Clean Feels Good, Don't You Think?

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photo creditPhysically, mentally, in any way it comes, clean just feels good.

This has been the center of my thoughts all week. Some mornings I slide out of bed and slowly begin with the daily tasks--breakfast, dishes, laundry, picking up, and more picking up, and more picking up. I stay in my pajamas, throw on an apron, and think that once I've done all the chores, then I will shower and get ready for the day. Sometimes all that picking up can get sweaty, right!?! However, I am so much more motivated to move quickly and get things done AFTER a good shower, when I feel clean and refreshed! Somehow taking care of my body and being clean improves my mental state--it's a wonderful thing!

And then there is the night-time shower. What a beautiful feeling it is to crawl into bed--with newly washed sheets of course--after taking a warm shower. My sleep is so sweet when I go to bed clean.

Now, I am not recommending we all shower twice a day. I am just making note of one thing that can improve practically every aspect of life: CLEANLINESS!

I watched the American Idol finale--did you? Well, I didn't just watch the finale, I watched almost the whole season--almost. And I have to say, there is a stark difference in my mind between the so-called "mentor" of the season (Miss Lady Gaga herself) and the two finalists. Even if you don't like country music and are disappointed with the results of the show, you have to agree that those two young singers are clean. They are young and sweet and eager, and CLEAN! I hope they grow into a stardom that my daughters can enjoy without feeling the dirty and uncomfortable feeling that I had Wednesday night when Lady Gaga performed. I hope I can listen to their music and watch their videos and not have to worry what images might fill my mind. Because clean feels good.

So I'm hoping maybe, just maybe, you've been thinking about our topic along with us all week...and have some of your own thoughts to share about "clean." Link up below (with our faithful Little Shortstacks--thanks for your posts!) and share with us! Just click below--it's easy. And you can add your post up until next Thursday at midnight.

Bloom Where You're Planted (Or Sprout Where You Are)

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Apple blossoms in the backyard!

A few months ago, my daughter found that one of the seeds in the apple she was eating had sprouted. We stared at it in amazement for a little while, then wrapped it loosely in a damp paper towel and set that in an empty yogurt container on the windowsill. And forgot about it. Days and days later my husband happened upon the forgotten seedling and what do you know? It was growing! Obviously, this little plant wanted a chance. So we put some soil into the yogurt container and planted the tiny tree. And it grew and it grew. Reaching for the light outside, it got a little lopsided so we turned it around so it could reach the other way. And it grew and it grew.


Here is our little apple tree last week just before we put it in a bigger pot outside. We didn't really have much hope for it in the beginning, but now I'm looking forward to seeing it become what it was meant to be. And when it gets bigger it probably won't bear tasty fruit (apple trees from seeds don't grow the same apples they came from - weird, huh?), but it's worth giving it a chance, don't you think? You know, just in case.

There's an analogy in there about life and relating to other people and seeing the hidden potential in ourselves. Pick your favorite! It's sure to be delicious (hehe!)

What's your secret?

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OK I need some ideas here.

Let me back up. It's been awhile since I was introduced to a couple of cook books that are all about creative ways to hide vegetables in kids' favorite dishes, and I've tried a good amount of them with success.

I was reluctant at first because I thought, "My kids might not eat many vegetables at first, but I'll keep offering them at mealtimes and eventually they'll try them and decide they like them. If I grind, puree and disguise them in other foods, they'll have a warped sense of what vegetables taste like. They'll think zucchini is supposed to taste like my mom's zucchini brownies or that butternut squash tastes like macaroni and cheese. Then they'll NEVER like them when they find out their green leafy friends really taste like, well, vegetables."

In actuality, I'm the one with a warped sense of reality. The truth is, they each like a few veggies like cucumbers and carrots. But with summer approaching, I'm going to be whipping up all kinds of salads, and I'm not sure how well they're going to go over with the people under 5 years old in the house.

So, what's your secret to hiding a little extra goodness in the meals you make for your family? I've just shared a couple of mine with you (I like to throw in a handful of fresh spinach into our smoothies too), but I'd love to know from you!

Bohemian Bisoux pieces travel with me to Bath and Morgan Bajardi's castle

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Visited:Bath Hungerford castleJamie Oliver
Photos taken by: Morgan Bajardi, Pierre, and myself
On my next trip to Bath we visited Morgan's family castle!Its extra crazy how many important/interesting people she is related to!
The photos speak for themselves I think, but if any questions arise, I will be happy to answer!Although this post has too many pictures already, make sure to check out way more here
Sorry as usual for no posts in months, I am still working on launching my label, which I will bother everyone about soon enough!!
My outfit:
Quilted bed jacket: 1920s from: Bohemian BisouxAssorted gold bracelets: Victorian and EdwardianDress: 1950s cream lace with rhinestone buttons  from: Bohemian BisouxHat: 1940s painted flowers on cream felt.  Cotton netting veiling with saturated pastel colored dotsRabbit pin: 1970s over the shoulder gold with rhinestonesFlower appliques: 1920's pinned on for added appealShoes: Satin ballet flats from primark and I added satin ribbons for more added appeal ;)

Morgan's outfit:
Dress: H&MShoes: TopshopCharm Bracelet: Beautiful family Heirloom

Ballad of Sisters' issue launch at Birthdays Dalston

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Im still working on launching my label and hoping still to open up shop in February!  I'm hoping its not too much wishful thinking!  I have manny posts coming up so stay tuned!!!!!!!

This outfit was invented especially
for the Ballad of  Sisters' issue launch at Birthdays !
As expected, it was a blast!

Last 3 photos taken by Oh Curio

Outfit details:

Dress: Late 1960s early 1970s dress in bright green with fringe
Coat: 1950s Mohair Angora coat in stone blue grey with gold ball buttons and collarless mandarin detail
Boots: 1960s Go go boots Gold lame green sequin stars with fringe !!
(One of my most prized possessions!!!)
Bow: Golden basket weave texture (reminds me of a bee or its hive) vintage ribbon from Bell'occhio
Tights:  Golden with back seams American Apparel