Good Vibes

How to Grow Herbs Without Soil

I shared this little plant experiment on my Instagram and decided to film the process for YouTube as well, so I hope you enjoy! I've dappled a bit in plant propagation and growing hydroponic plants, but this was the first time I tried it with herbs.

sampa said:

Looks like a yummy recipe. National cheesecake day was on Friday. Your post was pretty appropriate.

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Wow! I didn’t realize. How uncanny.

Nordic Summer Ritual

Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? —Matthew 6:25-26

This time of the year, when the berries starts ripening and the garden is full of herbs, holds a special place in our hearts. Our morning ritual is sacred to us and we try to savour every minute of it.

Vineyard Compound

Compounds are frequently created to accommodate intergenerational housing. Multiple structures enable privacy and togetherness in one setting. The Amish pursue a similar aim with the doty house. It’s constructed on the property and the parents move in and give the larger house to the couple.

Filled with refined finishes and eye-catching details, the stylish main residence and guest house offer over 9050+/- sf of living space. The great room features 19’ ceilings, shiplap walls, and floor to ceiling glass doors embracing the stunning grounds, pool and surrounding vineyard views.

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Budget Friendly Interior Design Hacks

Learn how to make your place look more expensive on a budget. In this video, I give you 5 tips to make your home look more expensive so you get the most bang for your buck on a home renovation! PLUS we go over some IKEA hacks to upgrade your bathroom vanity and we learn about different interior design styles.

Tomato Galette with Goat Cheese

Made with a flaky and tender homemade galette dough or puff pastry, it is perfect when you need something that is not only delicious but also pleasing to the eye. So let me show you how to make a delicious tomato galette with step by step instructions.

The Art of Making Wine

In this episode we follow the fascinating process of how wine is made from vineyard to glass. Join Michael Fagan, as he travels to wine producing regions around the world and explores the art and science of grape growing and winemaking.

Palais Coburg Wine Collection

During our trip to Vienna, Austria, we received an invitation to tour the second largest private wine collection in Europe. Located at the Palais Coburg, the collection comprises of 6 cellars and over 50,000 bottles.

Tea at Ladurée

This is a vlog about our visit to the Salon de Thé of Ladurée, one of France’s most famous patisseries, located on the Champs-Elysées.

Mont d'Or Cheese



There’s no other word for it, Mont d’or cheese is unctuous, so much so, and here is a weird cheese fact – it’s one of only a few French cheeses you have to eat with a spoon!

Gooey, runny, sticky and liquescent (and that’s not a word you’ll often see applied to cheese) Mont d’Or or Vacherin Mont d’Or or Vacherin du Haut-Daubs is so French it should be wearing a beret and carrying a baguette. It’s named after Mont d’Or (Golden Mountain) in the Jura region, Franche Comté, department of Doubs.

In France it is revered as the best of the raw milk cheeses and when you taste it for the first time – you’ll understand why.



It was a favorite fromage of King Louis XV and is the only French cheese to be eaten with a spoon. It is only made between August 15 and March 15, and derives its unique nutty taste from the spruce bark in which it is wrapped and only eleven factories in the French Jura region are licensed to produce it. It’s a protected cheese and there’s nothing else quite like it.

If you get a really ripe Mont d’Or you can eat it straight out of the pot – dip in a hunk of fresh baguette and scoop it up, or slather it on with a spoon! Its got a delicious nutty, earthy taste. Or bake it – a really popular way to eat it in France as it brings out even more flavor.

Baked Mont d'Or @ David Lebovitz.

Musings


I can't believe August is here! It started out on a high note and it seems the Lord has good things in store for my friend and I. We spoke last weekend. I had a chance to discuss her blessing and other things the Lord imparted. I feel strengthened and encouraged. And more relaxed too. I'm letting my hair down and enjoying life.

We're on break from school and I'm embracing the downtime. I wake around 5AM but today I went back to bed! Grabbing extra winks is good. I don't do it often. Today was quiet. Tomorrow I have to setup the refrigerator. The mini fridge arrived. I'll have them bring it up in the morning and snap a picture.

Overall, I'm in a great place. Sharing my thoughts and His desires opened something in the heavenlies. I feel a current of joy and happiness. I'm in a good mood, I'm laughing, and lightness abounds. I love this space. It's my sweet spot.

I'm not worried about the opposite sex. He wants me to ask for him. My friend is rare but she isn't the only one like that and I need another. Someone strong, kind, and passionate who loves the Lord.

When I speak of love, this is what I mean:

You’ve gotta be willing to bleed. Allow them to blow your chest to smithereens and love every second of its demolishment. To gape without shame or embarrassment. Delight in your unraveling and crave its continuance.

That's how I love...how we love. An all encompassing ferocity that never ends. I can't abide anything less. It won't do.

Out of everything I could request for my birthday....The peace and assurance He provided about the future and matters of the heart is the greatest gift I could have. I couldn't ask for more.

The Summer Cupboard

Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you. —Psalm 116:7

Raspberry Jam

Healthy Salad Recipes

Antipasti Salad, Watermelon Poke, and Wonton Happiness

At Home in the French Countryside

Our visit to La Blancherie in the countryside will be everything you’ve dreamed of: talking about the history of the cottage, cooking Daniel’s local recipe with fresh ingredients from the local market, setting the perfect summer table overlooking the picture-perfect fields and vineyards in Provence. Get ready for a home tour in this beautiful recently renovated house in the south of France.

DIY Bee House

In this weeks video, I am sharing how to make a DIY bee and bughouse. Did you know that some shop-bought bee houses can be dangerous if not maintained?

Watercolor Flowers Painting Tutorial

Paint watercolor flowers for the first time and be successful! All you need are a few of my tips and tricks; things like a clean white border and a punchy color palette will ensure that you turn out some amazing art--no experience needed!

Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

Ikigai (ee-key-guy) is a Japanese concept that combines the terms iki, meaning “alive” or “life,” and gai, meaning “benefit” or “worth.” When combined, these terms mean that which gives your life worth, meaning, or purpose. Ikigai is similar to the French term “raison d'etre” or “reason for being.”

How Loneliness Improved My Art & Mindset

Being alone can be great too! Showing you in this video how loneliness helped me to improve my painting skills and overall mindset. Influence from the outside can be so powerfull but did you ever listen to you inner voice? How powerful that one can be too?

When you learn to trust your intuition, your path in life can become more clear. And beside that talk I will show you the process of a big oil painting and we will visit the a big forest.