simple beauty

Elegant Simple Rose

November 12, 2010
White Rose

Portland is officially known as the City of Roses. (It is also affectionately known as Stumptown, Bridgetown, Rip City, P-Town, and PDX). Last week, my husband and I took a leisurely walk around our neighborhood and I was amazed to see roses still in full bloom. In November! I snapped a few pics and wanted [...]

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Mindful Photography

October 22, 2010
pinecone_end

I have been revisiting photography as a mindful activity. I find that taking photos, especially macro photos, is an excellent way to slow down and appreciate the present moment. There is nothing like focusing the lens of a camera on a small detail, realllly close, to help me, well, focus! And the congruency of minimalism [...]

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Always Leave Room for Beauty

October 6, 2010
Hydrangea Bucket

If you have but two coins And long to be fed, Use one to buy flowers And the other for bread. ~ Christianna Pierce I wrote this little stanza as a paraphrase of many similar sayings I have collected which express the importance of beauty as a vital contributor to the quality of our life. [...]

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“It Should be Beautiful”

May 12, 2010
backyard from dining room

“If you touch it every day, it should be beautiful.” Nate Berkus, O magazine, May 2010. This quote stopped me in my tracks because it so perfectly encapsulates my theory of simplicity and interior design. We are affected by the things in our environment, often at a level below our conscious awareness. For instance, a [...]

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DIY Recipe for Glowing Skin

April 2, 2010
Rolled Oats

As a dietitian, I am especially aware of the importance of choosing the healthiest foods possible for optimal wellness. I always try to select the freshest, most unprocessed and organic foods for myself and for my family. But it is equally important to consider what you put onto your body. More specifically, it matters what [...]

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