Become who you are

Voyage to Neverland

There are places that make you happy.

Places that engulf you and eat you up.

Places you love and you loath.

And it is all part of life.

And it is OK. 

As long as you decide which life you want.

{Shot in Epirus, Northern Greece}

Love and Light,

Rena

Saturday Blog Loving: Kauai Glamour

Kasey Hill Buick has been a perenial inspiration for me.

First 

I read her blog. It was colorful and honest and full of adventures in the city, reporting from life in Chicago where she built a very cosy bohemia-meets-France home,

before it turned into this minimal chic that you can find here.

Then

she and her family faced some serious relocation trouble 

that I shared at abput the same period of time.

Not knowing it, she stood by me and 

with her example she helped me 

face my own challenges with optimism and some gusto.

Now

she and her family live happily in Kauai

and 

I am glad to report that she has started her own business,

Kampahola

Being a camper myself, 

a Boy Scout Leader 

and a family camper for years,

I appreciate her offer!

In her own words, Kauai Glamping Outfitters is

 a luxury camping outfitting company located on the Island of Kauai, Hawaii. We reserve the campsite, set up the tent just steps from the beach. Our tents are canvas bell {sibley} tents, made to stand up to the sometimes wet weather we get here on the north shore of Kauai. 

Kauai Glamping Outfitters luxury tent accommodations are a memorable way to spend the night or weekend....or as we like to call it......Camp Aloha.

Wanderlusters, we welcome you with big Aloha.

Swim in the sea

Go on roadtrips

Count the stars

Find true love

Camp

Visit Casey on 

Facebook and Instagram

xoxo

Rena

Natural Air Filters: Top 10 Houseplants to Reduce Indoor Air Pollution

Did you know that indoor air is generally more polluted than outdoor air? That’s right. Indoor air has a higher concentration of gases and particulates, due to inadequate ventilation and a variety of pollution sources inside the home like cleaning products and pressed wood furniture. Since people typically spend at least 80% of their time indoors, this is being recognized as a serious threat to people’s health.
The best way to combat indoor air pollution is to open windows and doors when possible and to minimize products that emit toxic pollutants. Another way is to bring nature inside for some help. Besides being beautiful and relaxing, houseplants are effective at removing ozone and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) which make up a large portion of indoor air pollution.

Here are 10 easy-care houseplants 

to help you live a healthier life.

Peace lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii). Removes formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene. Native to the rainforests of central and south American, this plant needs a shady spot.

Golden pothos (Scindapsus aures). Removes formaldehyde. A very tough vine that grows to massive proportions in its native habitat. In the home it prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil.

English ivy (Hedera helix). Removes formaldehyde. This pretty vine is a bit more difficult to grow, preferring cool, moist and humid conditions which are not typical of a home.

 Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium). Removes benzene and formaldehyde. Can produce colorful flowers when placed in direct sunlight.

Gerbera daisy (Gerbera jamesonii). Removes benzene and trichloroethylene. Like the chrysanthemum, it needs direct sunlight to produce its pretty flowers.

Mother-in-law’s tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’). Removes formaldehyde. A striking, low-maintenance plants that thrives in low light and more humid conditions.

Bamboo palm (Chamaedorea sefritzii). Removes benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene. This popular houseplant thrives in low light but cannot withstand overwatering.

Azalea (Rhododendron simsii). Removes formaldehyde. This dwarf azalea does best in a cooler setting out of direct sunlight and will reward you with beautiful flowers.

Red-edge dracaena (Dracaena marginata). Removes xylene, benzene and trichloroethylene. This plant can reach the ceiling of your home and the red edges bring a splash of color.

Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum). Removes benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and xylene. A very low maintenance plant with rich foliage and tiny while flowers.

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Images: Wikimedia Commons

Beautiful pictures to start the week

Hello, Friends, 

May your week be beautiful, full of grace and the fragrance of Spring.

 Here is what's inspiring me this week

What would Spring be without flowers?

What woulf life be without good friends?

Springtime, dining al fresco

revamped, thanks to Ikea

(hey, I'll be there tomorrow!)

Do you feel like redecorating, even a little bit?

I feel so inspired by the mix of this black and white rug and those floral curtains.

Look how cleverly the colour black is picked off of the curtains!

Do you feel those green fingers itching?

I shall be looking for those potted herbs!

And I'm sure you'll be inspired by the colours of this bohemian home, that is full of attitude!

Psst! It comes with a downtown creative studio for two!

I hope your week is brilliant!

xoxo

Pines and Mushrooms for Christmas

I love ancient lore.

All of human understanding of the sacred looks to me

 like a long procession of people trying to make sense

of their beautiful yet short, compared to the universe and the elements,

life.

So

...

So, why do people bring Pine trees into their houses at the Winter Solstice, placing brightly colored (Red and White) packages under their boughs, as gifts to show their love for each other and as representations of the love of God and the gift of his Sons life? It is because, underneath the Pine bough is the exact location where one would find this ‘Most Sacred’ Substance, the Amanita muscaria, in the wild.” 

–James Arthur, “Mushrooms and Mankind”

Read the fascinating article here.
With thanks to Prairie Child.

Found...a moment in Time

Bringing childish fantasies in mind

A magical moment in time

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