Welcome to my weekly (or maybe twice a month, don’t hold me to it...juggling everything is hard!) email where I throw in a dash of realness, a pinch of humor, a smidgeon of internet finds, and a touch of inspiration and tips to brighten your inbox.
The Nosh
Watching
I was late to the game on this one, but with the double twist ending along with watching the stunning and talented Eve Hewson (Bono's daughter) I was hooked. It definitely kept me guessing.
Watch It
Eats
This citrus salad is perfect for the season. Peel citrus, removing as much pith as possible, and slice into wheels or wedges. Remove any pits, layer fruit on a serving dish, sprinkle with salt add some watermelon radish slices, crumbled feta and garnish with mint and sliced shallots. Drizzle with this lemon olive oil and a whisper of honey.
Make it
Etsy Finds
I use a Macbook Air and I am enjoying this lightweight, 3D printed, easy-to-store laptop stand. It provides the perfect zoom angle, you know the one. It requires that you don't lean when you type - simply have your hands rest lightly over the keyboard, or use an external keyboard. Learning to stand your laptop in it takes a couple of tries, but you will get it, and it is amazing.
Get it
Create
When my kids were little instead of dyeing hardboiled eggs we started a tradition of decorating blown eggs. We then would hang them from blooming branches. When the blooms fade we pack away our fragile egg creations until the next year. Our collection has grown over the years, but so has our skills, so we are always eager to add a few new creations each year.
Create it
Favorites
Scent encapsulates a moment in time and is a powerful way to connect to the places we’ve visited and the people with whom we’ve shared special moments. I’ve often used fragrances to bring back memories of a particular moment or place, or as reminder of what home feels like. The soft and inviting scent of Santal can be a wonderful companion to your day. If you are familiar with Le Labo's Santal 133 then you are sure to love this scent Whether it’s in your living room or your office, an essential oil diffuser with a pleasant scent like Santal is sure to create an
atmosphere conducive to relaxation and productivity. I personally like diffusing a few drops of Santal essential oil when I need to focus and feel inspired. I also love adding Santal drops to wool dryer balls, when I dry my bed linens and towels. Santal has been a go-to for me for years, and I’m sure it can also be your own personal ally in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. If Santal isn't your vibe try another essential oil that can become your signature scent. Whenever you smell it, it is sure to remind you of all the warmth and comfort of home.
Smell It
Reading
This book will impact you! The red bandana while not hot off the press, it is the perfect story to sink into if you need a little inspiration, a little hope, it truly celebrates the difference one life can make. This is the story of one 9/11 responder, not assigned or asked, not dispatched from a station house
or dressed in gear, who did the same and never returned. The author poses a question in the book," how will you spend the last day of your life ?" This is the story of how Welles Crowther did and as a result the legacy and love he left behind. You will be moved, you may even cry!
Read it
SEE MY SISTER'S CAN'T MISS REVIEW HERE
Listening
Big Thief is an Indie/Folk group based in Brooklyn, New York. Adrianne Lenker, the lead singer of Big Thief, forms the kind of closeness with others where she can write a song in someone's name and have it be in every part a song about herself, too. My most played song is Paul, which reads as a song about a
male lover, but is actually about balancing two sides of her own personality. Lenker's unflagging excavation of the meaning in her own life has given Big Thief's music its raw, vulnerable power. They're currently on tour and will be playing The Hollywood Cemetery in August, don't miss out.
Hear It
Laughing
Kids cursing always makes me laugh.
Laugh it up
Cheese & Crackers
xoxo
Kori
South Windsor Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90004, United States
