Tuesday, October 25, 2016

We're having a #GIVEAWAY




We're teaming up with our friends 
Wooden Ships knitwear for a fun fall giveaway 
of Eloise, the above darling knitted hat, 
and one Peacock Pearl Stacking Bracelet.

Enter to win on Instagram; simply 

1.) Follow @tenthingsjewelry and @woodenshipsbypb, then 

2.) Comment and tag a friend

Winner will be selected Friday, October 28th!


Friday, October 14, 2016

Three minute daily meditation. Let's do this.


Ever questioned the importance of a daily meditation practice? Are you curious but unsure of how to start? Well, if you said yes to either of those questions, you’re not alone. These days, there are so many pieces of information coming at us – from what to eat, to what to wear, or where to travel, how to work-out, when to meditate, how to meditate etc. It’s no wonder we get caught up thinking more about meditation than actually sitting down to practice it. One of my biggest recommendations is to start a daily meditation practice. It doesn’t need to take up an hour of your time and you don’t need to be sitting in the perfect spot, with the perfect candle, or the perfect view. Meditation can be done almost anywhere. And, the more you can trust that you are doing it right and opening up to the experience of just being in the moment with the breath and the meditation, you’ve officially started meditating. There are a number of ways to get started on your path and as you journey into the adventures of meditation, things will change. But for now, feel free to start with this:

3 Minute Daily Meditation:

1. Shut off any distractions and place all technology on airplane mode.
2. Find a quiet, comfortable place to sit
3. Set your alarm for three minutes
4. Close your eyes
5. Take three deep breaths
6. Just be, wherever you are, whatever the sounds, whatever the story,
7. Just be
8. Relax and focus on the breath coming in and breath going out
9. Allow your thoughts to come in and out, but allow them to pass through without attachment
10. Gently open your eyes and take a moment of gratitude for finding space and time to connect



via Kelsey J. Patel

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

I love motivational inspiration, as a matter of fact, I am hungry for it. 

Be it; food, wellness, fitness, fashion, 
lifestyle, decor or career
I am tapped in to so many inspirational people and I love to soak up all the goodness on a daily basis. Today these tips from Jenna Kutcher really resonated with me so I thought I'd share them with you. If you're not following Jenna, I strongly recommend you do so. She is my 'girl boss' inspiration! Not to mention, she is so relatable, funny and sweet!



1.) When you find a gap (in your industry, in your family, in your life) maybe you're the one who is supposed to fill it! It's easy to see that there's a need for something but hard to be the one to take action. Chances are, if you're wanting something, someone else is too.. maybe your purpose is to fill that gap! 

2.) Take care of YOU. You are your biggest asset and your greatest obstacle. When things get busy, it's easy to put your health at the bottom of your priority list. But it's true, friends, if you aren't taking time to fill yourself up, it's impossible to pour into others. Go on a walk, take a nap, draw yourself a bubble bath, meditate, read a book - anything to just be still with yourself. Give yourself grace, serve yourself a little, too! It's not selfish, it's necessary. 


3.) Connect in real life. It's easy to feel like you're "connecting" with people thanks to social media but what are your conversations looking like when you are face to face with people (assuming that you actually are in the presence of other humans daily!) For me, it looks like a daily workout where I actually get to talk to people and be a part of the community. It's way to easy to hole ourselves in our offices, to pretend we are a still fostering real relationships, but today take a few minutes to send a meaningful email, voice text, to pick up the phone and call someone, or better yet, grab some wine and sit down with someone you love! 

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

6 natural headache remedies that actually work.





DRINK WATER

Like, tons of it. And if you think you’ve had enough, definitely keep drinking. Hydration is key to halting a headache. It doesn’t matter what kind of water you drink, as long as you do. Load up with regular, bubbly mineral, hydrating aloe water or even a customized fruit and herb infusion…

DROP SOME MAGNESIUM
Research shows that people with migraines often have low levels of magnesium, and the case may be the same when it comes to more casual headaches as well. Taking a dose of magnesium during a headache (or regularly if you have them often) helps with blood flow in the brain and soothes fiery nerves. Bananas, legumes, avocado and dark leafy greens are all naturally rich in magnesium, but for quick absorption and fast results, get a liquid supplement and drop some into the water you’re already downing.

DAB PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL

Essential oils can be powerfully healing. Add some peppermint oil onto your temples and pulse points for instant cooling that causes tense muscles to relax. Peppermint stimulates blood flow, which reduces the sensation of pain. The scent itself also has a relaxing yet energizing effect that’ll help propel you over the hurdle of a headache.

GET A DOSE OF VITAMIN B

Vitamin B, an essential vitamin for nerve health, can reduce the intensity of headache pain. It helps chill out our pain receptors while relaxing strained blood vessels and tense skeletal muscles. A sublingual dose should do the trick, but for those really serious headaches, consider an injection or IV.

SIP GINGER TEA

Ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties make it a powerful natural solution for reducing headache pain, especially the kinds that stem from muscle tension or stress. Combine freshly grated ginger root with clarifying lemon juice, soothing raw honey and hot water for a calming natural “tea” that offers instant relief and extra hydration.

CAFFEINATE STRATEGICALLY

While caffeine is a diuretic and can be counterproductive to all your water guzzling efforts, sometimes headaches happen as a result of just that: dehydration and/or caffeine withdrawal from our daily habit. A cup of anti-inflammatory matcha or a single shot of espresso can give you a boost to power through the pain while also offering physiological relief from it. Just be sure not to over do it, as too much will cause a worse headache. Have ONE cup and be sure to drink plenty of water after.

via The Chalkboard Mag

Monday, October 3, 2016

Neighborhood walks.



Every weekend we go to the coast 
which is about 10 minutes west from our home. 
We always get a coffee, and walk on the beach
{Usually he surfs first, and we watch, 
then we take our walk}.




Sometimes we pick a neighborhood to walk through. 
I grew up the daughter of an architect and a designer, 
so I love to look at 
homes and gardens.


We have a lot of artists, creatives and money in our area, 
so there is always so much inspiration. 



Lots of beautiful new homes, and many old homes 
with cute updates, and some homes that need 
a tear down or a makeover badly.






We love to walk and talk about all the possibilities 
and ideas that looking at these little neighborhoods bring.

It's one of my favorite weekend things that we do!





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