Hello, Warm Weather

Justin left today for Auburn to see his sister graduate from Pharmacy School! I spoke with our friends tonight that he is hanging out with and wow do I miss everyone!!! I am staying in Denver as I couldn't take 4 days off from work....


This evening after yoga, I walked Baci for 90 minutes around our neighborhood, through the park, and around the lake!! It was warm and just plain gorgeous outside, even though it was cloudy. This is my kind of weather! I ended up being such a mom and taking zillions of pictures of him in front of the lake. (Dork, I know...)


I am so thankful to live in such a beautiful state :) I have to take advantage of every warm day this spring/summer!! Cheers to the warm weather...


Happy Weekend!!!
Robyn

A Stroke Of Creativity...

"One never knows what one is going to do. One starts a painting and then it becomes something quite different. - Pablo Picasso


I have rediscovered painting and I am just loving it!! I am painting for every occasion I can think of and it is a gift that comes from the heart... It's relaxing, creative, and plain FUN!! I really believe anyone can do this. You just have to do it. That's it. You make it your own.


Here is what I just completed for my sister-in-law. She is graduating on Monday!! It needs one more glossy coat, and then it is ready to go!

Words to Live By: APRIL

"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" -Mary Oliver


“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” -Henry Miller

"What you give to life is what life becomes for you." - Ralph Marston

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to G-d. -Anon


So this is how you swim inward. So this is how you flow outwards. So this is how you pray.” - Mary Oliver

My Kitchen: Mediterranean Style

Ever since I traveled to Israel... I have been obsessed with all things Mediterranean... Having spices in stock straight from Jerusalem... I have been taking full advantage!!

Olive Oil

Hummus

Pita

Tzatziki

Tahini

Feta

Satar (the green spice in the first photograph)

Lately at home, we have been cooking our very own healthy falafels. They are incredible!!! A little warmed pita, a drizzle of olive oil, a spread of hummus, spinach leaves, feta, and thinly cut chicken, steak...or whatever you like!!

Interior Design: Turkey

The W Istanbul...

Top Floor's Rug Collection, Ottomania... Inspired by Top Floor's Turkish born founder, Esti Barnes...

Buama House, Istanbul by Gada Architecture

Wanderlust...

“Without new experiences, something inside of us sleeps. The sleeper must awaken.” – Frank Herbert


With our one year anniversary approaching, we began to realized that we had not yet gone on our honeymoon, or any kind if trip we could consider our honeymoon!! Every bit of travel we have done in the past year has been for our lovely friends or for work.


We have been talking about where we wanted to go for quite some time... Costa Rica...St. Lucia...Nicaragua (Little and Big Corn Island)...Cabo...the list goes on!!


Last weekend I decided we needed to put our foot down and book our trip... After much research, I found a couple of great options - Barcelona and Ibiza, Iceland and Barcelona, Greece....completely different options from what we had started talking about!! I just figured if a flight to St. Lucia is almost $1000, why not fly across the world for just a little bit more ?!


So, we decided on a trip for September, and we couldn't be more thrilled!! We are headed to both Greece (Athens and Santorini) and Turkey (Istanbul). I am excited to research these countries and talk with people who have all ready been for good travel advice.


Traveling can really put your life in an entirely different and/or new perspective. This is what Israel did for me - I recommend leaving the country and exploring this world when you can ! It is wonderful to travel and be out of your element... Travels always become more interesting when you realize how much you have in common with people living in other countries - or just how different your lives may be. You may at times even feel WITHIN your element when travelling; this has always been very eye-opening to me. 

Canvas & Cocktails

I attended this work event Tuesday and here is the outcome.....

What did I learn?

I need to paint and/or draw...more often... it is so relaxing!!! :) Peace!!!