A fresh start

I love the feeling that January gives you… of fresh start, of new projects that we invest a lot of energy into. Winter and January are usually the months of settledness, when we cultivate healthy habits, when we make time to reflect and to enjoy the things that feed our soul. For me it’s finally the time to work on my slow morning routine, to practice yoga more often, to try a new recipe every morning, to plan this year ahead … our travels and the new creative journeys that we want to embark in. I am happy that last year showed us a lot about how we want to live our lives. We learned to live slowly, to scroll less and enjoy the little things more, to invest more time in ourselves and our passions. So we will continue doing that…continue our quest for creative freedom, live simply and meaningfully. Although we are not setting any exact goals for 2018, I’ve put together a list of small things that I would really love to focus on: - go on road trips as often as we can, just outside the city or to the mountains…the distance doesn’t matter, but the idea of spending more time outside, exploring or just enjoying a warm drink by the lake - cook healthy meals together or go for impromptu dinners in the city when there’s nothing to eat at home - read more - shop less or shop small - embrace all seasons and find joy in any kind of weather - go for our annual magnolia tree chase around the city - spend more time in the countryside - cook healthy meals and go to a cooking workshop (I have a long wishlist about this that definitely deserves a separate post) - be socially involved in our community - organize monthly dinners with friends - start a “homeschool” project with a different theme for the whole family to “study” every month - attend a cultural event every month - renovate and keep decluttering our home

Here's to a new year full of adventures and magical moments, of time spent with our loved ones and doing what we love!