Weekend Jollies

Cheers to the weekend! What are you up to? Today marks our 16th anniversary, so we are totally in a celebratory mood! Eek, 16 years - yup - so crazy to think about it! Anyway, tonight we're off to our favourite Mexican place for a round of cocktails, tons of reminiscing and some delicious food. Wishing everyone a beautiful next two days, I'll see you back here on Monday.

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I'm all in.

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The new neon nails.

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Natural sugar scrub to try!

I'm intrigued!

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11 must-read essay collections written by women.

Wow!

'All I ever really want...'

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Coercive control is dangerous and ugly, regardless of gender.

Have you seen this?

And fancy a blast from the past?
- Eight years ago today
- Seven years ago today.
- Six years ago yesterday.
- Five years ago yesterday.
- Four years ago the day before yesterday.
- Three years ago tomorrow.
- Two years ago today.
- One year ago yesterday.

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(Photo via That Kind of Woman by Sarah)

This Week's Gems

Beautiful floral dress...

Oh my goodness, we all need this lovely constellation bracelet, don't we?...

This plum body lotion is everything!...

One of a kind swoonworthy necklace right here!...

Totally fancy trying this linen back rub, you?...

The 'it' tote to make your life easier. Here is more about it...

The comfiest flats around...

Aww, baby bump mug...

Minimal beauty...

Nifty...

A must have!...

On my wish list...

Dearies, what caught your eye this week? Any great finds or buys?

P.S: Fancy more gems?

Four Seasons

Autumn

Winter

Spring

Summer

This is so special! Recently, Jani Ylinampa decided to document the incredibly snug and beautiful Kotisaari Island in Rovaniemi, Finland. He wanted to show how this tiny little spot changes depending on a season. So with the use of a drone he managed to do just that and the results are mesmerizing, if you ask me!

P.S: This.
P.P.S: That.

(via Bored Panda)

Coconut Butter Rooibos Latte

I don't know about you, but all I want from today is someone to make me this coconut butter Rooibos latte. Balazs, are you reading this? :)

Btw: what is your go-to mid-day pick-me-up these days?

P.S: This too.
P.P.S: And that.

(Photo by Dolly and Oatmeal via Tradlands)

Denim Overalls For Spring

Speaking of spring, I'm obsessed with denim overalls and lately I've been wearing this pair on repeat! I love how comfortable, wearable but still put together they make me feel. So if you fancy an easy-breezy spring uniform, get a pair and wear it with your favourite tees this spring. Ta-dah!

P.S: This.
P.P.S: That.

(Photos by/via Collage Vintage, Stockholm Streetstyle, Mija, Johnny Remember Me and Madewell)

Not Sad Desk Lunch

A friend recently told me that her go-to way to cheer up these (still) coolish busy weeks is by digging into a great desk lunch. She says that when she takes the time to prepare something colorful and healthy, yet easy the night before, she always has a better next day. So inspired by her idea, here are eight not sad desk lunches that we all should try out this month.

Staring with the above's, Farro-quinoa-brown rice with seared turnips, roasted beets, Brussels sprouts, garlicky spinach, smoked salmon and topped with za’atar sauce...

Homemade cup o' noodles...

Caprese salad + sourdough in a jar...

Sesame tempeh slaw...

Mason jar salad with Asian dressing...

Southwestern shrimp salad...

Egg and quinoa salad in a jar...

and jerk chicken bowl...

Which one tickles your fancy?

P.S: School lunches around the world.
P.P.S: Yum!

(Photos by/via Food52, bon appétit, Delicious, Food Lovin' Family, Dominique Eloïse, the kitchn and Alaina Sullivan)

Coffee + Sugar Body Scrub

Fancy a new go-to body scrub? Make this one, it's a true gem:) It has only 3 ingredients (coffee, vegetable glycerin and brown sugar) and it leaves my skin nourished, coffee-scented and happy! Try it, here is the full how-to.

P.S: And this.
P.P.S: Plus, that.

(Photo by The Free Spirited)

Homemade Chive Blossom Vinegar

Lately, I've been making a list of all the things I want to make this spring, and this two-ingredient homemade chive blossom vinegar is on top of it. It's the simplest, prettiest and most scrumptious way to jazz up your spring salad dressing with its subtle spring onion flavor.

Here is the easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy recipe, if you want to try it too.

P.S: This.
P.P.S: That.

(Photo by Vegetarian Ventures)

Monday's Pets on Furniture

Kim has this fun series of pets on furniture where she features some of her readers' precious companions enjoying a nap or a rest on their favourite sofa, chair, table or even a bed...

Ah, it's a dog's life! What's your pet's go-to chilling spot?

P.S: Hounds in crowns.
P.P.S: Window seat.

(Photos via Desire To Inspire)

10 Spring Takes on Artichokes

Did you know that artichoke season is officially here? Yup, it's time to stock up and get cooking. So, if you need a bit of artichoke-inspiration, here are ten spring-y recipes that will hit the spot, starting with the whole wheat artichoke pizza (above)...

Spinach and artichoke dip stuffed garlic bread...

Roman braised artichoke hearts...

Artichoke avocado toast...

Artichoke and pea rigatoni pasta...

Spinach and artichoke grilled cheese...

Warm artichoke and mushroom salad...

Spinach and artichoke quiche...

Vegan cream of artichoke soup...

And mini artichoke and onion tarts...

Which one tickles your fancy?

P.S: Also, this.
P.P.S: And that.

(Photos by/via  Half Baked Harvest, Host The Toast, Serious Eats, Love and Lemons, Kitchen Treaty, PopSugar, Healthy Blender Recipes, Downshiftology and Vegetarian Times)