Motivation Monday :: Eckhart Tolle

"This is my secret...I don't mind what happens."~Eckhart Tolle

There is no better way to understand yourself than to read one of Eckhart Tolle's books. It's really the kick in the pants that I needed to jump into life fully aware. To describe the books would do them an injustice as everyone takes away from them what they need but for me they hold a powerful message about how the ego can really screw things up. It is very easy to get caught up in the drama of your life and the life of others. Having a deeper awareness and living in the present has made all the difference not just with my family and friends but with my work and creativity. It was the freedom that I needed to get it done and when I say it, I mean everything. And his laugh is just so sweet. 

Noisy Jelly

Noisy Jelly is an interactive game where the players have to make their own musical material, based on coloured jelly. It's just a prototype but wouldn't it be the coolest thing to play with? I think it would be a perfect submission for a Kickstarter project! 

Sneak Peek...

  

I've been working on a little project this past week and I can't wait to share it with you! It'll be my first video tutorial and I have to say, it's quite tough to do those. I've taken on the role of videographer, editor and "actor". What gets me the most is hearing my own voice. I swear it sounds like a baby talking. I'll be finished with it by next week and then I'll grace you with my toddler sounding tutorial!

Until then, here's a sneak peek...

Motivation Monday :: Julia Child

I'm super excited to share my new weekly category called Motivation Mondays. I've been inspired by so many people that I wanted to give them a special mention on the blog. Mondays are a perfect day because really, who doesn't need a little pep boost at the beginning of the week? Enjoy! 

“The best way to execute French cooking is to get good and loaded and whack the hell out of a chicken. Bon appétit. ” - Julia Child

Amen sister! How could you not love the joie de vivre attitude she had with her approach to food and life? She didn't start her culinary career till she was 36. A lovely reminder to us all that you are never too old to jump onto a new path in life. Can we talk about passion! You just couldn't help but get swooped into her world as she spoke about her favorite foods and yes, butter. But mostly I love that she insisted that if it just doesn't work out the way it's supposed to, learn from your mistakes and move on because as she said,  “The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude.”

I'll take that for life as well, Julia. 

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Pretty Pastels

 The glorious weather we've been having is an inspiration to surround myself in pretty pastels! Even my cocktails are getting into the act. Am I the only one that color-coordinates my outfits to my beverages?

Luckily, champagne goes with everything daaarlings!

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