Salted Lemon Meringue Pie Candle:
Anyone who knows me, knows I’m a Fall gal. I try to hang onto the crisp cozy feeling by stocking up on every variety of pumpkin, maple and cinnamon-y scented candle once they go on post-Thanksgiving super sale. An easy justification for having a special cabinet dedicated to candles is how often we lose power. A new candle entered my life in the Target aisle: a little sweet, but not overpowering. Fresh, but not soap-y. An invigorating aroma that made my mouth water. The Salted Lemon Meringue Pie by Chesapeake Bay is the first candle to lead me astray from my signature warm-spice scents. Truth is, I wouldn’t hesitate to order it if I saw it on a dessert menu. The bright seasonal mood in the cabin when I flick a match pairs well with the sunshine and slight breeze outside. Lemon bars, lemon flavored- yogurt, limon-cello La Croix, lemon in pasta and doused over avocados. I want it all. It’s the fruit of the season. Why not enjoy their invigorating smell on demand?
Fresh herbs:
My affinity for lemon and its enhancement in many dishes lends itself to another kitchen obsession: fresh herbs. There was a special weekend plant sale inside a big open barn on UCSC’s campus. Varieties of pumpkin, squash, peppers, and tomato plants were tempting me but as is usualy the case, a critter will enjoy them before we can. Instead we went for something that flourishes indoors and doesn’t take up a ton of space. We picked up fennel, chives, and two kinds of basil (sweet thai and Mrs. Burns Lemon). Something about Spring gives me the urge to cook fresh meals and the aromatic additions will give me so much more motivation to experiment in the kitchen. Not to mention, I always dreamed of keeping fresh herbs on a windowsill. Goal accomplished.
Sprocket Printer:
While roaming Pike Place Market in Seattle, a maker was selling his handcrafted leather bound journals with recycled cloth paper. To give us a feel of the unique weight and texture, he generously handed me his personal journal. Accompanied with a curvy scroll, mini-pictures of beautiful landscapes were adoring every few pages. He shared how much he loves his Bluetooth thermal printer. Perfect for traveling and capturing moments on the spot, he explained how it’s completely improved the way he journals. I immediately resonated with his excitement in documenting life in a tactile way. For $25 bucks you get a box of 2×3” 50 sheets with a sticky backing. If you don’t want to commit to adhering them, you can keep the sheet on. Jordan and I ordered one after we returned from our trip and we already know it’s one of the best purchases we’ll make this year. You can chose filters before printing the pocket-size photos. I made one black and white but also love to print them as is because they already have a kind of vintage sheen to them. My favorite memories are much happier out in the wild than lost in my camera roll or floating in the Cloud.
Life Kit Podcast:
We’re all just figuring things out as we go. Life Kit offers listeners digestible tips on a spectrum of topics regarding friendship, travel, finances and personal style. There’s something for everyone. Episodes are usually about 20 minutes or less which makes the information easy to process and allows me to retain what I learned. It’s also the perfect amount of time to drive into town or walk my dogs. For the indecisive type, I find the approachable format to be extremely informative, often touching and noncommittal. Some of my favorite recent listens are:
- How to be a better movie watcher, according to film critics
- Practicing the art of saying goodbye
- Planning a trip? How to pack like a pro
- 5 things to remember when a friendship ends
- Be an awesome gift giver
You can also learn super practical things like how to make the most of your tax returns, what to do when driving in a flash flood and how to beat extreme heat, when you’re channeling your inner responsible adult. Learning is meaningful and way less intimidating with Life Kit in your back pocket.
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