine  Green aventurine is associated with the heart chakra (the colour green). It is a stone of opportunity and optimism helping to release old patterns, instil confidence  and make space for growth.    Rose Quartz  Interestingly, even though rose quartz is pink (a variation of red which is...

(Plantain infusing in Organic Olive Oil) Yes, I had the same reaction too when I first learned about plantain. It’s the herb, not the fruit. Plantain, is one of the most common “weeds” in the world with some amazing healing properties, making it a go-to, household remedy for beauty and first aid. What’s it used for: great for bug bites, bee stings, diaper rash inflammation and puffy eyes soothes dry skin, dandruff, eczema, athlete’s foot use instead of antibacterial creams and commercial creams that could contain chemicals and petroleum (the same stuff that’s in your gas) Where can you find it: . Popping...