awakening. newness. budding. unfolding. nourishing. reaching. possibility. that is Spring to me. 
fresh starts, adventure, stretching outside of routine.
This Spring I will…
- try something new
- practice my violin (i am a flutist, so it will be an adventure to use the bow as opposed to my breath to make music)
- spend time outdoors every day
- have romantic dates with my husband
- continue to eat well and exercise daily to support my best health. i love this book!
- paint
- write hand-written love letters to dear friends
- meditate
- further explore my love of jazz
- plant a new vegetable in our garden
- give LOVE to my good friend who is facing the battle of her life. And, she WILL WIN!
Sharing:
- The latest issue of Kinfolk arrived on my doorstep this week. I am losing myself in its pages, resplendent with gorgeous photography and design, simple living and entertaining, and novel, brilliant ideas for living your best life through the gift of the senses.
- Did you know that Google Reader will be shutting down this July 1st.? If you use this tool to read my blog, I recommend switching to Blog Lovin’ at your earliest convenience.
- The yummy treat featured in the above photo is an easy-to-make, YUMMY raspberry bar. Here is the recipe:
Raspberry Bars (my own slightly healthier version of the recipe found in this fun issue of Simply Sweet )
Ingredients:
- 1 package of organic vanilla cake mix (just like this one)
- 2 1/2 cups organic quick-cooking oats (like this)
- 3/4 cup salted organic butter (1 1/2 sticks)
- 18 oz of organic raspberry preserves (here is a decadent one) — Note: This may require more than one jar, depending on the amount in the jar.
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 13 x 9 inch pan.
- Melt butter.
- Combine cake mix and oats. Add butter and stir/blend until crumbly.
- Press 3 cups of mixture into bottom of pan.
- Gently spread preserves over pressed mixture.
- Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top of preserves.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until topping is golden brown.
- Cool completely and cut into squares (then triangles).
Serve with either vanilla ice cream or tarty lemon sorbet.
Variations:
Try a different kind of preserve. Maybe apricot, blueberry, or raspberry.
Thank you for visiting Lovelies. Think Spring! Kisses.