Things I Love This January

Hmmm...January has been a bit of a roller coaster ride for me.  I found myself experiencing unexpected bouts of what I can only call the 'blues'. These moods would roll in from no where and linger around and then just as mysteriously disappear.  I discovered that many of my facial clients were also finding Janruay 2016 just as intense as myself.  I must admit I felt some relief knowing I was not alone in this phenomena.  While I continue to ensure I get outside and take my vitamin D3, I thought I would share some lovely bits of inspiration that arrived this January, which truly made my days more sweet. 

First off I came across this  most amazing album by Jewel, the Lullaby Album.  I really haven't listen to much of her music but this album is great with a few songs that just knock me out. Be sure to listen to 'Raven', 'All the Animals', and 'Forever and a Day, Always'. 

If you get Netflixs check out The Last Kingdom.  It's a British television series, based on a adaptation of Bernard Cornwell’s historical novels series The Saxon Stories.  It tells the story of the Danes invading England. As you can see it has some eye candy and is perfect to get lost in the story on these long winter nights.

I really enjoyed Joy - the movie.  I found it upbeat, inspirational and well acted.  

My good read for January was Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Snow Flower.
A beautiful story and an educational lesson in the practice of foot binding that went on in China.

In January I began an online painting course by Mati Mcdonald.  This is the 3rd online painting course I have done and I love them. I can 'attend' class when ever I want.   I highly recommend it for the soul.  Below is my first abstract painting I completed from this class.  Check out the class I am taking here: Mati Rose Abstract Painting Class

Lastly, I am aways excited to find new effective ways to support my health. This January I got to escape the cold winter with a paradise escape to Maui. While on the island I learnt about an amazing essential oil company  original swiss aromatics. 

Located in California, and founded by Swiss born Kurt Schnaubelt and his wife and son.  I always feel aromatherapy is underrated because true essential oils are very rare. Seriously what you find in your health food store are very poor quality. There fore when you use them you don't experience what essential oils can really do for you.  

 I just placed a large order, which included a blend for my teeth, a blend for my immune and lymph system, PMS blend, a wrinkle blend ( I tell you how that goes!) and a few other odds and end. Can't wait for them to arrive, it will be like opening a treasure chest. 

I hope some of these tidbits give you a warm fuzzy feeling and cushion you against the grey skies of January.