A Look Back at 3 Earth Day Worthy Projects.

As Earth Day is being celebrated today, I thought it a great idea to look back at 3 of my projects that support the tenets of Earth Day; reuse/recycle/save the planet. Above is the piece I saved a few years ago.

This is what it looked like before. You can read all about the transformation HERE.

A fave is the closet turned office. Talk about an efficient use of an already existing space!

You can read about this transformation HERE.

That green book case is still as beautiful as ever and it did not look like that before!

You can read about this transformation HERE.

There are so many other projects that could be highlighted here as I am always reusing and repurposing. I didn't even mention planting! You know I love my plants!  I bought some vegetables to start the vegetable garden, so that will be happening this weekend. What are your plans?  Happy Earth Day and have a great weekend! xx

Singita Lebombo Lodge in South Africa.

Located in Africa in the central part of Kruger National Park, which in turn is nestled between the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa, Singita Lebombo Lodge is paradise especially for the nature lover. Traveling to Africa is high on my wish list and it would be amazing to stay here...

 sleep out on the deck under the stars...

What a getaway, right? xx

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10 Beautiful Walnut Kitchens.

The other day, I posted my kitchen on Instagram and feared I might have been the only one left online with a kitchen that has walnut cabinets. I was pleasantly surprised when others chimed in that they too have walnut kitchens and that they too LOVE their kitchens with their walnut cabinets. We're showing off our walnut side today...

This is George Clooney's kitchen

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Happy Tuesday everyone! xx

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The Chant Sport from the House of Marley: A Review

"One good thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain."~ Bob Marley. 

It could be because I grew up listening to music in Jamaica, so I cannot live without it, but a day doesn't go by when there isn't music filling every nook and cranny in our home. We. Love. Music.  Our love for music led us to wireless speakers. Well, let's just say that my husband is a fanatic of wireless speakers and we have a little collection going as a result. So with a collection going,, why add the Chant Sport? 

Well, it is waterproof. You can't beat that. The ones we already have are not and as a beach loving family, we will undoubtedly be taking this on all our trips. It is portable and can fit into my beach bag without taking up too much space.

I rarely find the time to take a bath, but when I do it is quite an indulgence. I can place the Chant Sport atop the tub and it fits beautifully because it is not very wide. Most importantly, since it is waterproof, I don't have to worry about it getting wet. This makes listening to Sade so much more relaxing. Did I mention that the sound from the Chant Sport is crystal clear and although it's not very big, it packs a punch in the sonic department.

Additional Why I love the Chant Sport Information: 

*2 X 4.5W - 1.75” DRIVERS + 2 X PASSIVE RADIATOR 

*BLENDED BIO-PLASTIC, SILICONE AND RECYCLABLE ALUMINUM HOUSINGS
*BLUETOOTH 4.0, A2DP MONO AUDIO
*BUILT IN MICROPHONE ALLOWS FOR USE AS SPEAKERPHONE
*CARABINER CLIP
*DESIGNED TO FLOAT 

*FITS IN MOST CUP HOLDERS OR WATER BOTTLE CAGES 

*IPX7 LIQUID INGRESS PROTECTION 

*UP TO 8 HOURS OF WIRELESS PLAY
*USB CHARGING CABLE, RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY

Are you a fan of wireless speakers? 

P.S. Although I was provided the Chant Sport to review, all opinions above are my own. 

The Outdoor Beckons.

Although it's raining today, Spring is undeniable here. I know some of you still have snow-so sorry! I can't wait to get outside to soak up the sun and to start gardening! 

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Happy Tuesday everyone. xx 

Mapping It Behind the Bed.

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The map wall in Zion's room is still a huge hit. For the many people who have asked where it's from, it is the York Wallcoverings MP4945M World Map, Mural.  Map wallpapers are still very much on trend and I've noticed that placing them behind the bed seems to be a fave.

Our map wall in Zion's room. Pic by Lea Hartman.

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Do you like map wallpapers? There are so many options and colors available! I love the blue of this Environmental Graphics Giant World Map Wall Mural - Dry Erase Surface one. Happy Thursday everyone! xx

Off the Radar in Taroudant, Morocco.

Yesterday I went searching for Spring via the interwebs because it decided to play a cruel prank and disappear. It was freezing! I happened up on this gem of market town called  Taroudant, located in the the Southern part of Morocco.  Unlike Marrakesh, Taroudant is not a hotspot for tourists and so is off the radar. The article via the NYTimes shows us some colorful, tropical,  and most definitely dripping with Spring and Summer snaps. I feel warmer already!

Amazing, right? I hope Spring will hear my cry and come return with those lovely warm temps. Happy Wednesday everyone. xx

Photography: Simon Watson